More than the sum of its parts, a group show

Art Party January 28th, 6 to 9pm

Molly Maguire will be preforming live, Music starts at 6:30

“No two people ever see the same thing in a piece of art.” - Stephanie Thames

Paintings, Emeryville Mudflat artist wall art, Ceramic sculpture, Photography and Mixed Media. Together these artists form a better and stronger combination than you would expect from each of the individual parts. Please join us in the celebration of the sum of these artists work.

Artists:

Alex Stecher- Mixed Media

I'm a Native American, Trans artist from Mississippi. My work is about what is hidden, what lies beneath the surface, the faces we present to the world. You can best view my art on instagram@primaltime70

Barbara Maricle - Painting

Berkeley abstract painter Barbara Maricle has lived most of her life in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her current Float Series of oil and mixed media on panel, she utilizes repeating shapes, meandering lines and layering with veils of color to explore states of movement/stillness, rising/settling, and clarity/obscurity. Barbara lives and works in North Berkeley. Barbaramaricle.com, Float series, facebook

Cheryll MacIntyre - Painting

Playfulness, that’s me + art. It is the playground in which I am free, to experiment. to explore. to smile at the many layers of paint. to break. to trust . to be, in each and every moment. Coloursoutsidelines.com

Michael Bacigalupi - Photography

Acknowledging the emotion and wonderment of endless hours spent viewing the world through my camera.

Tyler Hoare – Found Object, Mudflat Artist

For over 40 years Hoare, has installed found object art off the Emeryville shoreline mudflat area in the east bay, the bay is his gallery. Tyler Hoare Red Baron Tyler Hoare (silent “H”) arrived in Berkeley in 1966 after earning a BFA from the University of Kansas in drawing and painting. He began building sculptures that he installed in and along the Bay, in Emeryville and Berkeley. The Emeryville Mudflat art is one of the few things remaining that ties our present to our past. One of the original Emeryville Mudflat artists Tyler Hoare now 75 is still active and installed his first piece back in 1975 and is estimated to be on his 30ish iteration of his Red Baron series. Hoare’s last Red Baron was vandalized and he’s obligingly assembled another one to replace it. There has always been a question of legality in Hoare’s work. He talked to the city of Emeryville at one point, and then found the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission had jurisdiction in the water. Hoare said a person there told him they love his work. So he thinks he’s good. And freeway commuters still look for the art. quirkyberkeley.com, Youtube Video,Youtube Video, Youtube Video Red baron piece

Stephanie Thames - Sculpture

I am a multi-medium visual artist, crafter, writer, poet and passionate advocate for compassion and connectedness. I believe our youth are our path to a more compassionate future. Back when I was a student of the Sophia Center at Holy Names University working on my Masters in Spirituality and Culture, I would often hear the phrase, “Art can heal the world”. I would think, “I make art, but I don’t understand how it can heal the world”. After about a year in the program it all started to resonate and make sense. After more than 20 years of not touching any form of art medium and experiencing the evolution of my challenging life I was brought back to my art, especially painting and ceramics. I began moving away from perceived realism and moving towards abstract and expressionism in my art. I started owning that I was an artist and noticing the way people were feeling into my art help me to understand the healing process. I was deeply moved that no two people ever see the same thing in a piece of art. I am learning how to reach out to those in pain, feeling challenged or anxious and to meet each and every person right where they are. I pull from deep within myself when I create a piece of art. I ask: What am I feeling in this moment of my life? What’s resonating with me? How can I get people to search deep within themselves? How can I get people to start talking and connecting on unspoken issues?

Molly Maguire will be preforming live jan 28th

A singer-songwriter from Bolinas, CA, Molly Maguire’s music is inspired by folk, pop and jazz influences. Her most recent July 2016 release is a break-away from her albums of the past. Entirely comprised of cover folk and rock tunes from songwriters Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Tom Petty and more, Molly performs her favorite songs accompanied only by herself and her instruments. Mollymakesmusic.com/

More than the sum of its parts, Art Party

Art Party January 28th, 6 to 9pm

Molly Maguire will be preforming live, Music starts at 6:30

Alex Stecher- Mixed Media

Barbara Maricle - Painting

Cheryll MacIntyre - Painting

Michael Bacigalupi - Photography

Tyler Hoare – Found Object, Mudflat Artist

Stephanie Thames - Sculpture

Molly Maguire will be preforming live music Jan 28th
FLOAT Gallery
TheFloatCenter.com

Wet, Naked, Sense-less, and Enlightened: Seeking Nirvana in a Float Tank

https://www.bayarea.com/play/sleep/best-float-spas-in-san-francisco-oakland/

Float Your Way to Relaxation, By Jessica Metcalf

FLOAT, Floatation Center & Art Gallery in Oakland, CA is a place where you can experience the
calming, creative effects of floating- in a safe, supportive
environment. Allison, owner of FLOAT says, "Resting
your brain to a 10% processing level is an amazing tool."

