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JAN/FEB 2010 M E M B E R S H I P N E W S
VOL. 1/2-10
SAN DIEGO
ART INSTITUTE
SINCE 1941
Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday - Noon: 4pm
Closed Monday
website: sandiego-art.org
Financial Support for the San Diego Art Institute (OSP 2008) is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission
for Arts and Culture, QUALCOMM Incorporated, and the Chris and Lorraine Wolfe Fund.
Letter from the desk of Timothy Field
Dear Members,

This year wanes and we sit in anticipation of all those gifts from individuals and corporations
that can contribute to the community through charitable donations. Remember that SDAI is
a 501(c)3 nonprot corporation and as such we can help you recognize the value of making
SDAI a charity of choice this year, whether it be 2009 or 2010 when you read this.
Although the economy is not great, we ask that all members give beyond the minimum. If you
know of anyone who might be thinking of a substantial gift, please encourage them and reinforce
how SDAI contributes to artists and the community. Without your help and your promotion of
SDAI and its programs, we would not be able to maintain our level of excellence.
Congratulations, to all of us, as we see the most public of SDAIs arenas, the Museum of the
Living Artist, make impressive strides in the presentation and quality of the regional, one-foot
and featured exhibitions. It has been my great pleasure to see artists maturing into great
talents.

SDAI is proud of its role in nurturing San Diegos artist community, and we hope for its
continuing growth and support. Unfortunately, San Diego still lacks a recognizable district
for the Arts. There have been many promises for a dened artist community, yet they all lacked
substance. It is very important that San Diego artists be able to work together and support
the concept of an artist community, regardless of its location. Presently, to the tourist and
many San Diegans, we are nearly invisible. Over the past year we have been working on the
feasibility of supporting North Park as an IN-FACT artist district. All things are in place
to make this happen, with the exception of one important aspect. This exception is actually
the artists themselves. The key here is working together to make this happen. As we move
this initiative forward, we must take a long view of the steps that need to be taken. We must
strategize about the best ways to build a community where the needs of the artists, retailers,
businesses and residents are in harmony. This process is doable. The North Park Main street
Business District, the San Diego Redevelopment Association, and SDAIs strategic plan are
aligned. SDAI, as an agent of the arts community, must take a very active role in moving this
forward. Therefore I ask that the artists please be involved. We need focus, organization and
a plan. If you are interested in being part of the strategic planning committee for this effort,
please email me (teld@mola-sdai.org) and Andrea Chamberlin (eduprogramsdai@gmail.
com).
As we enter a new year, we are gearing up for the Southern California Regional Arts Exhibition.
At the Gala reception on April 10th, we will present the 10th Ginger Award and 4th Palette
Award.
The growth we have experienced has meant many changes, and one of those changing
aspects is our Board of Directors. Once a board made up exclusively of artists, the BOD is
now transitioning into a funding Board that is in line with our growth. So the long and short
of my note to all is that we are in a difcult but very exciting time, with many aspects of our
organization in transition. So we need all to be invested, interested and aware.
Be involved. This is a WE, not an I, organization.
Timothy Field, President & CEO
San Diego Art Institute (SDAI)
Solo Show Awards:
Dear Artist Members:

