October Art Walk

Sep, 30 2011
By Erica
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Fall is here, and at Rare Bird that means we’re getting cozy with knits and feathers for October’s Art Walk!

Join us on Thursday, October 20 from 6-9 pm when we celebrate our featured artists: Ponder Knitwear, a hip and eco-conscious line of multi-purpose scarves that can function as hoods, ties, vests, and satchels; and Willow Solem, whose paintings on salvaged wood feature birds found in the Bay Area and her native Pacific Northwest. And, just in time for Halloween, become a rare bird yourself with feather hair extensions from Featherluxe, who will be on hand during Art Walk at Rare Bird to provide natural or vegan feather hair extensions.

Visit Willow and Ponder Knitwear’s work all month long at Rare Bird, and mark your calendars for the Art Walk on Thursday, October 20 from 6-9 pm. Admire, shop, laugh, sip wine and, as always, marinate in the sonic grooves of resident dj London Fog.

What: Piedmont Avenue Art Walk

Featuring: Eco-conscious multipurpose scarves by Ponder Knitwear and paintings on salvaged wood by Willow Solem

When: Thursday, October 20 from 6-9 pm

Where: The Rare Bird – 3883 Piedmont Avenue – Oakland, CA

About Ponder Knitwear: Ponder Knitwear bloomed from designer Jillian Claire’s loom in a cabin atop a mountain deep in the forests of Big Sur. With a heart as large as the state of California and a spirit as eclectic as San Francisco, the Ponder family creates garments that are elegant yet rustic, phenomenal to touch, and crafted with methods and materials that support our commitment to living symbiotically with the Earth.

Ponder creates garments to fall in love with. They feel and look beautiful on your body, but are utilitarian. The new Digital Native collection is a fusion of attractive elements—Native American textiles and retro computer graphics inform the design of multi-purpose scarves that can function as hoods, ties, vests, and satchels. Their eco-conscious designs use cashmere, merino wool, bamboo, seacell, sasawashi, organic eco cotton, and reclaimed yarns.

Ponder Knitwear endeavors to lessen our negative impact on the planet, and heighten our impact on design. We are pleased to introduce ourselves as young, active agents dedicated to positive fundamental change for humanity on this planet. All garments are made in California by Californians.

About Willow Solem: Born in Northwest Washington and currently living in Oakland, Willow Solem studied painting at the Claremont Colleges and the Glasgow School of Art, graduating from Scripps College with a degree in fine art. Her artwork is in several private collections.

Approximately 20 years ago, Willow’s grandfather salvaged wood from a 100-year-old barn in Northwest Washington. For several years, these hand-split boards were stored at her grandmother’s Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary, which protects local birds. When Willow gained access to this wood she wanted what she painted on it to reflect its origin. With this in mind, she chose to depict birds native to Northwest Washington. Because she now lives in Oakland, she also paints birds found in the Bay Area.

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