Suite Five Salon announces an exhibition of work by San Francisco artist, Koch, August 7 – September 27, 2008. A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, August 7, from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

The San Francisco artist Koch is very much informed by “the San Francisco School of Abstract Expressionism” and he himself has stated Jack Jefferson and early Frank Lobdell works as an influence. The artist’s dark and  “non-decorative” pallet of burnt umbers and raw sienna are emotive. However, the paintings entice the viewer’s eye to grapple between the macro and micro. The subsequent abstract planes are created by the raw power of simple and abstract brushstrokes.

For more information about Koch and his work, contact DoyleCrane Fine Art.

Suite Five Salon features bimonthly, rotating art installations highlighting contemporary artists from San Francisco. The salon holds free bimonthly openings in conjunction with downtown’s First Thursdays. Please contact 415-362-5005 for more information.