David Tim, Which Way? 2016. Mixed media, 22 x 36 in. $1,500.

The incredibly talented David Tim, who we first wrote about in 2014, has a collection of six mixed media pieces at the Campfire Gallery at 3344 24th St. Most use woodcuts, charcoal, acrylic and fabric on handmade Sekishu paper.

In the artist statement on his website, Tim writes “My work represents the pursuit of harmony between the individual and the community.”  For the most part, the works at Campfire explore those relationships as well as the sheer exuberance and difficulty of being young and striking out on one’s own.

Tim, who is from Canada,  received his M.A. in Fine Art in 2015 from the San Francisco Art Institute.  This show is up until November 9th and definitely worth visiting.

David Tim, Grove Street Festival, 2016, Mixed media, 22 x 36 inches. $1500.
David Tim, Grove Street Festival, 2016, Mixed media, 22 x 36 inches. $1500.
David Tim, Procession, 2015, mixed media, 36 x 60 in. $2,000.
David Tim, Procession, 2015, mixed media, 36 x 60 in. $2,000.
The artist at work in 2014. Photo by Lydia Chávez
The artist at work in 2014. Photo by Lydia Chávez

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