Esoteric Survey

In the Abstract at Oceanside Museum of Art Curated by Dave Hampton
Jack Rogers Hopkins
 Marj Hyde, Russell Baldwin, Malcolm Leland and Barney Reid.
John Dirks
Russell Forester
Jack Boyd
Toza Radakovich
 Ellamarie & Jackson Woolley and Bob Matheny
As you can see, the exhibition is incredible. 
In the Abstract Oceanside Museum of Art August 15 – November 1, 2015

Ok, I blew it and missed the opening. The exhibition is up at the Encinitas Library Gallery until May 31st. Don't you blow it. Learn more about Ruth and Toza Radakovich here.

A feature length documentary film project chronicling the lives and work of Toza and Ruth Radakovich is in the works.  The film, Forging Love and Wearing Sculpture - "A Cold War love story thriller and a view into the the American mid-century arts and crafts revolution."  has just launched a fundraising campaign to support a cross country filming expedition.  Jean Radakovich (right), daughter of Toza and Ruth, seen here with Verma Nequatewa, the niece of famed Hopi jeweler Charles Loloma is the force behind this project. Traveling with her is, Klaus Flouride, bassist of the 1980s punk band, The Dead Kennedys. Also, Joan Zeno, a ceramic artist and photographer and girlfriend of Toza's after Ruth died. And, Edmundo Marroquin, a Spanish metal smith who worked on many of Toza's sculptures from 1961 until he retired in the 1980s. In 2011, Boomerang for Modern hosted a showing of artwork by Ruth and Toza. The event also provided a setting for material that will be used in the…

Climate Change: Midcentury Modern La Jolla was curated by Dave Hampton. It explores 1950s and 1960s La Jolla modern architecture, objects, furnishings and art that were exhibited in the community’s museums and galleries, offered locally in retail outlets, or created by local residents.
Ethel Greene, Evening in Madrid and Charles Luedtke, Centurian
Malcolm Leland, Ellmarie and Jackson Woolley, Lemeuian Crafts, John Dirks, Barney Reid and James Parker
 Sculpture by Toza Radakovich, Untitled and a 1960 painting by John Baldessari, Torrey Pines
Maurice Martine chair, Gilbert Watrous lamp, and a Malcolm Leland light fixture on the back wall 

La Jolla School of Arts / Art Center
Harry Bertoia chair for Knoll and Guy Williams painting in the back. 

Bob Matheny, Typograph (from Thoreau) and a construction by Russell Baldwin The Matheny print above was made and exhibited in 1965 at the Nexus Gallery. The gallery/bookstore, owned by Laurence McGilvery, was located in the Wisteria Cottage-- the very pla…

Paul Soldner Source: Craftsmen Builder  
Wood door by Eric Hoglund
Kitty door
Svetozar Radakovich door, 1966  (Greg Strangman collection) Source: San Diego's Craft Revolution: From Post War to California Design 

Svetozar Radakovich, in collaboration with Carl Ekstrom Fiberglass Doors California Design 10
John Kapel door Source: Handcrafted Modern, Leslie Williamson 
C. Fletcher Coddington
Studio Door by Malcolm Leland Source: Studio 111

Kay Whitcomb Enamel Doors Source: Reform Gallery
James Hubbell hardware

San Diego's Craft Revolution: Mingei

Jack Rogers Hopkins chair and a door by Toza Radakovich
Jack Boyd, Barbara Chapman and David Stewart
Jean Balmer Garden Forms
Barney Reid Mobile
Ephemera Display