Gallery Opening: Perspectives (Kwadwo Otempong and Kevin Balcora)

Bridge Storage and ArtSpace and curator Gary-Paul Barbosa Prince are pleased to announce a joint show of artists Kwadwo Otempong and Kevin Balcora, entitled Perspectives.

The language of art with regard to 2D work is an amalgamation of line, shape and
shadow and their relationship to surface. This physicality is paired with visual clues that
speak of the deeper intellectual aspects of the art work. In the case of Perspectives, cultural origins are paramount. Both artists are utilizing cultural iconography that speak of influences which have affected the direction of their visual elements.

The exhibit will be up from April 1st through 25th in our main Gallery. Please join us at 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 13th for a Reception to include Artist talks from both artists. Refreshments will be served. Bridge Gallery is located at 23 Maine Avenue, Richmond, California.

For Kwadwo Otempong his childhood experience growing us in Ghana has informed his foundation for use of American related consumer products used to create tactile paintings that
comment on his relationship with the opulence of American life as demonstrated by the
abundance of consumer choices.

In Kevin Balcora’s case, Chinese calligraphy has married into traditional street graffiti creating a tactile and lyrical line usage. These relationships make for a foundation of art language that results in some incredible paintings that Balcora has explored extensively.

EXHIBIT DATES: APRIL 1-25
GALLERY HOURS: 9am to 5pm Daily
RECEPTION: Saturday, April 13th from 4pm – 7pm
INFO at http://www.bridgestorage.com/perspectives