The idea behind floating came from neuroscientist Dr. John Lilly in
the 1950s. Floating tanks were originally named "sensory deprivation
tanks" or "isolation tanks," and they were meant to create a perfectly
quiet, relaxing environment  in order to promote healing of various
physical and mental issues. Floating is known to create an unparalleled
level of relaxation and reduces feelings of anxiety and fear.



Allison opened up The Float Center after a vacation in Europe. "I
realized there was an absence of float centers in the US," she says.
"And it seemed odd since floating was created  here. So I believed it
was only a matter of time that this would change in our crazy, high
stress culture we live in."

The idea behind floating is that, with sensory deprivation, your
brain becomes more active. Imagination and problem-solving abilities
increase dramatically. Walton says that, "In nine years of operations,
every artist, writer and musician that has come to us with a creativity
block has busted through it in a single float."

FLOAT also considers itself an "urban art spa" that is
committed to a constantly changing art space that showcases the works of
 both established and emerging local artists.

FLOAT has a staff with over 30 years of flotation therapy
experience, and they can answer any questions you may have about sensory
 deprivation, float tanks or the art hanging in the gallery.

- See more at: http://www.bayareaforsale.com/articles/the-float-center#sthash.y471Tl8g.dpuf

http://thefloatcenter.com/

The Float Center: Float Your Way to Relaxation

By Jessica Metcalf


There are few experiences more relaxing than floating in a pool of water. The Float Center in Oakland, CA is a place where you can experience the calming, creative effects of floating- in a safe, supportive environment. Allison Walton, owner of The Float Center says, "Resting your brain to a 10% processing level is an amazing tool."

The idea behind floating came from neuroscientist Dr. John Lilly in the 1950s. Floating tanks were originally named "sensory deprivation tanks" or "isolation tanks," and they were meant to create a perfectly quiet, relaxing environment in order to promote healing of various physical and mental issues. Floating is known to create an unparalleled level of relaxation and reduces feelings of anxiety and fear.


Walton opened up The Float Center after a vacation in Europe. "I realized there was an absence of float centers in the US," she says. "And it seemed odd since floating was created here. So I believed it was only a matter of time that this would change in our crazy, high stress culture we live in."

The idea behind floating is that, with sensory deprivation, your brain becomes more active. Imagination and problem-solving abilities increase dramatically. Walton says that, "In nine years of operations, every artist, writer and musician that has come to us with a creativity block has busted through it in a single float."

The Float Center also considers itself an "urban art spa" that is committed to a constantly changing art space that showcases the works of both established and emerging local artists.

The Float Center has a staff with over 30 years of flotation therapy experience, and they can answer any questions you may have about sensory deprivation, float tanks or the art hanging in the gallery.

- See more at: http://www.bayareaforsale.com/articles/the-float-center#sthash.jkkYv68X.dpuf

Spirituality & Heath Magazine, talks about floating, By: Brittany Shoot

By:
Brittany Shoot
So What's It Really Like to Run a Sensory-Deprivation Flotation Tank
Ask a Practioner
Tags:
flotation therapy
floating
sensory-deprivation

Name: Allison Walton
Title: Owner, FLOAT Floatation Center and Art Gallery
Location: Oakland, California
Years operating: 8
Rates: $75 per one-hour float for adults; $65 for students, seniors, and veterans
Online: thefloatcenter.com

How did you get interested in flotation therapy?

I was a teenager in 1980 and watched the movie Altered States. Eventually, I was able to try floating in my 20s. I couldn’t relax my brain and fought it the entire time. After my hour, though, I thought it was interesting and that I could do it again. Later, on my way to see a friend, my car broke down. It was so stressful, but I was completely calm. Floating had worked! I would not have known about the positive impact if something bad had not happened. Now I’ve been floating for 17 years to help with stress management. Floating is the lazy person’s yoga. I know how to meditate without ever learning.

