New and Old Art at a Show in Oakland

"3.29.13

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    Friday
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    6:00pm until 9:00pm

• Dufwin Building, 519 17th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

• ArtX Gallery is excited to present its second art show titled "Transitions: political, social and religious."  The headlines in the papers are no surprise to anyone reading them. They are filled with stories of ongoing tension between Israel and Palestine, the violence in Eygpt and then the Pope's departure from the Vatican. These last few months have been intriguing and fascinating.  Some of our thoughts have left us questioning the impact the events will have on our country and the world overall.  We put out a call for artists to present art that explores political, social and religious ramifications. Our lineup of artists including photographers and painters that give viewers a chance to explore these themes. Attendees are encouraged to come and share the discussion, purchase art and enjoy an evening of food and wine with artists. All art will be on display at the Dufwin Building until April 30. So if you miss the reception please feel free to stop by the building during the weekdays around 8am to 5pm and view them.  There will also be two more open viewing opportunities on Friday April 4 from 6-9pm and Saturday April 5 from 1-4pm. Come support the arts community and spend your Friday night in Downtown Oakland." http://ripstar.cfsites.org/

"Traces of a Cloud 2"
Mixed Media Painting - Graphite, paint, tooth paste on canvas

"Traces of a Cloud"
Mixed Media Drawing - 50" x 80" (graphite, paint, toothpaste)

"Self Portrait"

Black and White Photographs - Series of 5, 11x17

Bio - CV

This is a draft.

Reiko Matsuo is an artist who desires to exist and communicate to the world through the language of art, architecture and life. 

She had received her first formal art training in an oil painter’s studio when she was 11 in Kotsubo, Japan and had continued to study art in University of Maryland, Baltimore County where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts and Imaging and Digital Arts.  She received her Masters in Architecture from University of California, Berkeley. 

She had shown in both group shows and solo shows in galleries in Ellicott City, Baltimore, Washington DC, Ft. Lauderdale, San Francisco and Oakland.  In addition to showing art, she had curated shows, coordinated workshops, and taught.