Its that time again to nd out who
will be awarded solo shows based on
performance during the calendar year
2009. By January 2, 2010, we will have
all of the catalogues printed, along
with the point system, so you can
apply for a solo exhibition in 2012. The
deadline for submitting the applica-
tion for a solo show will be February 15,
2010. If you have any questions please
call Marc Pickett at 619-236-0011.
Welcome SDAI New Members!
Katherine Keeling
Rosemary Valente
Kazue McDaniel
Tricia Skoglund
Maite B. Agahnia
George D. Galaich
Susan Barnett
Sally J. Samins Todtler
Katarzyna A. Lappin
Jeffrey A. Remmer
An Hoang
Tanya Raz
Robert T. Stanovik
Janet E. Lord
Julia Rey & James Cooper
Eric Cantrell & Tim Field Sitting: Kevin
Childers and Santa Richard ChauDavis
Photo by Hank Gross
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SAN DIEGO ART INSTITUTE
Museum of the Living Artist
House of Charm, Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101-1617
(619) 236-0011 Fax (619) 236-1974
website: sandiego-art.org
email: admin@sandiego-art.org
San Diego Art Department
Educational Facility: 3830 Ray St.,
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 299-4278
email: info@sdartdept.com
website: www.sdad-sdai.org
Board of Governors
Bill Hawkins, Schuyler Hoffman, Susan Leonard
Ted Mintz, Ginger Wallace,
Chris & Lorraine Wolfe
Board of Directors
Chair: Elaine Ellis
Vice Chair: Claire Slattery
(past COVA Board Member)
Secretary: Jimmy Van Norman
Treasurer: Ruth Hoffman
(Alpha Board of Directors)
Kathye Kramer
Jean McKee
Joe Nalven
Larry Poteet (Attorney)
Educational & Outreach Committee
Andrea Chamberlin
Bruce Groff
SDAI Advisory Board
Vincent Andrunas
(Social Editor: Dcor/ Style Magazine)
Elizabeth Basinet (Barrett Resource Group)
Liliana Garcia (Host / Univis)
Pamela Hartwell
George Loand (Founder/Art Dept.,Ray Street)
Debra A. Morse Attorney
Peter B. Rutman (AdminEstate Corporation)
Vaughn Woods, CFP
Co-Sponsors
City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture
Friends of the Institute
San Diego Art Department/Ray Street
Director Andrea Chamberlin
Studio Assistant Alex Field
Studio Assistant Jack Harmanian
Staff of SDAI
President & CEO Timothy J. Field
Executive Administrator Kerstin Robers
Gallery Assistant/Public Relations Marc Pickett
Graphic Designer/Production Coordinator - Jack Wade
Poet Program Coordinator Michael Klam
Accounting/Staff Writer - Debora Wells
Educational Programs Andrea Chamberlin
& Elene Ramirez
Clerical /Accounting Assistant Joanne Mell
Clerical /Accounting Assistant Paul Stolte
Journal Staff
Tim Field, Kerstin Robers, Jack Wade,
Debora Wells, Richard ChauDavis
Photos Richard Messenger, L. J. Sullivan
Website Design
Michael Hanes, Roark Dority
Anna Jenkins
SDAI Featured Artist: January 22 to February 21, 2010
Unnatural Ways
Artists Statement
In this natural world we t our unnatural ways. And I see myself black like a crow in
this garden. Here I celebrate dreams lost and found in my paintings where I create and
destroy. In January 2010 I will have an exhibit of my latest oils on canvas at the SDAI,
sharing the unfamiliar feeling in art that brings pleasure and surprises, nding myself a
bit uneven.
I am an artist born in Italy, studied art in Catania, received my diploma in paintings in
1962 and began exhibiting my work and teaching. In San Diego I attended Southwestern
College, studied bronze casting at SDSU, worked at the Fire Art Studio. In 1988 I
painted barricades downtown and at the Centro Cultural de la Raza. I participate in art
competitions and share my painting often. My work is in private collections in Italy and
the USA. I hope to see you at our reception at SDAI and experience the love of our life.
Nothing stays the same in my paintings I transform them until they become part of me
or until I become part of it.
Dan Adams
SDAI Featured Artist: January 22 to February 21, 2010
Love is a Dog
Artists Statement
My studio has been overrun by a new litter of dog paintings! Ive adopted some for
myself but I need room to paint. Ill have a lot of paintings up for adoption at my show
for a nominal fee. In this time of economical stress, the love of a dog is a wonderful thing.
Marion Mettler
SDAI Featured Artist: February 26 to April 3, 2010

THE FIGURE DECONSTRUCTED: ABSTRACTIONS &
DISCONNECTIONS
Artists Statement
The two ongoing threads of my work have been gurative and abstract or
nonobjective. I focused on drawing and painting gures for many years and
then turned to nonobjective work, while never abandoning the gure completely.
The media I used varied from pastel to watercolor to mixed media, but the
subject switched back and forth from gurative to nonobjective, as I continued
to pursue both types of content, but separately.

Recently, I began to work on combining the two, and I have been seeking ways to
use the gure in an abstract painting, broken into shapes and forms, as reected
in this show. Although containing a gure, these paintings are an attempt to
focus on composition, line, shape, design, and color instead of subject. My goal
is for a viewer to see the gure as secondary, not the central element in the
painting, and perhaps to nd that the gure is constructed of parts and pieces
that come together and become one whole abstract piece. The challenge I set
for myself is still ongoing, not yet attained.

These paintings are water media (watercolor, water-soluble pencil or crayon,
acrylic, ink) or mixed media (with collage) on paper or board. Many began as
life drawings and evolved into paintings. Several reect my current frequent
use of a modied grid layout and/or a square format.

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Sidney Wildesmith GUEST JUROR: January 17, 2010

Art comes in many forms from Sidney Wildesmith, the juror for SDAIs upcoming show
opening January 22. He is an accomplished landscape painter inuenced by the Hudson
River School painters and specically by legendary landscape painter A.D. Greer, with
whom he studied for years. His inuences have also been enriched by the vibrant art
community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he lived for nearly 25 years.

