He clicks off one frame for each building he drives past, then assembles them into giant composites. Korean printmaker Jimin Lee soars in her first solo show in San Francisco. She utilizes photo etching and handmade paper as part of her print technique, resulting in lovely mid-size prints. She concentrates on everyday objects such as bathtubs, toiletries and cell phones, infusing them with emotion and gravity, removing them from the realm of the common. The tub takes on a living presence, with chicken feet protruding from the bottom of the tub.
Drips run down the piece with randomly spaced, textured spots scattered about the space.
Once again, Lee fetishizes the ordinary object and iconizes it. Along the Market Street corridor, it's easy to overlook the sidewalk kiosks containing the work of local artists. However, in the case of rising art star Margaret Killgallen, stopping to take in her work is a welcome diversion from the hectic pace of downtown San Francisco. Killgallen seems to be especially enamored of old signs. Text reminiscent of signage shows up in a number of her posters.