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Portraits of Java as a young program Mercury news 07/05/04
Geurrilla marketing stunts are part and parcel of Sun Microsystems' annual Java One conference but Sun really
pushed the limit this time by hiring four San Francisco artists to create paintings based on their interpretation of the
Java programming language. The resulting artworks were put up for auction. The Artists, (David DeRosa, Sirron Norris,
Nome Edonna and Kelly Tunstal)- obviously a very creative bunch- managed to have fun with the assignment and
ended up creating artwork that attracted bids from San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome and James Gosling, the
father of Java, among others.
pushed the limit this time by hiring four San Francisco artists to create paintings based on their interpretation of the
Java programming language. The resulting artworks were put up for auction. The Artists, (David DeRosa, Sirron Norris,
Nome Edonna and Kelly Tunstal)- obviously a very creative bunch- managed to have fun with the assignment and
ended up creating artwork that attracted bids from San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome and James Gosling, the
father of Java, among others.
When tech gal turned gallerist, Joan Doffing found a permanent home for her Soma Arts Gallery, she shared the
wealth - not only with her new Mission District neighbors and the mostly young, emerging local artists she reps but
also with one of the city's coolest (and local) actors, Danny Glover. Doffing handed over a $10K check to the Trans
Africa Forum of which Glover is a board chairman... Artist David DeRosa displayed two interpretations of Glover - and
ended up giving one of them to the actor. Despite one less sale, the artist gained something even greater: "I got
hugged by Danny Glover. How cool is that?"
wealth - not only with her new Mission District neighbors and the mostly young, emerging local artists she reps but
also with one of the city's coolest (and local) actors, Danny Glover. Doffing handed over a $10K check to the Trans
Africa Forum of which Glover is a board chairman... Artist David DeRosa displayed two interpretations of Glover - and
ended up giving one of them to the actor. Despite one less sale, the artist gained something even greater: "I got
hugged by Danny Glover. How cool is that?"
Swells By Catherine Bigelow S.F. Chronicle 06/06/04
To talented artist David DeRosa, beauty is everywhere. His art is stripped of artifice and detail, allowing the viewer to
connect the lines and draw their own conclusions. In "Eliminating the Unnecessary," David manages to truly capture
the beauty that surrounds us.
connect the lines and draw their own conclusions. In "Eliminating the Unnecessary," David manages to truly capture
the beauty that surrounds us.
Despite San Francisco's reputation as a full-tilt party town, this place is just loaded with spoil sports who'd like to see
the citizenry tucked into bed by midnight (or 9 p.m., in some neighborhoods). Let's see them complain about the noise
at "Art 415", the almost indescribably cool benifit party for the after-hours champions at the San francisco Late Night
Coalition... Stare in wide-eyed wonder as thousands of community minded locals mingle their asses off.
the citizenry tucked into bed by midnight (or 9 p.m., in some neighborhoods). Let's see them complain about the noise
at "Art 415", the almost indescribably cool benifit party for the after-hours champions at the San francisco Late Night
Coalition... Stare in wide-eyed wonder as thousands of community minded locals mingle their asses off.
Get your culture on at ART 415 @ Terra, a one-night only showcase of emerging S.F. talent, a benefit for the San
Francisco Late Night Coalition featuring the street-inspired work of local artists on the cutting edge of art, music, film,
fashion and dance. Catch DJ sets by Kramer (Arrival/Transition), Tom Thump (You Are Hear), Kelly Tunstall, Soulside
and live performances by Felonious onelovehiphop, Kid Beyond and Dhamaal Soundsystem. You'll also get a chance
to attend exclusive screenings of "Quality of Life," a documentary on graffiti culture in San Francisco's Mission
District by Summershines Productions, and excerpts from two new documentaries by acclaimed Hunters Point
filmmaker Kevin Epps. Also, witness gallery-style exhibitions of work by David DeRosa, Retna and The ATM Art Show, a
live painting session/sale that featured 60 local artists. Read more at: www.art415.com.
