December 23 Show

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Top of the Day is our review of the Women's Building in the Mission District of San Francisco. Muralists Juana Alicia, Edythe Boone, Meera Desai, Irene Perez, Yvonne Littleton, Miranda Bergman & Susan Cervantes began their story-telling visuals in 1993 into 1994. There have been two restorations since. The murals celebrate women's culture, achievements, soulfulness, power, strength & also calls for better rights & healthcare for women. One of our members said she'd take us on a tour of the neighborhood, which is rife with murals, when it's safe to visit! We can't wait! 

We started with a quick look at two Quetzalcoatl images: a statue of the snake god in Santa Cruz & a striking mural from Los Angeles. Yesterday's Leonora Carrington mural inspired another check-in with the flying feathered serpent. 

One of our members had asked us to look at the Terra Cotta Army which has to be one of the greatest man-made Wonders of the World, whether official or not! 8000 distinct terra cotta statues of Chinese Warriors from the 3rd and 2nd century BCE (Before Common Era) have been unearthed so far. There are also chariots, horses (which we will study later!) and a buried chamber that one of our folks has made its discovery her life's dream! 

We took a joyous look at the brilliant, colorful work of Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. She's a sculpturist, a conceptual artist and has influenced countless artists for decades. One of our pals recommended the documentary Kusama: Infinity which explores her life, innovative work & also the sexism she encountered & her battles with mental illness. What a triumph for her to overcome so many odds given the breadth of her giant luminescent installations. 

Here are the great images from today
  • Introduction Slide 1 -- link --
  • Quetzalcoatl Mural -- link --
  • Quetzalcoatl Mural -- link --
  • Women's Building San Francisco -- link --
  • Terracotta Army -- link --
  • Terracotta Army 1 -- link --
  • Terracotta Army 2 -- link --
  • Terracotta Army 3 -- link --
  • Terracotta Army Color -- link --
  • Terracotta Army Pigments -- link --
  • Yayoi Kusama -- link --
  • Yayoi Kusama Dots Obsession -- link --
  • Yayoi Kusama in Wax! -- link --
  • Yayoi Kurasama Pumpkin -- link --

And finally, here is the chat from today
  • 09:33:31 From Vera Campbell to Everyone : Panic ! My internet is acting up!  Good morning everyone.
  • 09:44:24 From Vera Campbell to Everyone : Woman teacher of Peace
  • 09:51:27 From Vera Campbell to Everyone : Book: Maestrapeace Muralists of San Francisco
  • 10:00:09 From Kiki in Canada to Everyone : Where the location is. Where is this majestic piece?
  • 10:00:19 From Kay to Greg, Irvine CA(Direct Message) : Better every day. I now have a headphone and microphone and it worked last night but not this AM!!!!!!!!!!  It shows on but no sound comes through headphones. 
  • 10:03:19 From Kay to Everyone : YES -a farmer found it on his land and it went from there. much more excavation still to be done
  • 10:05:59 From Kay to Everyone : These were all painted when made
  • 10:06:00 From Kiki in Canada to Everyone : Thanks Kay!
  • 10:06:37 From Ruth Stewart to Everyone : yes, I’m fascinated to see the original colors.
  • 10:07:08 From Trish Grace from VA to Everyone : And they also believe there are more figures ranging farther out in another direction as yet unexcavated.
  • 10:12:19 From Kiki in Canada to Everyone : Since I can't post myself on the art detectives, here are the links to post related to dancing ladies for today's SF building
1) the book DIA exhibit for Dance American Art where I bought the 2 prints for my pictures: https://www.dia.org/art/exhibitions/dance-american-art-1830-1960
2) Artur F Matthews "Youth" https://www.artsy.net/artwork/arthur-f-mathews-youth
3) Robert Frederick Blum "Moods to Music" : https://diashop.org/study-for-moods-to-music-by-robert-frederick-blum-archival-print/
  • 10:14:07 From Kay to Everyone : there are so many figures still in pieces laying on the ground of course. aiting for help.
  • 10:14:26 From Kay to Everyone : veerchoose
  • 10:15:11 From Kiki in Canada to Everyone : Speaking of Indiana Jones and art detectives, has anyone seen this BBC show "Fake or Fortune"?  I saw 2 episodes on Canadian TV last night & loved it. :)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mxxz6
  • 10:18:52 From Kiki in Canada to Everyone : https://www.kusamadocumentary.com/
  • 10:23:42 From Johannah Purdon to Everyone : my brother-in-law's website is www.steveopet.com if anyone wants to take a look at his work!  Thanks Greg for showing his Christmascard!
  • 10:27:41 From Kay to Greg, Irvine CA(Direct Message) : again no way to vote. you are giving us all such a wonderful variety. Hope to be able to speak soon. It did work last night!
  • 10:28:32 From Kiki in Canada to Everyone : Beth she also has a lot of colourful mitochondria type paintaings & sculptures too
  • 10:30:44 From Trish Grace from VA to Everyone : uniqlo.com clothing in with marimeko

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