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Butterfly - Philip Hua - 2024
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Ground Floor - Paper-Bigelow Residence
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Two People - artist unknown - date unknown
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Philip Hua - Crane scene
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Twig and Leaf - Sarah Paper - ~2016-2020
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San Francisco Chinatown - Board of Supervisors - 1885
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Eating Genetically Modified Fruit - Jon Parr - 2001
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Welcome to the Paper-Bigelow art collection. This is an example of how Pixeum can help a collector to share the stories of their collection. And in this sequence, I’m going to share just a few of the items in our collection. Eleanor and I love art and maps, but, more than that, we love the artists who created these works. We love their stories and their inspiration. And we especially love the story of how we came to purchase each piece and how each piece inspires us.
Jann Pollard is a Bigelow family friend who originally was a neighbor of the Bigelow family on Parrott drive. Jann is an artist and an art teacher. Megan Bigelow has taken several of Jann’s classes, including a few taught in France. We own several of her pieces, which we find beautiful and calming and often take us to another place we love.
Eleanor met Jann Pollard in San Mateo, CA, in the 1970's when Jann and her family moved across the street. This piece is titled "Venice Textures." The original was painted in watercolor. Jann published 95 archival limited edition IRIS giclee prints on Arches Cold Press paper. Each print was inspected and signed by Jann. This is print number 37/95.
I left my hearts in San Francisco - by Miriam Sweeney
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I left my hearts in San Francisco - by Miriam Sweeney
This piece by Miriam Sweeney has become a centerpiece of our collection. It’s one of the first things you see upon entering our house. It’s a map, so we love it for that reason alone, but it’s also a piece of art that is fun, colorful, tactile, and evocative of all the places in San Francisco that we love. The map literally has seven hearts on it that Miriam made to encourage viewers to find.
June 2024 - Eleanor and I bought this piece at an art span event at the JCC a couple months ago. We are delighted by how colorful it is and how it reminds us of our home and that we love it so much. Seven hearts in a bit of a treasure hunt are on this map which we encourage people to touch. Miriam encourage us to touch it so we will encourage our guests to our home to touch it as well.
Our living room is the only room in the house that was not changed during our remodel. The molding and rosette go back to 1887, when the house was built.
Map of the Seven Rabbits - San Francisco Bay - La Perousse - 1798
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Map of the Seven Rabbits - San Francisco Bay - La Perousse - 1798
One of my first maps purchased and one of my all-time favorites. The map of the seven rabbits, from my friend and map dealer Jim Schein. This map opened my eyes to maps as a gateway for better understanding of history, science and art.
Purchased by Tom Paper at the SF Map Fair, 2018.
“This is the earliest obtainable map of San Francisco Bay. The map may seem a little hard to decipher by modern standards. It is oriented to the Northeast, the peninsula emerging from the right is the location of the modern urban center of modern Francisco, with the Golden Gate being the tiny entrance into he larger bay. The general form of San Pablo Bay, which leads into Suisun Bay is evident at the top of the map. The greater part of San Francisco Bay, extending towards the right side of the map is significantly truncated. The map identifies 21 place names, including Alcatraz, the Presidio, Merced, the Mission of San Francisco, and other landmarks, alphanumerically via a table integrated into the title cartouche...La Perouse did not personally survey the Bay, instead he most likely obtained the data for this map from the Spanish pilot Francisco Antonio Mourelle de la Rúa (1750-1820) in Manilla...La Perouse died tragically on a shipwreck near the Solomon Islands. His journals were shipped back to Europe from Australia before the shipwreck and posthumously published in 1797, along with an accompanying atlas volume, from which this map was drawn, Atlas du voyage de La Perouse.” geographicus.com
Also bought at the SF map fair in 2018. It’s amazing to me how this map shows the plats or prospective streets of San Francisco. Especially in the Sunset where it was all sand in 1898. And Golden Gate Park didn’t exist in 1898. It was planned but not yet built.
One of our earlier purchases. A very basic platted map. Shows streets as if they were developed. Truth was that at the time of this map, the Sunset was sand dunes and Golden Gate Park did not exist.
Striking example of Waldseemüller 's Ptolemaic world map, from the important 1513 Strasbourg edition of Ptolemy's Geographia. In his landmark catalog of world maps, Rodney Shirley called this map "one of the most attractive Ptolemaic maps ever produced” (Shirley, map 34).
The Strasbourg edition is widely considered the most important edition of Ptolemy's Geographia. The whirling wings surround the world as it was known to Ptolemy, the oikumene. The basic cartography of the map follows Ptolemy, although Waldseemüller does open up the Indian Ocean in the East and also eliminates the land to the south of the Indian Ocean which appeared in earlier maps. There is a very early use of longitude and latitude lines, along with notes on the climates in the left margin beyond the map.
Waldseemüller likely began work on the Geographia map in ca. 1505, when he was a professor of cosmography in St.-Dié. Waldseemüller worked on the Ptolemy with Matthias Ringmann, who collated the texts, while Waldseemüller compiled the maps. However, when their patron René II died in 1508, the St.-Dié Press closed down. Ringmann died in 1511. These events stalled the project and it was only in 1513 that the Ptolemy appeared, printed by Waldseemüller’s friend Johann Schott. Raremaps.com
The Psalter Map is a one of the most famous examples of a midieval mappa mundi. It was likely part of a psalm or prayer book. I love it because it is only marginally geographic and instead speaks to symbols of faith and fear. It has Jerusalem in the center and the Garden of Eden. It also a section on the right of fantastic beasts from other lands.
“The Psalter map is an English map from the thirteenth century that includes much information within it's small area Like many medieval maps, this world map subjectively presents Jerusalem, as enlarged and at the center, as Jesus overlooks the world. The map also contains many indicators of the materiality of the Middle Ages, including buildings, boats, "monstrous" human races (along the right-hand side) and the wind. Thus, the map acts as a record of how people experienced the world during this time period.” History Fine Prints (on etsy)
“Psalter World Map is the name historiography gave to a medieval world map that has been found in a psalter. This mappa mundi is now conserved at the British Library in London. The small map (c. 9.5 cm or 3.7 in high) shows a lot of detail. It was written around 1260; the author is unknown. According to historian Anna-Dorothee von den Brincken, it looks like a small version of the Ebstorf Map from Northern Germany. It is a typical mappa mundi that does not only show the geographical and historical knowledge, but also puts it into the frame of salvation history. Jesus Christ appears in the East (i.e. "above"), as the maps of Christian Middle Ages have East above, not North, giving a blessing with his right hand.” wikipedia
“A psalter is a volume containing the Book of Psalms, often with other devotional material bound in as well, such as a liturgical calendar and litany of the Saints. Until the later medieval emergence of the book of hours, psalters were the books most widely owned by wealthy lay persons and were commonly used for learning to read. Many Psalters were richly illuminated and they include some of the most spectacular surviving examples of medieval book art.” wikipedia
This rather sinister image is one of the biggest mysteries in the history of western cartography. Most often referred to simply as the Fool’s Cap Map of the World, it is unknown why, when, where and by whom it was made. The only thing that can be said about it with some certainty is that it dates from ca. 1580-1590. But sources even differ as to the type of projection used, some referring to it as ptolemaic (i.e. equidistant conic), others claiming it owes more to the techniques of Mercator and/or Ortelius (and being an enthusiast rather than a specialist, I’m not one to call this). The map shows the world ‘dressed up’ in the traditional garb of a court jester: the double-peaked, bell-tipped cap (1) and the jester’s staff (2). The face is hidden (or replaced) by the map, giving the whole image an ominous, threatening quality that feels anachronistically modern. The archetype of the Fool, presented here in his incarnation as the court jester, is a first indicator of the map’s deeper meaning. In previous ages, the Fool was a court figure allowed to mock majesty and to speak truth to power. These were rare and useful correctives to the corrupting absolutism of the monarchies of the day. But criticism of this sort was only possible if it was de-fanged by the grotesque appearance of the Fool - preferably a hunchbacked, slightly loopy-headed dwarf, i.e. someone not to be taken too seriously. The Big Think
”Planisphaeri coeleste, 1680, a celestial planisphere featuring the constellations of the northern and southern hemispheres with traditional representations of the signs of the Zodiac and constellations, including Draco, Serpens and Hydra. Astronomy and celestial star chart map by the Dutch cartographer family Frederik de Wit. A star chart or star map is a map of the night sky. Astronomers divide these into grids to use them more easily. They are used to identify and locate astronomical objects such as stars, constellations and galaxies. They have been used for human navigation since time immemorial. A planisphere is a type of star chart. The Atlas Coelestis is a star atlas published posthumously in 1729, based on observations made by the First Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed.” alamy.com
One of my all-time favorite maps, by Hendrik Hondius, in 1630, during the Dutch Golden Age, when the world was not yet fully discovered and the conventional wisdom was that California was an island. It’s a map, and a piece of art and a statement about the importance of science in a world that had previously been dominated by religion and tradition.
