New Graphite Objects from Agelio Batle

Studio 391, Gualala, CA - Sculptor Agelio Batle has just introduced four new graphite objects, horn, fleur de lys, turret shell and sparrow.

These sculptures are not only works of art, but also act as a drawing or writing tool. They are cast using carbonaceous graphite, which contain a smudge-resistant compound. The entire sculpture can be used just like a pencil, as the entire surface is graphite.

Each graphite object is produced as a limited series.

> View more of Agelio Batle's graphite sculpture

A STUDIO VISIT WITH AGELIO BATLE
I had the opportunity to visit Agelio over the summer at his studio in San Francisco. His showroom was filled with an archive of graphite objects plus his other artwork and assorted other items including furniture that he used to design.


As much as I wanted to see the work room that was not allowed as his smudge-resistant formula has a patent pending therefore no visitors beyond the showroom. Did you know it took Agelio over a year to perfect the smudge-resistant compound for his graphite objects?

Underwater Photography Exhibition at Monterey Aquarium

A special exhibition of Kanchi, The Quiet Place by Studio 391 artist Ryuijie, in collaboration with Camille Lenore, is now on view at the Monterey Aquarium through May 2011.

The two free divers and photographers came up with the intriguing idea of making platinum and palladium prints from underwater photographs. Kanchi, The Quiet Place, celebrates the life forms and quality of light that exists only underwater.

Ryuijie’s works have appeared in View Camera, Photovision, Camera and Darkroom, Black & White and LensWork magazines. He has published three books: Photographs - Time and Place, Fragments of Time, and Ten Photographs.

His works can be found in private and public collections worldwide including the Getty in Los Angeles.

Got QR?

Studio 391 now has its own QR (Quick Response) bar code. A QR code is a mobile phone readable bar code. Just point an iPhone or other camera-enabled mobile at it. If the device has QR code-decoding software installed on it, it will fire up its browser and go straight to that URL. (iTunes has a free app called QR Reader that works well if you need to download one.)

This QR barcode points to our Google Places Page.

Try it for yourself and see.

Just Released - New Roman Loranc Photographs

Studio 391, Gualala, CA:

Roman Loranc released a few new photographs today. Which is your favorite?

Carmel Valley Mist | Toned Gelatin Silver Print | Limited Edition Print

Available sizes: 8"x10" or 11"x14"

Two Hearted Oak, Study 2 | Toned Gelatin Silver Print | Limited Edition Print

Available sizes: 8"x10", 11"x14", 16"x20" or 20"x24"

Tule Curtain | Toned Gelatin Silver Print | Limited Edition Print

Available sizes: 8"x10", 11"x14", 16"x20" or 20"x24"

Sleeping Tule | Toned Gelatin Silver Print | Limited Edition Print

Available sizes: 8"x10", 11"x14", 16"x20" or 20"x24"

Please inquire for availability and current pricing.

New Rolfe Horn Book

Shin Jo Sui: Landscapes of Japan is a new 80 page book containing 73 photographs from Rolfe Horn’s travels throughout Japan from 2001 through 2008. Roughly translated, Shin Jo Sui means "May Your Heart Be Pure Like Water". Presented in a 12 x 12 inch hardcover format, the book can be previewed and ordered online through blurb.com. For more information visit Rolfe Horn’s website.

Three New Exhibitions at Studio 391

Studio 391 is pleased to present three new exhibitions at the gallery.

NEW Photographs
Chip Hooper: California's Pacific
New large format black-and-white seascapes from the Sonoma and Mendocino Coast


NEW Paintings
Chris Henry: Connections
New series of mixed media paintings on wood panels



NEW Ceramic Sculpture
Andy Rogers: Nature Observed
Collection of nature inspired ceramics that resemble but not copy nature


Exhibition Opening & Artist Reception: Saturday, July 3rd from 4 pm to 7 pm
Artist Chris Henry will be present.

California's Pacific, Connections, and Nature Observed will remain on exhibit through August 22, 2010.

Studio 391 Voted #2 Best Wine Country Art Gallery in The Bay Area

Studio 391 won 2nd place for Best Wine County Art Gallery of 2010 in the "Bay Area's Best" Contest. The gallery received 40 recommendations in addition to votes cast on the SFGate/BayList site. Here is a sample of some the comments received:

This gallery has the best art on the Coast! -- Sharon N.
If it were in LA or San Francisco it would be one of the top galleries in either City. A gallery lover's delight. -- D. Jacobs
The quality of artists featured in Studio 391 is fantastic. I would recommend a visit to Studio 391. -- Colleen S.
An amazing collection of wonderful photographs, paintings, and sculpture. If you love art I highly recommend a visit to Studio 391. -- Julienne B.
The quality and variety of work is outstanding. -- Wayne
We are never disappointed in the selection of art and artists in Studio 391. -- Bill W.

Thanks to all who voted for us. And, a special thanks to those who left such wonderful comments about the gallery.