Trained as a biologist, naturalist and educator, he started his professional career
working as an interpretive naturalist in Minnesota State Parks. His deep knowledge and
love of the earth drives his artistic expression. His desire to inspire an understanding
and appreciation for the wonder and beauty of the earth led him to create the National
Parks Touring Artists Program, through which he provided art classes and programming
to park visitors as Artist-In-Residence in various National Parks, including Yellowstone,
Redwood, Canyonlands and Mesa Verde. He was declared one of Grumbachers Platinum
Artists for his achievements in teaching art to the public.

Currently he is expanding his artistic quest through video, often embellished with his
original musical work, which he composes, performs and records. He has had numerous
one-man shows that carry the theme The Path is Beauty. He has a deep appreciation
for the life of the artist and the long and personal path that guides the soul to continue
the creative quest.
(www.wildesmith.com)
Elena Lomakin
SDAI Featured Artist: February 26 to April 3, 2010

The Invasion of Color
Artists Statement
The subject of my works is always nature, whether it is obvious or not. The
series of paintings included in this show have been created in the past two
years. Almost all of them are small and private, and, therefore, invite a close
look.
When I am around nature, I do not necessarily see the sky, the trees or the
owers as they are; for me it is rst and foremost colors and shapes. Not details,
but rather delicacy and renement, the mood rendered through lines and colors,
the power of hues combined with the subtleties of the drawing are the leading
principles and approach to my works.
Beauty and Harmony is the main message I want to convey through my art. And,
hopefully, visual pleasure to the viewers.
This program will provide an opportu-
nity for artist members to share work,
questions and information through visual
representation and dialogue.
New members: this is a great opportunity
to meet other members, show your work
and see the work being created in the San
Diego area.
Everyone else: show us your work, whether
youre getting into the juried shows or not.
We want to see what you are doing and
have the opportunity to talk with you.