Hendrik Hondius (1573 - 1650) was a Dutch Golden Age engraver, cartographer and publisher. This wonderful and very detailed map was first published around 1630, in his famous atlas Atlantis Maioris. It was the first dated map published in an atlas, and therefore the first widely available map, to show any part of Australia. The map is within decorative border, with portraits of Julius Caesar, Ptolomey, Gerhard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius and tableaus depicting the 4 elements - Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Terra Incognita Maps
Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula is a map of the world created by Hendrik Hondius in 1630, and published the following year at Amsterdam, in the atlas Atlantis Maioris Appendix. Illustrations of the four elements of fire, air, water, and land are included. In the four corners, there are portraits of Julius Caesar, Claudius Ptolemy, and the atlas's first two publishers, Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, the father of Hendrik.[39] Among its claims to notability is the fact that it was the first dated map published in an atlas, and therefore the first widely available map, to show any part of Australia, the only previous map to do so being Hessel Gerritsz' 1627 Caert van't Landt van d'Eendracht ("Chart of the Land of Eendracht"), which was not widely distributed or recognised. The Australian coastline shown is part of the west coast of Cape York Peninsula, discovered by Jan Carstensz in 1623. Curiously, the map does not show the west coast features shown in Gerritsz' Caert. Wikipedia
Wikipedia Engelbert Kaempfer (September 16, 1651 – November 2, 1716) was a German naturalist, physician, and explorer writer known for his tour of Russia, Persia, India, South-East Asia, and Japan between 1683 and 1693. He wrote two books about his travels. Amoenitatum exoticarum, published in 1712, is important for its medical observations and the first extensive description of Japanese plants (Flora Japonica). His History of Japan, published posthumously in 1727, was the chief source of Western knowledge about the country throughout the 18th and mid-19th centuries when it was closed to foreigners. Wikipedia
Engraving after a drawing by Engelbert Kaempfer (1651-1716) showing Japan with inset maps of the Tsugaru-Kaikyo and of the Kamchatka Peninsula (now part of Russia). Also depicted are Daoist deities, Buddhist rosaries, and a Japanese compass. From Kaempfer’s 'The History of Japan' (1727). Kaempfer was a German physician working at the Dutch trading post in Japan from 1690-1692, where he assembled a large collection. On returning to Europe he wrote 'The History of Japan', which records many aspects of the country in the Genroku period (1688-1704). Getty Images
Mercator 1569 world map. Modern climate scientists are looking hard at historic Arctic maps. As winter sea ice shrinks and cracks appear, they try to understand the reasons for these changes, and determine what we should expect in the future. Centuries ago, though, when people tried to map the Arctic, they weren't too concerned with what was happening to it, they just wanted to know what the heck was up there. And, if they didn't know, they pretty much made it up. Such was the case with the first known map of the Arctic: the Septentrionalium Terrarum, which is filled with magnetic stones, strange whirlpools, and other colorful guesses. The map's creator, the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator, is best known for the "Mercator projection," the now-famed method of taking the curved lines of the Earth and transforming them into straight ones that can be used on a flat map. The Mercator projection was invented for sailors, who, thanks to its design, could use it to plot a straight-line course from their point of origin to their destination. In 1569, Mercator came out with a map of the world based on this principal. Etsy
This is the second edition of Gerard Mercator's map of the North Pole or Arctic, one of the great cartographer's most interesting and important maps. Mercator's Arctic projection has its roots in his magnificent 1569 wall map of the world in which Mercator first introduces his revolutionary projection. As regards the Arctic, the difficulty with the Mercator Projection is that to accurately depict the Polar Regions, his map would have to be infinitely tall. Mercator compensated for this by including a polar projection, very similar to the map shown here, in the lower-left hand corner of his great map. This may rightly be considered to be the world's first specific map of the North Pole. Mercator later reissued this map in an expanded format for his 1595 atlas. Following a number of important expeditions to the Arctic in subsequent 10 years, Mercator's successor Jodocus Hondius reissued the original 1595 map with a number of revolutionary and highly significant changes. Geographicus
Homann was born in Oberkammlach near Kammlach in the Electorate of Bavaria. Although educated at a Jesuit school, and preparing for an ecclesiastical career, he eventually converted to Protestantism and from 1687 worked as a civil law notary in Nuremberg. He soon turned to engraving and cartography; in 1702 he founded his own publishing house.
Homann acquired renown as a leading German cartographer, and in 1715 was appointed Imperial Geographer by Emperor Charles VI. Giving such privileges to individuals was an added right that the Holy Roman Emperor enjoyed. In the same year he was also named a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin. Of particular significance to cartography were the imperial printing privileges (Latin: privilegia impressoria). These protected for a time the authors in all scientific fields such as printers, copper engravers, map makers and publishers. They were also very important as a recommendation for potential customers.
In 1716 Homann published his masterpiece Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt (Grand Atlas of all the World). Numerous maps were drawn up in cooperation with the engraver Christoph Weigel the Elder, who also published Siebmachers Wappenbuch.
Homann died in Nuremberg in 1724. He was succeeded by his son Johann Christoph (1703-1730). The company carried on upon his death as Homann heirs company, managed by Johann Michael Franz and Johann Georg Ebersberger. After subsequent changes in management the company folded in 1852.[1] The company was known as "Homann Erben", "Homanniani Heredes", or "Heritiers de Homann" abroad. Wikipedia
I call this piece “Diner-Ware,” but all we know is that the artist is Leighton and that Eleanor bought it in 2024 (10/1/24) for $80 on Fillmore street. It reminds Eleanor of the simplicity of diners and the good times spent there. Apparently acquired from an East coast estate sale.
The praying skeleton image you’re inquiring about has an interesting history that connects to the work of William Cheselden, a prominent 18th-century British surgeon and anatomist. Here’s a detailed account of its origins and significance: Origins in Cheselden’s Osteographia The original praying skeleton illustration was created for William Cheselden’s masterpiece “Osteographia, or the Anatomy of the Bones,” published in 1733. This work was a groundbreaking anatomical atlas that set new standards for accuracy and artistic beauty in medical illustration. Innovative Techniques Cheselden employed innovative techniques to ensure the utmost accuracy in his skeletal depictions: 1. Camera Obscura: He had his artists, Gerard Vandergucht and Jacob Schijnvoet, use a camera obscura to create initial drawings, which was revolutionary for its time. 2. Active Involvement: Cheselden personally chose the poses for the skeletons and oversaw each stage of production, often making corrections to both drawings and copper plates. The Praying Skeleton The praying skeleton illustration was inspired by the meditative skeletons of Vesalius, an earlier anatomist. Cheselden chose this pose for a specific reason: • It allowed him to “represent the figure in a larger scale” while still fitting it within the page constraints. • The lateral view of the kneeling skeleton offered a unique perspective for anatomical study. Later Adaptations The popularity and influence of Cheselden’s work led to various adaptations: 1. Anatomy Textbook: In 1740, Cheselden adapted the praying skeleton figure for his “Anatomy of the Human Body,” where it appeared with arms tied behind its back. 2. 19th Century Reproduction: The 1830-1835 ink and watercolor version you’re referring to is likely a reproduction or adaptation of Cheselden’s original 1733 illustration. Significance Cheselden’s “Osteographia” and its illustrations, including the praying skeleton, were significant for several reasons: • Scientific Accuracy: The use of the camera obscura and Cheselden’s meticulous oversight ensured unprecedented anatomical accuracy. • Artistic Beauty: The illustrations were praised for their aesthetic quality as well as their scientific value. • Educational Impact: The work became an essential study source for medical students for nearly a century. The 1830-1835 ink and watercolor version represents the enduring influence of Cheselden’s work, demonstrating how his illustrations continued to be referenced and reproduced nearly a century after their original creation. This longevity speaks to the quality and importance of Cheselden’s contributions to both medical science and anatomical illustration. Source: Perplexity
I am a 74 year-old self-taught artist. I have been showing and selling my work since 2005. I’ve exhibited my work at the New York City Outsider Art Fair, the Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft, the Kentucky Folk Art Center, Craft(s) Gallery & Mercantile, Edenside Gallery, Gallery Hertz, Swanson Contemporary, the Good Folk Fest and other venues. I have been fortunate to have my work travel beyond the Louisville metro area. The University of Kentucky has five of my pieces displayed in their newest residence hall. Two of my pieces were purchased from a 4-person show in Nashville coordinated by the Kentucky Folk Art Center. I have also sold work in Dallas, San Francisco, Phoenix, Ann Arbor, Lexington, Georgetown, CT, South Carolina and one to Scotland!
Lily Shanahan is Eleanor’s cousin and one of our favorite artists. We commissioned this artwork during Covid. We love the beauty and the symmetry. We also love the variety of topics Lily has taken on, including big-game hunting and gender stereotypes.
Bot 6/22/2024 at Upstairs Art Gallery which is inside of Levin & Company bookstore in Healdsburg. Link to Gail Morgan artist website here. Link to Upstairs Art / Levin & Company
00:00 Okay, hi, gale. We just met Gail Morgan, and I'm gonna be buying this piece called Really And tell me about this, um.
00:09 And really is a portrait torso up of a woman with her hand against her head thinking.
00:18 And it is done. It's a monotype, but done with a subtractive method.
00:25 So of ink to plate with black, and then I've wiped away to create the image in it, wiped away the light spots.
00:33 And this one in particular, I think I was channeling a good friend who lives in Ivy Beach, mexico, um, who I communicate with often.
00:43 She's a very interesting lady with an interesting life. She seemed wise to me, very wise.
00:49 And she is a writer, um, and a translator, and fascinating.
00:56 She's lovely. And the title is, really, is she skeptical? Or Yes.
