Robert Minervini

Studio Visit from Fecal Face.com

2011-05-20T23:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php/features-mainmenu-102/studio-visits-mainmenu-121/3131-studio-visit-w-rob-minervini

Pictures of Call & Response Exhibition

2011-02-14T09:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58965284@N05/

Call & Response

2010-12-30T08:49:00.000-08:00

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 8th, 7-10 pm

In music, call and response refers to two successive and distinct phrases usually played by different musicians, a conversation-like exchange of musical statements, one being the call, and the other the response. The paintings in this exhibition were created through a visual call & response between artists chosen by local artist Robert Minervini.

The exhibition features the work of 10 painters from around the country. Participants were asked to step outside their usual studio practice and engage with another artist. The paintings featured were created during a four-month period of conversation and experimentation. Each pair of artists set their own guidelines for their collaboration based on location, previous histories, and artistic background. This exhibition is the culmination of those collaborations.

It is the hope of the curator that this exhibition will create a platform for discussion about the role of autonomy, community, influence, and the self in the arts, as well as shed light on the creative process.

Collaborators:
Sara Bright and Becky Suss
Leila Cartier and Nicholas Bohac
Jack Leamy and Kristen Van Diggelen
Graham Macbeth and Adam Friedman
Robert Minervini* and JJ Pakola
*Root Division Resident Artist

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 8th, 2011, 7-10 pm
Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $2-$20

Exhibition Dates: January 5th – 22nd, 2011
Gallery Hours: Wednesdays- Saturdays, 2-6 pm (or by appointment)

ROOT DIVISION
3175 17th Street (at South Van Ness & Shotwell), San Francisco, CA 94110

6/26/10- 7/10/ 10

2010-06-26T11:32:00.000-07:00

941 Geary’s debut show, A New Beginning, brings together the work of several emerging, mid-career and established artists working within urban and contemporary art genres. The exhibition features works by the Clayton Brothers, Kofie One, Mark Warren Jacques, Erik Otto, Tim Biskup, Joshua Petker, Cheryl Molnar, Michael Page, David Bayus, David Grant, Lina Maria Rincon, Oliver Vernon, David Choong Lee, Henry Gunderson, Scott Hove, Robert Minervini, Jon Todd, APEX and Hush.

The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 26th, 2010 from 6-9pm. The exhibit will be on display through July 10th, 2010 and is free and open to the public.

Marine Contemporary Art Salon in Santa Monica, CA

2010-05-06T00:21:00.001-07:00

Opening May 15th 2010

Show runs
May 15–July 11

Featuring:
Drew Beckmeyer
Wendy Heldmann
Claire Jackel
Seth Kaufman
David Korty
Robert Minervini
Christopher Pate
Stephanie Pryor
Julia Schwartz
Matt Wedel
Annie Wharton
Eve Wood

click here for more information http://www.c-artmarine.com

Space Odyssey Southern Exposure's Annual Fundraiser + Art Auction

2010-05-06T00:19:00.000-07:00

Space Odyssey

Southern Exposure's Annual Fundraiser + Art Auction
Saturday, May 8, 2010

VIP Reception: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Main Event: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Live Auction: 8:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Silent Auction: Lots begin to close at 9:30 pm
Auction Preview Exhibition: *see details below

Location: SoEx, 3030 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

http://soex.org/soexauction2010.html

the making of a wall painting

2010-04-23T23:50:00.000-07:00

video interview for Root Division

2010-04-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

Root Division Artist - Robert Minervini from Root Division on Vimeo.

Works in Progress

2010-02-15T17:12:00.000-08:00

Here is some studio shots of some new paintings I am working on. Enjoy!

Final Group Exhibition of the Formal Gardens. Wild Nature series at Pehrspace in Ecco Park

2010-02-15T17:01:00.001-08:00

Featuring work by Chris Hoos, Claire Jackel, Robert Minervini, S. Patricia Patterson, Ruth Hodgins and Kit Rosenberge. Curated by Vasanti Lackner

Exhibit Runs February 13th through March 5th. For an appointment contact: vasantilackner@yahoo.com

My work has been featured on Boooooooom!

