PHILLIP HUA

Open Studio

2011-10-02T23:04:00.000-07:00

Every October, artists around town open up their studios to the public in San Francisco. It's an opportunity to allow us cloistered artists, holed up in our studios (and our heads), to let regular people into our creative sanctuaries. The public gets the chance to talk to the artist directly and to see where the artist works.

This year, I'm having my open studio during the second weekend, October 15-16, from 11am-6pm. I hope you can make it. I'll also be having a Friday night preview party, in case you want to beat the crowds and get a first look.

There's already been some interest in my work from the Huffington Post and 7x7 Magazine. Check out the images below:

An EFFEN Event!

2011-09-12T17:07:00.000-07:00

EFFEN Vodka commissioned me to create an artwork inspired by their new EFFEN Cucumber Vodka. For the piece, I considered the flavor of cucumber; mild, calm, soothing. I also thought that those sensibilities were very much in line with the laid-back west coast attitude. Keeping that in mind, I translated that idea into a state of serenity. In the piece, a modern man holds an EFFEN Vodka bottle in his hand, sitting on a lotus. The image references Buddha (also mild-mannered, calm, and soothing).

The event was pretty fun. Local mixologists made cocktails in a Top Chef-style competition and let the crowd vote on their favorite. Below are images from the event.

Updates!

2011-09-12T16:50:00.001-07:00

Well, my solo show, Entwined Excess, opened to much success on Sept 1st. I had a great time really appreciated all who came out. The show was featured on the SFWeekly and The San Francisco Chronicle's 96hours.

You can also see the images on the PRESS page of my website.

"The End Is the Beginning Is the End" at Google

2011-02-08T22:59:00.000-08:00

I've been asked by the curator at Google to exhibit De/Construction Paintings at Google's headquarters in Mountain View. The work will be up from February through April. If you know anyone who works there, be sure to let them know. Unfortunately, the campus is not open to the public and cameras are not allowed.

"Memory Upgrade" at CoCA, Seattle

2010-11-26T23:28:00.000-08:00

My work will be in a show at the Center on Contemporary Art in Seattle, WA. The show is called "Memory Upgrade" and explores the ways in which artists have responded to the global financial crisis by changing various aspects of their work. Considered collectively, these artists hint at the heightened importance of memory, history, and the role of the artist to affect social change.

The show opens Thursday, December 2nd, from 6-9pm at CoCA’s Pioneer Square location located inside the former Elliott bay Book Company at 310 1st Ave South in Pioneer Square.

I'll be in Miami so won't be able to make it, but if you're in the area, check it out.

My work at Red Dot Miami

2010-11-21T22:29:00.000-08:00

I'll have work at the Hang Art Gallery Booth at Red Dot Miami. Come check it out. I'll also be attending the art fair madness. Personally, I think art fairs should be called gallery conventions. Fairs I'll be surveying are Art Basel, Pulse, Scope, Art Asia, Red Dot, Aqua, Verge, Nada, and Art Miami. With five days in Miami, it's going to be a wild ride of art, booze, and schmooze. I'll post videos and pictures as they come.

<<<< Just a glimpse of the art celebrity extravaganza at 2009 Art Basel Miami. For those of you who don't know, that's CHUCK CLOSE that I'm making a sandwich out of.

Naru-Kami 2 accepted into the 2010 Bay Area Annual!

2010-09-29T17:33:00.000-07:00

My piece, "Naru-Kami 2" featured in the SFWeekly, has been accepted into the 2010 Bay Area Annual. Many thanks to the juror, Betti-Sue Hertz, Director of Visual Arts, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Best of SF

2010-05-19T17:06:00.000-07:00

I've been voted as Best Local Artist by the readers of the SFWeekly. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen!

UICA

2010-04-27T18:37:00.000-07:00

Just found out about this. An image of my work is used as a lead image in an article about the show I was in at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts (UICA). The whole article is below.

AAF Contemporary Art Fair

2010-04-26T12:53:00.000-07:00

Find my work at the Hang Art Gallery booth at the Affordable Art Fair in New York City May 6-9. More info on their website.

From Facebook to Print

2010-04-26T12:39:00.000-07:00

My De/Construction Series is featured in a section of Artworks magazine. They've selected to publish my work from the many fans on their Facebook page.

SF Weekly's Mastermind Grant

2010-02-20T17:21:00.000-08:00

I was selected as a finalist for the SF weekly Masterminds Grant. The competition was stiff. There were over 100 submissions, 12 finalists and 3 awards. And while I didn't win, I was honored to be included with such a strong group of artists. (oh yeah, and the nice lead image, full color image was nice too).

I'm a Mastermind Grant Finalist!

2010-02-10T17:28:00.000-08:00

Next Wednesday is SF Weekly's Artopia, a one-night party of music, art, film, and fashion. Also exhibited are the ten finalists of the Masterminds Grant, which includes my work. Hopefully you can join me in celebrating the honor. The three winners of the grant will be announced that night!

There's a $10 cover, but only $5 if you buy tickets in advance at

https://www.snagtickets.com/product/view/11

The cover charge goes toward grant funding for next year's winners.
There will be an open bar and hors d'oeuvres.

Hope you can make it!

