Luminous, lush and fashionable works by the Bay Area’s own artist extraordinaire, Kurtis Rykovich.

His “Nesting Among Lemons” won the “Best of Show” in the Eclectix “Eat It” exhibit and now he’s back with all new works. Girls with dreamy expressions and stylin’ fashions pose in their own beautiful fantasy worlds. Some are sexy, some are moody and some are downright deep thinkers; but all are dressed in brilliant hues, floating strands of delicate hair and sparkling adornments. Small works, priced right, for that special someone…( or for your special self ).

Exhibit Dates: December 11, 2009 – Jan. 10, 2010

Eclectix Gallery, 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530

For Hours and More – Please go to: http://www.eclectix.com

Voted “Best Gallery” in the Bay Area by SF Chronicle’s ‘Best of the BayList’

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Just in time for the holidaze, Eclectix offers up some warm art to wrap around your walls.

Featuring selected bodies of works by Arabella Proffer-Vendetta, Chad Frick, Chiami Sekine, Chrystal Chan, Jamie Fales, Johnny Thylacine, Michelle Waters and Yvette Buigues. Fun and furry creatures, cute little girls, fabulous and glamourous women in furs, warm little critters and fuzzy teddy bears. Of course, a few will also have that twisted, eclectic wit.

There will also be an Xmas tree trimmed with artisan fuzzy ornaments, perfect for stocking stuffers. Get your holiday cheer on here!

Exhibit Dates: December 11, 2009 – Jan. 10, 2010

Opening Reception: December 11th from 7-10 PM Music by Eclair De Lune

Eclectix Gallery, 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530

For Hours and More – Please go to: http://www.eclectix.com

Voted “Best Gallery” in the Bay Area by SF Chronicle’s ‘Best of the BayList’

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An exhibit featuring the exquisite art dolls of: JennyBird Alcantara, Anita Collins, Sheri DeBow and Kerry Kate.

Slightly twisted, painstakingly beautiful and hauntingly lifelike, these “art dolls” beg to be played with and fussed over. Quirky personalities that put Barbie to shame, the dolls are hand crafted wonders  of moody, mixed media for the “big girl”  (or boy) in you.

Exhibit dates: October 16th-Nov.29th

Opening Reception: Friday, October16th, 7 to 10 pm.
With live music by “Eclair  De Lune”
The “SweetRoll” truck will be rolling in…

Voted “Best Gallery” in the Bay Area by SF Chronicle’s ‘Best of the BayList’
Eclectix Gallery, 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA  94530
For Hours and More – Please go to: www.eclectix.com

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City Stroll by Benjamin

Our Fourth Annual Halloween Show!

Jam packed with scary, fun, demented, surreal, strangely beautiful and emotive art! The ultimate in Halloween viewing, hung salon style. With works by more than 45 artists in all mediums: dark gothic portraits, monsters, sexy vampires, skeletons, devils, surreal landscapes, Day of the Dead imagery and cute pumpkins. From our own Bay Area Newbrow art stars: gleaming, anthropomorphic robotic sculptures by Nemo Gould, a dark surprise from Annie Owens, fantastic monster cake sculptures by Scott Hove and a Franken-Animal by Isabel Samaras.

Exhibit dates: October 16th-Nov.29th

Opening Reception: Friday, October16th, 7 to 10 pm.
With live music by “Eclair  De Lune”
The “SweetRoll” truck will be rolling in…

Voted “Best Gallery” in the Bay Area by SF Chronicle’s ‘Best of the BayList’

Eclectix Gallery, 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA  94530

For Hours, Online Gallery and More – Please go to: www.eclectix.com.

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Eclectix Gallery presents a fantastic exhibition of tattoo & cartoon inspired art by 30 artists. Sugar, spice, and everything nice and un-nice. Satire, fun, politics, elegant beauty and soooo cute; this show has it all!

Artists Exhibiting: Adam Lunoe, Angelique Houtkamp, Alexis Lopez, Anna Todaro, Annie Owens, Arabella Proffer, Barry Focha, Ben Jelter, Calamity Cole, Catherine Lagman, Chris Buzelli, Chris Kanyusik, Christine Benjamin, Eric October, Garrett Bossio, James Ivey, John Seabury, Kurtis Rykovich, Lady Reni, Larimie Garcia, Les Toil, Louis Balestier, Lucianne Walkowicz, Matt Wuerker, Marco Mejia, Nicolas Caesar, Polly Mania, Phillip Hall, Sandi Calistro, Stephanie Mufson, Sheri DeBow, Sherwin Viray, Tim Sharman, Vince Packard

Notes On Some of the Artists-

Angelique Houtkamp – inspirational Dutch tattoo mademoiselle of the modern art world. Ms. Houtkamp’s work makes it’s Northern California debut at Eclectix Gallery with this exhibit!

Chris Buzelli - distinguished, surreal dreamscape artist whose work has been featured in Rolling Stone, NY Times, and Playboy, to name a few.

Matt Wuerker – 2009 Pulitzer Prize finalist, Washinton DC based, esteemed editorial and political cartoonist. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, LA Times, and NY Times.

Annie Owens – the Bay Area’s own established artist and quiet mastermind behind Hi-Fructose Magazine. Ms. Owens’ work elegantly walks the fine line between whimsy and dark, daintiness and strength.

Ben Jelter – awarded illustrator, artist, graphic novelist and Academy of Art University instructor.

Voted “Best Gallery” in the Bay Area by SF Chronicle’s ‘Best of the BayList’

Eclectix Gallery, 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530

For Hours and More – Please go to: http://www.eclectix.com

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Borchert’s works present us with a world of precarious imbalance and natural beauty. Graceful, serene paintings of floating flora and fauna and scientific, specimen-like renderings; her imagery reminds us of the delicate state of our environment. With surreal fantasy juxtapositions of outer space landscapes, her works evoke wonder, yet concern, for the continued evolution of healthy life on our planet. A Bay Area artist, Laura’s works are small in size only, looming large in their regal majesty, sad commentary, wondrous worlds and decorative beaut

Exhibit dates: August 28th to October 4th Opening Reception: Friday August 28th, 7 to 10 pm, Live Music by Eclair De Lune.

Voted “Best Gallery” in the Bay Area by SF Chronicle’s ‘Best of the BayList’

Eclectix Gallery, 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530

For Hours and More – Please go to: http://www.eclectix.com

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Images of Our Northern California

Stunning art of the cities, people, cultures and landscapes that inhabit our diverse Northern California environs. Featuring works by more than 25 local artists with photography, painting, sculpture, mixed media and drawing. Not your typical exhibit of tourist landscapes! Images of costumed San Franciscans, sleek sky scrapers, Oakland Hell’s Angels, cool coffee shops, the majestic Golden Gate, thirsty deserts, happenin’ neighborhood scenes, and even the Bay’s landfill — all compose an exciting, beautiful and eclectic look at our local world.
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