Monday, September 16, 2013

Rossy de Palma

Like a finely cut gem, Fashion has many facets. These images transport the viewer to a Hinterland of shadow, 
baroque gestures and at times obscurity

It is there, hidden amongst the Beautiful People 

that humor and personality thrive

Where photographs converse in a language 
of unspoken words via shapes, texture and color 

Ron Maubidea 

Henri Abidaux - Publicist
Cassandra Landau - Gallery Coordinator 

Monday, August 19, 2013

Intimate Conversations

Séraphine to Joshua - Speak To Me In Whispers  
 Portrait (detail) 2012

Cassandra Landau - Gallery Coordinator 

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Absinthe Journal

A good quality Absinthe (served straight up), is a little like Tequila if it were a cordial though not necessarily. Its consistency and texture, can be somewhat dense with a light herbal aftertaste depending on which brand you buy and as a rule .. 

The better the quality, the more enjoyable the drinking experience 


My personal preference is to imbibe gracefully, as one would with a fine liquor. The traditional method of adding ice cold water (filtered through a sugar cube), will thin the natural flavors and often result in tasting watered-down and artificially sweetened   

First- let's approach the Absinthe Mythology with a grain of salt 

Face it guys, if you drink enough of anything and your consumption reaches a toxic level.. SHIT WILL HAPPEN

Standards and Uniformity
Back in 18th century Switzerland, the standards for production and control were universally non-existent. Distilleries were producing spirit's with as much as 74% alcohol by volume meaning, 90-148 proof and was patented by the French doctor, Pierre Ordinaire c.1797

His goal, was to concoct an elixir that contained the medicinal properties of Artemisia Absinthium or Wormwood. At this point in history, Wormwood was used as both Remedy and household utility

Early use includes (but not limited to) a natural insecticide used by man and hunters to ward-off pelt eating critters, an anti-venom for stinging sea creatures and as an antidote to counter the effects of hemlock and toadstool poisoning

Due to its availability and abundance in many 18th century countries, Absinthe was far cheaper to produce than gin and vodka, pandering specifically to the lower and middle classes of Europe

To date, the precise origin of Absinthe remains unclear ..

The medical use of wormwood dates back to ancient Egypt and is mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus, circa 1550 BC

Wormwood extracts and wine-soaked wormwood leaves, were also used as remedies in ancient Greece. Moreover, there is evidence of
a popular wormwood-flavored Greek wine (Absinthites Oinos) in the same time period.. Ron Maubidea      

 Kitchen Prep Table
Photography: Alexia Martinez (c) 2013
 
Cassandra Landau - Gallery Coordinator 

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Gallery News: The Chinese New Year


For so many of us, the untimely death of a loved one 
is a tragic and inconceivable event 

Following the death of his long-time friend and writing partner, Don Greene (galerie post: January 22, 2012) were the passing's of Ron's father Albert and girlfriend-muse, Beth Young  
  
Like most of the people in his immediate circle, 
the latter was unknown to me and according to close friends
and family... the healing process is over

What would make these tragedies so difficult for anyone,
is the fact they all happened just a few months apart 

After more than a year, Ron Maubidea 
will be returning to the Gallery from an extended sabbatical 

The new work will include a series of Fictional Stories (in photo essay) and his collaborations with French writer Henri Abideau, Toggio Castillo and photographers Allison and Robert Jeffries

On behalf of all those affiliated with the gallery,
I would like to extend our appreciation for the beautiful cards
and thoughtful words ..

Festive Chinese New Year Celebration - San Francisco 
http://www.asianweek.com/2012/01/31/city-celebrates-chinese-new-year-with-parade-and-festival/ 

Suzanne Horowitz - Publicist