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<title><![CDATA[The Academy of Art University Announces its 13th Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Auction]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 7, 2008) - The Academy of Art University is hosting the most highly anticipated emerging art charity event of the year this Saturday, November 8, 2008: the 13th Annual Faculty &amp; Alumni Fine Art Auction.  With special thanks to Bonhams &amp; Butterfields, the Academy of Art University offers guests an exceptional opportunity to support emerging student artists through acquiring works by some of the finest internationally collected artists that call the Bay Area home.  The dazzling list of rising talents and established contemporary masters, including Erik Blome, Carolyn Meyer, Kevin Moore, Craig Nelson, Tae Park, Peter Schifrin, David Whippen, and Zack Zdrale, have representation at esteemed galleries nationwide and have been profiled in a wide range of prestigious publications.  Auction attendees are able to buy that first special piece or build on their collection, while giving generously to the Academy of Art University Student Scholarship Fund.  In 2007 alone, the Fine Art Auction raised an impressive sum of  $180,000.  With over fifty Faculty and Alumni Artists participating across the disciplines of Painting, Sculpture, and Jewelry, both the Live and Silent Auctions will provide a magnificent spectrum of technique, medium, and mood.  The 13th Annual Faculty &amp; Alumni Fine Art Auction began on Thursday, November 6, 2008 with the opening of the Preview and Silent Auction bidding. The Live Auction and a Reception will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2008, beginning at 2:00PM.  The Silent Auction concludes approximately 30 minutes after the Live Auction.  All events are hosted by the non-profit galleries of the Academy of Art University and take place at 79 Gallery, 79 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.  Fifty percent of the proceeds are donated directly to the Student Scholarship Fund and are tax deductible.  Fifty percent of the proceeds are dispersed directly to the artist.  Online bidding is available at www.academyart.edu/auction.  Cash, checks, Visa, and Mastercard are accepted.  For more information, please call (415) 618-6115.  For media inquiries and requests of high-resolution images of featured Fine Art Auction artwork, please contact Larissa Dozier at (510) 219-3100 or larissadozier@sbcglobal.net.About Academy of Art University, San FranciscoWith over 13,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university.  Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs in 14 different majors, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting, fashion merchandising, interior design, new media, computer animation, sculpture, graphic design, cinematography, industrial design, digital photography and car design.  Multimedia Communications is the school's newest major, offering BA and MA degrees. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design. Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB  (M-ARCH). For more information visit www.academyart.edu  or call 1-800-544-2787.### <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[California Sculptor Peter Schifrin Creates Monumental Sculpture for Upstate New York Estate]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:25:51 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 7, 2008) - When acclaimed sculptor and Academy of Art University School of Fine Art Sculpture Director Peter Schifrin participated in the 1984 Olympics, he would have never guessed his teammate would commission a monumental sculpture from him nearly 25 years later.  But that is exactly what happened.  &quot;Full Sky,&quot; a soaring bronze figure reaching 20 feet high, punctuates a soul-stirring 360-degree hilltop view in a remote upstate New York landscape.  The work invigorates universal, raw energy by its testament to the simplicity of the human form.  &quot;Full Sky&quot; is also a testament to the power of art to not only compliment, but to brilliantly elevate already spectacular architecture.  In rural Dutchess County, NY, the award-winning architecture firm Thomas Phifer and Partners designed an ultra-modern home, creating a magnificent observation post to the surrounding untouched nature.  After seeing Schifrin's recently published monograph love &amp; fear, along with Schifrin's reputation for creating soaring and compellingly personal sculpture commissions in California, the client asked Schifrin to visit his &quot;farm.&quot; As the visionary for this unique property, the patron, who prefers to remain anonymous, asked Schifrin &quot;to create moments of calm, wonder, and beauty&quot; for a landscape he loves, adding, &quot;the rest is up to you.&quot;  Through the yearlong commission process, Schifrin was assisted by two Academy of Art University School of Fine Art Sculpture students Ah Young Jeon and Zachary Roberts, who received course credit towards their fine art degree.  AAU student Alexander Toy and AAU alumnus Tom Patella also aided Schifrin in the final stages of production.  With a nod to the clean, geometric forms of the home's architecture, Schifrin created a human form that emotively embraces the visual harmony of symmetry coupled with imperfect human qualities.  &quot;Full Sky&quot; reveals physical evidence of Schifrin's active sculpting techniques, simultaneously honoring the living human energy within us all.  These elements include the unrefined, in-process marks used to create the work in clay, which Schifrin showcases in the final bronze form.  &quot;I love the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi: perfectly imperfect,&quot; says Schifrin.  &quot;I believe we are all flawed and yet perfect in our imperfection.  'Full Sky' captures this human predicament.&quot;In close proximity to the client's home, &quot;Full Sky&quot; literally frames the boundless view of the sky with outstretched, welcoming arms, and an intriguing small figure placed high atop one hand.  The implications for significance in a work that will outlive many generations to come are endless.  As Peter Morrow Meyer, the landscape architect for the 250-acre site shares: &quot;[The] work is spectacular.  It evokes a very spiritual sense upon arrival and lends something truly distinctive to the space that had not yet existed.&quot; The &quot;Full Sky&quot; project also gave Schifrin the opportunity to reflect on the intersection of his private commission work with his role as a teacher and mentor at the Academy of Art University's distinguished School of Fine Art Sculpture: &quot;Over the past few years, I have been fortunate to work professionally with numerous students from AAU.  They are so well trained and have such excellent discipline.  It is lots of fun and truly an honor to create and problem solve with them.&quot;  Schifrin's next opportunity to collaborate with an Academy of Art University Fine Art Sculpture graduate is just around the corner.   Schifrin has invited recent MFA alumnus and current AAU Site Specific Public Sculpture Instructor David Duskin to accompany him back to Dutchess County.  Together as artistic partners, Duskin and Schifrin will create a new sculpture proposal for the same patron.  Schifrin has succeeded in achieving the loftiest goal of any artist: to have someone invest their personal resources in instilling their viewpoint and artistry into the most personal of spaces.  In the words of the client, a person who knew Schifrin as not an artist, but an Olympian, &quot;'Full Sky' is truly inspiring and utterly beautiful.&quot; About Academy of Art University, San FranciscoWith over 13,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university.  Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs in 14 different majors, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting, fashion merchandising, interior design, new media, computer animation, sculpture, graphic design, cinematography, industrial design, digital photography and car design.  Multimedia Communications is the school's newest major, offering BA and MA degrees. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design. Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB  (M-ARCH). For more information visit www.academyart.edu  or call 1-800-544-2787.### <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CREATE AWE INSPIRING MURAL FOR PORZIUNCOLA AT NATIONAL SHRINE OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:12:24 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 25, 2008) - San Francisco will soon become an international site for peace pilgrimage, by housing the sole scale replica in the world of Saint Francis of Assisi's famed Porziuncola, his beloved stone chapel in Italy.  On September 27, 2008 the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi's Porziuncola Nuova, embodying the important first phase of San Francisco's Renaissance Project, will be unveiled to the public by Cardinal William Levada and Angela Alioto, devoted project director, past President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, acclaimed trial lawyer and member of Saint Francis' Third Order.  Across from the Porziuncola Nuova is a stunning original mural created by Academy of Art University School of Fine Art Painting graduate students, based on School of Giotto frescoes found in the Santa Chiara Church in Assisi.  Under the incisive artistic direction of master muralist Angela Tirrell, Academy of Art University MFA Painting students Jonathan Ahn, Ross Bowns, Nick Kiripolsky, Manar Laham, Sunghoon Lee, and Jason Zampol have created a richly detailed mural, paying homage to the master of medieval art whose work chronicled and celebrated St. Francis' life.In 2005 Angela Alioto and then Archbishop William Levada partnered to save the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi from the tragedy of an inevitable sale, and committed themselves and the church to establishing an international site of pilgrimage for all people who believe in St. Francis and his principles.  Alioto then asked Academy of Art University President Elisa Stephens to include the expertise of the school's fine art students to create an original mural on the entry wall facing the Porziuncola Nuova, for which School of Fine Art Graduate Director Mark Tennant selected six immensely talented MFA Painting students.  In addition, the Academy of Art University secured professional commission muralist and fine artist Angela Tirrell to lead the mural from design to completion.