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Opening Reception – Adam Belt

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Adam Belt was one of the first artists I was interested in showing back in 2014. There were a couple times over the years when it came close but our availability just never seemed to line up until this year. I first became familiar with Adam’s work back in 2008 when I was the preparator at Quint Gallery in La Jolla. Quint was showing some of Adam’s beautifully subtle negative space watercolor paintings of radio telescopes. From that day forth I’ve been a fan with an appreciation for his unique approach to the themes of religion, the universe, material, light and space.

Please join us Sunday November 3rd from 2-4pm for the opening reception of Adam’s ethereal site specific installation Somewhere Outside Of Kayenta. If you can’t make it to the opening, appointments can be made Tuesday – Saturday 11-4pm by clicking HERE

Opening Reception – Kline Swonger

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What’s most fun for me about running Ice Gallery is getting to see the myriad ways each artist interprets the instruction “site specific”. I have yet again been surprised by the way in which the new installation “Lancea” by Kline Swonger has capitalized on a never before used aspect of the space. Over the last few weeks Kline has engaged in a thoughtful meticulous process to bring us an installation that is both subtle and intricate. We hope to see you at the opening on Saturday June 22nd from 3-6pm. If you can’t make the opening, the gallery will be open by appointment HERE Tuesday – Saturday 11-4pm.

Opening Reception – Max Lofano

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My relationship with Max Lofano started when he was the artist in residence at Bread & Salt back in 2019 (he is now Director at Quint Gallery in La Jolla). I was intrigued by his sense for finding and experimenting with odd, mundane materials. His work has a way of seeming visually tactile and he is adept at obscuring the intended uses of found objects in a way that makes them appear vague yet coherent. Max’s new site specific installation “Matinee” is both literally and figuratively layered, transparent, and clean. With that signature meticulous materiality in full effect.

Please Join us for the opening reception Saturday afternoon July 8th from 4-6pm. If you are unable to attend you may make an appointment HERE Tuesday – Saturday 11am -4pm. Or, as always, you can view the exhibition from the two large street facing windows 24/7.

Artist Talk – Melissa Walter

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Sunday

September 1st, 2019

1:00 – 2:30pm

 

San Diego artist Melissa Walter will be in conversation with fellow artist Akiko Surai to discuss Melissa’s current show at Ice Gallery, Of All Things. The talk will begin promptly at 1:30 pm and is expected to be concise so make sure to arrive on time. The gallery will be open before and after the talk, so this will be the perfect time to see the piece if you haven’t yet made it. We look forward to seeing you!

Opening Reception – Melissa Walter

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WE’RE BACK!!

It’s been so long since I posted a new show on this site that I forgot my login password. The last show closed in February of 2018?! Oh no. Well, we’re finally back in action.

 

I met Melissa Walter in 2016 and discovered we have a lot of similar art and aesthetic interests which helped us to become fast friends. Melissa is a kind person with a strong work ethic whose art is meticulous and thoughtful. When I asked her to do a show at Ice Gallery I made two requests. First, make something site specific (I ask that of all artists that show inside Ice). Second, make it the best thing you’ve ever done. After working on her new installation for the last several months, I believe she has delivered on both.

 

We’re extremely excited to emerge from our gallery hibernation with this show and we very much hope you’ll join us at the opening reception.

 

Saturday, June 29th, 1pm-4pm.

See you soon!

Closing Reception – Andrew Alcasid

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Please join us this Saturday 2/10 from 2-5pm for the last day to see Andrew Alcasid’s site specific mural. This is one that definitely has to be seen in person. Photo’s can’t capture what is physically happening in the space. See you there.

Opening Reception – Andrew Alcasid

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Capitalizing on subtle cues within the space Andrew has created a minimal yet stark geometric mural. This young San Diego artist is quickly becoming an impressive addition to the local scene. We’d love to see you at the opening.

Saturday afternoon October 28th

Last chance to see 3450 Threads

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The last day to see “Three Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Threads” will be Sunday, November 22nd. If you wish to make an appointment, click on the Contact button above and send me a message. I’m available to show it any day between 10:30 – 4:00. Again, ICE Gallery does not have operating hours. If you’d like to see this piece you’ll have to make an appointment.

The above photos are by Philipp Scholz Rittermann. I’ll post the whole set once the show closes. It is the case with most art, but especially with this piece, that a photo is a very poor substitute for seeing it in person. So don’t settle for regret. Come see this thing! I hope to hear from you soon.