Francisco Late Night Coalition featuring the street-inspired work of local artists on the cutting edge of art, music, film,
fashion and dance. Catch DJ sets by Kramer (Arrival/Transition), Tom Thump (You Are Hear), Kelly Tunstall, Soulside
and live performances by Felonious onelovehiphop, Kid Beyond and Dhamaal Soundsystem. You'll also get a chance
to attend exclusive screenings of "Quality of Life," a documentary on graffiti culture in San Francisco's Mission
District by Summershines Productions, and excerpts from two new documentaries by acclaimed Hunters Point
filmmaker Kevin Epps. Also, witness gallery-style exhibitions of work by David DeRosa, Retna and The ATM Art Show, a
live painting session/sale that featured 60 local artists. Read more at: www.art415.com.
The Examiner The Hip List By Bill Picture 08/07/04
Comment: The second show at Hotel des Arts, 447 Bush St., this time, with each participating artist given a guest
room to paint. Individual works are also for sale in the guest rooms, up and down the halls, and in common areas.
Mural painting became popular in America in the 1930's and 40's, following the Mexican muralist movement which
began in the 1920's, and the rise to popularity of the likes of Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros-- decidedly
populist painters. Today, America appears on the threshold of a mural-painting revival. For about a quarter century
now, countless hundreds of artists across the country have been painting up bare walls, railroad cars, municipal
buses, subway cars, billboards, abandoned buildings, and whatever else they can get their paints on. A number of
them have inadvertently become rather skilled at conceiving and executing large-scale compositions. So saunter on
down to Hotel des Arts for a little preview of what some of our local muralists have to offer.
room to paint. Individual works are also for sale in the guest rooms, up and down the halls, and in common areas.
Mural painting became popular in America in the 1930's and 40's, following the Mexican muralist movement which
began in the 1920's, and the rise to popularity of the likes of Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros-- decidedly
populist painters. Today, America appears on the threshold of a mural-painting revival. For about a quarter century
now, countless hundreds of artists across the country have been painting up bare walls, railroad cars, municipal
buses, subway cars, billboards, abandoned buildings, and whatever else they can get their paints on. A number of
them have inadvertently become rather skilled at conceiving and executing large-scale compositions. So saunter on
down to Hotel des Arts for a little preview of what some of our local muralists have to offer.
SF Weekly Night and Day 08/18 - 24/04
Art Business By Alan Bamberger 09/19/04
San Francisco's Hotel Des Arts has expanded on the european art-hotel model with its latest show, 'Painted Rooms.'
The owners of this charming, turn-of-the-century boutique hotel and Joan Doffing of Soma Arts Gallery tapped
downtown artists-on-the-rise Kelly Tunstall, David DeRosa, Sam Flores and Sandro Tchikovani to completely transform
a handful of the hotel's guest rooms and suites into hip and uniquely inhabitable works of art, essentially using the
walls as their canvas. Hotel Des Arts is located at 447 Bush St., San Francisco. Call (415) 956-3232 or visit
www.sfhoteldesarts.com.
The owners of this charming, turn-of-the-century boutique hotel and Joan Doffing of Soma Arts Gallery tapped
downtown artists-on-the-rise Kelly Tunstall, David DeRosa, Sam Flores and Sandro Tchikovani to completely transform
a handful of the hotel's guest rooms and suites into hip and uniquely inhabitable works of art, essentially using the
walls as their canvas. Hotel Des Arts is located at 447 Bush St., San Francisco. Call (415) 956-3232 or visit
www.sfhoteldesarts.com.