&quot;Elisa Stephens and her Academy of Art University is San Franciscan,&quot; shares Angela Alioto. &quot;Elisa is doing a wonderful thing for our city: the Academy of Art University is educating thousands of young artists, and they are a tremendous resource for our city.  I am thrilled to have such talented MFA painting students contribute to the Shrine.&quot; THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY MURAL &amp; TEAM OF MFA STUDENTSGracing the entrance to the Luogo di Santa Chiara, the building housing the Porziuncola Nuova, the Academy of Art University mural was created through the design, transferring, and painting contributions of the six participating MFA students and the leading instruction of master muralist Angela Tirrell.  The student team moved from preliminary meetings with Alioto to the final touch-ups of gold leaf with unwavering dedication and discipline, devoting countless curriculum hours alongside Tirrell.  The mural project also served as the ultimate learning experience for the commissioner-artist relationship. As AAU MFA student Jason Zampol states: &quot;Homework and teachers do not compare with a client who wants a big job done fast and also beautifully executed.&quot;The team researched medieval motifs and created the first ornamental banding:  the linked stars and complex checkerboard patterns framing the mural and central arch.  Sunghoon Lee masterminded the beautiful digital elevation and Nick Kiripolsky refined the impressive scale of the design.  Parisian trained Jonathan Ahn made samples for the gold leaf stars, sun, and moon emblazoning the entry door, along with faux semi-precious stones. Manar Laham made vital contributions to the mixing of brilliant colors hours before the critical design presentation to Angela Alioto. Jason Zampol mapped out much of the decorative banding, as well as applying the glorious heavenly blue sky. Ross Bowns valiantly met an appeal for extra help.  &quot;With their willing, intelligent presence, the student team quickly mastered the complexity of the project and completed this work of mysterious and hallowed beauty,&quot; says Tirrell.  Tirrell offers a visual description of the finished Academy of Art University work: &quot;We hope the viewer will feel exalted and freed.  The structure of the mural with its many vertical bands is intended to draw the eye upward.  Not only do the tall green arches point to the rich blue field of heaven with 33 gold leaf stars, symbolizing Christ's age at his crucifixion, but a band of arrow-like chevrons also guides the viewer's eye to heaven.  Over the Entry Door to the Shrine, in Florentine, Burmese, and German gold leaf, the Medieval Sun, St. Francis' symbol, and the Moon, St. Claire's symbol, blaze below the heavens drawing us to eternity.  The beautiful gold leaf and trompe l'oeil semi-precious stone text band framing the door proclaims Pax et Bonum, St. Francis' habitual greeting.  The visitor will also read St. Francis' own translated words: &quot;I want you all in paradise.&quot;&quot;I am immensely proud of the dedication and artistic mastery the Academy of Art University's MFA Painting students have shown throughout their work on this spectacular mural tribute to Saint Francis,&quot; says Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of the Academy of Art University.  &quot;It is a deep honor for the Academy of Art University to have an artistic hand in this sacred and internationally significant sanctuary.&quot;OPENING OF THE PORZIUNCOLA NUOVAThe Porziuncola Nuova and Academy of Art University Mural are housed in the Luogo di Santa Chiara at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, 624 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, CA 94133.  The site will open to the public on September 27, 2008 at 2PM.  Tickets are also being sold for a special opening and blessing ceremony on September 27, 2008 at 9:30AM.  The service will include a blessing of the Porziuncola Nuova, mass by Archbishop Niederaurer and Cardinal William Levada, and a special prayer sung by Phantom of the Opera star Fran D'Ambrosio.  The Renaissance Project also ensures the preservation of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi as a national landmark and historical treasure.  Further information is available at http://www.shrinerenewal.org.  The Porziuncola Nuova will be open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays, from 10AM to 6PM.  About Academy of Art University, San FranciscoWith over 13,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university.  Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs in 14 different majors, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting, fashion merchandising, interior design, new media, computer animation, sculpture, graphic design, cinematography, industrial design, digital photography and car design.  Multimedia Communications is the school's newest major, offering BA and MA degrees. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design. Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB  (M-ARCH). For more information visit www.academyart.edu  or call 1-800-544-2787.