01:01 Well, in in our communications, we often talk about the news, and we go, really, that's great.
Eleanor and Tessa McMillan were in the brokerage business just out of college and they would call each other by their aviator alphabet initials, so they were EB and TB, because Tessa was pre-marriage Tessa Barrel.
Btw, I am Tango Papa. Reminds me a bit of Mother Night, right Lissa Healey?
“He was a talented architect and artist whose career included the design of many homes and buildings in the Carmel area such as the Wells Fargo Bank building, and in the S.F. bay area as well. As an artist he belonged to the Carmel Art Association and enjoyed both painting and drawing.” Legacy.com
00:00 OK. So here we are. Eleanor bought this lovely piece of the of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse.
00:05 And what's the story about the artist? What did they do before The artists name is Olaf Doll Strand.
00:12 He lived in the 1900s. Was born in 1916. Died recently in 2014.
00:18 He was a Bay Area architect. He did a lot of UM building in the Oakland Hills, and um, he also looked plain air painting.
00:29 And the piece that I purchase is a Pigeon Point lighthouse in Half Moon Bay, and it's quite beautiful.
00:35 I think it's water color, and I'll find out more later.
00:39 And, and you bought it at the loss starts Loon on october 13 or fourteenth, 2024.
00:49 And they have a collect, they got a collection of his from his children, and have been selling it recently.
00:56 And so this was kind of his side gig. Well, he, he loved painting, yes, but he was an architect, primarily Tim pay his bills, Left painting.
Speculum Orbis Terrae ("Mirror of the World") was an atlas published by Cornelis de Jode in Antwerp in 1593. The atlas was largely a continuation of unfinished works of his father, Gerard de Jode, who died in 1591. Contemporary scholars consider many of de Jode's maps to be superior, both in detail and style, to those of the competing atlas of the time, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, by Ortelius. However, de Jode's atlas never sold well. After de Jode's death in 1600, the engraving plates were sold to J. B. Vrients (who also owned the Ortelius plates), and the complete work was not published again. Wikipedia
Cornelis de Jode (1568 – 17 October 1600) was a cartographer, engraver and publisher from Antwerp. He was the son of Gerard de Jode, also a cartographer. Cornelis studied science at Academy of Douai. When his father died in 1591, Cornelis de Jode took over the work on his father's uncompleted atlas, which he eventually published in 1593 as Speculum Orbis Terrae. Despite that contemporary scholars consider many of de Jode's maps to be copies of both Portuguese and Spanish cartographers in detail and style of atlas of the time Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Ortelius. Wikipedia
Size Riley is a neighbor, artist, mother of two, wife, triathlete and former graphic design progressional. We love her work and bought this small but mighty piece at Open Studios in October 2024. https://www.suzecutspaper.com/about-1
00:00 I went to open studios yesterday and saw Sues riley's office on Devisidero in California, and bought this small, but mighty Peace.
00:16 It's a miniature book of Um Kurd Vannigus Breakfast of Champions.
00:23 And Sus was a before kids was A-I believe was an advertising and maybe design and um has.
00:38 Kids who are now i guess SIX and ten or thereabouts and um got.
00:43 An office six months ago and has been working on her art and um was.
00:50 Really delighted to see her and what she's doing. I've got a few other pictures of her work.
00:57 And Um, she's married to Peter Friends, who is the son of Um Chini Chini Friends, and, oh my goodness, forgetting the father's name.
01:11 But anyway, they live across the street from us, and was great to support a local artist that's hyper local across the street.
An old favorite. It used to hang in our rental unit, but we brought it back because it reminds us of the history and freshness that comes with being a city by the Bay.
Eleanor and I bought this piece during open studios in October 2024. We visited Gordon and his wife Barbara at their South of Market home, which is also their studio. They were so very welcoming and kind. https://www.gordonsizelove.com/
When I asked the artist, Babs Early, about this piece and what was motivating her when she created it, she said “I was in a mood.” I believe it was her birthday on the day that we bought it.
I was really happy to buy this piece in October 2024 from Glenn Bachmann, who is an artist, photographer and the longtime leader of David Rumsey’s photo-archiving operation. I find this piece, titled Early Adopter’s Log, to be whimsical and thought-provoking. It was produced for a show whose theme was about nature, man and machines.
Photos below from my visit to Glenn doing a photoshoot at the David Rumsey archiving studio in SF on April 12, 2024.
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00:00 Eleanor, and I bought this piece from Glenn Bachman at the Open Studios on October I think it was sixth.
00:09 And Glenn, the frame of this collage, if you will, is from David Romsey.
00:17 Glen is the main photographer who shoots in David romsey's studio in his garage.
00:24 She suits maps for David Romsey.
00:27 This piece was developed by Glen at the at the urging or request of someone who is doing a show about, I think it was nature and man or nature and the machines.
00:43 And this is what Glenn sort of came up with. I love it.
00:47 It's called The Early Adopters Log.
00:52 Um, a nice play on, sort of these logs that we've seen that show the the what happened at each ring in the tree, and him showing these whimsical, whimsical, um, images.
01:08 It's not a dark piece at all. It's whimsical and fun.
01:12 And I would have thought that machine and nature would have begot something a little darker.
01:19 But, but I think it's great.
01:22 It's really fun.
01:25 Get smart. The old cell phone. I don't know what the woman with the shower is, I guess not.
01:30 So that she doesn't get her hair wet.
01:33 And then the guy who looks like with it with the gas over his face, he's hilarious.
01:40 Um.
01:42 So it was really fun to see Glen and, and we're glad that we could support, support him.
Eleanor bought this piece when she was just out of college for her dad, Tom Bigelow, who loved trains. Interestingly, Eleanor would meet and marry about me a decade later and I am and remain involved in our family’s business, which makes bolts and forgings for the railroads.
John Robert Weaver, also known as “Bob” Weaver, was a notable American artist with a diverse portfolio spanning illustrations, paintings, drawings, and prints. Born on September 9, 1935, Weaver pursued his artistic education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1968. This academic achievement laid the foundation for his future career in the arts.
One of my first map purchases, in 2018, bought at the San Francisco Map Fair. Jim Schein framed this for me, after a considerable effort on his part because I wanted the map to be visible on both sides. It ultimately wasn’t do-able, so he had the map put onto a linen backing and then he framed it in plexi. I love it and gaze into it periodically.
Eleanor bought this set of four pieces while she was in Shanghai in 1996. She bought them at the urging of Meg Beamon’s mom, who insisted that a particular gallery was amazing for its selection and value. We think the artist is Shaoguang Ding.
Shaoguang Ding (丁绍光), also known as Ting Shao Kuang, is a renowned Chinese artist born on October 7, 1939, in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China[1][5]. His early life was marked by turbulence, growing up during the Sino-Japanese War and subsequent civil war in China[1]. At the age of 9, Ding was abandoned by his parents, which led him to turn to painting as a means of expressing his emotions and coping with loneliness[1].
## Education and Early Career
Ding studied at the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts in Beijing, graduating in 1962[1][5]. During his studies, he was exposed to Western artists like Matisse, Picasso, and Modigliani, who greatly influenced his artistic style[1]. After graduation, Ding taught at the Yunnan Art Institute in Kunming, where he continued to paint in secret, often burning his works to avoid persecution for his abstract style[1].
## Artistic Style and Influences
Ding's artwork is characterized by a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Western influences[1]. His paintings often feature stylized female figures surrounded by vibrant abstractions, drawing inspiration from Ancient Egyptian and Art Nouveau aesthetics[1]. Ding is considered a leader of the Chinese art movement known as the Yunnan School[2].
## Notable Achievements
1. In 1979, Ding created a large mural titled "Beautiful, Rich, Magical Xishuangbanna" for the Great Hall of the People in Beijing[3][5]. 2. In 1980, Ding moved to the United States, settling in Los Angeles, California, to pursue greater artistic freedom[1][3]. 3. Between 1986 and 1996, Ding held over 400 personal art exhibitions worldwide[3][4]. 4. In 1990, he was ranked 29th in the World Art Fair in Japan's One Hundred Art Master Leaderboard, being the only selected Chinese artist[3]. 5. From 1993 to 1995, Ding was chosen as the representative painter of the United Nations for three consecutive years[3]. 6. The United Nations has distributed several of Ding's limited edition prints globally, including "Light of Human Rights" (1993), "Mother" (1994), and "Religion and Peace" (1995)[3]. 7. In 1999, the mayor of San Francisco declared an annual "Ding Shaoguang Day"[3].
## Legacy and Recognition
Ding Shaoguang's artworks have been collected by institutions and individuals in over 50 countries[3][4]. His paintings have achieved significant acclaim, with his piece "White Night" setting a record auction price for Chinese painters at HK$2 million in 1992 at Christie's[5]. In 1996, the National Art Museum of China organized a National Ding Shaoguang Prize exhibition[5].
Ding continues to create art and currently resides in the United States, where he has made a lasting impact on both Chinese and international art scenes[1][5].
