Northern Californian Artist Tahiti Pehrson has been hand cutting intricate paper works for over a decade. The works are often done in monochromatic white layers. Finley cut images cast light and shadow through dramatic scenes. creating a breakdown of hard edges and echoing images and patterns.

Homage is paid to Guilloche patterns a system used to produce a complex series of geometrical patterns seen on currency throughout the world. The fragility of connectedness is expressed in physical structure. Some works are burned to illuminate transitory nature and finite beauty. Pehrson continues to work and show internationally.

Shows

2010

RVCA S.F.  – Feb 2010 “Hand Over Fist” Curated by Gabe Scott Group show

Oxenrose S.F. – July 2010“Natural Beauty.” Curated by Serena Cole and Nico Lopez

Stumptown Portland, OR. – April 2010 “Hold on Let Go” Solo show

2009

Evergold S.F. – August 09 “Double Trouble” Mentor show. Curated by Tara Lisa Foley

Evergold S.F. – May 09 “Fools Gold” group show. Curated By Andrew McClintock

Oxenrose S.F.  – May 09 “Scala Naturae” Solo show. Curated by Nico Lopez

Together Gallery, Portland OR.  – June 09 “Idle Ties” Group show Curated by Gabe Scott & Jay Howell

Gallery Heist, S.F. – Nov 09 “Now or Never” Curated by Julianne Yates & Gabe Scott. Group show.

S.F. Art Comission, Art in Storefronts. – Curated by Triple Base. Nov 09 to present. Window installation

2008

Bicycle Film Festival, S.F.  – July 08 Curated by Brendt Barbur

111 Minna. S.F.  – Sept 08 “Golden” Curated by Gabe Scott. Works by Serena Cole, Tahiti Pehrson

Bicycle Film Festival. Milan, Italy. – Nov 08 Curated by Brendt Barbur

2007

Picture in Progress. San Francisco – June 2007. League of Young Voters group show.

Aftermoden Gallery S.F. – “Anniversary show” Jan 2007 Curated by Marissa Gianno

2006

Aftermodern Gallery, S.F. – “Shifting Landscapes” Curated by Marissa Gianno

Making Impressions. S.F. – “Salon de la Califonie” January 06 Group Show. Curated by Dominic Santos and Stella Lochman.

Brooklyn Fire proof Inc. N.Y – “Mother Tongue” March 06. Curated by Burr Dodd and Pearl Son. Galen Pehrson and Tahiti Pehrson.

2005

Hotel Biron S.F. – solo show April. 05 Curated by Jessica Cusik and Julian Feinberg.

Luggage Store Gallery S.F. – Seven on Our side. July 05 Group show curated by Silver Warner.

Atelier Cardenas Bellanger Paris 05 – “Yo mire un garza mora dandole combate a un rio” Curated by Devendra Banhart.

Making Impressions. S.F. – Curated by Dominic Santos and Stella Lochman. Salon de Oublis September 05

Aftermodern. S.F. – “Out of Doors.” December 05. Group show Curated by Amber Abramson