ACCI Gallery Featured Artist

February 9 – March 3
Opening Reception: February 9, 6-8pm

EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Donna Duguay, Hidden Spring Designs, Kimi Masui, Zahava Sherez, Ross Spangler,
Jacqueline Thompson, Lidija Tkalcevic, Alexandra von Burg, Holly Wallace, Jasmin Zorlu

This special exhibition features artwork that is created with love, out of devotion, or with the use of fire. Jacqueline Thompson’s, “Eternity” combines Dia de los Muertos imagery with the concept that this love will never die, something that can be both endearing and alarming. Lidija Tkalcevic’s narrative sculpture, “Couple” represents a tender moment between a couple in love. Alexandra von Burg’s fantasy dolls are incredibly detailed. Her sewing skills are meticulous right down to the beaded slippers they wear. “Valentine” appears sweet and inviting, but the rose she holds has thorns that could hurt you. This exhibition also features a variety of gifts ideal for anyone’s valentine. The use of fire in the creation of these works is used literally in the ceramic and glass work of Kimi Masui, Ross Spangler, and Holly Wallace. But the use of fire also represents those who are driven by obsession to create works that challenge and entice. Beware the addiction!

February 9 Musical Guests: Lea Weinstein and Bill Crossman
Lea Weinstein and Bill Crossman will be performing songs of love and passion 6-8pm. They have been making music together for over 15 years. Don't be surprised if, as you walk around the gallery and admire the beautiful artwork, you find yourself tapping your feet, singing along or feeling happy and romantic as you listen to these grand old love songs. "Bewitched", "You Made Me Love You", "My Funny Valentine", and "Somebody Loves Me" are just a few of the songs that will performed.

Please vist ACCI's new satellite exhibition space located at Starbucks 1600 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley

		Donna Duguay
		Kimi Masui
		Hidden Spring Designs http://www.hiddenspringdesigns.com Hidden Spring Designs is an artistic collaboration between Rob Matthews and Leslie Guinan. They were drawn together by a shared aesthetic and a love of fine craftsmanship. Each has a different area of expertise and design background, but together they create art and furniture that is a synergistic expression. Rob and Leslie cast unique glass designs into concrete, which is stained and textured to look like stone. They create one-of-a-kind benches, tables, countertops and pieces which can hang on a wall or fence. While similar to mosaic, Rob and Leslie’s pieces have a perfectly smooth surface. Iridescent glass catches the light and changes color with the slightest movement. This gives their work a magical quality which never fails to delight. Rob and Leslie are partners in life and art. When they begin work on a collaborative piece they share in the entire design process. Hidden Spring Designs encompasses both their individual and collaborative pieces.
		Zahava Sherez http://zahavasherez.com/
		Ross Spangler
		Jacqueline Thompson http://www.jacquelinethompsonceramics.com/
		Lidija Tkalcevic Lidija was born in Croatia where she received her education in economics. Her preoccupation with art flourished here in California where she moved to in the eighties. Interest in the human body is present from the beginning. She is trying to capture funny and sad moments of everyday life in her sculptures. Common people and little things that make our lives can be found in Lidija's work. Expressed in somewhat stylized and simplified form influenced by "naive" painters of her country, Lidija finds her own way. Form and texture are very important to her. The sculptures are done in sculpture mix, with surface finished in B-mix. The color comes from clay stains and oxides, and firing is done at cone 5. Lidija's interest in new materials, glass and bronze, has further enhanced her ability to express movement and emotion. Her bronze, glass and clay sculptures are vibrant, whimical and refreshing.
		Alexandra von Burg http://www.twocraftywomen.com/
		Holly Wallace http://www.rubyglassworks.com
		Jasmin Zorlu http://www.unizorlu.com/