Sources [1] Artist: Ting Shao Kuang (b. 1939) - Goshen Art Gallery https://www.goshenartgallery.com/blog/artist-ting-shao-kuang [2] Ting Shao Kuang Artwork for Sale | Renjeau Art Galleries https://www.renjeau.com/artist/kuang-ting-shao/ [3] Ding, Shaoguang https://www.acclv.com/ding-shaoguang.html [4] Ding, Shaoguang - Asian Culture Alliance http://www.acclv.com/ding-shaoguang.html [5] DING SHAOGUANG | 丁绍光 | CHINESE NEW ART https://www.chinesenewart.com/chinese-artists15/dingshaoguang.htm Source: perplexity
Eleanor bought this set of four pieces while she was in Shanghai in 1996. She bought them at the urging of Meg Beamon’s mom, who insisted that a particular gallery was amazing for its selection and value. We think the artist is Shaoguang Ding.
Eleanor bought this set of four pieces while she was in Shanghai in 1996. She bought them at the urging of Meg Beamon’s mom, who insisted that a particular gallery was amazing for its selection and value. We think the artist is Shaoguang Ding.
Eleanor bought this set of four pieces while she was in Shanghai in 1996. She bought them at the urging of Meg Beamon’s mom, who insisted that a particular gallery was amazing for its selection and value. We think the artist is Shaoguang Ding.
A theme as you may have guessed in our collection is that doesn’t have to be expensive and can even be found in certain situations. This is a found situation. bought this sheet from flax and was so taken by it that she decided to have it framed. More than one of our friends have seen this piece and asked us about who the artist was and we giggled and telling them that we bought it for three dollars at an art supply store. Artwork by Eleanor from a sheet bought at Flax.
00:00 Okay. So you went to flax, right? Yes. It's from Flax Art Supply, and it's, it's handmade paper.
00:10 Did you cut it? No, they cut it. That's the way they sell them.
00:15 And sheet, I know. But it's not a perfect cut on the right side, correct?
00:19 And did you cut it that way? They go, that's the way it was made.
00:23 Because it's handmade. It's imperfect. Oh, so that was a sheet.
00:27 You bought it as a sheet. I bought, it wasn't put And so that's the way the sheet was.
00:31 And I did notice that it's hanging out in portrait mode on your So there is no, necessarily, I'm curious.
00:40 Did the left side go on the bottom upstairs or the right side?
Alp Ozberker artist page here. Bought as a triptych (Deli Orbit Sphynx) in 2023 during show of Alp’s work at Jewish home on/near Post Street and Scott/Pierce.
“Alp Ozberker is an internationally recognized artist. He has been a regular feature at California art festivals for decades. Over the last 30 years Alp has become a virtual institution in San Francisco's parks and plazas, where he regularily shows in the warmer months.
Alp's trademark etchings are weird, whimsical and highly accessible. His works are popular with conference goers (from psychologists to software engineers), locals and international tourists. Alp's diverse body of work covers themes from travel to deep sea vents with an instantly recognizable style.”
Alp Ozberker artist page here. Bought as a triptych (Deli Orbit Sphynx) in 2023 during show of Alp’s work at Jewish home on/near Post Street and Scott/Pierce.
Alp Ozberker artist page here. Bought as a triptych (Deli Orbit Sphynx) in 2023 during show of Alp’s work at Jewish home on/near Post Street and Scott/Pierce.
Alp Ozberker artist page here. Bought as a triptych (Deli Orbit Sphynx) in 2023 during show of Alp’s work at Jewish home on/near Post Street and Scott/Pierce.
Two Ways of Living (naming by TMP) - Barbara Sizelove - 2024
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Two Ways of Living (naming by TMP) - Barbara Sizelove - 2024
Eleanor and I bought this piece during open studios in October 2024. We visited Barbara and her husband Gordon, also an artist whose work we bought, at their South of Market home, which is also their studio. They were so very welcoming and kind. Barbara Sizelove artist link here.
00:00 Eleanor and I bought this piece from Barbara Size Love at Open Studios in San Francisco in October of 2024.
00:12 We visited Barbara and her husband Gordon Studio in Soma, I think, in their home, slash studio.
00:23 And we loved the building, the red of the freeway and and then the the the the people who are all living in the homeless tents underneath it.
00:38 So sort of living above in the structured building, living below in the unstructured buildings.
00:44 The red, this is a print. It was done with several different color combinations for the sky and the under the freeway.
Philip Hua is one of Eleanor’s favorite artists. We met him at an ArtSpan opening in 2024. Eleanor was like a kid meeting her favorite rock star. The cranes (and other creatures) in his work signify beauty and nature while the numbers overlayed signify money and the daily drive for commerce. https://www.philliphua.com/
Eleanor bought this watercolor from Jann directly. Jann's subtle use and wide range of color (from purple to yellow to blue) creates a cool, realistic and inviting scene in nature.
This piece was given to Eleanor by Bob and Jane Bennett who were neighbors of the Bigelow family on Parrott Drive. Appears to be the Hindu goddesses Ganesh and Saraswati, from a search on Google Lens, although not quite so sure after reading this summary from Perplexity about these two goddesses.
Philip Hua is one of Eleanor’s favorite artists. We met him at an ArtSpan opening in 2024. Eleanor was like a kid meeting her favorite rock star. The cranes (and other creatures) in his work signify beauty and nature while the numbers overlayed signify the drive for commerce.
This piece also purchased from the same dealer in Shanghai that was recommended by Meg Beamon’s mom in 1996. We think the artist is Mairikke Dau, based upon a Google lens search.
San Francisco Chinatown - Board of Supervisors - 1885
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San Francisco Chinatown - Board of Supervisors - 1885
I remember being flabbergasted when I first saw this map. I couldn’t believe that I, who’d lived in San Francisco for 10 years, didn’t know about this ultra-racist chapter of oh-so-politically-correct San Francisco. This map shows those racist and bigoted genes in technicolor. Below from National Geographic. One of the images has this jarring caption: “In the South, the Ku Klux Klan targeted African Americans. In the West, the white supremacist organization attacked Chinese immigrants.”
“This map reflects the pervasive bias against the Chinese in California and in turn further fostered the hysteria. It was published as part of an official report of a Special Committee established by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors "on the Condition of the Chinese Quarter." The Report resulted from a dramatic increase in hostility to the Chinese, particularly because many Chinese laborers had been driven out of other Western states by vigilantes and sought safety in San Francisco...From the report: "The Chinese brought here with them and have successfully maintained and perpetuated the grossest habits of bestiality practiced by the human race." The map highlights the Committee's points, particularly the pervasiveness of gambling, prostitution and opium use. The Report concludes with a recommendation that the Chinese be driven out of the City by stern enforcement of the law.” PJ Mode Collection at Cornell
Eating Genetically Modified Fruit - Jon Parr - 2001
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Eating Genetically Modified Fruit - Jon Parr - 2001
Eleanor and Tom met Jon Parr through his wife, Marin Thurber. We attended his California College of the Arts graduation exhibit in 2001 and bought this piece which we thought was his best work. We call it "eating genetically modified fruit." Marin was his model for this piece. Jon now lives in LA with his family and is a commercial artist. He also creates, every year, the most amazing graphic family Christmas cards.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We love this artist, Ray Gonzalez. We were Introduced to Ray’s work at the ArtSpan event at the JCC in 2024. Ray’s piece was hanging opposite Miriam Sweeney’s San Francisco piece that we ultimately purchased.
Welcome to the Paper-Bigelow art collection. This is an example of how Pixeum can help a collector to share the stories of their collection. And in this sequence, I’m going to share just a few of the items in our collection. Eleanor and I love art and maps, but, more than that, we love the artists who created these works. We love their stories and their inspiration. And we especially love the story of how we came to purchase each piece and how each piece inspires us.
Jann Pollard is a Bigelow family friend who originally was a neighbor of the Bigelow family on Parrott drive. Jann is an artist and an art teacher. Megan Bigelow has taken several of Jann’s classes, including a few taught in France. We own several of her pieces, which we find beautiful and calming and often take us to another place we love.
Eleanor met Jann Pollard in San Mateo, CA, in the 1970's when Jann and her family moved across the street. This piece is titled "Venice Textures." The original was painted in watercolor. Jann published 95 archival limited edition IRIS giclee prints on Arches Cold Press paper. Each print was inspected and signed by Jann. This is print number 37/95.
I left my hearts in San Francisco - by Miriam Sweeney
This piece by Miriam Sweeney has become a centerpiece of our collection. It’s one of the first things you see upon entering our house. It’s a map, so we love it for that reason alone, but it’s also a piece of art that is fun, colorful, tactile, and evocative of all the places in San Francisco that we love. The map literally has seven hearts on it that Miriam made to encourage viewers to find.
June 2024 - Eleanor and I bought this piece at an art span event at the JCC a couple months ago. We are delighted by how colorful it is and how it reminds us of our home and that we love it so much. Seven hearts in a bit of a treasure hunt are on this map which we encourage people to touch. Miriam encourage us to touch it so we will encourage our guests to our home to touch it as well.
Our living room is the only room in the house that was not changed during our remodel. The molding and rosette go back to 1887, when the house was built.
Map of the Seven Rabbits - San Francisco Bay - La Perousse - 1798
One of my first maps purchased and one of my all-time favorites. The map of the seven rabbits, from my friend and map dealer Jim Schein. This map opened my eyes to maps as a gateway for better understanding of history, science and art.
Purchased by Tom Paper at the SF Map Fair, 2018.
