Annie Artell

Ancient ruins from emerald city

The celebratory reception of “Introductions 2023” is this Saturday, September 9 from 7-9PM at Root Division in San Francisco !!! Come kick and see all the incredible work presented by this years selected group of Bay Area emerging artist

This sculpture will be in the @gllrygarage show, Deja Vu, along side two others; as well as the work of some incrediblely talented friends of mine @f.resyght @mayadjiji & @uncle.tuesday The opening is this Friday, May 12th 7PM - 10PM (Clarion Alley ~ Mission District) Hope to see you there ⚔️

120710 is pleased to present Hunter Gatherer, a group exhibition curated by Annie Artell and Sophie Smith. This exhibition delves into the practices of 27 Bay Area artists who engage in the art of hunting and gathering; sourcing information, materials, trash, treasures, junk, scraps, ephemera, mementos, souvenirs, trophies, prizes, and trinkets. Like ancient stargazers tracing constellations in the night sky, these artists connect disparate fragments in an attempt to comprehend the cryptic patterns of our world. The process of collecting and transforming fragments into works of art underscores the shared energy economy that has always fueled the Bay Area’s vibrant art community. In this communal system, resources, ideas, and efforts are pooled together, creating a dynamic energy source that artists can draw inspiration from and contribute to. Like skilled hunters and gatherers, each artist brings their own scraps to the table, and together, they transform these humble beginnings into a feast. @idontkissartell @alex_uranga @bec_imrich @carlysemon @carolinac16 @f.resyght @round2ricky @harley.healy @christian_persecutions @0ddfather @yay_kiku @shenronsixfive @sometimesagreatnotion7 @lora__mathis @maredoesthings @marylougrace_ @m.ichaeldiamond @milo.moyerbattick @not_morgan_corbitt @num.nuum @trophy___wife @sophie.danger.smith @stellakudritzki @chiquitatessita @im_linkedin @t_r_a_c_y__r_e_n @yaxkinfuentes graphics courtesy of Joseph Blake xo

26 years of haunted vibes

Radial Dissonance Glazed Ceramic, Aluminum, Copper, Glass, Light 23” x 15” x 7” 2023

Opening Tomorrow! Honored to be exhibiting my work in the stacked show MATERIAL INSTINCT, a group exhibition @120710.art highlighting the work of contemporary woman artist in the Bay Area with a focus on non-representational work that explores materiality. Curated by Makiko Harris @makikoharris and Rebecca Kaufman @rebecca___kaufman Public opening reception Saturday March 16th 4-8 !!! @amyellingsonartist @beccabarolli @dani___lopez___ @erinzhaoart @hollywongart @kacy_jung @katieleighcurry @studiokieu @kiradominguezhultgren @luluthrowerstudio @makikoharris @mel_prest_k @michellemansourstudio @m_yimartin @thebabamook @rachelle_reichert @rebecca___kaufman @rebekahgoldstein @sharamays @steph_kudisch @squishystone Flyer Artwork credit: Becca Barolli’s “Make Do” (2023) sixteen gauge annealed steel wire, 18.5” x 8” x 8”

We are thrilled to have Annie Artell @idontkissartell exhibiting in MATERIAL INSTINCT, curated by Makiko Harris @makikoharris and Rebecca Kaufman @rebecca___kaufman . We have a special ticketed preview dinner on March 15 (link in bio) and the public opening reception on March 16! ‌ BIO Annie Artell is a mixed media sculptural artist based in Oakland, California. She recently graduated from California College of the Arts, receiving her BFA in ceramics. ‌ STATEMENT Annie Artell approaches her artistic practice as a medicinal endeavor, delving into the language of gestures and architectural forms to capture the dynamic energy inherent in the environment. Influenced by modernist movements like universal constructivism and minimalism, Artell infuses a humanistic and ancient touch into her exploration of form and material, drawing inspiration from objects of antiquity. ‌ Artell’s recent work is inspired by the term “Disjecta Membra.” It is an obscure term used in archaeology that refers to the methodology of reassembling a text or artifact by piecing together its broken shards, attempting to assemble a whole by collecting its scattered fragments. ‌ As a scavenger of material, Artell collects fragments of moments, objects, words, and feelings that form the foundation for her sculptures. These sculptures blend symbols, poetic writings, and abstract forms to create a unique visual language, allowing her to contextualize personal experiences and explore the healing power of ritual practices following experiences of trauma. Through this artistic journey, Artell finds that her practice is not only a reflection of fragments made whole but also a ceremonial process of mending herself back together. ‌ ARTWORK exhibitionist 48” x 47” x 12” Glazed Ceramic 2022 ‌ Willing Hands 6” x 11” x 1” Glazed Ceramic 2023 ‌ SAVE THE DATE Preview dinner March 15th, 6-9pm (get your tickets - link in bio) Opening reception March 16th, 4-8pm (open to the public) ‌ 📍1207 10th Street, Berkeley, CA 🗓️Saturdays 12-4p 🗓️MWF 12-6p by appointment by emailing info@120710.art or calling 341-205-1331

The scattered pieces of my mind sprawled across the page Disjecta Membra is an obscure term used in Archeology that refers to the methodology of reassembling a text or artifact by piecing together it’s broken shards, trying to assemble a whole by collecting its scattered fragments. The term originates from the myth of Osiris, the murdered king whose body is pieced together by his wife, the goddess Isis. The term endures as a poetic expression of fragments pieced together a new, to tell the story of a whole. It is also the title of a beloved documentary of mine about the life and work of Artist Gonzalo Fonseca (1922-1997). Fonseca understood sculpture as a microcosmic way to engage civilization and weave together past and future. I don’t assume credit for the third stance. It’s a lyric from the song Pink Hair by the band April Magazine. Yet, it intertwines with my daily musings, surfacing in dreams now and then.

Wax. Wane. Repeat. Detail shot of a piece I created for the show Tablets, Tables, & Tombstones opening this Saturday November 11 from 6-9 at @thisisahousegallery in Oakland

This is a House Gallery is thrilled to announce "Tablets, Tables, & Tombstones," a group exhibition featuring the exceptional works of Annie Artell (@idontkissartell ), Dareal Calderon (@f.resyght ), and Sophie Smith (@sophie.danger.smith ). The opening reception will take place on November 11th at This is a House Gallery from 6 PM to 9 PM. In a world that's constantly evolving, we've always sought to define and record conclusive truths against the backdrop of perpetual change. From carving alchemical recipes into emerald to inscribing the laws of God into stone, and tombstones as an edifice to the shadows of what once was. Humanity has continuously grappled with understanding the world's complexities. Science has stripped away the mystical workings of the world and turned them into data points. Our need to constantly define and understand information, whether through myth, science, history, or faith, is a repeated attempt to make sense of a chaotic and senseless world. With the current state of the world, seemingly being consumed by darkness, we deem it essential to venture into the uncharted realms of luminosity that elude our notice. Multiple truths coexist, leading to divisions among those who hold contrasting beliefs. Amid the chaos, people yearn for control and reason, seeking truths that align with their perspectives. It's important to remember that truths change with societal progress, and today's certainties may become tomorrow's curiosities. The question remains: What is the next truth that will define our evolving understanding of the world?

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