All Original Work From America’s Finest Artists and Craftmakers
Shimmering ceramic vases, vibrant oil and watercolor paintings, fabulous jewelry, glowing glass vessels, superior leather handbags, belts, briefcases and sandals, exquisite art papers, stunning panoramic photographs, handpainted clothing, exquisite woodwork and dramatic sculptures—at affordable prices—you’ll find this original work and lots more at the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, September 8-9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Castro Street. Enjoy a sun-splashed weekend browsing and strolling among colorful, well-stocked booths and meet 600 of America’s finest artists and craftmakers showcasing their latest work in glass, ceramics, metals, fiber, leather, wood, jewelry, and fine art at this nationally renown festival. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on one-of-a-kind gifts.
Bryan Goldenberg glass vase
David Levy wood bench
Adrienne Comanda bracelet |
Jill Bornemann Slainte Bags
Barbara Aygun pendant
Marty Bobroskie snake ring |
Functional Art
Jill Bornemann’s hip collections of purses and bags are a smart addition to any wardrobe. Bornemann combines simple design and unique fabrics to create bags that complement the traditional urban uniform of jeans, khakis and anything black. Much appreciated details like cell phone pockets, reinforced and adjustable straps, key rings, vinyl lining and waterproof bases make these bags as functional as they are fashionable. Bryan Goldenberg fell in love with blown glass in 1995 and has been pursuing this art form ever since. In his current studio, Slow Burn Glass, Goldenberg creates beautiful and functional bowls, vases and platters that are striking as either stand alone pieces or part of a collection. Whether it’s a cutting board, chess set, rolling pin or pair of salad tongs, the woodwork from David Levy’s Hardwood Creations is as beautiful as it is useful. The artist creates functional products with superior construction, artistic design and unusual flair that are made to be seen, touched and enjoyed in everyday life. “The Puzzleman” Ed Scotten and his wife Suzanne have been making quality, heirloom wooden puzzles since 1981. Each puzzle is individually hand-crafted from high-quality, furniture-grade plywood and stained and sealed with non-toxic, baby safe products. The many different designs are sure to delight any child.
Wearable Art
Barbara Aygun creates stunning pendants, earrings and bracelets by wrapping semi-precious stones like moonstone, pearl, agate, and sea glass in silver and 14 karat gold fill wire. Her pieces combine the natural beauty of the stones with the delicate artistry of the wire for a piece that will be treasured and much admired by any woman. Marty Bobroskie’s jewelry is inspired by fantasy, fairy tales and the magic of nature. Each piece is personally sculpted by the artist in wax, then cast into gold, sterling silver or bronze. Adrienne Comanda’s specialty is pearls—all pearls—every shape, color and kind. Her elegant necklaces and earrings of fresh and saltwater pearls make a beautiful statement for any occasion, from your wedding day to every day. Poshaq silk scarves are hand painted by artist Joyita Ghose. Each scarf is an exploration in brilliant colors, designs and techniques. The luxurious texture of pure habotai silk, silk charmeuse and silk chiffons combined with French and Jacquard dyes lend the scarves their unique beauty. Inspired by nature, people, architecture and typography, her scarves bring in a refreshing change with unusual designs and individuality.
Moises Biton painting
Mary Beier metal sculpted painting
Art and Sarah Helzer ornaments |
Nelson De La Nuez pop art
Amy Garcia painting
Gigi Erickson glass cherries |
Fine Art
Moises Biton has combined his love of sports with his talent in art, creating incredibly detailed watercolor portraits of sports stars and celebrities. Biton is known for his use of vibrant color, accuracy and attention to detail. His paintings can take upwards of 100 hours to complete, building layer upon layer to achieve an amazing level of depth. Nelson De La Nuez’s works are bold and outspoken, both in color and subject matter. He uses acrylic, watercolors, oil pastels and inks to create his uniquely American pop/surrealistic pieces. Amy Garcia brings energy to her artwork with rich, saturated colors and dramatic brushstrokes. Her mixed media pieces utilize acrylic, mesh, metals, string and handmade paper to form dynamic compositions of light and dark. Stephen Johnson is a photographer, designer and teacher. His photographic work has concentrated on landscape projects—exploring wild, endangered spaces, and human altered lands, while focusing on soft color and abstract design. His breathtaking photographs of the wild, including many of our national parks, are a must-see for nature lovers everywhere.
Sculpture and Mixed Media
Artist Mary Beier crates what she calls “metal sculpted paintings.” Her canvas of choice is sheets of aluminum, hand etched to create depth and texture, then painted with her distinctive, whimsical designs of houses, trees, birds, and hearts. Each piece is an original. After a successful 15 year career in stained and art glass windows, Gigi Erickson fell in love with hot glass. She now creates beautiful blown glass pumpkins, eggs, ornaments, bowls and vases that are sought by discriminating collectors throughout the United States. It’s never too early to shop for Christmas, and a personalized ornament from Art and Sarah Helzer makes a perfect gift. The Helzers make each whimsical piece by hand using polymer clay. They have hundreds of designs to choose from: angels and airplanes, motorcycles and motorhomes, and of course, Santa Claus. The couple is happy to personalized your ornament with a name, year or greeting, creating a unique ornament for your collection.
“The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival is widely regarded to be among the top art shows in the country,” said Terry Allie of California Artists, the company in charge of managing the arts and crafts exhibitors. “It’s the perfect opportunity to meet and buy from artists actually doing the work. Everything you see is handcrafted from beginning to end by each artist … we call it ‘art with soul’ and what’s special is festivalgoers get to take a piece of that home and make it part of their life.” |