“This is the earliest obtainable map of San Francisco Bay. The map may seem a little hard to decipher by modern standards. It is oriented to the Northeast, the peninsula emerging from the right is the location of the modern urban center of modern Francisco, with the Golden Gate being the tiny entrance into he larger bay. The general form of San Pablo Bay, which leads into Suisun Bay is evident at the top of the map. The greater part of San Francisco Bay, extending towards the right side of the map is significantly truncated. The map identifies 21 place names, including Alcatraz, the Presidio, Merced, the Mission of San Francisco, and other landmarks, alphanumerically via a table integrated into the title cartouche...La Perouse did not personally survey the Bay, instead he most likely obtained the data for this map from the Spanish pilot Francisco Antonio Mourelle de la Rúa (1750-1820) in Manilla...La Perouse died tragically on a shipwreck near the Solomon Islands. His journals were shipped back to Europe from Australia before the shipwreck and posthumously published in 1797, along with an accompanying atlas volume, from which this map was drawn, Atlas du voyage de La Perouse.” geographicus.com
Also bought at the SF map fair in 2018. It’s amazing to me how this map shows the plats or prospective streets of San Francisco. Especially in the Sunset where it was all sand in 1898. And Golden Gate Park didn’t exist in 1898. It was planned but not yet built.
One of our earlier purchases. A very basic platted map. Shows streets as if they were developed. Truth was that at the time of this map, the Sunset was sand dunes and Golden Gate Park did not exist.
Striking example of Waldseemüller 's Ptolemaic world map, from the important 1513 Strasbourg edition of Ptolemy's Geographia. In his landmark catalog of world maps, Rodney Shirley called this map "one of the most attractive Ptolemaic maps ever produced” (Shirley, map 34).
The Strasbourg edition is widely considered the most important edition of Ptolemy's Geographia. The whirling wings surround the world as it was known to Ptolemy, the oikumene. The basic cartography of the map follows Ptolemy, although Waldseemüller does open up the Indian Ocean in the East and also eliminates the land to the south of the Indian Ocean which appeared in earlier maps. There is a very early use of longitude and latitude lines, along with notes on the climates in the left margin beyond the map.
Waldseemüller likely began work on the Geographia map in ca. 1505, when he was a professor of cosmography in St.-Dié. Waldseemüller worked on the Ptolemy with Matthias Ringmann, who collated the texts, while Waldseemüller compiled the maps. However, when their patron René II died in 1508, the St.-Dié Press closed down. Ringmann died in 1511. These events stalled the project and it was only in 1513 that the Ptolemy appeared, printed by Waldseemüller’s friend Johann Schott. Raremaps.com
The Psalter Map is a one of the most famous examples of a midieval mappa mundi. It was likely part of a psalm or prayer book. I love it because it is only marginally geographic and instead speaks to symbols of faith and fear. It has Jerusalem in the center and the Garden of Eden. It also a section on the right of fantastic beasts from other lands.
“The Psalter map is an English map from the thirteenth century that includes much information within it's small area Like many medieval maps, this world map subjectively presents Jerusalem, as enlarged and at the center, as Jesus overlooks the world. The map also contains many indicators of the materiality of the Middle Ages, including buildings, boats, "monstrous" human races (along the right-hand side) and the wind. Thus, the map acts as a record of how people experienced the world during this time period.” History Fine Prints (on etsy)
“Psalter World Map is the name historiography gave to a medieval world map that has been found in a psalter. This mappa mundi is now conserved at the British Library in London. The small map (c. 9.5 cm or 3.7 in high) shows a lot of detail. It was written around 1260; the author is unknown. According to historian Anna-Dorothee von den Brincken, it looks like a small version of the Ebstorf Map from Northern Germany. It is a typical mappa mundi that does not only show the geographical and historical knowledge, but also puts it into the frame of salvation history. Jesus Christ appears in the East (i.e. "above"), as the maps of Christian Middle Ages have East above, not North, giving a blessing with his right hand.” wikipedia
“A psalter is a volume containing the Book of Psalms, often with other devotional material bound in as well, such as a liturgical calendar and litany of the Saints. Until the later medieval emergence of the book of hours, psalters were the books most widely owned by wealthy lay persons and were commonly used for learning to read. Many Psalters were richly illuminated and they include some of the most spectacular surviving examples of medieval book art.” wikipedia
This rather sinister image is one of the biggest mysteries in the history of western cartography. Most often referred to simply as the Fool’s Cap Map of the World, it is unknown why, when, where and by whom it was made. The only thing that can be said about it with some certainty is that it dates from ca. 1580-1590. But sources even differ as to the type of projection used, some referring to it as ptolemaic (i.e. equidistant conic), others claiming it owes more to the techniques of Mercator and/or Ortelius (and being an enthusiast rather than a specialist, I’m not one to call this). The map shows the world ‘dressed up’ in the traditional garb of a court jester: the double-peaked, bell-tipped cap (1) and the jester’s staff (2). The face is hidden (or replaced) by the map, giving the whole image an ominous, threatening quality that feels anachronistically modern. The archetype of the Fool, presented here in his incarnation as the court jester, is a first indicator of the map’s deeper meaning. In previous ages, the Fool was a court figure allowed to mock majesty and to speak truth to power. These were rare and useful correctives to the corrupting absolutism of the monarchies of the day. But criticism of this sort was only possible if it was de-fanged by the grotesque appearance of the Fool - preferably a hunchbacked, slightly loopy-headed dwarf, i.e. someone not to be taken too seriously. The Big Think
”Planisphaeri coeleste, 1680, a celestial planisphere featuring the constellations of the northern and southern hemispheres with traditional representations of the signs of the Zodiac and constellations, including Draco, Serpens and Hydra. Astronomy and celestial star chart map by the Dutch cartographer family Frederik de Wit. A star chart or star map is a map of the night sky. Astronomers divide these into grids to use them more easily. They are used to identify and locate astronomical objects such as stars, constellations and galaxies. They have been used for human navigation since time immemorial. A planisphere is a type of star chart. The Atlas Coelestis is a star atlas published posthumously in 1729, based on observations made by the First Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed.” alamy.com
One of my all-time favorite maps, by Hendrik Hondius, in 1630, during the Dutch Golden Age, when the world was not yet fully discovered and the conventional wisdom was that California was an island. It’s a map, and a piece of art and a statement about the importance of science in a world that had previously been dominated by religion and tradition.
Hendrik Hondius (1573 - 1650) was a Dutch Golden Age engraver, cartographer and publisher. This wonderful and very detailed map was first published around 1630, in his famous atlas Atlantis Maioris. It was the first dated map published in an atlas, and therefore the first widely available map, to show any part of Australia. The map is within decorative border, with portraits of Julius Caesar, Ptolomey, Gerhard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius and tableaus depicting the 4 elements - Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Terra Incognita Maps
Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula is a map of the world created by Hendrik Hondius in 1630, and published the following year at Amsterdam, in the atlas Atlantis Maioris Appendix. Illustrations of the four elements of fire, air, water, and land are included. In the four corners, there are portraits of Julius Caesar, Claudius Ptolemy, and the atlas's first two publishers, Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, the father of Hendrik.[39] Among its claims to notability is the fact that it was the first dated map published in an atlas, and therefore the first widely available map, to show any part of Australia, the only previous map to do so being Hessel Gerritsz' 1627 Caert van't Landt van d'Eendracht ("Chart of the Land of Eendracht"), which was not widely distributed or recognised. The Australian coastline shown is part of the west coast of Cape York Peninsula, discovered by Jan Carstensz in 1623. Curiously, the map does not show the west coast features shown in Gerritsz' Caert. Wikipedia
Wikipedia Engelbert Kaempfer (September 16, 1651 – November 2, 1716) was a German naturalist, physician, and explorer writer known for his tour of Russia, Persia, India, South-East Asia, and Japan between 1683 and 1693. He wrote two books about his travels. Amoenitatum exoticarum, published in 1712, is important for its medical observations and the first extensive description of Japanese plants (Flora Japonica). His History of Japan, published posthumously in 1727, was the chief source of Western knowledge about the country throughout the 18th and mid-19th centuries when it was closed to foreigners. Wikipedia
Engraving after a drawing by Engelbert Kaempfer (1651-1716) showing Japan with inset maps of the Tsugaru-Kaikyo and of the Kamchatka Peninsula (now part of Russia). Also depicted are Daoist deities, Buddhist rosaries, and a Japanese compass. From Kaempfer’s 'The History of Japan' (1727). Kaempfer was a German physician working at the Dutch trading post in Japan from 1690-1692, where he assembled a large collection. On returning to Europe he wrote 'The History of Japan', which records many aspects of the country in the Genroku period (1688-1704). Getty Images
Mercator 1569 world map. Modern climate scientists are looking hard at historic Arctic maps. As winter sea ice shrinks and cracks appear, they try to understand the reasons for these changes, and determine what we should expect in the future. Centuries ago, though, when people tried to map the Arctic, they weren't too concerned with what was happening to it, they just wanted to know what the heck was up there. And, if they didn't know, they pretty much made it up. Such was the case with the first known map of the Arctic: the Septentrionalium Terrarum, which is filled with magnetic stones, strange whirlpools, and other colorful guesses. The map's creator, the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator, is best known for the "Mercator projection," the now-famed method of taking the curved lines of the Earth and transforming them into straight ones that can be used on a flat map. The Mercator projection was invented for sailors, who, thanks to its design, could use it to plot a straight-line course from their point of origin to their destination. In 1569, Mercator came out with a map of the world based on this principal. Etsy
This is the second edition of Gerard Mercator's map of the North Pole or Arctic, one of the great cartographer's most interesting and important maps. Mercator's Arctic projection has its roots in his magnificent 1569 wall map of the world in which Mercator first introduces his revolutionary projection. As regards the Arctic, the difficulty with the Mercator Projection is that to accurately depict the Polar Regions, his map would have to be infinitely tall. Mercator compensated for this by including a polar projection, very similar to the map shown here, in the lower-left hand corner of his great map. This may rightly be considered to be the world's first specific map of the North Pole. Mercator later reissued this map in an expanded format for his 1595 atlas. Following a number of important expeditions to the Arctic in subsequent 10 years, Mercator's successor Jodocus Hondius reissued the original 1595 map with a number of revolutionary and highly significant changes. Geographicus
Homann was born in Oberkammlach near Kammlach in the Electorate of Bavaria. Although educated at a Jesuit school, and preparing for an ecclesiastical career, he eventually converted to Protestantism and from 1687 worked as a civil law notary in Nuremberg. He soon turned to engraving and cartography; in 1702 he founded his own publishing house.