The Examiner The Hip List By Bill Picture 09/21/04
EyeOn Validation part one By Anthony R. Grant 10/25/04
Well, it finally happened... someone asked my opinion. That someone is Anthony Grant. He is the founder, publisher
and art director of an emerging arts Zine called "EyeOn." (sadly defunct for the time being...) He is also a great friend and
one HECK of a designer!
and art director of an emerging arts Zine called "EyeOn." (sadly defunct for the time being...) He is also a great friend and
one HECK of a designer!
| "Great art does amazing things for the social atmosphere of a person's home... It stimulates the mind." -- Lisa Mummert, Franklin Bowels Gallery |
7x7 Art Addicts Anonymous 11 / 04
Named for the square miles of SF, 7x7 is produced by a nationally recognized team of publishers, editors and artists
who seized the opportunity to produce a smart, stylish magazine that reflects the lifestyles of as well as the attitudes
and image of the new San Francisco. 7x7 delivers the most comprehensive food, design and fashion coverage in the
Bay Area.
who seized the opportunity to produce a smart, stylish magazine that reflects the lifestyles of as well as the attitudes
and image of the new San Francisco. 7x7 delivers the most comprehensive food, design and fashion coverage in the
Bay Area.
Inside City Limits Aired: 01/05/05 at 9pm & 01/06/05 at 8pm
This bay area show, which was hosted by artist Tim Gaskin, spotlighted the Hotel des Arts and three of it's artists for
their next show. I was among the three! Yay me!! For more info on the artists and their work with the hotel, go here:
>>> Hotel des Arts <<<
their next show. I was among the three! Yay me!! For more info on the artists and their work with the hotel, go here:
>>> Hotel des Arts <<<
Gamepro Video Game Art Show By Arty Flufkin 05 / 05
During this year's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, members of the industry were invited to attend the
Video Game Art show, featuring artists like Mars-1, David DeRosa and Tim Gaskin, whose works have been -- at one
point or another -- influenced by video games. The response from the public, the game industry and the art field has
been phenomenal. It has touched such a nerve, that there are plans for the show to travel to other parts of the
country. Check out the BUZZ this show got! News breaker, Down the Avenue and New Grounds...
Video Game Art show, featuring artists like Mars-1, David DeRosa and Tim Gaskin, whose works have been -- at one
point or another -- influenced by video games. The response from the public, the game industry and the art field has
been phenomenal. It has touched such a nerve, that there are plans for the show to travel to other parts of the
country. Check out the BUZZ this show got! News breaker, Down the Avenue and New Grounds...
Josh Spear The Pulse of Cool 04 / 22 / 05
The custom boutique hotels around the world all took notice to the Hotel des Arts in the heart of San Francisco's
downtown Union Square when it launched last year. Last year they showed their project called "Painted Rooms" at the
"art hotel" with 16 custom painted rooms from people like David Choe and David DeRosa, among others. This year
they've come back adding an additional dozen more rooms including painted rooms by Josh Feldman, The Vinyl
Killers, Bryan Dawson and Maya Hayuk. Their roster of top notch underground and emerging artist created rooms is
totally impressive -- and the sky is the limit here -- they say watch out for future painted rooms from folks like Shepard
Fairey (Obey), and Dalek.
downtown Union Square when it launched last year. Last year they showed their project called "Painted Rooms" at the
"art hotel" with 16 custom painted rooms from people like David Choe and David DeRosa, among others. This year
they've come back adding an additional dozen more rooms including painted rooms by Josh Feldman, The Vinyl
Killers, Bryan Dawson and Maya Hayuk. Their roster of top notch underground and emerging artist created rooms is
totally impressive -- and the sky is the limit here -- they say watch out for future painted rooms from folks like Shepard
Fairey (Obey), and Dalek.
BPM Headgames By Suzanne Ashe 05 / 05
As San Francisco played host to the annual game developers conference, Polo's Blue Cube played host to a video
game art show. No, ample - waisted patrons were not subjected to a series of White Mage character depictions or a
collection of various dragon wings. Instead they were greeted with the POP art efforts of Mars-1, Tim Gaskin, David
DeRosa, Plasticfucker and more.
game art show. No, ample - waisted patrons were not subjected to a series of White Mage character depictions or a
collection of various dragon wings. Instead they were greeted with the POP art efforts of Mars-1, Tim Gaskin, David
DeRosa, Plasticfucker and more.
