KALEID Gallery is proud to present: “A Beautiful Fugate by Troublesome Creek”Jemal Diamond solo exhibition Artist’s reception: Friday, May 2nd 5pm–9pmFree entry; part of the First Fridays ArtWalk SJ“A Beautiful Fugate by Troublesome Creek” is the latest collection of paintings by Jemal Diamond, showcasing the interplay between his abstracted, segmented figures and landscapes that blend the organic with the technological. The figures exist in a state of tension – at once passive and reactive – amidst shifting natural and constructed environments. Drawing from the Spanish word “fugate,” meaning “to flee” or “escape,” the collection explores themes of movement, displacement, and the fragile balance between humanity and the worlds we navigate.As always with Jemal’s work, there are layers of contrasting and complementary shapes and lines. They are both mechanical and organic, masculine and feminine, abstract and representational. There lies embedded intentional dichotomies to create a playground of visual cues and possible…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: RewiredJonathan Kermit solo exhibition Artist’s Reception: First Friday April 4th 5pm–9pm As a long time collector of urban flotsam, I have always been attracted to the cast offs, the leavings. For the past 15 years, bits of discarded, twisted, rusty wire have provided the basis of my work. These salvaged fragments have been stepped on, run over, rained on and buried. Using subtle manipulation, I intuitively, often without a preconceived plan, shape the wire into smooth organic forms. I incorporate a myriad of papers and imagery, along with metal objects and the occasional rusty hippo. This exhibit features mostly new work along with a handful of favorite older arrangements and several reworked pieces—I love recycling my own work. About the Artist:Jonathan Kermit is a self-taught, mixed media artist based in San Jose whose creative journey is deeply intertwinedwith the serendipitous discoveries of everyday life.…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: Fragments: Intimate DetailsPaintings by Francisco RamirezPhotography by Robertino Ragazza Francisco RamirezMy work explores the fragmented thoughts of my childhood, particularly the disorienting and often unsettling experience of migration. For this duo exhibition with Robertino Ragazza, titled Fragments: Intimate Details” I delve into the details of my memory of a journey undertaken in the dark of night, a journey marked by both fear and the disorienting child’s perspective. The images I create are emotional landscapes built from the lingering uncertainty of that time.The sharp scent of gasoline, the rhythmic bounce of a truck bed on a rough road, the warmth radiating from a bus floor – these visceral fragments become the building blocks of my artistic expression. These experiences intertwine with the emotional weight of the unknown, The taste of a torta de jamon, the feeling of damp shoes on parched earth, the sepia glow…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: “Debut” an exhibition featuring the Art Students of Jennifer DeChenne This is a collection of pieces created by young and budding Artists. Even though they’re different ages and levels of experience, they share a curiosity for Art, and the gumption to experiment and take risks.Each Artists’ individual collection of pieces is a small window into their personalities and artistic journey. Hopefully, you’ll not just see them developing their technical skill, but you’ll see them developing their individual point of view.I truly admire my students’ stick-to-itiveness and pure creative spirit. This is something all of us can access readily when we‘re young, but it can get buried with passing time. I like to think we all still have access to this creative spirit, and I hope nurturing this from a young age will help them broadly in their lives, beyond their artistic pursuits. ~Jennifer DeChenneJennifer…