Homann acquired renown as a leading German cartographer, and in 1715 was appointed Imperial Geographer by Emperor Charles VI. Giving such privileges to individuals was an added right that the Holy Roman Emperor enjoyed. In the same year he was also named a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin. Of particular significance to cartography were the imperial printing privileges (Latin: privilegia impressoria). These protected for a time the authors in all scientific fields such as printers, copper engravers, map makers and publishers. They were also very important as a recommendation for potential customers.
In 1716 Homann published his masterpiece Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt (Grand Atlas of all the World). Numerous maps were drawn up in cooperation with the engraver Christoph Weigel the Elder, who also published Siebmachers Wappenbuch.
Homann died in Nuremberg in 1724. He was succeeded by his son Johann Christoph (1703-1730). The company carried on upon his death as Homann heirs company, managed by Johann Michael Franz and Johann Georg Ebersberger. After subsequent changes in management the company folded in 1852.[1] The company was known as "Homann Erben", "Homanniani Heredes", or "Heritiers de Homann" abroad. Wikipedia
I call this piece “Diner-Ware,” but all we know is that the artist is Leighton and that Eleanor bought it in 2024 (10/1/24) for $80 on Fillmore street. It reminds Eleanor of the simplicity of diners and the good times spent there. Apparently acquired from an East coast estate sale.
The praying skeleton image you’re inquiring about has an interesting history that connects to the work of William Cheselden, a prominent 18th-century British surgeon and anatomist. Here’s a detailed account of its origins and significance: Origins in Cheselden’s Osteographia The original praying skeleton illustration was created for William Cheselden’s masterpiece “Osteographia, or the Anatomy of the Bones,” published in 1733. This work was a groundbreaking anatomical atlas that set new standards for accuracy and artistic beauty in medical illustration. Innovative Techniques Cheselden employed innovative techniques to ensure the utmost accuracy in his skeletal depictions: 1. Camera Obscura: He had his artists, Gerard Vandergucht and Jacob Schijnvoet, use a camera obscura to create initial drawings, which was revolutionary for its time. 2. Active Involvement: Cheselden personally chose the poses for the skeletons and oversaw each stage of production, often making corrections to both drawings and copper plates. The Praying Skeleton The praying skeleton illustration was inspired by the meditative skeletons of Vesalius, an earlier anatomist. Cheselden chose this pose for a specific reason: • It allowed him to “represent the figure in a larger scale” while still fitting it within the page constraints. • The lateral view of the kneeling skeleton offered a unique perspective for anatomical study. Later Adaptations The popularity and influence of Cheselden’s work led to various adaptations: 1. Anatomy Textbook: In 1740, Cheselden adapted the praying skeleton figure for his “Anatomy of the Human Body,” where it appeared with arms tied behind its back. 2. 19th Century Reproduction: The 1830-1835 ink and watercolor version you’re referring to is likely a reproduction or adaptation of Cheselden’s original 1733 illustration. Significance Cheselden’s “Osteographia” and its illustrations, including the praying skeleton, were significant for several reasons: • Scientific Accuracy: The use of the camera obscura and Cheselden’s meticulous oversight ensured unprecedented anatomical accuracy. • Artistic Beauty: The illustrations were praised for their aesthetic quality as well as their scientific value. • Educational Impact: The work became an essential study source for medical students for nearly a century. The 1830-1835 ink and watercolor version represents the enduring influence of Cheselden’s work, demonstrating how his illustrations continued to be referenced and reproduced nearly a century after their original creation. This longevity speaks to the quality and importance of Cheselden’s contributions to both medical science and anatomical illustration. Source: Perplexity
I am a 74 year-old self-taught artist. I have been showing and selling my work since 2005. I’ve exhibited my work at the New York City Outsider Art Fair, the Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft, the Kentucky Folk Art Center, Craft(s) Gallery & Mercantile, Edenside Gallery, Gallery Hertz, Swanson Contemporary, the Good Folk Fest and other venues. I have been fortunate to have my work travel beyond the Louisville metro area. The University of Kentucky has five of my pieces displayed in their newest residence hall. Two of my pieces were purchased from a 4-person show in Nashville coordinated by the Kentucky Folk Art Center. I have also sold work in Dallas, San Francisco, Phoenix, Ann Arbor, Lexington, Georgetown, CT, South Carolina and one to Scotland!
Lily Shanahan is Eleanor’s cousin and one of our favorite artists. We commissioned this artwork during Covid. We love the beauty and the symmetry. We also love the variety of topics Lily has taken on, including big-game hunting and gender stereotypes.
Bot 6/22/2024 at Upstairs Art Gallery which is inside of Levin & Company bookstore in Healdsburg. Link to Gail Morgan artist website here. Link to Upstairs Art / Levin & Company
00:00 Okay, hi, gale. We just met Gail Morgan, and I'm gonna be buying this piece called Really And tell me about this, um.
00:09 And really is a portrait torso up of a woman with her hand against her head thinking.
00:18 And it is done. It's a monotype, but done with a subtractive method.
00:25 So of ink to plate with black, and then I've wiped away to create the image in it, wiped away the light spots.
00:33 And this one in particular, I think I was channeling a good friend who lives in Ivy Beach, mexico, um, who I communicate with often.
00:43 She's a very interesting lady with an interesting life. She seemed wise to me, very wise.
00:49 And she is a writer, um, and a translator, and fascinating.
00:56 She's lovely. And the title is, really, is she skeptical? Or Yes.
01:01 Well, in in our communications, we often talk about the news, and we go, really, that's great.
Eleanor and Tessa McMillan were in the brokerage business just out of college and they would call each other by their aviator alphabet initials, so they were EB and TB, because Tessa was pre-marriage Tessa Barrel.
Btw, I am Tango Papa. Reminds me a bit of Mother Night, right Lissa Healey?
“He was a talented architect and artist whose career included the design of many homes and buildings in the Carmel area such as the Wells Fargo Bank building, and in the S.F. bay area as well. As an artist he belonged to the Carmel Art Association and enjoyed both painting and drawing.” Legacy.com
00:00 OK. So here we are. Eleanor bought this lovely piece of the of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse.
00:05 And what's the story about the artist? What did they do before The artists name is Olaf Doll Strand.
00:12 He lived in the 1900s. Was born in 1916. Died recently in 2014.
00:18 He was a Bay Area architect. He did a lot of UM building in the Oakland Hills, and um, he also looked plain air painting.
00:29 And the piece that I purchase is a Pigeon Point lighthouse in Half Moon Bay, and it's quite beautiful.
00:35 I think it's water color, and I'll find out more later.
00:39 And, and you bought it at the loss starts Loon on october 13 or fourteenth, 2024.
00:49 And they have a collect, they got a collection of his from his children, and have been selling it recently.
00:56 And so this was kind of his side gig. Well, he, he loved painting, yes, but he was an architect, primarily Tim pay his bills, Left painting.
Speculum Orbis Terrae ("Mirror of the World") was an atlas published by Cornelis de Jode in Antwerp in 1593. The atlas was largely a continuation of unfinished works of his father, Gerard de Jode, who died in 1591. Contemporary scholars consider many of de Jode's maps to be superior, both in detail and style, to those of the competing atlas of the time, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, by Ortelius. However, de Jode's atlas never sold well. After de Jode's death in 1600, the engraving plates were sold to J. B. Vrients (who also owned the Ortelius plates), and the complete work was not published again. Wikipedia
Cornelis de Jode (1568 – 17 October 1600) was a cartographer, engraver and publisher from Antwerp. He was the son of Gerard de Jode, also a cartographer. Cornelis studied science at Academy of Douai. When his father died in 1591, Cornelis de Jode took over the work on his father's uncompleted atlas, which he eventually published in 1593 as Speculum Orbis Terrae. Despite that contemporary scholars consider many of de Jode's maps to be copies of both Portuguese and Spanish cartographers in detail and style of atlas of the time Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Ortelius. Wikipedia
Size Riley is a neighbor, artist, mother of two, wife, triathlete and former graphic design progressional. We love her work and bought this small but mighty piece at Open Studios in October 2024. https://www.suzecutspaper.com/about-1
00:00 I went to open studios yesterday and saw Sues riley's office on Devisidero in California, and bought this small, but mighty Peace.