### <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emerging Fine Artists Receive Prominent Accolades at Academy of Art University Annual Spring Show]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:22:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 1, 2008) - The 2008 Academy of Art University Annual Spring Show presents exceptional achievement from student artists who have joined their superb talent with first-class instruction from the school's distinguished faculty. As the west coast's most trusted locale for discovering exceptional rising artistic talent, the Academy of Art University's Annual Spring Show's opening night awards ceremony on May 22, 2008 holds prime importance for fine art students and industry insiders alike.   The results of the juried award selection for the School of Fine Art's departments of Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture showcase the acclaimed artistic achievement on display at the 2008 Annual Spring Show, which is on view through July 25, 2008.PAINTINGAmong exhibiting students from the Academy of Art University's prestigious MFA Painting program, Jeremy Mann received three top awards for the masterful work Composition #18, including First Place in MFA Landscape Painting, MFA Students' Choice Award, and MFA Faculty Choice Award.  Mann's elevated approach to composition, value, and brushwork showcase his strikingly reflective perspective in accentuating subtlety and layered mood.  Mann's work was recently honored at the 2008 Salon International at the International Museum of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art in San Antonio, Texas with Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence.  MFA Painting graduating student Greg Gandy also received two prominent awards for his urban landscape paintings brilliantly evoking a familiarity of atmosphere.  Rainy Day in North Beach won Second Place in MFA Landscape Painting and his accepted body of work won the MFA Directors Choice Award.  Daniel Ochoa firmly impressed the Graduate Fine Art Painting Annual Spring Show jury by winning First Place in MFA Abstract Painting for Sudanese Boys Armed and Seated.  Ochoa's additional accomplishments this spring include exhibiting in the Wendt Gallery's Bay Area Influence show in Laguna Beach, juried acceptance to the California Art Club's 97th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition at the Pasadena Museum of California Art, juried acceptance to the 2008 Salon International, and winning one of the prestigious 2008 Murphy &amp; Cadogan Fellowships in the Fine Arts, sponsored by the San Francisco Foundation.   In the realm of figurative realism, Thalia Stratton won First Place in MFA Works on Paper and Hyeong Gon Kim, originally from Korea, won First Place in MFA Figurative Painting.The Academy of Art University's comprehensive Undergraduate School of Fine Art Painting presents a spectacular range of artwork with its 2008 student award winners. Veteran Spring Show award winner Hsin-Yao Tseng secured First Place in BFA Still Life Painting for Escape, First Place in BFA Landscape Painting for Muir Beach, and the sought after Best  BFA Body of Work Award.  Tseng's adeptness at combining expressive brushwork with polished compositions exemplifies the beautiful results of the Academy of Art University's signature emphasis on classical foundations in its curriculum.  Rachel Gillen also received significant recognition by winning First Place in BFA Contemporary Painting for Don't Trip and Second Place in BFA Landscape Painting for Yesterdays, works that evoke the poetic nuances of everyday life.  Gillen was also recently honored by The Artist's Magazine with Honorable Mention for their Best Art of 2007 Competition.  BFA Painting student Eddie Rodriguez earned First Place in BFA Figurative Painting and the BFA Faculty Painting Choice Award for Modern Controposto, as well as Second Place in BFA Contemporary Painting and the BFA Works on Paper Award.  Rodriguez focuses his artistic vision on daily observations in public transit, teasing individual identity out of subtle gestures and industrial effects.  Also focusing on the human figure, realist painter Jon Tocchini received special recognition by Undergraduate Director of Fine Art Painting Craig Nelson for Stevie.  Tocchini's astounding skill at capturing a full narrative within a single startlingly life-like portrait earned him the BFA Director's Choice Award.  PRINTMAKINGIn the realm of Printmaking, MFA student Jeong Han Yun swept several of the sought-after Spring Show awards, as he also accomplished at the 2007 exhibit.  Yun won First Place in MFA Printmaking, the MFA Printmaking Students Choice Award, and the MFA Printmaking Faculty Choice Award for Where is Zen with its strong roots in quick brushwork and impromptu movement.  Yun's handmade papers' inherent variations in texture are a core component in the integrity of his Zen painting mission.  Meredith Cheng secured the Director's Printmaking Award for Leafy Wedges, which reflects her dedication to the medium of woodcutting.  Cheng often finds inspiration in Scandinavian design and the nuances of form resulting from the printmaking process.SCULPTUREThe Academy of Art University's esteemed School of Fine Art Sculpture also honored its excelling students with awards for their highest artistic achievements. Lucia Hye Yoon Joo earned the top award of MFA Sculpture Best of Show for Dialogue, a stunning hanging installation of organic forms.  Joo often employs her art to reflect on the mother-child relationship and her personal experiences as an American immigrant from Korea.  