say, "hello" to tomorrow: san francisco's artists envision their future

West coast sistahs and fellahs, check out this upcoming exhibition.  What:   hello tomorrow: Bay Area Artists Envision the Future.  When:  opens June 16th at the Brower Center, Hazel Wolf Gallery. The exhibition will run until September 2, 2011.

The concept was inspired by David Brower's quote, "have a good time saving the world.  Otherwise, you're just going to depress yourself."  Okay, well, I can get behind that.  I can also get behind the artists who were chosen to represent this concept.  A total of 22 works were selected for the exhibit.  Yummy.  These delicious and contemplative works range from traditional painting to installation to, well, you'll just have to see for your pretty little self.

And, you're in luck; I've pulled some juicy works for your gaze and enjoyment. Oh, and here is a list of the participating artists:

Artists include: Mari Andrews · Timothy Armstrong · Claire Brandt · Noah Breuer · Mark Bryan · Hagit Cohen · Alicia Escott · Lisa Espenmiller · William Harsh · Ryan Hendon · Anthony Holdsworth · Grant Johnson · Michael Kerbow · Kimberlee Koym-Murteira · Alexis Laurent · Jeff Long · Viviana Paredes · Ruth Santee · Judith Selby Lang and Richard Lang · Esther Traugot · Michelle Waters · Stephen Whisler

 

Mari Andrews, PLEXUS, color softground etching on Hosho paper coated in beeswax, 9-1/2 x 9", 1998

 

Timothy Armstrong, Tree Memorial, San Francisco, CA, 2006

 

Ruth Santee, Mystery Coat, 1993

 

 

Alexis Laurent, Billboard, 360" x 4", COR-TEN steel and succulents, 2011

 

Claire Loreen Brandt, Ocean: January 29, 2007; 17" x 14"; graphite on paper