March 23–June 8, 2024 Aplerh-Doku Borlabi Solo Presentation Curated by Jonathan Carver Moore Image: Street View of Aplerh-Doku Borlabi: BOLD. Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco.
Jonathan Carver Moore 966 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94102
The gallery is open Saturdays 12–4 p.m. and by appointment.
Overview
Today’s LOVE LETTER TO ART features Jonathan Carver Moore’s latest show BOLD by Aplerh-Doku Borlabi.
Doku is a Ghanaian artist and the first participant in JCM’s residency program. His practice involves meticulously shaping coconut bark fibers to create the varying skin tones characteristic of his work. The result is a wonderful array of textures and colors, reminiscent of paint but sourced from the coconut, a tribute to his Ghanaian heritage. There’s so much love in Doku’s work—the stoicism is undeniable and, IMO, just so beautiful.
Aplerh-Doku Borlabi with Endlessly Love, 2023 and Yes You Can, 2023. Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco.
“Incorporating eight pieces crafted during the gallery’s inaugural artist-in-residency program, these artworks blend the subjects Doku captured in Ghana with the distinct ‘characters’ he encountered during his residency in San Francisco…Both communities of people separated geographically by varying continents share this idea of coincidence, being unapologetically themselves whether through their sense of fashion, how they take up space, how they interact with one another, their mannerisms and so much more. Their ‘bold’ energy is a part of them, it makes them who they are.”
Preview of Aplerh-Doku Borlabi: BOLD. Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco.
Go For It, 2024. Aplerh-Doku Borlabi. Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco.Emancipation, 2024. Aplerh-Doku Borlabi. Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco.
BOLD is a FANTASTIC show you won’t want to miss. I LOVED it, still deciding on my favorite piece! The show also commemorates the one-year anniversary of Jonathan Carver Moore. The opening kicked off with a FABULOUS party at the LINE hotel (next door). Was the best time!
Doku and Jonathan. Dark Bar, San Francisco.
* If you haven’t been to Jonathan Carver Moore yet, check it out. It’s a beautiful space, supporting many wonderful BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women artists. It’s also located across the street from the new Saluhall food hall inside IKEA.
🗓 BOLD runs until June 8, 2024 at Jonathan Carver Moore. 💌 Did you see the show? What did you think? Let us know in the comments (in the Reviews section located on the second tab at the top of the page).
Quick Guide: Jonathan Carver Moore
⭐ LOCATION: Jonathan Carver Moore is located in San Francisco at 966 Market Street between Mason and Taylor, a few doors down from the Warfield, across the street from IKEA (3 min away from the Powell Street Bart station). ⭐ HOURS: The gallery is open Saturdays 12–4 p.m. and by appointment. ⭐ NEARBY ART: Asian Art Museum (4 min drive), Chandran Gallery (5 min drive), Root Division (8 min drive). ⭐ NEARBY FOOD/DRINK: Rise Over Run Rooftop Bar, Dark Bar (FABULOUS intimate bar specializing in Asian spirits and apps), Tenderheart Restaurant at the LINE hotel (nextdoor). Arsicault Bakery (6 min walk). Saluhall food hall (across street).
💌More nearby suggestions are always welcome. Feel free to add in the comments!
A LOVE LETTER TO ART RECOMMENDS
NEARBY ART
Asian Art Museum | 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco houses one of the most comprehensive Asian art collections in the world.
Chandran Gallery | 459 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Chandran Gallery was established in 2013 and presents a contemporary program, exhibiting established, mid-career and emerging artists to a worldwide audience.
Root Division | 1131 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Root Division, a visual arts non-profit, connects creativity and community through a dynamic ecosystem of arts education, exhibitions, and studios. The organization was founded in 2002 as a sustainable arts hub.
NEARBY FOOD/DRINK
Rise Over Run Rooftop Bar & Restaurant | The LINE San Francisco
Gaze out at the San Francisco skyline from Rise Over Run, a full-service rooftop bar and restaurant solarium on the top floor of the LINE SF.
Dark Bar | The LINE San Francisco
A cocktail bar celebrating the city’s rich Asian culture and history with cocktails and bites that showcase seasonal elements alongside preserved ingredients.
Tenderheart Restaurant & Bar | The LINE San Francisco
Join us at Tenderheart for a celebration of Northern California cuisine through a multi-cultural lens by Executive Chef Joe Hou.
Arsicault Bakery | 87 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Arsicault is a French bakery with a simple mission - Serve the food we love
Saluhall | 945 Market St Suite 102, San Francisco, CA 94103
Saluhall’s Cookery Skola is an on-site cooking school tucked in the back of the 2nd floor. A space for chefs of all levels, with a program of classes ranging from where you can unleash your inner chef. Classes range from basic knife skills to Scandinavian bread-baking. The perfect place to learn a new skill, entertain a client or team, or get the family together over food. and are a perfect team-building or family-friendly activity.
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