Mesh Magazine Low Cost, High Concept By Kendra MacLeod 09.21.04
Right around the corner from San Francisco's couture shopping mecca Union Square lies Hotel des Arts, a boutique
hotel that specializes in showcasing emerging and underground artists from around the world... The novelty of Hotel
des Arts is found within its Painted Rooms... As of yet, 31 of the rooms have been completed featuring the work of many
culturally iconic artists including Sam Flores, David Choe, David DeRosa, Neon, Damon Soule and Apex to name a few...
The Hotel des Arts prides itself in providing affordable art and inexpensive accommodations in the heart of the city...
hotel that specializes in showcasing emerging and underground artists from around the world... The novelty of Hotel
des Arts is found within its Painted Rooms... As of yet, 31 of the rooms have been completed featuring the work of many
culturally iconic artists including Sam Flores, David Choe, David DeRosa, Neon, Damon Soule and Apex to name a few...
The Hotel des Arts prides itself in providing affordable art and inexpensive accommodations in the heart of the city...
Epicenter New Art Goes Old School By Kai Ma 05 / 05
Relying heavily on Stark color duality, DeRosa's subjects -- from a payphone to a fire hydrant -- stand alone as icons
that are often taken for granted.
that are often taken for granted.
Art Business Labyrinth 09 / 05
Mid-Market art walk. A lot's happening artwise in the 6th and Market quadrant these days. The revival has begun;
numerous artists now live, work, and show in this several block vicinity. Beat the gentrification-- see it now. (We
recieved quite a bit of notice: SF Weekly, Sfist, Juxtapoz, Falvorpill and Fecal Face)
numerous artists now live, work, and show in this several block vicinity. Beat the gentrification-- see it now. (We
recieved quite a bit of notice: SF Weekly, Sfist, Juxtapoz, Falvorpill and Fecal Face)
Group show of art by artists who have studios at the gallery. (Red Ink) Plus up front is a documentary survey of over
fifty vintage photographic views of the Mid-Market area (the immediate vicinity of Red Ink Studios) taken from the
1930's through the 1950's when this part of town was the entertainment capital of Northern California. Artists featured:
Brad K. Alder, Susanah bettag, Tony Deifell, Dierdra De Francroixa, David DeRosa, Karina Figueroa, Ryan McJunkin,
Michelle King, Aondrea Maynard, Jennifer Poon, Marlon Shakespeare and Angela Willets
fifty vintage photographic views of the Mid-Market area (the immediate vicinity of Red Ink Studios) taken from the
1930's through the 1950's when this part of town was the entertainment capital of Northern California. Artists featured:
Brad K. Alder, Susanah bettag, Tony Deifell, Dierdra De Francroixa, David DeRosa, Karina Figueroa, Ryan McJunkin,
Michelle King, Aondrea Maynard, Jennifer Poon, Marlon Shakespeare and Angela Willets
NY ARTS Magazine Tips and picks Directory 01- 02/ 06
Art Business Resident Ink By Alan Bamberger 01/06
It's a part of town in flux. Gentrification is creeping throughout SoMA, with gourmet groceries and lofts still being built
even five years after the dot com money has gone away. The art galleries in this area are not part of that bright and
shiny upswing though.
even five years after the dot com money has gone away. The art galleries in this area are not part of that bright and
shiny upswing though.
Juxtapoz Labyrinth 09 / 05
San Francisco Magazine The best of the Bay Area 2004 07/08/04
Comcast cable Artist i 01/- 02/06
"Artist i" is a half hour, locally produced biography series available throughout the bay area on channel 23.
Yelp (real people, real reviews) By Phil M. 01/23/ 06
California Modern / ( Red Ink Studios) is...dedicated to promoting CA emerging Artists... I first took notice when I saw
David DeRosa's fantastic work at a wine tasting event. His work is very powerful and reasonably priced. The Curators
have done a fantastic job of bringing in great talent and presenting it in a relaxing, unpretentious setting.
