Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Brian Goggin: DEFENESTRATION Exhibit as the Installation Ends

Brian Goggin: DEFENESTRATION
May 20 - July 31, 2014
Online Exhibition as the Landmark SF Installation Ends

Meet us at our office by appointment:
Varnish Fine Art
16 Jessie Street, #C120
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415)433-4400


View DEFENESTRATION in person:
Hugo Hotel building
Southwest Corner of 6th and Howard St.
San Francisco, CA


Varnish Fine Art is proud to partner with Brian Goggin,
finding permanent homes for DEFENESTRATION sculptures after they check out of the Hugo Hotel.

This installation of original sculpture by Brian Goggin transformed a South of Market building
into a renowned art site, and its preservation has been supported by the community, including generous donations by art luminary Banksy. Since Defenestration's creation by Goggin 17 years ago with over 100 volunteers, San Francisco has delighted in the functioning Lamps, ringing Telephones, Leaping Tables, and Craning Clock to name a few of the 35 sculptures "thrown out the window" of DEFENESTRATION.

Defenestration has been a lively part of a creative public conversation with the world.
I am very pleased we were able to experience the installation for the last seventeen years especially when I originally thought it might last only six months, now I am happy the artworks may find new homes with collectors as part of it's migration from the hood.
 - Brian Goggin (May 20, 2014)

These unique works of art must be removed before the Hugo Hotel is demolished,
but the DEFENESTRATION Project will continue as new homes are found for each original sculpture.
If you'd like to view these works in place, visit the building at 6th and Howard Streets soon!
Contact us to purchase artwork and to discuss the future of DEFENESTRATION,
including new projects in cities abroad.

Preview Now







16 Jessie Street, #C120, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400
                       

Thursday, April 17, 2014

New Additions to the Spring Collection and Szukalski Print Release


The Varnish Vault:
Spring 2014
New additions have recently been added to the show. The season is gorgeous in San Francisco, and we're surrounded by fabulous artwork from the Varnish Spring collection. Meet us by appointment to view these works in person, or visit our site for a preview.


Shown Left:
Merman by Stanislav Szukalski
Cast Bronze
Edition of 6
4" x 5" x 5"

We look forward to seeing you soon!

View the Exhibit Online




New Print Release this Sunday:

Mermaid of Warsaw
by Stanislav Szukalski


Available exclusively from Varnish.

Giclée Print on 100% Archival Cotton Rag Paper
20" x 24"
From the original drawing c.1954
Edition of 50
Release date: April 20, 2014

Preorders are available now with a discount of 15% by using our discount code: MERMAID


Monument for the Mermaid of Warsaw:
I made this project for a dual fountain of connected basins. Beneath the water there was to be a metal balance, so articulated that the bronze statues of the Mermaid on one side and St. Christopher on the other would alternately rise and submerge. The Mermaid is pregnant with the new Dawn. - Stanislav Szukalski
Purchase Mermaid Prints





16 Jessie Street, #C120, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400
                       

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

The Spring Collection and New Prints for Easter

New Prints for Easter:Mermaid of Warsaw
by Stanislav Szukalski

Available exclusively from Varnish.
Giclée Print on 100% Archival Cotton Rag Paper
20" x 24"
From the original drawing c.1954
Edition of 50
Release date: April 20, 2014

Preorders are available now with a discount of 15% by using our discount code: MERMAID


Monument for the Mermaid of Warsaw:
I made this project for a dual fountain of connected basins. Beneath the water there was to be a metal balance, so articulated that the bronze statues of the Mermaid on one side and St. Christopher on the other would alternately rise and submerge. The Mermaid is pregnant with the new Dawn. - Stanislav Szukalski

Preorder Mermaid Prints Online




The Varnish Vault:
Spring 2014
Spring is off to a beautiful start in San Francisco, and we're surrounded by fabulous artwork from the Varnish collection. Meet us by appointment to view these works in person, or visit our site for a preview. Check back often for new additions. We look forward to seeing you soon!

In other news....
We wish to welcome our new neighbor, the Lotus Method here at 16 Jessie Street! Caitlin Ritt is the founder of a wonderful fitness venture, and you can learn more about her at http://www.thelotusmethodsf.com

View the Spring Exhibition

16 Jessie Street, #C120, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400
                       

Friday, March 14, 2014

St. Patrick's Day Deal - Free Shipping from the Varnish Shop

St. Patrick's Day Deal - Free Shipping from the Shop
Midnight Tonight through the end of Monday


Discount Code: SHAMROCK

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
We're offering Free Shipping for orders placed on our online Shop
from Midnight tonight through St. Patrick's Day on Monday March 17th.

Just enter the discount code SHAMROCK when you place your orders.

The Shop is filled with fabulous fine art prints and books for budding and seasoned collectors alike.

Start Shopping

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Valentine's Day Sale at our Online Shop

Valentine's Day Sale - 25% off everything in the Shop
Wednesday Feb 12th - Sunday Feb 16th
Discount Code: BEMINE

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

We're offering 25% off all orders placed at our online Shop now through Sunday at midnight.
Just enter the discount code BEMINE when placing orders.

The Shop is filled with fabulous fine art prints and books that make great gifts for someone special.



Go to the Shop






16 Jessie Street, #C120, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)433-4400