2010-01-03T11:30:00.000-08:00

Click Here

Formal Gardens, Wild Nature. Opening at Pehrspace Gallery Los Angeles

2009-11-17T23:38:00.001-08:00

more info here
http://formalgardens.blogspot.com/

Solo Exhibition at Eleanor Harwood Gallery, opening October 24th

2009-10-11T19:27:00.000-07:00

Opens October 24th 2009 and runs till December 5th

Gallery location:

1295 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
cross street is 25th

415. 867. 7770

Gallery Hours:

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 1-5
and by appointment

www.eleanorharwood.com

The Space Between Us: Architecture

2009-09-10T13:54:00.000-07:00

The Space Between Us: Architecture, on Sunday, September13, 2009, from 5-8pm, with a musical performance from, Dane The Giant, Dakota Slim and That Man Fantastic.
Participating artists include: Rob Racine, JJ Pakola, Rob Minervini, Hilary Williams, The Pfeiffer Sisters, Mark Taylor, Bruk Dunbar, Michael Steffen, Claire Jackel, PJ Calihan and Priya Ray. The Space Between Us: Architecture, is a visual exploration between the beauty that is created by man and that by nature and all that lies within.

Introductions 2009

2009-08-30T12:55:00.000-07:00

Introductions 2009
An Exhibition of One Dozen Emerging Bay Area Artists

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 12, 7 to 10 pm
Exhibition Dates: September 9 - 26, 2009
New Gallery Hours: Wednesdays - Saturdays, 2-6 pm (or by appointment)

This exhibition features painting, drawing, photography, sculpture & video by 12 emerging artists living and/or working in the Bay Area. Chosen from over 160 submissions, jurors Glen Helfand, Meg Shiffler, and Eleanor Harwood decided on each artist for both the formal and conceptual strength of the work presented. The goal of Introductions 2009 is to create exposure for emerging artists in San Francisco by showcasing their artwork. This exhibition is part of Root Division's ongoing Second Saturday Exhibitions Series in which we present a unique event or exhibition opening on the second Saturday of each month. The goal of the series is to present engaging and high quality artwork, thereby nurturing the accessibility & appreciation of Bay Area visuals arts & artists.

Artists:
Seza Bali
Elisheva Biernoff
Christina Corfield
Jay Erker
Gregory Ito
Robert Minervini
Damaris Rivera
Justin Schuetz
Sarah Ann Smith
Charlene Tan
Chris Treggiari
Patrick D. Wilson

Jurors:
Glen Helfand, Freelance Writer & Curator
Meg Shiffler, Gallery Director, SF Arts Commission Gallery
Eleanor Harwood, Artist & Curator; Director, Eleanor Harwood Gallery

ROOT DIVISION GALLERY
3175 17th Street (at S. Van Ness)
San Francisco, CA 94110
415.863.766
www.rootdivision.org

Headlands Center for the Arts

2009-07-13T23:46:00.000-07:00

View from my studio window

Works in progress

remix

I will be an Artist in Residence at the Headlands Center for the Arts "Project Space" June 21st until July 26th. My studio will be open to the public 12-5 t-f and sundays. Please come by and say hello

Vernissage MFA Exhibition

2009-05-26T10:02:00.000-07:00

The MFA Exhibition was a great success! here are some installation shots of the show.

SF Gate Link to Vernissage Exhibition

2009-05-23T00:29:00.000-07:00

Link Here

Thanks JD!

Vernissage

2009-05-23T00:27:00.000-07:00

work in progress

2009-04-14T11:48:00.001-07:00

2009-04-06T21:11:00.000-07:00

Phantom Limb

2009-04-01T12:28:00.001-07:00

March 30 - April 4, 2009
opening Reception march 31st, 7:00 - 9:00

The Swell Gallery

2565 Third St
San Francisco, CA

Murphy Cadagon Show Link

2008-11-01T19:56:00.001-07:00

http://www.artbusiness.com/1open/090608.html

Co-Curorated a Drawing Show at the Diego Rivera Gallery, San Francisco

2008-10-05T22:07:00.000-07:00

To See More Pictures Click Here

Another Country

2008-08-07T21:47:00.001-07:00

My work is featured on

http://equalaccessart.com

See My Work Here:
http://equalaccessart.com/gallery_48.html

Upcoming Exhibition at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery

2008-08-07T20:39:00.000-07:00

Immediate Future: The 2008 Murphy and Cadogan Fellowships in the Fine Arts
September 6 - October 18, 2008
The San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery.

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6, 6-8pm

Details Here:
http://www.sfacgallery.org/exhibitions_detail.fsp?id=415888

Abbey Mural Fellowship Progam 2008

2008-08-04T14:09:00.000-07:00

The Project was to design murals for a space of my choosing. Bellow is my proposal which explains the parameters of the design in detail.

