Obake Yashiki (Ghost House) September 22, 2012

Opening Reception Sat, Sept 22, 6-9pm; Exhibit September 9 - October 13

Obake Yashiki (Ghost House) is a multi-media installation by Amar Chaudhary, Priscilla Otani, and Judy Shintani. The work is installed in Arc's Project Gallery and will be on view from September 9 - October 13, 2012. The gallery is open Wednesdays & Thursdays, 12-5PM & Saturdays by appointment.

Obake Yashiki (Ghost House) creates an atmospheric space in-between worlds. Fragments of sound from crickets, chanting monks and Japanese instruments envelope Japanese lanterns, womanly silhouettes and floating deteriorating kimonos. Obake Yashiki is a dwelling place of spirits that continue to haunt us. They cannot find their peaceful resting place due to tragic occurrences during their lifetimes. The exhibition calls attention to women around the world whose lives have been taken due to earthly disasters and violent human interaction. We honor the spirits who are trapped between life and death in hopes they may find peace and resolution.

Amar Chaudhary is a composer and performer specializing in contemporary and electronic music, a visual artist, and a developer of advanced software for creativity. His work combines custom electronics. computers and mobile devices with acoustic and folk instruments to produce unique combinations of timbre and narrative. Priscilla Otani is a San Francisco-based artist working in mixed media. Social issues, particularly those that affect youth, class and women are recurring themes. Judy Shintani is a narrator of culture. The unspoken compels her to create. She works with found objects, cultural artifacts, organic material, and video to form installations and assemblages.

Arc supports the making of quality art in all media, provides a nurturing environment for artists to create their work, builds a community of artists to encourage exploration of art, provides resources for the professional development of visual artists, and promotes appreciation of the visual arts in the city of San Francisco.

Official Website: http://www.arc-sf.com/