We are excited to host legendary rock-poster artist Emek as our SF Heritage Artist in Residence at Gallery 1506 on the corner of Haight & Ashbury.
When to Visit: You can visit Emek’s exhibition and purchase his works Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 pm, Jan. 19 through Feb 11 at 1506 Haight Street.
Emek Golan (known professionally as Emek), combines psychedelic 1960s imagery with 1990s post-industrial iconography. From his studio in Oregon, Emek conjures collisions of the organic versus the mechanical. He hand draws then silk screens images on paper, and also works with other media such as metal, glass, and plastic. His creative works are filled with humor, social commentary, and fantasy. Even in the smallest details of his work there are messages to discover.
Emek also is renowned for painting album covers for rock stars from Neil Young to Pearl Jam to Erykah Badu. In his book, "Emek The Thinking Man’s Poster Artist: Collected Works of Aaarght!" he explores a retrospective of his rock-and-roll art, editorial illustrations, and protest posters.
“EMEK=Great design and impeccable political sentiments, what more could you ask for…?” R. Crumb
To purchase Emek's work visit: https://www.gallery1506.com/
To access the SF Heritage Website visit: https://www.sfheritage.org/events/rock-poster-artist-emek-at-gallery-1506-artist-in-residence/