Category Archives: Other people’s work

Halloween Festival

Posted on October 28, 2008 by pearce

Much of the weekend went to installing Sean Sobczak’s Light sculpture installation in my gallery at CLU. I met Sean on Halloween at a party in Hollywood at Luca’s studio about eight years ago. He was dressed as Jesus, and … Continue reading →

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What a day!

Posted on October 8, 2008 by pearce

I didn’t find a moment to get into the studio amongst all the meetings and administrative stuff I had on my plate. They’re all good things, but very time consuming. After the passing out incident I needed to make sure … Continue reading →

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Back to school

Posted on September 4, 2008 by pearce

I spent a happy couple of hours in the studio gilding this morning before running out of both gold leaf and time, but it was very productive, so I’m cautiously optimistic that the big crow piece will be ready in … Continue reading →

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Duncan Simcoe

Posted on August 24, 2008 by pearce

I run the Kwan Fong Gallery at CLU in Thousand Oaks. I generally keep some separation between my own work and the work I do as a curator, but I think this particular show is so intriguing that I want … Continue reading →

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Alchemy Conference

Posted on August 18, 2008 by pearce

I thought this conference deserved a plug because it seems to be organized to a high standard. I’ll definitely be attending it. It’s the 2008 International Alchemy Conference October 10th – 12th, taking place in Las Vegas, which seems like … Continue reading →

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Winding Up

Posted on July 7, 2008 by pearce

This morning I took some of my students to the art supply store to pick up materials for their summer school class. I’m teaching a basic painting class at CLU, in Thousand Oaks over the summer. It’s a great way … Continue reading →

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Bones of my ancestors

Posted on May 21, 2008 by pearce

Here, resting in the British Museum, lie the remains of an ancient Briton. This fellow was placed in a crouched position with a beaker marked with the impression of a piece of cord.  The people who made the great stone circles … Continue reading →

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Open Studio Tour

Posted on May 10, 2008 by pearce

Today is the day! Come and visit the open studios of artists living and working in Thousand Oaks. The tour begins at the Kavli theatre on Thousand Oaks Blvd. Start by viewing a large exhibit of works by the participating … Continue reading →

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A weekend of art

Posted on April 20, 2008 by pearce

We made it over to the opening reception of the studio tour exhibit at the Kavli in Thousand Oaks, where we had the great pleasure of finding Gary Raymond with a pair of his completely fantastic sound sculpture works: “Pandora’s Box” and … Continue reading →

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Powell’s / Pod

Posted on April 4, 2008 by pearce

Portland, Oregon I’m visiting Portland for a meeting of department chairs and division heads, in order to learn how best to promote the department and recruit students. Having the benefit of a morning off, I decided to visit Powell’s book … Continue reading →

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