David DeRosa's fantastic work at a wine tasting event. His work is very powerful and reasonably priced. The Curators
have done a fantastic job of bringing in great talent and presenting it in a relaxing, unpretentious setting.
MSN Travel Hotel room or art exhibit? By Kate sekules 12/05
Hotel des Arts, San Francisco:
This modest 51-room hotel has been quietly distinguishing itself from its middle-of-the-road rivals by gradually
covering its walls with art by emerging talent. Nothing is framed, though. The artists range from techno-punk
mavericks to stars on the verge... David DeRosa's has a color-saturated portrait that hovers over the bed.
This modest 51-room hotel has been quietly distinguishing itself from its middle-of-the-road rivals by gradually
covering its walls with art by emerging talent. Nothing is framed, though. The artists range from techno-punk
mavericks to stars on the verge... David DeRosa's has a color-saturated portrait that hovers over the bed.
This mungo jumbo splurge of a shindig packed the Concourse Exhibition Center with easily a couple thousand people.
(It's so impressive, I can't believe I've never heard of it.) Anyway, there's copious food and beverages, tunes,
performances, live music, massages, lounges, posing, prancing, pflirting, posturing, strutting, woofing, and all kinds
of swanky sh*t like that and last but not least-- you guessed it-- ART-- and plenty of it. Exhibitors included Red Ink
Studios, Togonon Gallery, Nome Edonna, Sirron Norris, Norm, Reyes, Brad K. Alder, Amanda Lynn, David DeRosa, Vulcan,
etc etc etc. Don't miss next year's throwdown. It's superlative, superior, and sumptuous all rolled into one
(It's so impressive, I can't believe I've never heard of it.) Anyway, there's copious food and beverages, tunes,
performances, live music, massages, lounges, posing, prancing, pflirting, posturing, strutting, woofing, and all kinds
of swanky sh*t like that and last but not least-- you guessed it-- ART-- and plenty of it. Exhibitors included Red Ink
Studios, Togonon Gallery, Nome Edonna, Sirron Norris, Norm, Reyes, Brad K. Alder, Amanda Lynn, David DeRosa, Vulcan,
etc etc etc. Don't miss next year's throwdown. It's superlative, superior, and sumptuous all rolled into one
Art Business Best of the Bay Area party By Alan Bamberger 06/06
Art MOCO - Modern Contemporary Art 08/03/05
Hotel des Arts offers not plasma television screens nor Frette linens, but instead the experience of sleeping within a
mural. Each of the painted rooms is by a different artist, so the styles vary enormously. In addition to the permanent
art work, Hotel des Arts is also home to a gallery featuring the work of happening San Francisco artists...
mural. Each of the painted rooms is by a different artist, so the styles vary enormously. In addition to the permanent
art work, Hotel des Arts is also home to a gallery featuring the work of happening San Francisco artists...
OvaHere Best of the Bay Area Party By Tony Wodark 07/06
Artists like Reyes and Norm had an entire mural, and others had solo walls such as David DeRosa, displaying his POP
Impressionistic style, and Tanja Nixx, who exhibited her paintings of abandonment and desolation. They had a
presence unlike other collectives, and definitely made a name for themselves amongst party guests.
Impressionistic style, and Tanja Nixx, who exhibited her paintings of abandonment and desolation. They had a
presence unlike other collectives, and definitely made a name for themselves amongst party guests.
XFUNS Art and Design Magazine By Anes "Gwen" Kuo 10/06 & 11/06
This Art and Design Magazine -- based in Taiwan -- not only gave me my first cover but also printed a 6 page interview
on what I do. The magazine (not the website) is published in both English and Mandarin so, if you'd like to read the
article please click here to view the scans.
on what I do. The magazine (not the website) is published in both English and Mandarin so, if you'd like to read the
article please click here to view the scans.
