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6671 Front St. (Hwy. 116)
Downtown Forestville
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A BALANCE OF FORCES
New Work by John de Marchi
September 19—October 26, 2008
BALANCE suggests a steadiness that results when all parts are properly adjusted to each other, when no one part of constituting force outweighs or is out of proportion to another.
—Webster’s Dictionary
The Quicksilver Mine Co. presents a one-man exhibition by Petaluma sculptor John de Marchi beginning September 19th. This Show, titled New Material, New Work, continues through October 26th.
Combining fine art and mechanical technology, de Marchi's beautifully balanced acrylic and metal sculptures explore the human condition in the spirit of Renaissance artist engineers who often saw the world in terms of a "Clockwork Universe." In the tradition of Leonardo de Vinci and other creators of art and mechanical devices, his sculpture records and documents our mechanical heritage in the face of immense technological change, while simultaneously exploring many concepts of balance: physical, psychological, metaphysical, and spiritual.
"Asymmetrical Attraction,"
machined acrylic, aluminum, brass, nylon line,
27" X 17" X 16", 2008
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John de Marchi has exhibited locally and nationally, including solo exhibitions at the Museo Italo Americano and the Iannetti Lanzone Gallery in San Francisco, the Oakland Museum, and the California Museum of Art in Santa Rosa.
Now retired, he also worked as a technician and instructor at Sonoma State University for 25 years. In that capacity he taught wood and metal sculpture, art history and studio art. He continues to work as a machinist/welder, tool designer, consultant, and is an avid collector of antique tools.
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John De Marchi at work in his studio. |
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"Opposing Parties,"
acrylic, magnets, brass,
33" X 19" X 8", 2008
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"Jagged Attraction,"
acrylic, magnets, brass,
37" X 10" X 10", 2008
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"Anomaly,"
acrylic, brass, magnets, iron
filings, 28" X 14" X 9", 2008
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"The Source,"
acrylic, brass, LEDs, Corian,
33.5" X 16" X 9", 2008
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An Artist Reception for de Marchi will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 4—6pm.
"Squeeze,"
machined acrylic, brass,
19" X 10" X 8", 2008
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"Target,"
machined acrylic, bronze,
corian, brass
24" X 10" X 9", 2008
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"Cityscape I,"
acrylic, 18.5" X 14" X 10",
2008
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"Cityscape II,"
acrylic, 20" X 16" X 8", 2008
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"Cityscape III,"
acrylic, brass,
17" X 9.5" X 2.25", 2008
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More about John's sculpture
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