new work- Small Figures Nov 2010

These are from models, from memory and from family pictures... wherever I could find interesting postures. Studying the figure for the new series- Riverbank.

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new work, fall 2010

I have been working on new figurative work this fall. The first Small Figures are just getting done. I have no pictures yet but will show about 25 new pieces at Open Studios next weekend.

Open Studio next weekend, October 9 & 10 2010

My studio will be open to the public next weekend and you are cordially invited. In fact, ALL studios in the Mission will be open, so take a stroll through this fascinating neighborhood, enjoy great food and see some major San Francisco Art studios in no time. Hundreds of artists will be showing a range of everything there is.

Please join me on the evening of Friday, October 8 for a preview from
6PM - 8 PM.
Open Studios all day Saturday and Sunday, October 9 & 10,
11AM - 6PM

Find me at:
Katja Leibenath
1890 Bryant Street Studios
Bryant St @ Mariposa
Studio #211
San Francisco

This is a free event and most venues are suitable for kids and dogs on leashes.

HEREAFTER

This is the new Clint Eastwood movie - with some of my artwork in it... check it out:

Within their selection of art from Hang Gallery, Warner Bros. had three or four of mine when they were filming in San Francisco earlier this year. I don't know if or when they show up in the actual movie and it was pure luck that City Sky #21 is so visible in the trailer.

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All pieces are sold. If you own one of them, you must go see the movie for sure.

Will be in theaters October 22 2010.

Thank you all for a great show

The Genius Loci show has come down, I am working on new figures and am almost back to my painting routine after the summer break.

The Opening was amazing, I can't believe how many of you came, thank you thank you! I don't have many photos, unfortunately, so if someone happened to take some by any chance, please email them to me.

photo by Shawn Ray Harris

Genius Loci - Opening this Thursday!

You are cordially invited to the opening of my first solo show at Hang Art in San Francisco:

Please join me at the gallery on Thursday, September 2 at 567 Sutter Street, for the reception from 6-8PM.

You can find more details on my website- I look forward to seeing you!

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Genius Loci - press release

September 1- 15^th, 2010

Artist Reception: September 2, 2010

6 pm – 8 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 5, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Presented by HANG ART Gallery, Genius Loci is an exhibition by artist Katja Leibenath. This solo show marks Leibenath’s first at HANG ART. Referring to the endemic spirit of a location, this shows concept is inspired by the China Basin neighborhood of San Francisco. Her richly colored oil paintings are multi-layered, echoing the timelessness of this rarely explored area.

Leibenath begins her paintings on location, drafting and sketching scenes that inspire her. Once relocated to her studio, she draws upon her memory and spontaneous intuition to complete the works. Leibenath’s direct visual recollection coupled with her experiential memory shapes each painting. Her educational background in Architecture is evident within each composition, which is based on the theory of form and line. It is her familiarity with the area of origin that builds each canvas surface, and her imagination and reminiscence that complete the thoughtful intent. From the saturated and vivid under-paint to the finishing details and drips, each painting allows the audience to create experiences of their own.

Originally from Düsseldorf Germany, Leibenath has been painting in San Francisco since 2006. Her work has been showcased at numerous venues, including SomArts Gallery, Mina Dresden Gallery, The Lab, Liquid Spaces, Huff Harrington Gallery (Atlanta, GA), and Nahcotta West Gallery (Los Angeles).

HANG ART is located at 567 Sutter Street, between Mason and Powell Streets. Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. For further information or high-resolution images, please call 415-434-4264.

Media Contact: DJ Harmon, 415.434.4264 djharmon@hangart.com.