“Curiosa Natura” Solo Exhibit by Patrick Segui February 7, 2009

Patrick Segui
“Curiosa Natura”
- A cabinet extraordinaire of natures oddities… a phantasmagorical display of a mad man’s private collection -

Opening Reception: February 7th 2009 from 7- 11 pm, and open to the public.
Showing: February 7th through March 5th 2009

We are happy to introduce Patrick Segui’s solo exhibit “Curiosa Natura” to The Shooting Gallery on February 7th 2009. Patrick's 25 works of art share a glimpse into his world of love, nature, science, and culture. Drawing on the late 19th century Edwardian iconography, and classic still life, Segui blends his broad education in art history into one collection.

Segui draws one's eye past the surface, into the world of natural science, the grotesque and the beautiful. As a scientist may collect butterflies and elucidate each detail of it, so does Segui in his own manner The intricately carved dioramas and shadow boxes are a combination of drawing, painting, sculpture and the meticulous manipulation of surfaces and textures in a process that is uniquely his. Each work is sculpted out of recycled cardboard, utilizing vintage fabrics, paints and antique tools. These polished, three-dimensional figures are created using a combination of acrylic paints, glue, wax and adhesives. His detailed mixed media assemblages lure the viewer in and creating a desire to get personal with the piece.

Segui has a growing reputation in San Francisco, New York and Berlin. He holds a Masters of Art History from Ecole Nationale Supérieur des Arts Décoratifs (Villa Arson), Nice, France. He was one of only two graduates to receive the prestigious Jury Honours designation. His art has been featured at progressive galleries such as Neurotitan Gallery, and Outer Edges Gallery, as well as a solo show at Gallery Three in 2008.

We look forward to premiering Patrick Segui new works “Curiosa Natura” at The Shooting Gallery. This show runs through the month of February until March 5th 2009. Opening reception is February 7th 2009 from 7-11pm, and open to the public.

The Shooting Gallery is the definitive gallery of Pop Surrealism and Outsider Art and New Brow in San Francisco. Since 2003, the Gallery's ongoing exhibition schedule features such internationally renowned artists as Shepard Fairey, Robert Williams, Ron English, Shawn Barber, Yumiko Kayukawa and a host of new art stars. Justin Giarla, owner and curator of the Shooting gallery is also heavily involved in his philanthropic efforts to serve the local community through benefit art auctions for local non-profit organizations in SF. The Shooting Gallery is located at 839 Larkin Street in San Francisco.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday - Noon to 7pm. Also owned and curated by Justin Giarla are Whitewalls, Gallery Three and D.A. ARTS.



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