Lindsey Eisentraut won Second Place, MFA Sculpture Best of Show for her captivating Bug and Seedpod sculpture installations.MFA Sculpture 2008 graduate David Sekoll won the MFA Directors Choice Award for Geometric Inflorescence 12 showcasing the quality of his fabrication craftsmanship, the intricacy of his linear structures, and the consistency in his harmony of form.  Sekoll's artwork was also recently juried into SURGE: The SNAG Student Exhibition in Savannah, GA.  In addition, MFA Sculpture student Mike Feeney won the Best Fabricated Sculpture Award with Growth.  Feeney excels at building a sculpture's aesthetic based on imagery resonating with his viewers, often employing forms that are intentionally without definition.Adam Reeder, also a School of Fine Art Sculpture graduate student, received the prestigious Figurative Sculpture First Place Award for the innovative, yet classically styled, Pan with his iPod.  Reeder's additional impressive accomplishments this summer include being one of thirteen chosen participants for the 29th Annual National Figure Modeling Competition, co-sponsored by the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, the National Sculpture Society, Brookgreen Gardens, and the New York Academy of Art; being a chosen exhibitor for the 17th Annual Loveland Sculpture Invitational in Loveland, CO; and having the Medtronic Foundation commission a sculpture from him for exhibition in their diabetes research gallery.Among Undergraduate School of Fine Art Sculpture award winners, Melissa Christensen won the BFA Sculpture Best of Show award for Feminine Transformation, a unique metal arts jewelry collection showcasing Christensen's delicate construction techniques.  Feminine Transformation appeared with acclaimed fashions by Academy School of Fashion MFA alumna Sherise Eways at the Academy of Art University Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week in February 2008.  Zachary Roberts received Second Place, BFA Sculpture Best of Show for his textured ceramic sculpture Undiscovered Species of insects in graceful movement.  Additionally in the Academy's renowned metal arts concentration, Tura Sugden won First Place in Best Small Metal Arts for Worm Bracelets.  Her fresh portrayals of the natural form of insects with the artistry of organic design were also prominently featured in the Academy of Art University's 2008 San Francisco Spring Fashion Show.BFA Sculpture student Ah Young Jeon took home the award for Best Ceramic Sculpture for Chocolate Snails, an imaginative sculpture installation employing vibrant ceramic glazes and playful expressions.  Finally, Elizabeth Symington received the Best Installation Award for the highly original piece Tactile Color.  This imaginative artwork evokes a blind person's palpable exploration of color.The 2008 Annual Spring Show will remain on view to the public through July 25, 2008.  The exhibit takes place at 601 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, and is open from 10AM to 6PM daily, except Sundays and holidays.  Please contact Larissa Dozier at (510) 219-3100 for biographies and images of artwork by 2008 Annual Spring Show award winners, from the Academy of Art University's acclaimed School of Fine Art.  About Academy of Art University, San FranciscoWith nearly 12,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university.  Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting, fashion merchandising, interior design, new media, computer animation, sculpture, graphic design, cinematography, industrial design, digital photography and car design. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design. Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB  (M-ARCH).For more information visit www.academyart.edu  or call 1-800-544-2787.### <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Visual Drama of Instinct & Beauty Unfolds at Academy of Art University 625 Sutter Gallery this Month]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:06:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Academy of Art University showcases the striking creative talents of two MFA 2008 graduates from the Schools of Fine Art Painting and Photography this month at its 625 Sutter Street Gallery in the heart of downtown San Francisco.  Jean Elston and Debbie Nguyen each present bodies of work masterfully echoing representational form, while simultaneously infusing extraordinary elements of abstract and conceptual artistry. Recent Academy of Art University School of Fine Art Painting MFA graduate Jean Elston imparts an astonishing vivacity of color in her modern approach to impressionistic portraits of blooming flowers.  Often combining startling vantage points with a far-reaching color spectrum, Elston's paintings serve as poetic meditations on the delicate exuberance of nature's bounty.  &quot;My work dramatically conveys nature, in this case flowers, through the use of light and shadow, and unique compositional angles,&quot; says Elston.Debbie Nguyen, a 2008 alumna of the Academy of Art University Graduate School of Photography, offers a remarkable collection of engaging, self-portrait photographs subtly alluding to a realm beyond representational imagery.  Nguyen's series of images ruminate on the ideal and soul of feminine beauty through an innovative patchwork motif effect.  