'Core Samples' by Mark Johnsen: Opening Reception

Four Barrel Coffee is pleased to present _Core Samples _by Mark Johnsen. Inspired by the natural composition of human made geological core samples, artist Mark Johnsen’s latest series of prints portrays a close examination of their geological wonder and the sites from which they were excavated.Mark Johnsen (b. 1986, San Diego, CA) is a printmaker living in Northern California. He draws inspiration from childhood fishing trips to the Eastern Sierras and is fascinated by the intersection of natural elements. By using the Monotype process, he works reductively to shape and wipe away extra information to reveal a clearer image. Much like his memories, the process caters to the images that are produced. Mark holds a degree in Photography from California College of the Arts (2012) and has lead workshops and exhibited domestically as well as the U.K., Istanbul, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan. Join us on Friday, August 11th from 6-8pm for the opening reception of this exhibition. Drinks will be served and the artist will be in attendance. Four Barrel is a cafe and roastery that has been supporting artists with exhibitions since 2008. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Four Barrel Coffee is located at 375 Valencia Street in San Francisco, and is open daily from 7am until 8pm. Four Barrel may be reached at art@fourbarrelcoffee.com.