MARK L. EMERSON
TWENTY YEARS PAINTING
University Art Gallery
Department of Art
College of the Arts
California State University, Stanislaus
500 copies printed
Mark L. Emerson: Twenty Years Painting
University Art Gallery Department of Art College of the Arts
California State University, Stanislaus
August 22 - October 7, 2011
This exhibition and catalog have been funded by: Associated Students Instructionally Related Activities, California State University, Stanislaus
Copyright © 2011 California State University, Stanislaus
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of the publisher.
University Art Gallery College of the Arts
California State University, Stanislaus One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382
Catalog Design: Kristina Stamper, College of the Arts, California State University, Stanislaus
Catalog Printing: The Print Shop, California State University, Stanislaus
ISBN: 978-0-9830998-4-0
Cover Image: COLOR BLIND 2011, Polymer on Linen, 24 x 24” Collection the Artist
DIRECTOR’S FOREWORD
Mark L. Emerson: Twenty Years Painting, represents a survey of Emerson’s most important works. I have had the great fortune of watching Emerson’s work develop for well over a decade. In each new body of work Emerson continues to deliver some of the most brilliant paintings that I have ever seen. I am very excited to be able to exhibit his work for others to enjoy.
I would like to thank the many colleagues who have been instrumental in presenting this exhibition, Mark Emerson for the opportunity of exhibiting his astounding work, the College of the Arts, California State University, Stanislaus for the wonderful catalog design, Reprographics for the printing of this catalog and the many collectors who have loaned the artwork for the purpose of this exhibition.
Great thanks are also extended to the Instructionally Related Activities Program of California State University, Stanislaus as well as anonymous donors for the funding of the exhibition and catalog. Their support is greatly appreciated.
Dean De Cocker, Director
University Art Gallery
California State University, Stanislaus
ROUGH 1991, Polymer on Linen, 18 x 22”, Collection of the Artist
PHOEBE 1992, Polymer on Linen, 36 x 36”, Collection of the Artist
LIMN 1995, Polymer on Linen, 12 x 12”, Collection of Katie Thomas/Richard Lawrence, Sacramento, CA
PICO 1996, Polymer on Linen, 24 x 24”, Collection of Beth Jones, Sacramento, CA
DIDO 1996, Polymer on Linen, 48 x 48”, Collection of Steve Dorfman, Sacramento, CA
TURGID 1997, Polymer on Linen, 24 x 24”, Collection of Steve Jones, Sacramento, CA
ABRACADABRA 1999, Polymer on Linen, 36 x 36”, Collection of Greg & Missy Kinder, Sacramento, CA
NIGHT SKY No. 7 2000, Polymer on Panel, 18 x 18”, Collection of the Artist
DANCING MEN 2001, Polymer on Panel, 30 x 30”, Collection of Daun Manning, Sacramento, CA
ELDRED 2001, Polymer on Panel, 30 x 30”, Collection of Steve & Kelly Giannetti, Davis, CA
BABY BLANKET 2002, Polymer on Panel, 30 x 30”, Collection of the Artist
NOT ONLY THAT 2005, Polymer on Panel, 30 x 30”, Collection of Chuck & Sarah Gardner, West Sacramento, CA
PUSSY WIGGLE STOMP 2008, Polymer on Panel, 20 x 20”, Collection of the Artist
OLLERCHOKE 2008, Polymer on Panel, 20 x 20”, Collection of the Artist
TEARS OF JOY 2008, Polymer on Panel, 20 x 20”, Collection of Paul Simmons & Michelle Clark, Davis, CA
NIGHT RIDE AT SUNRISE 2009, Polymer on Panel, 20 x 20”, Collection of Steve Maviglio, Sacramento, CA
UTFART 2008, Polymer on Panel, 70 x 70”, Collection of the Artist
FALLING DOWN 2010, Polymer on Canvas, 86 x 72”, Collection of the Artist
MARK L. EMERSON
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts; University of California, Davis; Concentration: Painting Bachelor of Arts; California State University, Sacramento; Concentration: Painting & Drawing California College of Art & Crafts, Oakland, California; Study in Painting and Film Associate of Arts; Sacramento City College; Concentration: Painting & Film