Nguyen finds a powerful artistic voice in the visual intersection between intimacy and mystery firmly imbedded in her work.  &quot;The goal is to create a dual aesthetic that alludes to the sinuous curves and soft textures of the female form, but is removed and mysterious,&quot; shares Nguyen.The Academy of Art University's 625 Sutter Street Gallery is located at 625 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 and is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 5PM.  The collections of work by Jean Elson and Debbie Nguyen will be on view through June 30, 2008.  All Academy of Art University galleries are nonprofit institutions, with 35% of proceeds from the sale of artwork benefiting the Student Scholarship Fund and the remainder received by the artist.  For requests of high-resolution images of artwork or detailed artist biographies on Jean Elston and Debbie Nguyen, please contact Larissa Dozier at (510) 219-3100 or larissadozier@sbcglobal.net.   About Academy of Art University, San FranciscoWith nearly 12,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university.  Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting, fashion merchandising, interior design, new media, computer animation, sculpture, graphic design, cinematography, industrial design, digital photography and car design. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design. Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB  (M-ARCH). For more information visit www.academyart.edu  or call 1-800-544-2787.### <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Academy of Art University Emerging Artist Adam Reeder receives Prestigious Recognition in Two Esteemed Sculpture Invitationals]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:10:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 18, 2008) - Emerging artist and Academy of Art University School of Fine Art Sculpture MFA student Adam Reeder has proved the grace and ingenuity of his striking figurative sculpture are destined for international renown, with two stunning recognitions by the National Sculpture Society and the Loveland Sculpture Invitational this summer.  From dozens of applications, Reeder's portfolio was selected by the Education Committee of the National Sculpture Society as one of 13 finalists for the prestigious 29th Annual National Figure Modeling Competition, co-sponsored by the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, the National Sculpture Society, Brookgreen Gardens, and the New York Academy of Art.  The competition involves the impressive feat of each artist sculpting a full 30 to 36-inch figure in 5 days. It will be held at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Connecticut from Sunday, June 15 to Friday, June 20, 2008. A jury of premier sculptors also chose Reeder to participate in the 17th Annual Loveland Sculpture Invitational in Loveland, Colorado, where he will exhibit ten figurative sculptures. As America's largest outdoor sculpture show, the Loveland Sculpture Invitational is set at the foot of the spectacular Rocky Mountains under expansive white tents.  It is on view to the public from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, 2008.  Reeder's additional impressive honors this spring include the internationally active Medtronic Foundation commissioning a sculpture from Reeder to appear in its Diabetes Research Gallery in Northridge, CA and the Academy of Art University's Graduate School of Fine Art Sculpture awarding Reeder the prestigious Figurative Sculpture First Place Award for &quot;Pan with his iPod.&quot;  Reeder's dazzling work will remain on view at the Academy of Art University's 2008 Annual Spring Show, which is located at 601 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, through July 25, 2008. Please contact Larissa Dozier, Media Representative for the Academy of Art University's School of Fine Art, for images of Adam Reeder's masterful sculpture achievements, further biographical information, and inquiries pertaining to the Academy of Art University's 2008 Annual Spring Show. About Academy of Art University, San FranciscoWith nearly 12,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university.  Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting,  fashion merchandising, interior design, new media, computer animation,  sculpture, graphic design, cinematography, industrial design, digital  photography and car design. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design. Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges),  NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB  (M-ARCH).For more information visit www.academyart.edu  or call 1-800-544-2787.### <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCULPTURE ACCOMPANIES CELEBRATION OF SAN FRANCISCO BAYVIEW OPERA HOUSE RENOVATION]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 13:50:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 15, 2008) - In conjunction with the San Francisco Arts Commission celebrating 40 years of Neighborhood Arts, Academy of Art University Graduate Fine Art Sculpture students participating in a Site Specific Public Art course created dazzling installation artwork around the exterior of the newly renovated Bayview Opera House and Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre.  