Wednesday, March 17, 2010

The G2 Gallery Presents “Meet the Artist Behind the Photo: Kristen Westlake”

The G2 Gallery Presents “Meet the Artist Behind the Photo: Kristen Westlake”
Artist Talk to be held Thursday, March 18, at 7:30 pm


WHO: Nature photographer Kristen Westlake will give a talk on her artistic practice at The G2 Gallery, a green art space specializing in nature and wildlife photography.

WHAT: Wisconsin native Kristen Westlake will come to The G2 Gallery to give a talk on the way her images come together in concert with the nature she is capturing. She states: “I don’t take pictures, I make them. Taking implies the hurried feeling of rushing in and gathering up something that is not mine, Making is co-creating with my surroundings, spending the time to get to know the land and Her creatures, and experiencing first hand the dance of life, by dancing with it.”

This talk is free and open to the public. Donations at the door are welcome and will directly benefit environmental charities. Light refreshments will be provided.

WHERE: The G2 Gallery
1503 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291


WHEN: Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:30 pm

Friday, March 5, 2010

The G2 Gallery To Mark Its Second Anniversary with Gala Celebration

LA’s Only Nature and Wildlife Photography Space will Commemorate the Gallery’s Commitment to Art, Community, and the Environment March 13, 2010

Venice, CA—On Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 6:30 pm, The G2 Gallery will invite members of the community to celebrate its Second Anniversary with a gala celebration.

In the two years since opening in March 2008, The G2 Gallery has premiered 16 environmentally themed exhibitions with over 40 photographers, including Frans Lanting, Robert Glenn Ketchum, Robert Turner, and Galen Rowell. Dan and Susan Gottlieb, owners of The G2 Gallery, believe in supporting art and the environment through photography. Upholding a strong commitment to nature and wildlife, The G2 Gallery will continue to actively support and collaborate with major international and essential local eco- and animal welfare charities, such as Conservation International, Heal the Bay, and Best Friends Animal Society. Looking forward, Director Jolene Hanson says: “Year three at The G2 Gallery will see bigger shows with some of the most exciting photographers in the field today; the triumphant return of a world-renowned artist we’ve worked with in the past; and an increased focus on fine art photography through our Nature LA series.”

The Second Anniversary Celebration is free and open to the public. A special musical performance by Samba de Raiz with Beto González is scheduled, and passed hors d’oeurves and complimentary valet will be provided. RSVP to events@theg2gallery.com.


LOCATION: The G2 Gallery (www.theg2gallery.com)
1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291-3742
Tel. 310.452.2842, E-mail info@theg2gallery.com
About G2 Gallery
Established in March 2008, the G2 Gallery in Venice, California, is a green art space with a dedicated focus on contemporary nature and wildlife photography. In keeping with G2’s commitment to supporting arts and the environment, the gallery presents exhibitions with eco-conscious themes, donating the proceeds from all art sales to environmental charities, and hosts free concerts and lectures that bring awareness of critical issues to our community.