00:16 It's a miniature book of Um Kurd Vannigus Breakfast of Champions.
00:23 And Sus was a before kids was A-I believe was an advertising and maybe design and um has.
00:38 Kids who are now i guess SIX and ten or thereabouts and um got.
00:43 An office six months ago and has been working on her art and um was.
00:50 Really delighted to see her and what she's doing. I've got a few other pictures of her work.
00:57 And Um, she's married to Peter Friends, who is the son of Um Chini Chini Friends, and, oh my goodness, forgetting the father's name.
01:11 But anyway, they live across the street from us, and was great to support a local artist that's hyper local across the street.
An old favorite. It used to hang in our rental unit, but we brought it back because it reminds us of the history and freshness that comes with being a city by the Bay.
Eleanor and I bought this piece during open studios in October 2024. We visited Gordon and his wife Barbara at their South of Market home, which is also their studio. They were so very welcoming and kind. https://www.gordonsizelove.com/
When I asked the artist, Babs Early, about this piece and what was motivating her when she created it, she said “I was in a mood.” I believe it was her birthday on the day that we bought it.
I was really happy to buy this piece in October 2024 from Glenn Bachmann, who is an artist, photographer and the longtime leader of David Rumsey’s photo-archiving operation. I find this piece, titled Early Adopter’s Log, to be whimsical and thought-provoking. It was produced for a show whose theme was about nature, man and machines.
Photos below from my visit to Glenn doing a photoshoot at the David Rumsey archiving studio in SF on April 12, 2024.
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00:00 Eleanor, and I bought this piece from Glenn Bachman at the Open Studios on October I think it was sixth.
00:09 And Glenn, the frame of this collage, if you will, is from David Romsey.
00:17 Glen is the main photographer who shoots in David romsey's studio in his garage.
00:24 She suits maps for David Romsey.
00:27 This piece was developed by Glen at the at the urging or request of someone who is doing a show about, I think it was nature and man or nature and the machines.
00:43 And this is what Glenn sort of came up with. I love it.
00:47 It's called The Early Adopters Log.
00:52 Um, a nice play on, sort of these logs that we've seen that show the the what happened at each ring in the tree, and him showing these whimsical, whimsical, um, images.
01:08 It's not a dark piece at all. It's whimsical and fun.
01:12 And I would have thought that machine and nature would have begot something a little darker.
01:19 But, but I think it's great.
01:22 It's really fun.
01:25 Get smart. The old cell phone. I don't know what the woman with the shower is, I guess not.
01:30 So that she doesn't get her hair wet.
01:33 And then the guy who looks like with it with the gas over his face, he's hilarious.
01:40 Um.
01:42 So it was really fun to see Glen and, and we're glad that we could support, support him.
Eleanor bought this piece when she was just out of college for her dad, Tom Bigelow, who loved trains. Interestingly, Eleanor would meet and marry about me a decade later and I am and remain involved in our family’s business, which makes bolts and forgings for the railroads.
John Robert Weaver, also known as “Bob” Weaver, was a notable American artist with a diverse portfolio spanning illustrations, paintings, drawings, and prints. Born on September 9, 1935, Weaver pursued his artistic education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1968. This academic achievement laid the foundation for his future career in the arts.
One of my first map purchases, in 2018, bought at the San Francisco Map Fair. Jim Schein framed this for me, after a considerable effort on his part because I wanted the map to be visible on both sides. It ultimately wasn’t do-able, so he had the map put onto a linen backing and then he framed it in plexi. I love it and gaze into it periodically.
Eleanor bought this set of four pieces while she was in Shanghai in 1996. She bought them at the urging of Meg Beamon’s mom, who insisted that a particular gallery was amazing for its selection and value. We think the artist is Shaoguang Ding.
Shaoguang Ding (丁绍光), also known as Ting Shao Kuang, is a renowned Chinese artist born on October 7, 1939, in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China[1][5]. His early life was marked by turbulence, growing up during the Sino-Japanese War and subsequent civil war in China[1]. At the age of 9, Ding was abandoned by his parents, which led him to turn to painting as a means of expressing his emotions and coping with loneliness[1].
## Education and Early Career
Ding studied at the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts in Beijing, graduating in 1962[1][5]. During his studies, he was exposed to Western artists like Matisse, Picasso, and Modigliani, who greatly influenced his artistic style[1]. After graduation, Ding taught at the Yunnan Art Institute in Kunming, where he continued to paint in secret, often burning his works to avoid persecution for his abstract style[1].
## Artistic Style and Influences
Ding's artwork is characterized by a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Western influences[1]. His paintings often feature stylized female figures surrounded by vibrant abstractions, drawing inspiration from Ancient Egyptian and Art Nouveau aesthetics[1]. Ding is considered a leader of the Chinese art movement known as the Yunnan School[2].
## Notable Achievements
1. In 1979, Ding created a large mural titled "Beautiful, Rich, Magical Xishuangbanna" for the Great Hall of the People in Beijing[3][5]. 2. In 1980, Ding moved to the United States, settling in Los Angeles, California, to pursue greater artistic freedom[1][3]. 3. Between 1986 and 1996, Ding held over 400 personal art exhibitions worldwide[3][4]. 4. In 1990, he was ranked 29th in the World Art Fair in Japan's One Hundred Art Master Leaderboard, being the only selected Chinese artist[3]. 5. From 1993 to 1995, Ding was chosen as the representative painter of the United Nations for three consecutive years[3]. 6. The United Nations has distributed several of Ding's limited edition prints globally, including "Light of Human Rights" (1993), "Mother" (1994), and "Religion and Peace" (1995)[3]. 7. In 1999, the mayor of San Francisco declared an annual "Ding Shaoguang Day"[3].
## Legacy and Recognition
Ding Shaoguang's artworks have been collected by institutions and individuals in over 50 countries[3][4]. His paintings have achieved significant acclaim, with his piece "White Night" setting a record auction price for Chinese painters at HK$2 million in 1992 at Christie's[5]. In 1996, the National Art Museum of China organized a National Ding Shaoguang Prize exhibition[5].
Ding continues to create art and currently resides in the United States, where he has made a lasting impact on both Chinese and international art scenes[1][5].
Sources [1] Artist: Ting Shao Kuang (b. 1939) - Goshen Art Gallery https://www.goshenartgallery.com/blog/artist-ting-shao-kuang [2] Ting Shao Kuang Artwork for Sale | Renjeau Art Galleries https://www.renjeau.com/artist/kuang-ting-shao/ [3] Ding, Shaoguang https://www.acclv.com/ding-shaoguang.html [4] Ding, Shaoguang - Asian Culture Alliance http://www.acclv.com/ding-shaoguang.html [5] DING SHAOGUANG | 丁绍光 | CHINESE NEW ART https://www.chinesenewart.com/chinese-artists15/dingshaoguang.htm Source: perplexity
Eleanor bought this set of four pieces while she was in Shanghai in 1996. She bought them at the urging of Meg Beamon’s mom, who insisted that a particular gallery was amazing for its selection and value. We think the artist is Shaoguang Ding.
Eleanor bought this set of four pieces while she was in Shanghai in 1996. She bought them at the urging of Meg Beamon’s mom, who insisted that a particular gallery was amazing for its selection and value. We think the artist is Shaoguang Ding.
Eleanor bought this set of four pieces while she was in Shanghai in 1996. She bought them at the urging of Meg Beamon’s mom, who insisted that a particular gallery was amazing for its selection and value. We think the artist is Shaoguang Ding.
A theme as you may have guessed in our collection is that doesn’t have to be expensive and can even be found in certain situations. This is a found situation. bought this sheet from flax and was so taken by it that she decided to have it framed. More than one of our friends have seen this piece and asked us about who the artist was and we giggled and telling them that we bought it for three dollars at an art supply store. Artwork by Eleanor from a sheet bought at Flax.
00:00 Okay. So you went to flax, right? Yes. It's from Flax Art Supply, and it's, it's handmade paper.
00:10 Did you cut it? No, they cut it. That's the way they sell them.
00:15 And sheet, I know. But it's not a perfect cut on the right side, correct?
00:19 And did you cut it that way? They go, that's the way it was made.
00:23 Because it's handmade. It's imperfect. Oh, so that was a sheet.
00:27 You bought it as a sheet. I bought, it wasn't put And so that's the way the sheet was.
00:31 And I did notice that it's hanging out in portrait mode on your So there is no, necessarily, I'm curious.
00:40 Did the left side go on the bottom upstairs or the right side?
Alp Ozberker artist page here. Bought as a triptych (Deli Orbit Sphynx) in 2023 during show of Alp’s work at Jewish home on/near Post Street and Scott/Pierce.
“Alp Ozberker is an internationally recognized artist. He has been a regular feature at California art festivals for decades. Over the last 30 years Alp has become a virtual institution in San Francisco's parks and plazas, where he regularily shows in the warmer months.
Alp's trademark etchings are weird, whimsical and highly accessible. His works are popular with conference goers (from psychologists to software engineers), locals and international tourists. Alp's diverse body of work covers themes from travel to deep sea vents with an instantly recognizable style.”
Alp Ozberker artist page here. Bought as a triptych (Deli Orbit Sphynx) in 2023 during show of Alp’s work at Jewish home on/near Post Street and Scott/Pierce.