The next Gathering: Jan 3.
Gathering Dates: Mar 7, May 2, Jul 11, Sept 5
Members: Free. Nonmembers: $5.
Description and schedule:
4-6pm Sunday. 4-4:30 bring artwork and
check in; 4:30 doors locked. If there is a
guest artist, the presentation will begin at
4:30.
Members can bring up to 3 pieces of
artwork that will be displayed either
leaning on the wall around the gallery, on
empty pedestals or easels if available, or
members may bring some.
From 4-6pm artists have the opportunity to
discuss their work, ask questions of other
artists, discuss general and specic artist
issues and share information.
Artists are encouraged to bring books,
announcements, magazines, etc., to share.
Artists may also bring food and beverages
to share.
Cosponsored by:
and The San Diego County Community
Enhancement Fund
North Park Nights (NPN), a community-based organiza-
tion and program of The San Diego Art Institute, non-prot
501(c)3 organization.
As an arts and business district on the cusp of greatness,
North Park is experiencing a true renaissance, with new life
and activity streaming in daily. The arts are a major part of
that vitality, and have continued to thrive in North Park!
Explore the diversity of NPN in our unique galleries, shops, and restaurants, featuring cultural
activities and a variety of visual and performing arts.
As a broader community collaboration, NPN is focused on increased infusion of the arts in
North Park.
Walk our streets, enjoy the galleries and support local artists! Look for future NPN activities
throughout the month at www.NorthParkNights.org.
As an artist you can become a member of NPN! To view the membership application and ben-
ets please visit our website: www.northparknights.org and go to the Get Involved section.
Renie Geesey
SDAI artist member Renie Geesey has many
art pieces showing in the Chula Vista City Hall
in the Housing Dept. area. They will be showing
indenitely.
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The Professional Artist Lecture Series
presented by the San Diego Art Institute
is geared to educate artists in running a
successful business, as well as expanding
their knowledge of art techniques.
Upcoming Professional Artist Lectures:
(To be announced online in January)
If you have any suggestions for topics or speakers please email,
eduprogramsdai@gmail.com.
For more information about the lecture series please contact
Andrea Chamberlin at eduprogramsdai@gmail.com
The San Diego Art Institutes
educational facility, the
San Diego Art Department,
provides an inclusive,
collaborative environment that
fosters artistic expression,
for all ages and prociencies,
using art to contribute value and diversity to the community with
educational programs, exhibitions and workspace.
January Exhibition featuring WOMEN BY WOMEN
by The San Diego Womens Figurative Group.
Opening reception on January 16 from 6 to 9pm.
February Exhibition featuring ONLY HUMAN
by Linda Kardoff.
Opening reception on February 20 from 6 to 9pm.
Also on exhibit will be artwork by students, members, and instructors.
SDAD is located on 3830 Ray Street in North Park.
The January class session begins January 4th, 2010!
For a detailed schedule of our classes, please visit the website:
www.sdad-sdai.org or call: 619-299-4ART.
Through SDAIs collaborative
partnership with the
Japanese Friendship Garden,
Paint-Out artists are now able to enter the beautiful garden,
free of charge, and use it as a backdrop for their art creations.
Co-Hosted by Maura McHugh and Richard Powers
Admission: FREE to SDAI / SDAD members & guests
We meet the 3
rd
Saturday of the Month
Time frame: 9:00am-12:00pm
Paint/draw/explore Balboa Park and
the San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden
Whether you work in oils, acrylics, watercolor, digital, pencil,
charcoal, pastels or mixed media; all artists, amateur to
professional, are encouraged to participate.
At NOON meet back at SDAI:MOLA for a group discussion of
the work created (and other relevant topics). During this time
theres a potluck meal (bring food and/or drink to share). For
more information about this event call 619.236.0011.
Museum of the Living Artists
David G. Fleet Youth Art Gallery
presents
ZAMORANO
The exhibition will be on display till January 17, 2010.
School Vision:
All Zamorano students will be intrinsically motivated to be-
come independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Students will
develop an understanding and appreciation for the dynamic lan-
guage of the arts. Zamorano students will use this knowledge
and apply it to the world around them while becoming productive
and responsible citizens in our community.
Art Program Vision:
All Zamorano students develop a rich understanding of the
language of visual arts through hands-on projects, multimedia
presentations, lectures, and small group collaborative work. Our
students, at each grade level, are learning about the elements of
art how to recognize them in artworks and the world, and how
to apply them to artwork they make themselves.
Through our visual arts instruction students are exposed to
art that is gender and ethnically diverse. Our students are also
exposed to a variety of art careers so they may see how what they
are learning about is applied by professional artists.
San Diego County Youth Art Month
The exhibition will be on display from
January 22 February 21, 2010
The exhibition is on display from January 22nd to February 21st,
2010. A public reception will be held on January 29th, 2010,
6-8PM and a special awards ceremony will be held on Sunday,
February 21st from 1-3PM for all student participants, family,
teachers, and school administration.
The San Diego Art Institute, Museum of the Living Artist
takes pleasure in presenting the 2010 Youth Art Month Exhibition
for San Diego County Schools. Sponsored by the San Diego
County Art Education Association (a chapter of the California
Art Education Association), the collection represents the work
of students under the instruction of art educators who are mem-
bers of SDCAEA or CAEA. This year, approximately 100 works
from 20 public, private, parochial and charter schools in San Di-
ego County fullled specications for originality, composition,
media technique and presentation.
Ribbon Awards and Certicates are given to works in the four
grade level categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12, and 3-dimensional
art. All 2D 1st through 3rd place nalists will be sent on to the
CAEA Southern Area Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibition in Pas-
adena.
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SDAI Winter C-Note - November 28, 2009
photos by R. ChauDavis
Kerstin Robers, Timothy Field and
Andrea Chamberlin
SDAI Collaborations - November 13, 2009
photos by Sullivan/Messenger
Thia Nevius Judy Pike
Shahla Dorafshan, Richard
Messenger & Ellen Dieter
Renata Spiazzi
L.J. Sullivan & Ellen Dieter
Joe Nalven
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Reections in a Canine Mirror:
Fred Marinellos Sink Multi is a large format photographic montage, constructed from multiple
images of the same scene: a cluttered kitchen sink and counter with a sunny backyard landscape
peeking through a central window behind. Given the simplicity of the subject matter, the image is
oddly moving, even for a dog who is seldom called upon to do anything more than lick the dishes.
One might ask how Marinello achieves this effect, and what role his montage technique plays in
achieving it.
I suspect part of the answer lies in our innate aesthetic sense. There is always a curious peace-
fulness produced by viewing nature outside from inside a constructed space; our den lends
us security, while at the same time the broad vista extends our imaginative mastery. The image
suggests, as well, the connection between these apparently disparate worlds. The materials of the
civilized interior, wood, stone, earthenware, and polished metal, echo their natural origins in the
landscape beyond, and the amusing jumble of dishes beside the sink reminds us of the energies that
can only be modestly regulated by our nods toward order. Marinello also makes use of a simple, for-
mal balance. The window provides a central source of light, but the images seen through it remain
somewhat distant and out of focus,
and thus do not dominate the composition. The objects on both sides of
the sink, however, are more sharply dened, and illuminated by a medium
light, maintaining their forceful participation within the image, while the
shadows at the bottom of the image provide a contrasting ground.
Marinellos montage technique works within this formal balance while
adding to it an overall dynamism. Panels of images are reassembled at
slightly off angles, pieces of images are repeated in playful stutters, and
the usual linear symmetry of the frame is willfully broken. Perhaps most
importantly, the individual images that make up the montage exhibit have
markedly different lighting conditions; they may well have been taken at
different times of day. Its a still life, yet moves through time, and Marinello
has found a way to express the full arc of the sun in a single moment.
Baudelaire
Sink Multi