The National Academy Museum Stone Room Proposal
The National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts was once the home of the sculptor Ann Hyatt and her husband Archer Huntington. At his death Huntington deeded the building to the Academy. Since then much of the mansion has been converted into a Museum and School of Fine Arts. The Stone Room functioned as a dining room for the Huntingtons, and while it is largely underutilized today, it remains one of the most beautiful and ornately designed rooms in the building. I chose the Stone Room for my proposal in order to revitalize the classic elegance and enhance the beauty of this magnificent and sophisticated environment.

I am proposing 6 large-scale paintings on canvas to be installed into the space. The first is a 22’ x 28’ ceiling painting that opens up the space and adds light and color to the room. The ceiling mural depicts an aerial view of the surrounding buildings adjacent to the Stone Room. A trompe-l’oeil molded oval frame is incorporated painting, complementing the room’s original French/ Neo-Classical architectural design. What is seen through the ceiling is a moment in time and draws attention to the space’s potential future history. New York’s landscape is ever-changing and constant redevelopment will eventually affect the site’s external environment as depicted in the mural. Once the surrounding buildings have changed from their current state, the ceiling mural will alter the mural’s meaning, making the site-specificity of the mural integral to the work.

In addition, I propose to install (4) 78” x 112” paintings (on stretched canvas) into the niche spaces on the east and west sides of the room. These paintings will be placed to the each side of the existing sculptures, these ‘windows’ to the outside follow a similar motif to the centerpiece ceiling mural. These smaller works will bring the outside into the room, act as a record in time of the building’s surroundings, as well as seamlessly integrate with the room’s existing architecture.

The final painting is a 36” x 160” curved arch painting placed into the center niche of the north wall, mimicking a window from the south wall. As it would be impossible to physically add a window there, I decided it would be appropriate to paint a faux window in place of the existing stone wall.

Opening August 1st!

2008-07-30T19:11:00.001-07:00

New York: THE NATIONAL ACADEMY MUSEUM and THE EDWIN AUSTIN ABBEY MEMORIAL FUND FOR MURAL PAINTING IN AMERICA are pleased to announce the twelve recipients of fellowships in the eighth annual mural workshop

LARA ALLEN
PAOLO BORRELLI
PAOLA CABAL
PAUL ESTRADA
KATHERINE GRESSEL
SUSAN HAMBURGER
BECKY HOWLAND
NATASHA MAYERS
ROBERT MINERVINI
MARIA TANIKAWA
SOONAE TARK
VARGAS-SUAREZ UNIVERSAL

There will be an exhibition of the artists’ maquettes and two-dimensional designs with a reception on Friday, August 1st from 5-8 p.m. The works will remain on display through September 5th at the National Academy School of Fine Arts, 5 East 89th St., NYC 10128.

For further information, please call 212 - 996-1908.

Photo in the Philadelphia Inquirer

2008-07-29T19:38:00.000-07:00

Standing in front of my mural is the Director of The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Jane Golden. ( http://www.muralart.org/) This picture is from The Philadelphia Inquirer's front page 5.27.08. The mural is located on 43rd and Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia and tells the story of Alex Scott, known for her struggle to fight cancer and creating a nation wide orginization for pediatric cancer research. (http://www.alexslemonade.org/)

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/25952734.html

I have finally finshed!

2008-07-28T14:29:00.000-07:00

I've spent the last 3 weeks back on the east coast attending the Abbey Mural Fellowship workshop at the National Academy of Art in New York. On the weekends, I have been in Philadelphia finishing the installation of the Alex Scott tribute mural. The mural was started in in 2006, 2 years later the project has just been completed! The past year has been spent adding the top 5'-6' roof extensions on the right half of the wall. With the roof extensions in place, and the original design has finally been realized.

Queens Nails Annex Extensions Show

2008-02-08T13:18:00.000-08:00

I recently installed a number of drawings at the muddy waters cafe in the mission through the queens nails annex gallery. here http://www.queensnailsannex.com/
and here http://www.queensnailsannex.com/new/extensions.php
to see statement and work.

MLK Mural Complete!

2008-02-08T13:00:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple photos of a mural on MLK High School in Philadelphia. This project was co-lead with Phillip Adams. Phil and I designed this mural together for right before I left to move to California. Phil carried out the project in my absence with students from Martin Luther King High School during the summer of 2007 and was completed in the fall of 2007.
Phil's s artwork can be found at http://phillipadams.net/