April-May, 2024 ART EXHIBITION

Written By Sam Kraus

artist James Edward Gleason

ARTIST STATEMENT. The drawings in this series are about seeing San Francisco the way it is: not one piece. The hills, the peaks, and the valleys of the city mean we have a puzzle on our hands wherever we stand and sometimes only a far-off landmark (like Sutro Tower), can tell us where we are or what we are looking at. I hope the signs and symbols in each drawing ---some large, some obscure, and some now defunct---trigger a similar compass in the observer's mind and perhaps open memories of the puzzle pieces that make up San Francisco.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: James Edward Gleason grew up in San Francisco where he plays his saxophones in the tunnels and streets and often captures ---in ink ---the streets where he wandered as a boy...the streets he still wanders. On Facebook his saxophone sounds and his drawings can be found on a page called James Sax In The Streets

Sam Kraus

My name is Sam Kraus and I’m a graphic, product, and website designer from the San Francisco, Bay Area. In the past decade, I’ve launched two apparel businesses, designed absurdly soft clothing for an iconic California lifestyle brand, and created eye-catching packaging for an award-winning consumer electronics company. Today, I create brand identities and websites for individuals and small businesses seeking to stand out in their industry. I approach each project with curiosity and patience. My goal is not only to realize the client’s needs but to consider the user’s experience functionally, emotionally, and aesthetically.

I am currently pursuing my interests in architecture, sustainability, and the connection between people and place.

https://www.haushaus.design
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