How does it work?

When you float, without any external stimuli present, your central nervous system’s workload is reduced by up to 90 percent. Floating is great for jet lag and any type of exhaustion. It’s also good for the grumpies or just being really upset. You can still have the issue in your life when you get out of the tank, but it’ll be far more manageable because you’ve rested your brain. Back out in the world, you’ll be happier and more chilled out.

People with pain issues, including those related to stress, also benefit by floating in our 1,000-pound medical-grade Epsom salt solution. Your body absorbs healing magnesium in a gravity-free environment, which can significantly reduce or banish pain.

One thing you probably won’t experience is claustrophobia. It’s extremely uncommon, and you can always open the tank door if you need to.

What kinds of people use flotation therapy?

When I first opened, I thought there would be a client profile. There really isn’t. Businesspeople with families are the core part of the business. They have to find a way to cope with all the demands of their lives and keep on going.

I find that people who come frequently have often been hurt in a deep emotional or physical way. It’ll be big things like losing a partner or a parent, and they’ll come twice a week to recover throughout that grieving process. I’ve personally used it during Mercury retrograde several times. Except for a skin condition, you can use floating for almost anything.

How do you keep things clean and sanitary?

The tanks have a multilevel filtration system that uses ultraviolet lights and H2O2. We use all-natural chemicals to sanitize before and after every floater and regularly clean out the tanks. And floaters must shower beforehand to be 100 percent clean. You go in wearing nothing but earplugs, which are optional.

How did you decide to have an art gallery in the same space?

When I went other places to float, I never really liked the space. A gallery showcasing local artists was always part of my plan, since I’m an artist and collector. After floating, your senses are heightened. So we have art right there where you have your postfloat tea.

“Ask a Practitioner” explores the world of alternative therapies. Is there a practice you’re curious about? Email editors@spiritualityhealth.com.
- See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/so-whats-it-really-run-sensory-deprivation#disqus_thread


http://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/so-whats-it-really-run-sensory-deprivation#disqus_thread