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2011 MARK L. EMERSON-TWENTY YEARS PAINTING, The College of the Arts, University Art Gallery, California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, California THE COLOR OF RHYTHM-PAINTINGS, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
2009 MEASURING RHYTHM-NEW PAINTINGS, MARK L. EMERSON, JAYJAY, Sacramento,
2007 MARK L. EMERSON-NEW WORKS ON PAPER, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
2006 RHYTHM SECTION-RECENT PAINTINGS, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
2005 CYCLIC FORM-RECENT PAINTINGS, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, San Francisco, California
2004 7X70X70 LARGE FORMAT PAINTINGS FROM 2003, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
2004 RHYTHM METHOD REVISITED, SELECTED PAINTINGS FROM 1999 AND 2002, The New House Gallery, The Branson School, Ross, California
2003 (UN)TAPED, MARK L. EMERSON and KARL BENJAMIN, Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach, California
2003 THE COLLECTED WORKS, 1991-2002 – MARK L. EMERSON, Memorial Union Art Gallery, University of California, Davis, California
2002 EQUIPOISE REDUX – NEW PAINTINGS, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
2001 OPTIMUM RHYTHM – NEW PAINTINGS, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, California (catalogue)
2001 SITE LINE – NEW PAINTINGS, Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, California
2000 RHYTHM METHOD-RECENT PAINTINGS, Claremont Graduate University, East Gallery, Claremont, California (catalogue)
1999 RHYTHM METHOD-RECENT PAINTINGS, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, San Francisco, California
1997 RECONNOITER-NEW PAINTINGS, MARK L. EMERSON, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, San Francisco, California
QUEUE-RECENT PAINTINGS, MARK L. EMERSON, Gallery Paradiso, Costa Mesa, California
SEGUE-RECENT PAINTINGS, MARK L. EMERSON, Weintraub Thomas Gallery, Sacramento, California
1995 EQUIPOISE-NEW PAINTINGS, MARK L. EMERSON, J. Maddux Parker Gallery, Sacramento, California
1994 MARK L. EMERSON-RECENT WORK, 750 Gallery, Sacramento, California
1993 PALIMPSEST-RECENT PAINTINGS, 750 Gallery, Sacramento, California
1989 THE LOST YEAR-RECENT WORK ON PAPER, Michael Himovitz Gallery, Sacramento, California
1987 MARK L. EMERSON-RECENT WORK, Convergence Gallery, San Francisco, California
1986 MARK L. EMERSON-RECENT PAINTINGS AND WORKS ON PAPER, Michael Himovitz Gallery, Sacramento, California
1984 FOUR SCREENS AND A BRIDGE, University Union Exhibition Lounge, California State University, Sacramento, California
MARK L. EMERSON-RECENT WORK, Chan Elliot Gallery, Sacramento, California
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2011 NOW AND THEN, 10th ANNIVERSARY EXHBITION, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
2010 STUFF YOUR STOCKING, Gallery Artist Group Exhibition, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
2010 LINE, CURVE, FORM, A Group Show Featuring Gallery Artists, DAVID RICHARD CONTEMPORARY, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2008 IDEAS IN COLLABOATION: A SHOW BRINGING TOGETHER SCULPTURE & PAINTING, Curated by George Ettenheim, CSU Sacramento, Robert Else Gallery, Sacramento, California
2008 FACULTY EXHIBITION, CSU Sacramento Art Department, Library Gallery, Sacramento, California
2006 GIFT SHOP, Another Year in L.A., Los Angeles, California
2005 GOOD CLEAN FUN, Curated by Jennifer Faist, Brewery Art Project Gallery, Los Angeles, California
NEW WORK FROM THE STABLE, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
2004
NEOMOD-RECENT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ABSTRACT PAINTINGS, Curated by Diana Daniels, Monterey Art Museum, Monterey, California
NEOMOD-RECENT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ABSTRACT PAINTINGS, Curated by Diana Daniels, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, California