CultureCatch.com "Smart Culture" By Dusty Wright 06/07
Culture Catch presents the second VIP event of our new series with a private video podcast interview and solo art
show by the critically-acclaimed POP IMPRESSIONIST David DeRosa. We met David at our CC Salon during Macworld
2007. He's a major break-out artist and someone worth meeting.
show by the critically-acclaimed POP IMPRESSIONIST David DeRosa. We met David at our CC Salon during Macworld
2007. He's a major break-out artist and someone worth meeting.
This Show -- which was my hometown send-off -- went very well... the support and tremendous feedback the work got
was just the shot in the arm I needed... Sleep would have been better but hey, I'm not complaining. A big thanks to the
following media who posted info on the tour... Juxtapoz, Los Angeles City Beat, Fecal Face & My Friend: Sam levin
was just the shot in the arm I needed... Sleep would have been better but hey, I'm not complaining. A big thanks to the
following media who posted info on the tour... Juxtapoz, Los Angeles City Beat, Fecal Face & My Friend: Sam levin
Art Rocks! (wsradio.com) 06/07
The first stop on my Catachismic tour was at the Infusion Gallery in LA's Historic, Downtown Gallery Row -- where I
had the chance to be interviewed by "Art Diva" Alex Rosa for the web-based radio program: Art Rocks! Click this link
to hear it...
had the chance to be interviewed by "Art Diva" Alex Rosa for the web-based radio program: Art Rocks! Click this link
to hear it...
The Incomer 07/02/07
"Using his sublime observations and a limited palette of two or three colours at a time, David
creates some of the most incisive images I have seen. The essence of the subjects and ideas are
clearly visible, and quite striking..." (thanks J.L.!!!)
creates some of the most incisive images I have seen. The essence of the subjects and ideas are
clearly visible, and quite striking..." (thanks J.L.!!!)
Salt Lake City Weekly "24 seven" 05/31/07
"David DeRosa... (is) exploring much larger and deeper issuses in his traveling exhibit: The Catachismic Series, which
explores themes of humanity and spirituality and how they relate to different religions. DeRosa wants the exhibit to
become more of a sounding board than merely and art exhibit..."
explores themes of humanity and spirituality and how they relate to different religions. DeRosa wants the exhibit to
become more of a sounding board than merely and art exhibit..."
Herndon Davis.com "The Power of Art" By Herndon Davis 08/01/07
The above link takes you to the article that Herndon Davis wrote about me along with some
pics of the art from the tour. To hear the web-based radio interview I gave from the road, go
here: My interview
pics of the art from the tour. To hear the web-based radio interview I gave from the road, go
here: My interview
Progressive Life & Style "The Art & Photo Issue" Issue #4 06/08
The Progressive Life and Style readership targets the trend setters that are actively
embracing the intermixing of the global community: they embrace the best of all cultures,
lifestyles, and art forms and have a passion for diversity and cultural remixing by
addressing the informational needs of this population segment. If you are savvy, creative,
open-minded, and experimental, with an entrepreneurial mindset then, this is the magazine
for you!
embracing the intermixing of the global community: they embrace the best of all cultures,
lifestyles, and art forms and have a passion for diversity and cultural remixing by
addressing the informational needs of this population segment. If you are savvy, creative,
open-minded, and experimental, with an entrepreneurial mindset then, this is the magazine
for you!
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The above link takes you to my interview with my wife and indy writer; Gwendolyn Glover.
Little Miss Writer is an accomplished novelist on the verge as well as an avid blogger. Her
debut effort; "Cast the First Stone" is available on Amazon and select local book sellers.
Learn more about this amazing woman at: www.gwendolynglover.com
Little Miss Writer is an accomplished novelist on the verge as well as an avid blogger. Her
debut effort; "Cast the First Stone" is available on Amazon and select local book sellers.
Learn more about this amazing woman at: www.gwendolynglover.com
Little Miss Writer "Portrait of the Artist as Philosopher" 08/09
The above link takes you to my official wikipedia entry... Images, additional info, updates,
ect., are pending and ongoing.
ect., are pending and ongoing.