Bay Area Artist Rory Terrell on Earth, Oil, and Infused, by Ethan Kaplan

Bay Area Artist Rory Terrell on Earth, Oil, and Infused

Posted at 07:30h in Appoet, Friends of Appoet by Ethan Kaplan

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We are what we’ve experienced and as each new moment changes us bit by bit, we evolve. Bay area artist Rory Terrell is the epitome of this kind of evolution. Hailing from Boise, Idaho, Rory has lived in a myriad of places and has had a number of interesting experiences throughout his career; however, it was one event in particular in Australia that changed the focus of his work and his life. I sat down to talk to Rory about his work and life experiences that have led him to this point in his career.
Ethan Kalan: You’ve got this awesome exhibit opening up at the Float Center Gallery in Oakland, California. Can you tell me a bit about what kind of work you have going on there and how it all came to be?
Rory Terrell: Right now, I have 19 pieces from my Oil and Earth series, which uses motor oil. I have five litho prints and three paintings, and the rest are mixed media.  I take a Plexiglas container and fill it up with used oil or dirt, and then I pour the used motor oil on top of it. When I first moved to Oakland last November, I started emailing all of these galleries, and the Float Center Gallery was the first one to reply. I set up a time to display my work and now it’s up and hanging.
EK: And this is your first show, right?
RT: Well, it’s my first show in California. This is the first show with all of my—well almost all—of my Oil and Earth pieces.
EK: Why did you decide to do a show that only features these works?
RT: I’ve been working on this project for a few years, and I finally have a good body of work to show. It’s a new form, using the used oil and the dirt; it’s kind of a new form of painting in a non-traditional sense.
EK: It’s very unique. You think about traditional art and you think about painting or pastels or something like that. How did the idea come to you to use motor oil and dirt?
RT: It was weird. I was going to school at Boise State University, and I was working with Plexiglas and learning the different layers I could make with it. One of my professors thought it was really interesting and said I should explore it more. I wanted to use motor oil and started saving it when I would change the oil in my car. But then I wanted to start painting with it on canvas. The issue arose of how to get it to dry without it running all over the place. I got the idea of making a Plexiglas container and submerging the painting in oil in the container. Then I started experimenting with dirt as a reflection on pollution. I lived in Australia in 2009 and, while I was there, the Queensland oil spill occurred and it triggered something in me to speak out.
EK: Did your art reflect things that you felt passionately about before this? What was it about this cause that really spoke to you?
RT: The fact that there’s so much disregard for our environment. The oil spill that I witnessed was caused by a captain of a ship who didn’t obey the Australian Coast Guard. I went to the beaches afterwards and they were just ruined; there were floating dead fish everywhere and there was oil on everything. It made me sick inside just thinking about how one person’s greed could cause so much devastation. It’s so unfair to have one person take so much from so many others. I haven’t been back since August 2009, but when I left, they had excavated all of those beaches.
Australians, or at least the ones that I was hanging out with, are very environmentally conscious. They recycle everything, walk everywhere or ride their bikes whenever they can. That really influenced me a lot.
EK: Getting back to some of your work, how do you get your oil? Do you just offer to change your friends’ oil all the time?
RT: I do actually! I get some oil from an older couple that I know from their motorcycles, but they drive so infrequently that the oil isn’t dirty enough to stick. I have some other friends that don’t take good care of their vehicles, so I offer to change their oil. The darker and dirtier it is, the more contrast will show against the dirt that I use. I take used oil from dirt bikes, motorcycles, old cars—even my old car. I wasn’t very good at up keep, and I’d probably change the oil every five or six thousand miles so the oil was definitely dirty.
EK: How did you finally get the oil to stick to the canvases?
RT: That was quite the process. I started out mixing some Japan Drier and some impasto resin—which is a thick application of paint used in a specific area to invoke atmospheric perspective or amplify expression—to try and hold it together, but none of that was working. Then I got the idea of reducing some oil. I took a gallon of used oil up in the mountains with my camp stove. I boiled it down to about a quart, and it made almost a gooey paste. From that I’d mix in Japan Drier and use that for my print-making ink. From there I’ll add that resin, and I can use that as paint. There was definitely some trial and error, and it took me a good month to figure out how to use the oil for a specific purpose.
EK: So you’re sort of part artist, part chemist.
RT: A little bit, yeah. I did feel bad when I was reducing that oil because I knew that I was putting toxins in the air. I remember thinking, ‘Oh this is so bad, I should be in a filtered environment.’ But there’s just no place in Boise that would let me do that.
EK: Going over your work a little bit, you have a lot of Earth and natural elements in it, but some are very abstract as well. Where do you get your influence from?
RT: Some of it is Native American paintings, and some of the mixed media ones with layers of different colors of soils are an attempt to do landscapes. A lot of it is just experimenting to see what looks the most interesting. I make a lot of mockettes but then expand to make a more aesthetically pleasing piece. Some pieces are just part of the hydro carbon process, like a HazMat placard. I tried making an hourglass, and that piece is about a time frame. Time is running out when we’ll be able to use oil and fossil fuels.
EK: How do you see artists using an application like Infused to achieve the level of success that you’ve attained? How can this app help other artists get their work in a gallery?
RT: I have at least three ideas for using Infused.  One would be for the artist studio if the artist had his work open for viewing at a studio while there was an art walk happening.  And the same goes for a gallery. Like I think it’d be great to have my art tagged within a heavy traffic area, which could then lead the user to the gallery.  And third is if a specific location pertained to a piece of artwork or the artist. For instance, if someone walks by the place an artist was while he or she made a piece of work like a landscape of Deloris Park in San Francisco, the landscape or the place that it was captured could be used by the viewer to juxtapose the artwork to the location.

Want to learn more about Rory Terrell and his Oil and Earth series? Check out his work at www.facebook.com/rorscreations. Share your art with the masses, and submit your work to Infused.

Ethan Kaplan

ethan@appoet.org

Ethan Kaplan is a member of the Public Relations team for Appoet’s newest app Chicago Poets. Ethan is a lifelong Chicagoan, a music junkie, a bowling enthusiast, and dedicated Cubs fan. He attended Indiana University and graduated with a degree in Studio Art with a focus in Graphic Design. He has dabbled in pretty much every medium there is, including welding, forging, sculpting, free verse and spoken word poetry, and absolutely hates painting. He loves absolutely god awful movies that nobody should waste their time on, collecting vinyl records, and spending time with his girlfriend and family.