Jim Houser in front of his work at FFDG on July 11th

Thanks to our friends at HiFructose for the writeup on Jim Houser's opening last week in San Francisco. Be sure to stop in and view Houser's first show with us before the it ends August 2nd.

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This past weekend, Philadelphia-based artist Jim Houser opened his solo show at FFDG in San Francisco. Titled ?Night Got Quiet, Not Quite Light.? The exhibition consists of Houser?s highly recognizable patchwork assemblages, as well as some minimalist mixed media works and site specific installations. Predominantly confined to his signature square format, this new show is a continuation of Houser?s exploration into the relationship between the visual and the aural. The interplay between text and imagery in Houser?s work makes way for an emotional narrative open to the interpretation of the viewer. Playfully rendered and meticulously composed, Houser acts as a visual storyteller, evoking an unencumbered youthful sentiment. -continue reading