Larkspur Through the Eyes of an Artist Paintings by Bryn Craig
When one thinks about Larkspur, they think of the iconic Lark Theater sign as they enter downtown, a testament to the spirit of the town that “saved” the single screen, art deco theater, donating labor and funds to convert the Theater to non-profit status under the leadership of the late Bernice Baeza. There is the Left Bank, a popular French restaurant just down the street, where people, often with their dogs, can be seen on the patio from morning to night. Other important icons of Larkspur include the Silver Peso bar, as well as the Lark Creek Inn, Ristorante Fabrizio, Rulli, and the active gathering place Picco. Each establishment makes up the unique personality of Larkspur, a little gem of Marin County. As a painter, Bryn Craig captures these special qualities with his paint brush. Bryn states, “I am attracted to older, unspoiled and nostalgic subjects that have retained the City of Larkspur’s precious character. I’ve painted the Lark Theater in oils and watercolors, during the day and night, during different seasons. Further along Magnolia, the Silver Peso, a favorite local bar, has inspired a dozen more paintings. The Rainbow Market sign which tops the building housing Gallery Bergelli, The Blue Rock Inn sign, and The Lark Creek Inn, now known as the Lark Creek Tavern, City Hall, St. Patrick’s Church, have all provided me with rich material.” Craig also finds inspiration in other locations throughout Larkspur. He states, “I also like to investigate the beauty of Larkspur that is not as well-known as the Lark Theater, or Silver Peso. A nondescript apartment building that glows warmly on a dark night, a table full of hats at the annual “Food and Flower Festival,” or a cozy house built in 1905 with enormous hydrangea bushes are more examples of what I love about this town. “ Together, these works represent Larkspur as a whole, highlighting the aspects of the iconic town. Craig works from photographs of the area, and although his style is realistic, it is far from photo realism. “I take from the photo whatever I feel works toward the mood I am trying to convey, and the paintings emerge, with a life of their own. “ The artist’s process leaves the viewer with a deeper sense that they are experiencing a place with personality, depth, and a rich history. © 2013 Gallery Bergelli. All rights reserved. 483 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939, www.bergelli.com, 415-945-9454
Larkspur Through The Eyes of an Artist: Paintings by Bryn Craig January 24 - March 5, 2013 Reception: Thursday, January 24th, 5:30 - 7:30pm Artist Talk at 6:30pm
A portion of the exhibition proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Lark Theater in honor of late founding director Bernice Baeza. Limited Edition Prints and Posters available.
The Lark Theater, Oil on Canvas, 60”x48”, $7600 LImited Edtion Giclee on canvas, 32”x40”, $850, Custom sizes available Poster, 24”x36”, $20
The Lark Creek Inn, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200
Rulli, Silver Peso, Oil on Canvas, 30”x48”, $4800
Kings Speach, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200
The Lark (Day), Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200
Hats, Oil on Canvas, 36”x36”, $4500
Lark at Night, Oil on Canvas, 48”x48”, $5900 LImited Edtion Giclee on canvas, 36”x36”, $895, Custom sizes available
Silver Peso, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200
Left Bank, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200
DJ’s, Oil on Canvas, 36”x36”, $4500
Rainbow Market, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200
Open, Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”, $1800
The Late Quartet, Oil on Canvas, 40”x30”, $4200
Mags, Oil on Canvas, 20”x16”, $1800
Silver Peso Neon, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200
Larkspur House, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200
Pizzeria Picco, Oil on Canvas, 24”x36”, $3500
Hydrangia House, Oil on Canvas, 48”x60”, $7600
Bryn Craig, b: 1931 in Lansdale, PA. Education: Philadelphia Museum College of Art Art Students League of New York Teaching: Philadelphia Museum College of Art Selected Exhibitions: 2011 Gallery Bergelli, Larkspur, CA, “Iconic Marin”, solo exhibiton 2010 Dominical University of California, San Rafael, CA, “Bryn Craig: A Retrospective”, solo exhibition Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, “Picture Novato”, group exhibition 2009 Gallery Bergelli, Larkspur, CA, “Bryn Craig: New Paintings”, solo exhibition 2008 Gallery Bergelli, Larkspur, CA; Foxhall Gallery 2006 Arches Gallery, Healdsburg, CA; Claudia Chapline, Stinson Beach 2003 Parkside Gallery, Carmel, CA; 2002 Garden Gallery, Half Moon Bay, CA; 2001 Preuit Collection, Gig Harbor, WA 2000 Henley’s Gallery, Sea Ranch, CA 1999 La Celle, San Anselmo, CA 1996 Robert Green Gallery, Mill Valley, CA 1994 Lawrence Gallery, Sheridan, OR 1992 Modernism, San Francisco, CA 1989 Olga Dollar Gallery, San Francisco, CA 1980 Editions Limited, San Francisco, CA 1979 SFMOMA Artist’s Gallery, San Francisco, CA 1975 John Pense Gallery, San Francisco, CA 1974 Henley’s Gallery, Sea Ranch, CA 1973 Challis Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 1970 Moody Gallery, Pasadena, CA; Challis Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 1963 Corcoran Rental Gallery, Washington, D.C; Michelson Gallery, Washington, D.C 1961 Philadelphia Art Alliance; 1960 Philadelphia Museum of Art Awards and Honors: Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, “Picture Novato”, Best of Show Award Philadelphia Museum Regional Show- Honorable Mention Southern California Exposition, Del Mar- Honorable Mention Juror- Festival of Masters, DisneyWorld, Orlando, Florida Juror- 1996 California Watercolor Association- Open Show Purchase Award- Fannie Mae Foundation Public Collections U.S. Embassy, Berlin, Germany U.S. Embassy, Dar el Salaam, Sudam
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