On Saturday, April 26, 2008, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, and San Francisco Arts Commission Director of Cultural Affairs Luis R. Cancel opened &quot;Unveiling the Future,&quot; a full afternoon of festivities featuring the unveiling of the historic Bayview Opera House's beautifully renovated facade. As a part of his welcoming address, Mayor Newsom cited the superb contributions of outdoor sculpture by ten Academy of Art University School of Fine Art Sculpture graduate students for the celebration of the Bayview Opera House's vital role in Neighborhood Arts.  Mayor Newsom also commended the Academy of Art University for their strong commitment to creating public art for disadvantaged communities in San Francisco.  On view around the exterior of Bayview Opera House through Friday, May 9, 2008 are:a4&quot;All the People&quot;: A silhouette inspired aluminum work by Vera-Annelies Clydesdale-Dove a4&quot;Chalk Mural&quot;: A vibrant mural depicting and involving the Bayview community by Debby Ramirez-Veloa4&quot;Musical Trees&quot;: A lively, colorful installation of flags and bells by Margo Mussera4&quot;Ruth Williams Memorial&quot;: A brilliantly realistic bust of Ruth Williams, a Bayview community resident who played a pivotal role in preventing the Bayview Opera House from being demolished. By Chan Il Hong and Frank Yefang Wang.a4&quot;Seeds of Hope&quot;: A labyrinth ground installation created with newsprint from the &quot;San Francisco Bayview National Black Newspaper&quot; and additional natural materials, fusing history, culture, and nature together.  By Michael Feeney, Ruben Guzman, Lucia Hye Yoon Joo, Brett Mastaler, and Po-Chieh Wang.  Academy of Art University Fine Art Sculpture alumni, instructors and accomplished artists David Duskin and David Whippen advised the student artists as a part of the Academy Site Specific Public Art course.The mission of the Bayview Opera House is to provide cultural enrichment by promoting community arts and education to ensure economic and employment development in the Bayview Hunters Point Community of San Francisco.  Their vision is to develop an urban arts center that facilitates cultural diversity while providing an environment that promotes artistic expression in performing, literary and visual arts, music production and sound recording.About Academy of Art University, San FranciscoWith nearly 12,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university.  Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting,  fashion merchandising, interior design, new media, computer animation,  sculpture, graphic design, cinematography, industrial design, digital  photography and car design. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design. Academy of Art University is  an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges),  NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB  (M-ARCH). For more information visit www.academyart.edu  or  call 1-800-544-2787.### <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Academy of Art University's 625 Sutter Gallery Brings Energetic Focus to Hyeong-Gon Kim's Masterful Artistry]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:37:53 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 18, 2008) - Fluently imparting a naturalist's passion for untarnished landscape and a seasoned artist's agility in rendering the classical essence of the human figure, Academy of Art University recent MFA graduate Hyeong-Gon Kim harnesses the full prowess of his craft in his sublime oil paintings.   The Academy's 625 Sutter Street Gallery, in the heart of San Francisco's downtown gallery district, devotes its exhibition space this month to an exquisite collection of Kim's artwork.  Subtly incorporating the fluidity of Kim's adeptness in historic Korean painting traditions, the exhibit reflects his indisputable mastery in revealing the nude female figure on canvas with a decidedly sculptural authenticity.With strong roots and a background in fine art teaching in Korea, Kim has embarked on a highly successful painting career in the United States, of which the art world has certainly started to take notice.  Emphasizing the delightful ability to be momentarily transported by the visual splendor of his idyllic landscapes, Kim shares, &quot;The ability to create another reality on canvas is what motivates me to paint.&quot;  By making painting his &quot;life and passion,&quot; Kim brings to light visions of pure grace to admirers of the tranquil nature of his work.During his studies at the Academy of Art University Kim received several coveted accolades for his artwork, including the Director's Choice Award in Figure Painting at the Academy's 2007 Annual Spring Show and First Prize in Landscape Painting at the Academy's 2006 Annual Spring Show, a central point for recruiting artistic talent each year on the west coast.  Kim's remarkable artistry has also been recognized by Texas' nationally regarded Greenhouse Gallery with juried exhibition in its 2007 and 2008 International Salon.  In addition, a striking portrait centered on a young woman's piercing gaze won Certificate of Excellence at the 2006 Portrait Society of America Exhibition in Chicago.  