(S)Edition: Prints As Activism opens Friday

2010-01-27T13:57:00.000-08:00

A group show that I'm participating in, "(S)Edition: Prints As Activism" opens this Friday at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts in Grand Rapids, MI. the show was curated by Mark Pasquale, curator of Prints and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago.

2010-01-01T13:46:00.000-08:00

My two-person show opens next week!

2010-01-01T12:45:00.000-08:00

Art Ltd. feature on the Art in Storefronts

2009-12-31T18:43:00.000-08:00

Another story about the Art in Storefronts project that I participated in. The image in the upper right of the second page is of my installation, "Consider It"

Unused installation images from my California Home + Design shoot

2009-12-20T00:43:00.000-08:00

Locations provided by DMW/Maloos Interiors and Henredon Furniture Industries.

Photos by Eric Rottenberg.

De/Construction Painting #81 Wins First Place

2009-12-14T02:09:00.000-08:00

My painting, De/Construction Painting #81, wins first place at the "On The Cutting Edge" exhibition at the Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay, OR. I'm honored and humbled. Many thanks to the jurors of the exhibition.

2009-12-12T18:49:00.000-08:00

As you might have noticed, I've changed my News and Activity page. It's all part of a revamping of my website. Hope you like it.

I've got two pieces in a group show at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The show is "(S)Edition: Prints as Activism." December 11, 2009 - March 5, 2010. Opening Reception is February 5, 2010. Check it out if you're in the area.

My two person show, "American Pastiche: Choose Your Own Adventure" opens at Hang Art Gallery on Thursday, January 7, 2010, from 6-8pm. Be sure to check it out. 567 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA 94102.

11/18/2009 - I'm featured in California Home + Design's November/December issue! You can see the full page here.

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11/04/09 - Shows Announced:

December 2009 - February 2010 - Group show, "On The Cutting Edge: West Coast Artists Using Collage and Assemblage" at the Coos Art Museum, OR.

December 11- January 29 - Group show, "ReVisions: New Creations from scrap," juried by Meg Shiffler, Samara Rivers, and JD Beltran.

January 2010 - Two person show, "American Pastiche: Choose Your Own Adventure" at HANG ART Gallery.

November 12, 2009: I'll be honored at the California Home and Design's "Hit List." A feature will appear in the November/December 2009 issue.

The Art in Storefronts project, Curated by the San Francisco Arts Commission and Triple Base Gallery, has been receiving a lot of press. Check out an article in SFGate, featuring a picture of me, here.

Photo: Michael Macor/The Chronicle

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10/09/09 - I've been asked to participate in a panel discussion for the Arts Loan Fund at the offices of the Northern California Grantmakers on Thursday, October 15th. At topic: the Economy and its effects on the welfare of artists. Should be an interesting discussion.

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09/01/09 - I'm in the current issues of Interior Design Magazine AND 7x7 Magazine!

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08/04/09 - My work will be available at the Art for AIDS Auction on August 28th, 2009. Located at Bonhams & Butterfields Auction House, 220 San Bruno ave @ 15th St in San Francisco. Come out and support a good cause as well as bid on a lot of great art. For more info, check out www.artforaids.org.

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07/21/09 SAVE THE DATE! October 24-25 is the weekend of my Open Studio. Come by and take a look at my work and see where it all happens!

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06/07/09 Join me for TWO opening receptions on Thursday July 2, 2009 at Hang Art Gallery for a group show, "Every 1" and at Micaëla Gallery for a group show "Cold + Hot."

Hang Art Gallery is located at 567 Sutter St (btwn Powell St & Taylor St). San Francisco, CA 94102. www.hangart.com. 415-434-4264.

Micaëla Gallery is located at 49 Geary Street, No. 234 (@ Kearny St). San Francisco, CA 94108. www.micaela.com. 415-551-8118.

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05/07/2009 I've been accepted into LACDA's "Top 40" show. LACDA is Los Angeles Center for Digital Art. The show then travels to the California Museum of Photography in July.

Also, an interview that I had with Comcast's "Inside City Limits" for the Time Lapse show is now viewable on my YouTube page. You can also see the video here:

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04/01/2009 I've been included in a group show, EPIC, at SOMArts Cultural Center in San Francisco. Curated by Rico Reyes.

I'm also featured in the New York Times' Sunday (March 29th) edition insert, San Francisco Arts Monthly April 2009! FACT CHECK: I was not born in Beijing. I was born in Santa Clara, CA. Beijing, Santa Clara... Close enough, right?

COLLECTORS: You can download a printable copy of this review here for your records.

You can download a copy of this review here.

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Here's an article about the "Face" show I was in at Chico state University:

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02/11/2009 - Shows Announced

Group show at Chico State University. "Face: Contemporary Chinese-American Artists" from March 5 - 31.
Group show Seedcorn Gallery, The Greenlining Institute in Berkeley. "Beyond Boundaries" from March 20-April 30.
Group show at HANG ART Annex in San Francisco. "Time Lapse" from April 2 - 31.
Solo show at Google Inc. in Mountain View. "re:action" from May 1-July 31.
Group Show at Micaela Gallery in San Francisco. Summer 2009. Dates TBD.

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I've been reviewed on ARTEASER. Check it out!

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Check out a highlight in the SFGate.com!