Kokoro Studio announces
Levi Pata: It Hurts to Let You Go

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Kokoro Studio is pleased to announce It Hurts to Let You Go, an exhibition of new work by Levi Pata, on view through February 23. It Hurts to Let You Go is Pata’s first solo exhibition in the United States.

Levi Pata’s work is influenced by the surprising disconnections he observes in fleeting moments. His recent solo exhibition in Japan, titled Continuous Gunfire and Greek Music, was inspired by the closed-captioned description of two ambient noises in a scene of The Godfather. When devastating earthquakes struck Tokyo in March, Pata’s exhibition was halted. That night, as he and the rest of the city wandered fretfully, worrying about loved ones and trying to find their ways home, Pata paused to watch two white swans swim contentedly in a smooth moat. In his work, Pata sets the disparate elements of the world against each other to find out what they have in common, or, at least, how they manage to co-exist.

His search for understanding is evident in Pata’s painting style. Tension is built from opposites. The color choices are both muddy and bright, and paint is both layered up and scraped away. The images are mostly abstract, but figures emerge to compound the non-sequitur. A sense of discomfort prevails. Everything you see is on the canvas, but doesn’t feel peaceably restrained by those boundaries. Pata lets the discomfort and tension take over his work, just as he chooses to let the world be out of his control, to let it go on with its indecipherable contradictions.

It Hurts to Let You Go will be on view at Kokoro Studio from February 9 to February 23, 2012. There will be a public opening reception on Thursday February 9 from 7pm to 10pm. Kokoro Studio is located at 682 Geary Street in San Francisco, just a few blocks from Union Square. Open hours are Tuesday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, Saturday from 12pm to 7pm, and by appointment. For more information, please visithttp://www.kokorostudio.us.

Kokoro Studio is proud to mark our second anniversary, reflecting on the essence of Kokoro Studio: a portal toward new ideas and worlds within. 

This month we present the return of Kokoro artists Maria Berrio, Sara Christian, Yuriko Katori, Mayumi Tanaka, and an interactive projection by Superdeux. We are also pleased to present a collaboration with Japanese calligrapher Aoi Yamaguchi.

We invite you to celebrate with us as we remember the past two years, and embark on another year of discovery.


“Kokoro” will be on view at Kokoro Studio from October 6 to 27, 2011. There will be a public opening reception on Thursday, October 6 from 7 to 10pm. Kokoro Studio is located at 682 Geary Street in San Francisco, just a few blocks from Union Square, and is open Thursday through Friday from 1pm to 8pm, Saturday from 12pm to 7pm, and by appointment. For more information, please visithttp://www.kokorostudio.us.

Kokoro Studio Presents: KOKORO SUMMER GROUP SHOW

Where: Kokoro Studio. 682 Geary st San Francisco, CA 94102

When: 7pm-10pm 7.7.2011(opening) 7.7-8.26.2011(on view)

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Celebrate summer with Kokoro Studio at our Summer Group Show. Come enjoy the familiar and explore new discoveries as we feature our favorite known and new artists. We are pleased to welcome back several artists who have exhibited in our gallery in recent months, as well as inviting new artists into our space for the first time. The Summer Group Show is your sneak preview into the upcoming season at Kokoro. Artists include Catrine Bodum, William Emmert, Alex Braubach, Courtney Johnson, Yuriko Katori, Hyesu Lee, JiandYin, Ignacio Murua, Mayumi Tanaka, and Jonathan Wallraven.
Join us at the opening reception on Thursday July 7 from 7pm to 10pm! 

The Summer Group Show will be on view at Kokoro Studio from July 7 to August 28, 2011. Kokoro Studio is located at 682 Geary Street in San Francisco, just a few blocks from Union Square, and is open Tuesday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, Saturday from 12pm to 7pm, and by appointment.

For more information, please contact info@kokorostudio.us

Film night this thursday at Kokoro studio during our featured exhibit by Kokorostar Kristin Farr “Magic Mountain” starting around 7pm!!!

Film list:

1. The Television show “Fraggle Rock” by Jim Henson 25mins

2. “Labyrinth” (film) by Jim Henson 101 mins starring David Bowie and music by David Bowie!

bring some drinks! we have popcorn!

These films inspired Kristin’s art. Watch with us and find which character inspired Kristin to make all the magic mountains!!! Whoever made a correct answer will be give some magical presents! It will be FUNNNNNN

Come see the exhibition for the final time

this Thursday March 25th starts 7pm-10pm

Closing Reception

Spir*akasha by The Crow and the Wolf

Live acoustic set 

from LA, Cave Country

http://www.myspace.com/cavecountry

cavecountrymusic.com

As well as spokenwords and soundscapes from

The Hare (James Morrill) and friends.

Their collaborating sound artist from

Baltimore, who’s work is a part of the exhibition,

Gavin Elder, will also be present.

We hope to see you at Kokoro!

Magic Mountains by Kristin Farr
Opening: April 1st thursday 7-10pm!

Curated by Lars K & Kokoro Studio

San Francisco, April 1st, 2010 — Kokoro Studio is pleased to announce Magic Mountains, an upcoming exhibition featuring new mixed media work by Kristin Farr, a San Francisco-based painter, sculptor and video artist. Farr’s latest work consists of delightful renditions of just about everything under the sun, from creatures big and small to models of city streets. Spanning multiple mediums, including painting, sculpture, animation, and models. Each of her lovingly crafted pieces meld into a body of work that percolates with warmth and nostalgia. This will be Farr’s first solo exhibition in San Francisco.

The opening for “Magic Mountains” is Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 7-10 pm at Kokoro Studio. The opening coincides with the monthly First Thursday Art event in San Francisco.

Special Performance by Lady Lazarus & videos by Kristin Farr at closing reception : Friday , April 30th 
More info about Lady Lazarus : http://www.myspace.com/ladylazarusintheory

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday : 1pm - 7pm 
Monday & Sunday : By appointment only

682 Geary Street (@Leavenworth)
San Francisco, 94102

http://kokorostudio.us 
info@kokorostudio.us