The Academy of Art University's 625 Sutter Street Gallery is located at 625 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 and is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 5PM.  Hyeong-Gon Kim's collection will be on view through April 30, 2008.  All Academy of Art University galleries are nonprofit institutions, with 35% of proceeds from the sale of artwork benefiting the Student Scholarship Fund and the remainder received by the artist.  For requests of high-resolution images of artwork or a detailed artist biography on Hyeong-Gon Kim, please contact Larissa Dozier at (510) 219-3100 or larissadozier@sbcglobal.net.   Founded in 1929, the Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art &amp; design university, offering accredited Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Master of Fine Arts degrees in thirteen areas of art &amp; design, and over 30 areas of academic emphasis. With over 11,000 students both online or on campus, majors include Advertising, Animation/Visual Effects, Architecture (MFA only), Computer Arts/New Media, Digital Arts/Communications (AA, BFA Only), Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Architecture &amp; Design, Industrial Design, Motion Pictures &amp; Television and Photography.  Academy of Art University is nationally accredited by WASC, NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (Formerly FIDER), (BFA-IAD), and NAAB (M-ARCH).### <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[STOPWASTE.ORG HOSTS VISIONARY ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY EXHIBIT REFLECTING EXCESSES OF JUNK MAIL IN OAKLAND FOR EARTH DAY]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:59:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 19, 2008) - Extraordinary fashion and graphic design  highlights from the Academy of Art University exhibit &quot;JUNK MAIL: From Debris to Design&quot; travel to Oakland's Frank H. Ogawa Plaza and StopWaste.Org Headquarters this April, infusing an artistic edge to citywide Earth Day celebrations.  The awe-inspiring fashions and resourcefully constructed design displays bring a powerful call to action to the shocking fact 100 million trees are expired solely for junk mail in the United States every year.  The Academy of Art University, the City of Oakland, and StopWaste.Org are joining forces with the Bay Area Recycling Outreach Coalition (BayROC) to reduce not only junk mail consumption, but also production.  Utilizing junk mail retrieved from San Francisco mailboxes, students from the Academy's Schools of Fashion, Fine Art Sculpture, Graphic Design, and Industrial Design created dozens of imaginative artworks ranging from fashions delicately crafted with credit card offers to striking statements of environmental impact shining from inventive shadow boxes.  &quot;JUNK MAIL: From Debris to Design&quot; encourages consumers to fight back against an insidious industry which cuts down 17 trees for each ton of junk mail.  With the average American adult receiving and disposing of approximately 41 pounds of generally unwanted and unopened advertising material each year, the energy used to produce and dispose of junk mail exceeds 2.8 million cars.  &quot;Academy of Art University student creations on exhibit in 'JUNK MAIL: From Debris to Design' provide outstanding proof of the leading role artists and designers can take in motivating people to create healthy changes to reduce consumption of and safeguard previous environmental resources,&quot; says Academy of Art University President Elisa Stephens.  Highlights from &quot;JUNK MAIL: From Debris to Design&quot; will be on view at Oakland's Dalziel Building Lobby, located at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza next to Oakland City Hall, from April 7th through 25th.  A concurrently running exhibit will be showcased at the eco-friendly StopWaste.Org Headquarters, featuring the highest possible LEED rating and located at 1537 Webster Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, from April through September 2008.  StopWaste.Org is dedicated to achieving the most environmentally sound solid waste management and resource conservation program for the people of Alameda County and is a national leader in producing effective solutions that reduce the waste of natural resources.Further information is available at www.academyart.edu and www.StopWaste.Org.  Please contact Larissa Dozier at larissadozier@sbcglobal.net for images of &quot;JUNK MAIL: From Debris to Design artwork.&quot;Founded in 1929, the Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art &amp; design university, offering accredited Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Master of Fine Arts degrees in thirteen areas of art &amp; design, and over 30 areas of academic emphasis. With over 11,000 students both online or on campus, majors include Advertising, Animation/Visual Effects, Architecture (MFA only), Computer Arts/New Media, Digital Arts/Communications (AA, BFA Only), Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Architecture &amp; Design, Industrial Design, Motion Pictures &amp; Television and Photography.  Academy of Art University is nationally accredited by WASC, NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (Formerly FIDER), (BFA-IAD), and NAAB (M-ARCH).### <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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