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The show is closed, the lights are down, but the transformation of space that Akira Beard's latest show at Groundswell Gallery activated for the month of June is worth noting. On the main floor of the gallery, dozens of figural drawings hung in dynamic salon style fashion, mimicking the motion inherent in the works. "Life Drawing" by Akira Beard was represented by Groundswell Gallery in the best way possible, in a manner which allowed the artist, his process, and most importantly, the work to be witnessed.  Beard shares in his statement that his current style is a process of unfolding the subconscious. The viewer may see what they see, and what we most notice is dynamism of form, that may be the unfurling  of thought patterns, relationships, dance, sex, etc. Mimesis, or realistic rendering of form which mimics reality, is not the absolute focus of these drawings. The entangled forms reveal body parts, but it clearly represents drawing from life in its abstract and...

What Second Saturday can and cannot do - it is a night of showcase, performance, wine, hors d’ouevres, and a guaranteed time to have access to galleries aside from their odd hours (unless of course you were 1810 Gallery this month, then you were closed and we were disappointed because we wanted to see the “Deep Web” show by John Horton). It is also challenging to prioritize receptions, even if you have it mapped out and coordinated with help from our events page (http://sactocache.blogspot.com/p/events.html). We tend to have advantageous expectations to see it all, but visually that can be overwhelming and challenging to achieve because galleries are not centralized. Luckily, Sacramento offers First Fridays as well, you just must plan for that too. Even while art is popping up all around town, your engagement is what breathes life into the community to support the local art scene. What does it mean for you? How do we approach one or two nights a month of active art engagement? ...

Central to multimedia artist Holly Wilson's work is the idea of personal narrative. As she states on the title wall of her current exhibit, "Talk Stories," at the C.N. Gorman Museum at UC Davis, "I am interested in stories - the stories of my parents, my ancestors, my family, my community. I am a storyteller...” This solo show features strong sculptural installations, and a few supporting photographic pieces that resonate whether you directly relate to the personal or cultural story behind the work or not. The curatorial factors of this space further support the display of the show, and must not be missed while this Oklahoma-based artist’s works tell their story in Davis, California. The C.N. Gorman Museum at UC Davis is specifically dedicated to showing Native American artists and artists of diverse cultures and histories. Wilson’s heritage of the Delaware Nation/Cherokee provide the backdrop for the inspired narratives behind her work in “Talk Stories.” But as “T...