BLECHMEKI at The Infinity
BLECHMEKI
The artist duo, BLECHMEKI (a portmanteau of their last names, Blechman and Umeki), takes mass-produced American pottery from the 1930’s through the 1980’s, and uses them to create their photographic tableaux. These pottery pieces were once common in homes all over the U.S. Sitting on mantels, book shelves and end tables, they were silent observers of everyday American household moments. And many now remain unseen in attics and storerooms as well, collecting dust. For many years, BLECHMEKI gathered these objects to photograph them by arranging the pieces together for the first time, thereby creating a new artful way of looking at them. At first glance, individual pieces of pottery, such as vases or figurines, look the same, but each piece is subtly different, not only in shapes and colors, but also in their provenance. By applying geometric composition protocols, the results transcend the commonplace to achieve a rare artistic simplicity. Even though all the photographs in this exhibition appear to be in black and white, they are actually shot in color — the pottery is in varying shades of white, off-white, cream, etc. Most other BLECHMEKI works are in the usual color-wheel spectrum.
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Lobby A
Tableau 27A archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 43" x 43� $2000
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Tableau 10G archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 43" x 43� $2000
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Tableau 22A archival pigment print, limited edition of 15 13" x 13� $450
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Tableau 22B archival pigment print, limited edition of 15 13� x 13� $450
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Tableau 22D archival pigment print, limited edition of 15 13� x 13� $450
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Tableau 10F archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 42" x 42� $2000
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Tableau A1 archival pigment print, limited edition of 3 + AP 24" x 24� (work by Kazu Umeki) $1500
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Tableau C2 archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 13" x 19� (work by Kazu Umeki) $550
Lobby B
Tableau 05I archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 42" x 42� $2000
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Tableau 15D archival pigment print, limited edition of 10 28" x 28� $1250
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Tableau 15E archival pigment print, limited edition of 10 28� x 28� $1250
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Tableau 15F archival pigment print, limited edition of 10 28" x 28� $1250
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Tableau 26E archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 43” x 43” $2000
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Tableau 23C archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 43” x 43” $2000
Lobby C
Tableau 22F archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 42” x 42” $2000
Lobby C
Tableau 12D archival pigment print, limited edition of 10 28� x 28� $1250
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Tableau 12H archival pigment print, limited edition of 10 28� x 28� $1250
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Tableau 20C archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 42” x 42” $2000
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Tableau 13B archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 42” x 42” $2000
Tableau 25A archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 42” x 42” $2000
Lobby C
Tableau 25B archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 42” x 42” $2000
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Tableau 14I archival pigment print, limited edition of 10 31.5� x 31.5� $1250
Lobby D
Tableau 14J archival pigment print, limited edition of 10 31.5� x 31.5� $1250
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Tableau 14L archival pigment print, limited edition of 10 31.5� x 31.5� $1250
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Tableau 12F archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 42” x 42” $2000
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Tableau 32B archival pigment print, limited edition of 15 13� x 13� $450
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Tableau 32F archival pigment print, limited edition of 15 13" x 13� $450
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Tableau 12E archival pigment print, limited edition of 10 28� x 28� $1250
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Tableau 19A archival pigment print, limited edition of 5 + AP 42” x 42” $2000
Office
Tableau 28A archival pigment print, limited edition of 15 13" x 13� $450
Office
All works can be custom ordered in the approximate sizes listed in this catalog, subject to edition limitations. Framed Prices 13” x 13” $450 28” x 28” $1,250 42” x 42” $2,000
edition of 15 edition of 10 edition of 5 plus AP (1)
Unframed Prices 13” x 13” $450 28” x 28” $1,150 42” x 42” $1,900
edition of 15 edition of 10 edition of 5 plus AP (1)
Installation on site for approval is available by appointment Orders for work can be sent to arcgallerysf@gmail.com Private curatorial tours and/or artist talks are available by appointment Please call or email the curator, Michael Yochum 415-298-7969
Curator’s Statement Arc Fine Arts Consulting was established as a natural extension of the mission of Arc Gallery and Studios. Arc is dedicated to showcasing and promoting emerging and established artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since establishing Arc in 2010, the Gallery and Project Gallery have provided exhibition opportunities for over 1000 mostly local artists. Our artist studios are the working home for 15 outstanding local artists. Our goal has been to foster communiy; providing an arc between our vibrant Bay Area art scene and its art enthusiasts, collectors and businesses. Our consultants are uniquely qualified to build bridges between these communities. Collectively, the partners share over fifty years of experience in art galleries, art consulting, art non-profit volunteering & management, and art-related academic training. Our extensive experience and personal involvement with local art organizations, in particular, has allowed us to build an unrivaled network of relationships with artists here in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are blessed with some of the most prestigious art schools in the country. On a per capita basis San Francisco boasts a higher percentage of working artists than any other city in the country. The opportunity for local collectors and businesses to build collections which tap into and support these communities is unparalleled. Arc Fine Arts is singularly dedicated to fostering those connections. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work with The Infinity in curating their lobbies in San Francisco. And, we appreciate their strong commitment to working with local artists.
Michael Yochum, curator Arc Fine Arts Consulting for purchases or consulting services, please email me at arcgallerysf@gmail.com Catalog designed by Michael Yochum Arc Gallery Š 2020
“Bay Bridge” - Counterpoint Studios San Francisco accountaning offices
Ken Sloan San Francisco law firm lobby
11th Annual “FourSquared” exhibition at Arc Gallery
installation design with art and books private collection
“Zoot Suit Woman” - Ester Hernandez and other “pillars” - private collection
4th Annual “48 Pillars” exhibition at Arc Gallery
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