Robert Bechtle https://g.co/kgs/SoExMj1 

Robert Alan Bechtle[3] (May 14, 1932 – September 24, 2020) was an American painter, printmaker, and educator. He lived nearly all his life in the San Francisco Bay Area[4] and whose art was centered on scenes from everyday local life.[5] His paintings are in a Photorealist style and often depict automobiles.[6] Source: wikipedia

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Void 1977

William T. Wiley

b. 1937

Acrylic on canvas

144 in. x 312 in.

SFAC 20

Known for his humorous use of puns and parody, William T. Wiley’s work defined the nucleus of the Bay Area Funk movement in the 1960s. Wiley says of his work during this time: “It suddenly became clear to me that art was what I’d heard on the radio that day, or something I saw outside. Suddenly, anything was potential.” This work was originally created and installed as an outdoor billboard prior to being purchased by the Arts Commission for the Airport.

https://www.sfomuseum.org/public-art/public-collection/void

https://g.co/kgs/FGBwWjH 

https://hosfeltgallery.com/artists/64-william-t.-wiley/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_T._Wiley 

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4/24/24 - I enjoyed learning about the artist Sam Francis while waiting for a 6:30 flight from SFO to Denver and looking at this 3-panel piece of art. I’m going to interpret it as home-travel-home, left-center-right. What an amazing life. He must have been a character.

https://www.sfomuseum.org/public-art/public-collection/untitled-3 

Sam Francis https://g.co/kgs/KDZMQMa 

David Park https://g.co/kgs/nP81n2T 

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Gustavo Rivera. He may be famous and carried by Saatchi, but I’m not a big fan.

https://www.gustavoramosrivera.com/artist

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Eric Staller, born on September 14, 1947, in Mineola, New York, is an American contemporary artist renowned for his innovative use of light, architecture, and performance art. After earning a degree in architecture from the University of Michigan in 1971, he transitioned into creating sculptures and light-based installations. Staller gained recognition in the 1970s for his "light drawing" photography, using long exposures to craft mesmerizing light trails on New York City streets[1][7].

His most iconic creation is the *Lightmobile* (1985), a Volkswagen Beetle adorned with over 1,600 computerized lights that toured globally. He also invented the ConferenceBike, a circular seven-person bicycle designed to foster human connection, now used in over 20 countries[4][11].

Staller’s work spans public and private commissions, blending whimsy with social commentary. He has exhibited worldwide, including at the Whitney Museum and international art festivals. Currently based in San Francisco, his creations continue to inspire awe and engagement through their playful yet profound exploration of human interaction and urban spaces[4][11].

Sources
[1] Eric Staller - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Staller
[2] Early Works - Eric Staller https://ericstaller.com/portfolio/early-works/
[3] Eric Staller and Daren Pearson - Photography Related Studies https://relatedstudyblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/eric-staller/
[4] Staller-E — CITYarts https://www.cityarts.org/staller
[5] Public & Private Commissions - Eric Staller https://ericstaller.com/portfolio/commissions/
[6] Eric Staller - 1987 Magazine Review https://virginiamiller.com/exhibitionsold/1980s/EricStaller.html
[7] Eric Staller - Artist - Light Painting Photography https://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-artist/featured-artist-2/eric-staller/
[8] Eric Staller - San Francisco Arts Commission https://kiosk.sfartscommission.org/artist-maker/info/1543?artistName=Staller%2C+Eric
[9] ERIC STALLER - with2eyez https://with2eyez.wordpress.com/eric-staller-2/
[10] Unexpected Joy via the Art of Eric Staller - Dickerman Prints https://www.dickermanprints.com/unexpected-joy-via-the-art-of-eric-staller/
[11] About - Eric Staller https://ericstaller.com/about/
 

The Conference Bike (CoBi) is a seven-person circular bicycle invented by artist Eric Staller in the mid-1990s. Inspired by his earlier eight-person bike, *OCTOS* (1991), Staller designed CoBi to encourage social interaction and collaboration. One person steers while others pedal, fostering teamwork and conversation. Initially conceived as an art project, CoBi evolved into a commercial product due to its popularity.

Built in the Netherlands, the durable CoBi is now used in over 20 countries for purposes such as corporate team-building, tourism, therapy, and education. Its playful design creates a joyful experience, breaking social barriers and sparking connections among riders[1][2][3][7].

Sources
[1] Eric Staller's Conference Bike - Bicycle Design https://bicycledesign.net/2009/11/eric-stallers-conference-bike/
[2] The 7-seat ConferenceBike redefines "mobile" meetings - New Atlas https://newatlas.com/7-seat-conferencebike-cobi-eric-staller/43815/
[3] A bicycle built for seven peddles world peace - MPR News https://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/04/26/confbike
[4] The Seven-Person "Conference Bicycle" - Core77 https://www.core77.com/posts/71651/
[5] Bicycle built for 7: human-powered schoolbus & social fitness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaVSUUl-olQ
[6] The World-Famous CoBi - Conference Bike https://conferencebike.com/the-bike/conferencebike/
[7] The History of the CoBi - Conference Bike https://conferencebike.com/about/
[8] Conference Bike - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Conferencebike
 


The Lightmobile, created by Eric Staller in 1985, is a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle adorned with 1,659 computerized lightbulbs. Designed as a mobile art piece, it debuted on the streets of New York City, transforming urban spaces into galleries. The car's lights flash in intricate patterns, creating a mesmerizing display reminiscent of Times Square or an amusement park. Staller envisioned it as an "urban UFO," meant to engage the public directly rather than traditional gallery audiences.

The Lightmobile gained international fame, appearing in *The Money Pit* (1986) and touring globally. It remains one of Staller’s most iconic works, blending art and performance[1][3][7].

Sources
[1] Eric Staller - 1987 Magazine Review https://virginiamiller.com/exhibitionsold/1980s/EricStaller.html
[2] Eric Staller - Artist - Light Painting Photography https://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-artist/featured-artist-2/eric-staller/
[3] Interactive & Mobile Art - Eric Staller https://ericstaller.com/portfolio/interactive-mobile/
[4] Unexpected Joy via the Art of Eric Staller - Dickerman Prints https://www.dickermanprints.com/unexpected-joy-via-the-art-of-eric-staller/
[5] Eric Staller - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Staller
[6] Eric Staller's 'Spirogyrate' art lands at SFO - SFGATE https://www.sfgate.com/art/article/Eric-Staller-s-Spirogyrate-art-lands-at-SFO-5163838.php
[7] About - Eric Staller https://ericstaller.com/about/
[8] Eric Staller Light Photos NYC 1970s - Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/eric-staller-light-photos-nyc-1970s-2012-9
 

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