CUT-UPS, READYMADES, COLOR FACT, Curated by Eric Brandon, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
CHAPTER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW 3, CSUS ALUMNI, 2nd Place Award, California Sate University, Sacramento, California
2003 CORE, California State University, Sacramento, Lecturer Exhibition, Memorial Union Art Gallery, University of California, Davis
2003 BIG WAVE IV, Andrew-Shire Gallery, Los Angeles, California
2002 SUMMER GROUP SHOW, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, San Francisco, California
2002 ZONE, Cerro Coso Community College Fine Arts Gallery, Ridgecrest, California
2001 STUDIO VISIT, JAYJAY, Sacramento, California
2000 A COLLABORATION, Patricia Correia Galley, Santa Monica, California
2000 DEAN DeCOCKER/MIDWAY, MARK L. EMERSON/16 SMALL PAINTINGS ON PAPER, Gallery 8, Sacramento, California
2000 15 ARTISTS...15 BOXES, Gallery 8, Sacramento, California
1998 WINDWORKS, Davis Art Center, Davis, California
1997 MARK L. EMERSON/MARY PORTER-RECENT WORK, Shasta College Art Gallery, Redding, California
1997 INAUGURAL EXHIBITION, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, San Francisco, California
GOOD TO GO-MARK L. EMERSON, DEAN DECOCKER & T. DAVID WETZL, LA Art Core Gallery, Los Angeles, California
WATERMARKS-COSUMNES RIVER WRITERS & ARTISTS PROJECT, The Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento, California
THE BREAST ART PROJECT, Michael Himovitz Gallery, Sacramento, California
1996 MEDIUMS OF EXPRESSIONS, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, Napa, California
THE CHAIR SHOW, Weintraub Thomas Gallery, Sacramento, California
1995 IF THE SHOE FITS...,Davis Art Center, Davis, California
DIMINUTIVE PAIRS, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, Napa, California
SIMPLY SMALL, Susan Street Gallery, Solana Beach, California
SUMMER GROUP SHOW, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, Napa, California
1995 FACULTY GROUP EXHIBITION, Davis Art Center, Davis, California
SANDED & POURED GROUP EXHIBITION, Curated by Dean DeCocker & T. David Wetzl, 750 Gallery, Sacramento, California
1994 GALLERY ARTIST EXHIBITION, J. Maddux Parker Gallery, Sacramento, California
PAINTINGS FROM THE CAPITOL-MARK L. EMERSON & T. DAVID WETZL, Claremont Graduate School Art Gallery, Claremont, California
SANDED, The Art Store Gallery, Pasadena, California
750 GROUP SHOW, 750 Gallery, Sacramento, California
1993 750 GROUP SHOW, 750 Gallery, Sacramento, California
THE SURFACE OF THE SIGN, Curated by Randal Davis, University Art Gallery, California State University, Chico
1992 INTRODUCTIONS, Solomon Dubnick Gallery, Sacramento, California
750 INVITATIONAL, 750 Gallery, Sacramento, California
1991 SACRAMENTO ABSTRACTION-AN INVITATIONAL GROUP EXHIBITION, Curated by Mark L. Emerson, Gregory Kondos Art Gallery, Sacramento City College, Sacramento, California
1991 MIXED BAG, Gregory Kondos Art Gallery, Sacramento City College, Sacramento, California
1987 ILLUMINATIONS, Himovitz Jensen Gallery, Sacramento, California
1986 ARTBRIDGE, City Gallery, Kobe, Japan
1985 BAKER’S DOZEN, Michael Himovitz Gallery, Sacramento, California
1984 COWTOWN, Chan Elliot Gallery, Sacramento, California
MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION, Memorial Union Art Gallery, Davis, California
MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION, Pence Gallery, Davis, California
MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION, Gorman Museum, University of California, Davis, California
MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION, North Point Gallery, San Francisco, California
NIGHT GAMES, Slant Gallery, Sacramento, California
1983 MARK L. EMERSON/MICHAELE LeCOMPTE-RECENT WORK, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, California