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HARK! Holiday Show & Sale   Join us for the opening of HARK! Annual Holiday Show & Sale here at KALEID Gallery on First Friday December 6th, 5pm–9pm. This highly anticipated event showcases the talents of 50+ artists from KALEID Gallery and other invited artists from our broader regional arts community. Hundreds of unique artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and jewelry at affordable gift-giving prices from $12-$250. All available artworks are first come, first served and you can take your purchases home immediately. Featuring Artists:Always Hungry,, Deborah Anderson, Delilah Bender, Sandi Billingsley, The Blunt Letters, Julianne Bonnet, John Cambra, Emmanuel Cervantes-Mejia, Robert Chavez, Jennifer DeChenne, Sylvia De La Garza, Joseph Demaree, Jemal Diamond, Mario Dimas, Doug Edwards, Angela Elsey, Jannis Espinoza, Fail Pail Press, Force129, Jared Gochuico, Kyle Harter, Diana Hartman, Xuan Ho, Maureen Holcomb, Jonathan Kermit, Natasha Kramskaya, Sarah Loyola, Valentino Loyola, Mahsa Emoventur, Joe Mandirck, Gilbert Marosi, Julie Meridian, David Mejia,…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: Meditations by Leslie Ann Rice Bock. Each piece acts as a meditation on the time, location, and people that make up the firing celebration. This ongoing art project started in 2014, capturing my journey and joy learning the wood fire process at Spring Valley Anagama. Wheel thrown, altered, then wood fired, each piece is unique in its formation, its placement in the kiln, and the firing which is showcased upon the surface. The deposits of ash that turn to glaze, the pathway of the flame upon the surface serve as a reminder of the process and community built during the firing. Artist’s reception: First Friday, November 1st 5pm–9pmpart of the First Fridays ArtWalk SJ in SoFA District.Exhibition dates: November 1–November 23, 2024Gallery hours: Thursdays–*Fridays 12pm–7pm, Saturdays 12pm–5pm, and *First Fridays 5pm–9pm.Free admission and all ages welcomed.KALEID Gallery320 S. 1st St.SoFA District downtown San Joseinfo@KALEIDGallery.com…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: Lost in the LinesJohn “Jangus” Cambra solo exhibition Artist’s Reception: First Friday October 4th 5pm–9pmFree admission. Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk SJ. “Lost in the Lines” is a deeply personal exploration of the connection between creativity and the subconscious mind. This collection, composed entirely of pencil and ink work, represents a return to my artistic roots—an homage to the simplicity and complexity that first drew me to art as a child. Earlier this year, I had the privilege of engaging in a mentorship that reignited my passion for creating. It was during this time that I reconnected with the inspirations that shaped my early artistic journey, and to rediscover a process that flows naturally from within. Each piece in this collection is born from a meditative practice some refer to as “line art meditation” or “automatic drawing”. As I immerse myself in…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present:Constructed RealismRobert D. Chavez III solo exhibition Artist’s reception: First Friday September 6th 5pm-9pmFree admission and all ages.Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk SJIn this project, Constructed Realism, I am conveying a “day in the life” through thelens of past, present, and future. It is my voyage through a dreamlike state. It’s thespiritual journey I embark on every day as I take pictures. When I go out to shoot, Ifeel like a hunter, scanning for evocations of emotion – both good and bad. Theseimages fly in front of me, and I chase them; or they stay still and wait for me tocapture them. These photographs are delving deeply into my soul. I’m using theartwork to share my own perspective of reality, tangled up in a ball of beautiful art.Poetry. Pain. Pursuit. Delight. Always driving me forward in my art and in my life.Artist BioRobert…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present:Radiant Ambiance Mario Dimas solo exhibition Artist’s reception: Friday August 2nd 5pm–9pmPart of the First Fridays ArtWalk SJ in SoFA District. Working primarily with acrylic paint and brushes Mario Dimas uses patterns and design to create a sense of light, motion, and vibration in his artwork. This series of works is Mario’s progressions experimenting with painting a variety of subjects and designs using bold outlines and vibrant color palettes. In this process, he strives to bring a subtle balance that sets a pleasant atmosphere in his art. Themes of nature, energy, and symbolism weave throughout Mario’s work. From his mystic landscapes to his mandalas and abstract paintings. His influence comes from a deep interest in spiritual beliefs, our natural world, and human language. In search of a profound meaning in his art journey, Mario’s artwork is about seeing differently beyond our physical vision and finding…

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KALEID Gallery is proud to present: STREET TREAT A Women and Gender Expansive Street Photography Show.Curated by Ria Burman Artists’ Reception: Saturday July 13th, 3pm–6pmFree admission and all ages welcomed. The Street Treat show is a celebration of women and gender expansive street photographers from near and far away. The show is loose and exploratory, a splattering of views and scenes of life captured from individuals, landing framed upon the walls of KALEID Gallery for your viewing pleasure. The photos in the show convey moments of life, seen by the photographer; some are fragmented and obscured, others clear, calm or chaotic. Some capture beauty in the everyday moments of life, while others document the unusual or bizarre happenings. We invite you to take a look at the work created by a considerably narrower demographic in the street photography realm and to celebrate, connect and help grow this enriching and supportive…

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