MARIUS BOSC
SAN FRANCISCO & THE BAY AREA
EXHIBITION STATEMENT Marius Bosc was born in San Francisco in 1940 but due to the strong cultural influence of his French grandmothers he often maintains he "grew up in France on Oak and Masonic." He considers his French heritage to be one of the most prominent influences in his life and work, second only to the local charms of the City and the Bay. Bosc sees his experiences, memories, and depictions of the Bay Area as an exploration of light, color, and space that are specific to the region. Because of his deep and abiding connection to the area, Bosc's paintings evoke a unique and reverent perspective on the city and surrounding lands that he calls home. Bosc says of his practice:
In my paintings, I am always exploring the ever-changing interaction of light, color , volume and space of San Francisco and the Bay Area. I am always discovering the dynamic energy that this interaction creates whether I am painting a San Francisco cityscape, a Bay Area landscape, a floral still-life or a figurative work. From dynamic city views to the unexpected treasure of a house tucked in amongst the hills to iconic eucalyptus silhouettes; The pieces featured in this exhibition all possess a kindred sense of warmth, vitality, and playfulness that embody the creative and charismatic legacy of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
House Near Yountville, Napa oil on canvas 40" x 44"
Clouds Over Hill Top Weather Changing oil on canvas 24" x 24"
detail
Crossing Polk oil on canvas 36" x 48"
Gray Clouds Over Marin oil on canvas 44" x 48"
Yellow Lime Sky Over Buildings oil on canvas 30" x 30"
Here Comes the Sun #1 oil on canvas 44" x 48"
Here Comes the Sun #2 oil on canvas 42" x 48"
Mediterranean Light Over Alcatraz oil on canvas 36" x 36"
detail
On the Road oil on canvas 48" x 40"
Rooftop Buildings Downtown oil on canvas 36" x 48"
SF City Hall oil on canvas 36" x 48"
Pescadero oil on canvas 40" x 46"
Untitled (buildings with no figure) oil on canvas 36" x 48"
Untitled (buildings with one figure) oil on canvas 36" x 48"