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The Art institute of California, Sacramento, Foundations Department, Fall 2008 to Present American River College, Sacramento, Art Department, Adjunct Faculty, Sacramento, California, Summer 2005 to 2009 California State University, Sacramento, Art Department, Lecturer, Sacramento, California, Spring 2002 to Fall 2009 California State University, Sacramento, Art Department, Lecturer Emeritus, Sacramento, California, Spring 2010 to present University of California, Davis, Art Department, Visiting Lecturer, Davis, California, Fall 2001 Davis Art Center, Davis, California, 1994 to 2002
Regional & Continuing Education, California State University, Sacramento, California, Fall 1992 to 1996
Cosumnes River College, Sacramento, California, Fall 1990
Western Fairs Association Annual Conference (lecture on exhibition design), San Jose Convention Center, 1990 Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California, Spring 1989, Summer 1989, Fall 1989 Sacramento City College, Sacramento, California, Spring 1986, Spring 1990, Spring 1993 Sierra Community College, Rocklin, California, Fall 1986
COMMISSIONS
2007 Progressive Insurance, “GO ASK ALICE”, 16 x 16”, Polymer on paper, Annual Financial Report, Cleveland, Ohio 1998 Bank of Sacramento, “BARCELONA II”, 30 X 60”, Polymer on Panel 1994 Sacramento Downtown Plaza, “GARDEN COURT”, 12 X 15’ Mural, Acrylic on Stucco (destroyed) University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, “GLADSTONE” 1994, 60 X 60”, Polymer on linen
BIBLIOGRAPHY
SQUARECYLINDER.COM, Mark Emerson & Penny Olsen @ JAYJAY, David Roth, May 2011
ART LTD. MAGAZINE, Mark L. Emerson at JAYJAY Gallery, Hearne Pardee, June/July 2011
SACRAMENTO NEWS & REVIEW-ON THE COVER, The Right Light, Mark L. Emerson at JAYJAY, Shoka, May, 2011
SACRAMENTO MAGAZINE, City Sketch: Mark Emerson-Paintings at JAYJAY, Jan Ferris Heenan, May 2011
GEOFORM.NET, An Interview with Mark Emerson, Julie Karabenick, September 2010
SQUARECYLINDER.COM, Mark Emerson & Greg Kinder @ JAYJAY, David Roth, 2009
SACRAMENTO BEE, Mark Emerson & David Wetzl: Recent Paintings at JAYJAY, Victoria Dalkey, April 2006
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, Line Color and Much More, Daniella Walsh, 2003
THE CALIFORNIA AGGIE, Emerson Exhibit Livens Up MU Gallery, Doug Rutsch, 2003
THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE, California Spirit, Marilyn Moyle, 2003
SACRAMENTO NEWS AND REVIEW, Vibrating Landscapes, Jackson Griffith, 2002
SACRAMENTO BEE, Mark Emerson Paintings, Victoria Dalkey, 2002
COAGULA ART JOURNAL, Mark Emerson, Rhythm Method @ Claremont Graduate University, Jennifer Faist, 2000
SACRAMENTO BEE, Crocker Displays Sacramento Artist’s Distinctive Works, Victoria Dalkey, 2001
ARTWEEK, Mark L. Emerson at Patricia Sweetow Gallery, Kimi Julian, 1999
SACRAMENTO NEWS AND REVIEW, Abstract Beats, Kimi Julian, 1999
SACRAMENTO BEE, CSUS Shows Off It’s Artists, Victoria Dalkey, 1997
SACRAMENTO NEWS AND REVIEW, Landscape Between The Lines, David M. Roth, 1997 ON THE TOWN, Coming To Terms With Mark Emerson’s Minimalist Art, Emma Breacain, 1997
SACRAMENTO NEWS AND REVIEW, Eye Of The Beholder, Marcus Crowder, 1997 ABOUT ART, Mark Emerson-The Abstract Art of Minimalism, Diana Weissman, 1996 ON THE TOWN, The Fourth Annual Erotic Art Show, Emma Breacain, 1996
SACRAMENTO BEE, 200 Artists Give Life to Phoenix, Victoria Dalkey, 1995
ARTWEEK, Surface Tension, Randal Davis, 1993
SACRAMENTO NEWS AND REVIEW, ARTVIEW, Gentle Invitation, David Roth, 1993
WESTART, A Sample of Abstract Art, Darrell Forney, 1991
SACRAMENTO BEE, Mark Emerson at Michael Himovitz Gallery, Victoria Dalkey, 1986
SUTTERTOWN NEWS, Tempo Gallery Harmony, Janis Edwards, 1983
SACRAMENTO BEE, Fine Art Prevails Over Pretension, Alfred Kay, 1983
SACRAMENTO BEE, Brief Encounters, Charles Johnson, 1976
SACRAMENTO BEE, Under-Where?, Charles Johnson, 1975
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
MUSEUMS AND INSTITUTIONS
Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, California
Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, California
