Artist Statement:
As a person, I believe that things are not always as they seem. I believe that peoples individual perception leads them to view and experience things in their own unique way. Sometimes, to get to the truth we must dive deeper into what we see, we must challenge our perceptions and preconceived notions about what we think we are supposed to notice and feel.
As a photographer, I want to challenge one to go beyond what they usually see. I want one to look beyond their normal perception. I want people to make up their own minds about what is really there, and not just see what they think they are supposed to. As if what we are supposed to see is a box that is impossible to get into.
In our society, the human body probably gets more scrutiny than anything. We always seem to notice flaws, overlooking that the body, even with imperfections is an amazingly, beautiful thing. By distorting the human form I hope to make one look past the, so-called imperfections, and into beauty. I want people to stand outside that box, and in the process change the way the human form is observed and scrutinized.
Exhibitions/Awards:
EXHIBITIONS:
PHOTOGRAPHS BY GENEA BARNES
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This was a solo show by Genea Barnes
-March 12, 2008-June 11, 2008
-Cava 22 Restaurant, 3239 22nd St, San Francisco, Ca
TENTH ANNUAL ONE NIGHT STAND
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-Nude, erotic, and sensual works in all media and styles -February 5,2008-February 16, 2008 -Genea will have 2 pieces in this show.
-ARTworkSF Gallery, 49 Geary #234, San Francisco -events for this show listed below
20x20-THE JANUARY SHOW
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-The show is a celebration of the arts community the
gallery reaches out to: 111artists, future, present and
past are given the opportunity to exhibit together
-January 3,2008 to February 2, 2008
-Genea had 1 piece in this show
-111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco
perFORMance
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-January 10,2008 to April 7, 2008
-Genea had have 6 pieces in this show.
-Gensler, 2 Harrison, 4th floor, San Francisco
SOFT CORE
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-Depictions of the figure in relaxed, languid poses or
serene envirionments that emphasize the gentle nature
of the human form.
-July 31, 2007 to August 25,2007
-Genea Barnes had 4 pieces in this show.
-ARTworkSF Gallery: 49 Geary, 2nd floor, San Francisco
BEST OF SHOW
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- Juried by the public, this exhibit will showcase the most
popular works of Bay Area Artists from past ARTworkSF
shows that were voted "Best of Show."
-July 3, 2007 to July 21, 2007
-Genea Barnes had one piece in this show.
-ARTworkSF Gallery: 49 Geary, 2nd floor, San Francisco
CONTRAPOSED HARMONIES
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-May 23, 2007 to July 3, 2007
-This was a solo show for Genea Barnes. She exhibited
fifteen pieces.
-One Taste Urban Retreat Center
1074 Folsom St, San Franciscio, Ca
THE AUTHENTIC SELF
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- An Inner Dialogue
-March 21, 2007 to May 2, 2007
-Genea Barnes has 1 piece in this show.
-Mezzanine Gallery at Hotel Triton
324 Grant Ave., San Francisco, CA.
SKIN DEEP
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-What is sentuality? A heightened sensitivity to intinctual
signals of arousal or attraction that one leads (or
follows) down a path towards connection, interaction
and highest personal pleasure?
-February 1,2007 to February 17, 2007
-Genea Barnes has 6 pieces in this show.
-Artwork SF Gallery
49 Geary suite #215, San Francisco, CA.
BODY PARTS
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-Anatomical creations both graphic and subtle
-December 18, 2007 to December 31,2007
-Genea Barnes had 2 pieces in this show.
-Space Gallery
1141 Polk St., San Francisco, CA
CONVERSATIONS IN COLOR
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-Contraposed Harmonies
-March 15, 2006 to May 20, 2006
-Genea Barnes had 8 pieces in this show.
-Poloarity Post Productions
69 Green Street, San Francisco, CA
CONVERSATIONS IN COLOR
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-Monochrome: presents works of single and closely
related (analogous) colors that are manipulated through
variations in lightness and saturation to achieve
balanced and visually soothing compositions.
-January 14, 2006 to March 3, 2006
-Genea Barnes had 2 pieces in this show.
-Polarity Post Productions
69 Green Street, San Francisco, CA
ONE NIGHT STAND
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-A celebration of the human body and an exploration of
sexuality through NUDE, EROTIC and FETISH art.
-August 31, 2005
-Genea Barnes had 3 pieces in this show.
-Soma Arts Gallery
934 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA
PHOTOPIA SF
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-Group show showcasing the works of Photopia artists
-May 17, 2004 to June 14, 2005
-Genea Barnes had 4 pieces in this show.
-1751 Social Club, 1751 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA
PHOTOPIA SF
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-Group show showcasing the works of Photopia artists.
-May 1, 2004 to May 30, 2005
-Genea Barnes had 8 pieces in this show.
-Focus Gallery, 2423 Polk St., San Francisco, CA
VIV AND A MOVIE
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-Group art show, short films, local bands
-April 26, 2005
-Genea Barnes had 2 pieces in this show.
-Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk St. San Francisco, Ca
VIV AND A MOVIE
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-Group art show, short films, local bands
-March 15, 2005
-Genea Barnes had 4 pieces in this show.
-Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk St. San Francisco, Ca
PHOTOPIA SF
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-Group show showcasing the works of Photopia artists.
-November 10, 2004 to December 22, 2004
-Genea Barnes had 6 pieces in this show.
-Salada Beach Cafe, 220 Paloma Ave., Pacifica, CA
VIV AND A MOVIE
---------------------------------------------Group art show, short films, local bands
-June 23, 2003
-Genea Barnes had 20 pieces in this show.
-Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk St. San Francisco, Ca
VIV AND A MOVIE
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-Group art show, short films, local bands
-February 10, 2003
-Genea Barnes had 6 pieces in this show.
-Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk St. San Francisco, Ca
VIV AND A MOVIE
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-Group art show, short films, local bands
-August 19, 2002
-Genea Barnes had 6 pieces in this show.
-Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk St. San Francisco, Ca
AWARDS
Honorable mention in A Singular Creation Annual Contest.
www.asingularcreation.com
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