Alp Ozberker artist page here. Bought as a triptych (Deli Orbit Sphynx) in 2023 during show of Alp’s work at Jewish home on/near Post Street and Scott/Pierce.
Alp Ozberker artist page here. Bought as a triptych (Deli Orbit Sphynx) in 2023 during show of Alp’s work at Jewish home on/near Post Street and Scott/Pierce.
Two Ways of Living (naming by TMP) - Barbara Sizelove - 2024
Eleanor and I bought this piece during open studios in October 2024. We visited Barbara and her husband Gordon, also an artist whose work we bought, at their South of Market home, which is also their studio. They were so very welcoming and kind. Barbara Sizelove artist link here.
00:00 Eleanor and I bought this piece from Barbara Size Love at Open Studios in San Francisco in October of 2024.
00:12 We visited Barbara and her husband Gordon Studio in Soma, I think, in their home, slash studio.
00:23 And we loved the building, the red of the freeway and and then the the the the people who are all living in the homeless tents underneath it.
00:38 So sort of living above in the structured building, living below in the unstructured buildings.
00:44 The red, this is a print. It was done with several different color combinations for the sky and the under the freeway.
Philip Hua is one of Eleanor’s favorite artists. We met him at an ArtSpan opening in 2024. Eleanor was like a kid meeting her favorite rock star. The cranes (and other creatures) in his work signify beauty and nature while the numbers overlayed signify money and the daily drive for commerce. https://www.philliphua.com/
Eleanor bought this watercolor from Jann directly. Jann's subtle use and wide range of color (from purple to yellow to blue) creates a cool, realistic and inviting scene in nature.
This piece was given to Eleanor by Bob and Jane Bennett who were neighbors of the Bigelow family on Parrott Drive. Appears to be the Hindu goddesses Ganesh and Saraswati, from a search on Google Lens, although not quite so sure after reading this summary from Perplexity about these two goddesses.
Philip Hua is one of Eleanor’s favorite artists. We met him at an ArtSpan opening in 2024. Eleanor was like a kid meeting her favorite rock star. The cranes (and other creatures) in his work signify beauty and nature while the numbers overlayed signify the drive for commerce.
This piece also purchased from the same dealer in Shanghai that was recommended by Meg Beamon’s mom in 1996. We think the artist is Mairikke Dau, based upon a Google lens search.
San Francisco Chinatown - Board of Supervisors - 1885
I remember being flabbergasted when I first saw this map. I couldn’t believe that I, who’d lived in San Francisco for 10 years, didn’t know about this ultra-racist chapter of oh-so-politically-correct San Francisco. This map shows those racist and bigoted genes in technicolor. Below from National Geographic. One of the images has this jarring caption: “In the South, the Ku Klux Klan targeted African Americans. In the West, the white supremacist organization attacked Chinese immigrants.”
“This map reflects the pervasive bias against the Chinese in California and in turn further fostered the hysteria. It was published as part of an official report of a Special Committee established by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors "on the Condition of the Chinese Quarter." The Report resulted from a dramatic increase in hostility to the Chinese, particularly because many Chinese laborers had been driven out of other Western states by vigilantes and sought safety in San Francisco...From the report: "The Chinese brought here with them and have successfully maintained and perpetuated the grossest habits of bestiality practiced by the human race." The map highlights the Committee's points, particularly the pervasiveness of gambling, prostitution and opium use. The Report concludes with a recommendation that the Chinese be driven out of the City by stern enforcement of the law.” PJ Mode Collection at Cornell
Eating Genetically Modified Fruit - Jon Parr - 2001
Eleanor and Tom met Jon Parr through his wife, Marin Thurber. We attended his California College of the Arts graduation exhibit in 2001 and bought this piece which we thought was his best work. We call it "eating genetically modified fruit." Marin was his model for this piece. Jon now lives in LA with his family and is a commercial artist. He also creates, every year, the most amazing graphic family Christmas cards.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We bought this group of six people on maps on the street in New York in roughly 2023. We don’t know the artist. In the style of Gunther Temech. See Perplexity.
We love this artist, Ray Gonzalez. We were Introduced to Ray’s work at the ArtSpan event at the JCC in 2024. Ray’s piece was hanging opposite Miriam Sweeney’s San Francisco piece that we ultimately purchased.
Welcome to the Paper-Bigelow art collection. This is an example of how Pixeum can help a collector to share the stories of their collection. And in this sequence, I’m going to share just a few of the items in our collection. Eleanor and I love art and maps, but, more than that, we love the artists who created these works. We love their stories and their inspiration. And we especially love the story of how we came to purchase each piece and how each piece inspires us.
Jann Pollard is a Bigelow family friend who originally was a neighbor of the Bigelow family on Parrott drive. Jann is an artist and an art teacher. Megan Bigelow (Eleanor’s sister) has been taken several of Jann’s classes, including a few taught in France. We own several of her pieces, which we find beautiful and calming and often take us to another place we love.
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This piece by Miriam Sweeney has become a centerpiece of our collection. It’s one of the first things you see upon entering our house. It’s a map, so we love it for that reason alone, but it’s also a piece of art that is fun, colorful, tactile, and evocative of all the places in San Francisco that we love. The map literally has seven hearts on it that Miriam made to encourage viewers to find.
June 2024 - Eleanor and I bought this piece at an art span event at the JCC a couple months ago. We are delighted by how colorful it is and how it reminds us of our home and that we love it so much. Seven hearts in a bit of a treasure hunt are on this map which we encourage people to touch. Miriam encourage us to touch it so we will encourage our guests to our home to touch it as well.
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One of the first maps I bought, from Chuck Ashman of Nautical Charts. My friend and map dealer Jim Schein calls this “the map of the seven rabbits.”
The map was made in the 1780s by Compte La Pérouse, the commander of a French naval expedition in the Pacific. La Perouse made the map in a hurry and he never made it back to France…but the map did.
The orientation of the map is not the traditional north at the top. Instead, the map is aligned with the straights of water that is the Golden Gate.
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One of my first maps purchased and one of my all-time favorites. The map of the seven rabbits, from my friend and map dealer Jim Schein. This map opened my eyes to maps as a gateway for better understanding of history, science and art.
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One of my all-time favorite maps, by Hendrik Hondius, in 1630, during the Dutch Golden Age, when the world was not yet fully discovered and the conventional wisdom was that California was an island. It’s a map and a piece of art and a statement about the importance of science in a world that had previously been dominated by religion and tradition.
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I call this piece “Diner-Ware,” but all we know is that the artist is Leighton and that Eleanor bought it in 2024 (10/1/24) for $80 on Fillmore street. It reminds Eleanor of the simplicity of diners and the good times spent there. Apparently acquired from an East coast estate sale.
I made this dot and voice note while sitting in one of my San Francisco favorites, Sisterita, which is owned and operated by Serena, Ted, April, Diamond, Belen and others. We always feel welcome and cared for…and the food is good…and the atmosphere is great. Not a dive, but very nice.
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Eleanor and I love this piece by Lily Shanahan that we commissioned a while back; was it just after Covid started?
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I love this piece because it is symmetrical and beautiful and fractal-like, not only does each flower have repeating but slightly different patterns, but each of the three images have self-similarity.
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I also love the variety of things that Lily has created and the fact that her work challenges the way that I think. See examples below, about gender, big game hunting, human fierceness and fun, and good intentions.
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Eleanor Bigelow (my wife) and Tessa McMillan were in the brokerage business just out of college and they would call each other by their aviator alphabet initials, so they were EB and TB, because Tessa was pre-marriage Tessa Barrel.
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Eleanor bought this piece when she was just out of college for her dad, Tom Bigelow, who loved trains. Interestingly, Eleanor would meet and marry me a decade later and I am and remain involved in our family’s business, which makes bolts and forgings for the railroads.
John Robert Weaver, also known as “Bob” Weaver, was a notable American artist with a diverse portfolio spanning illustrations, paintings, drawings, and prints. Born on September 9, 1935, Weaver pursued his artistic education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1968. This academic achievement laid the foundation for his future career in the arts.
Eleanor and I met Alp Ozberker for the first time in 2023 at a show of his work in San Francisco. Alp is a larger than life character, he's originally from Istanbul and has lived and worked all over the world.
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I love Alp’s art because it is intricate and beautiful. He encourages people to get lost in his work and also not too read too much into his titles, but that’s hard for me. This piece is called “At The Deli.”
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This piece is called “Go Into Orbit.”
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This one is called “The Sphinx.”
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Megan Bigelow is my sister-in-law and she is an amazing artist.
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I love this pencil drawing based on Rodin's The Kiss.
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Megan is a fine artist specializing in painting, drawing and photography. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in design, focusing on fine arts.
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If you are interested in creating a story about your collection, email Tom Paper at tom@pixeum.org or Sarah Paper at sarah@pixeum.org.
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The Paper Bigelow Art Collection
Exhibit Stories:
The Paper Bigelow Art Collection
Welcome to the Paper-Bigelow art collection. This is an example of how Pixeum can help a collector to share the stories of their collection. And in this sequence, I’m going to share just a few of the items in our collection. Eleanor and I love art and maps, but, more than that, we love the artists who created these works. We love their stories and their inspiration. And we especially love the story of how we came to purchase each piece and how each piece inspires us.