University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California
University of California, Davis Medical Center, Roseville, California
California State University Art Department, Sacramento, California
University of California, Davis Art Department, Davis, California
Sacramento City College Art Department Permanent Collection, Sacramento, California
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
The City of Sacramento, CA, Art In Public Places Program, Mayor’s Office, City Hall
Law Office of Schultze and Boone, Sacramento, California
Guaranty Bank, Sacramento, California
Progressive Insurance, Corporate Art Collection, Corporate Headquarters, Cleveland, Ohio
Progressive Insurance, Corporate Art Collection, Rancho Cordova, California
Wood-Rogers, Civil Engineering, Sacramento, California
NCG Porter Novelli, Sacramento, California
Kaiser Permenente Hospital, South Sacramento, California
Bank of Sacramento, Arden Branch, Sacramento, California
Bank of Sacramento, Downtown Branch, Sacramento, California
Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Hayward, California
Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Vallejo, California
American Airlines, Sacramento, California
Law Office of McDonough, Holland & Allan, Sacramento, California
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
George Vlahos, San Francisco, California
Paul and Wendy Siegfried, New York, New York
Bob Bathrick / Ron Saunders, San Francisco, California
Roger Hanna / Zhanna Gurvich, New York, New York
The Estate of Robert Arneson, Benicia, California
Dr. Sandra Barbour, Sacramento, California
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hornor, Pilot Hill, California
Cornelia Schulz, Fairfax, California
Alan & Michelle Sullivan, Kentfield, California
Clyde Blackmon/Karen Cornell, Sacramento, California
The Estate of Michael Himovitz, Sacramento, California
Dr. Spencer Lockson DPM, Sacramento, California
Barbara Gibbs/Robert Di Franco, Portland, Oregon
Dr. & Mrs. Elliot Eisenbud, Sacramento, California
The Estate of Darrell E. Forney, Sacramento, California
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Hughes, San Jose, California
T. David Wetzl, Sacramento, California
Penelope Harding, Sacramento, California
Dean DeCocker, Turlock, California
Katie Thomas / Richard Lawrence, Sacramento, California
Beth & Steve Jones, Sacramento, California
Dr Stephen Dorfman, Sacramento, California
Steve & Linda Merksamer, Sacramento, California
Steve Maviglio, Sacramento, California
Mort & Marcy Friedman, Sacramento, California
Annemarie Seed, Davis, California
Steve & Kelly Giannetti, Davis, California
Joe Radota, Sacramento, California
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
California State University, Stanislaus
Dr. Hamid Shirvani, President
Dr. James T. Strong, Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mr. Daryl Joseph Moore frsa, Founding Dean, College of the Arts
Ms. Susana Gajic-Bruyea, Vice President for University Advancement
Department of Art
Richard Savini, Chair, Professor
Dean De Cocker, Associate Professor
Jessica Gomula, Associate Professor
David Olivant, Professor
Gordon Senior, Professor
Dr. Roxanne Robbin, Professor
Dr. Staci Scheiwiller, Assistant Professor
Christian Hali, Instructional Support Technician II
Jon Kithcart, Equipment Technician II
Meg Broderick, Administrative Support Assistant
University Art Gallery
Dean De Cocker, Director
The artist wishes to thank Dean DeCocker, Gallery Director; Diana Daniels, Associate Curator, Crocker Art Museum; Kristina Stamper, Catalog Design; Faculty & Staff of the Department of Art at Calfornia State University, Stanislaus; Lenders to the Exhibition Annemarie Seed, Lynda Jolley & Beth Jones of JAYJAY, Sacramento, CA, and David Richard Contemporary, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This catalog and exhibition are dedicated to my daughter Ellis Marie age 9.
-Mark L. Emerson