December 20, 2013

Book Release: Vulcanites- A Glimpse of People in their Creative Spaces

Available now! Vulcanites: A Glimpse of People in their Creative Spaces

In this beautiful book, photographer Ren Dodge examines people in their homes at Vulcan Studios aka Vulcan Lofts in East Oakland, California. A steel factory turned artists live-work space has spawned a vibrant community of artists, free thinkers and friends. The unique interior architecture and vivid personalities pose a compelling subject for documentary photography. Coupled with snippets of text written by the subjects, Vulcanites offers a portal into a not so often seen world of interesting individuals who shape the creative community in Oakland. Dodge was born Minneapolis, MN. His award winning artwork has been displayed at galleries, festivals, and art exhibits in Oakland and San Francisco. He is the principal at Ren Dodge Photography.

Vulcanites: A Glimpse of People in their Creative Spaces
by Ren Dodge
160 Pages
INFERNO co. Publications
Order here!
Available in Softcover $89.99 or hardcover $129.99

December 20, 2013

Vulcan Artists Group Show Opening Night

This past Friday the Vulcan Artist group show opened and was a stellar event. If you weren’t there you should have been. Brilliant art from behind the walls of the Vulcan Lofts. Locals and folks from around the bay came to the celebration.

We also launched Vulcanites the first INFERNO co. publication book by photographer Ren Dodge. A glimpse behind the door of residents of the Vulcan Lofts. You can order a print version or ebook here.

November 28, 2013

Vulcan Artists Group Show

Join us for a group show of artists from INFERNO’s home in the the Vulcan Studios. A collection of recent work from the current visual artists residing in the Vulcan. A brilliant show of diverse styles and genres all emanating from the biggest creative vortex in East Oakland.

Opening Reception: Friday December 13th, 2013
7pm to 10pm

This show is up December 13th – 31st
Gallery hours are Saturday 11am to 2pm or by appointment

Artists include: Rachel Anema, Gary-Paul Barbosa Prince, Lorely Bunoan, Chai Chang, Ross Clark, Ren Dodge, Ezra Li Eismont, Bridget Harrison, Mink Hébert, Susannah Israel, Rigel Juratovac, Susan Leffingwell, Lauren May, Tessa McKaig, Kate Morrow, Gabriel Penfield, Barbara Rogers, Meghan Schultz, Che Smith, and Lia Walker.