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Wayne is showing some of his photography... Mark your calendar's for July 16, 2011. The Sunnyvale Art Gallery will be displaying prints from the Ducati Rider Portraits Photo Project, and Wayne Serrano (photographer) will be meeting and greeting guests beginning at 5 pm.  He will be sharing a bit of the backstory of the photo project as well as some of the highlights of the photo shoots.

The featured artists of the month are:

WAYNE SERRANO, rider portraits.
http://www.wayneserrano.com/ (http://www.wayneserrano.com/)

MARK KULLY, hot shoe moto art.
http://www.hotshoemotoart.com/ (http://www.hotshoemotoart.com/)

DITO MILIAN, got blue milk.
http://gotbluemilk.com/ (http://gotbluemilk.com/)

DANEEN BRONSON, custom air brush.
http://customairbrush.com/ (http://customairbrush.com/)

July 16, 2011 - VIP party and artist reception @Sunnyvale Art Gallery, join the crowd as you admire the aspects of motorsports. Art, music, the machines, and the people in the driver's seat. Local dealers and vendors will be on site to share product information.  Join local motorsport artists and dealers from around the bay area as they provide you with a never before seen event at the Sunnyvale Art Gallery.

This is a full day you will not want to miss:
Noon - 4pm - meet and greet autograph signing with professional race car driver and instructor Matt Bell (Stevenson Motorsports), and Tim Bell (Doran Racing) with their Turner Motorsports BMW.
5pm - Wayne Serrano will be meeting and greeting fellow Ducatisti and talking about the Ducati Rider Portraits Photo Project and the stories behind the photos.
4pm - 7pm - you can go crazy with DJ SpinDizzy of SBFMC, and a freestyle session with appearances by I-L Twice, Mr. CLeaN, LOWZONE, Pound Game, and K Dinero.
7pm - 11pm - get rockin' as LeRom Promotions presents: Brightmillion from Los Angeles, and local artists Curious Quail, Et Al, and Bird and The War.

*** This is an all day event ***
$5 cover before 7pm, $10 after 7pm
$5 Pizza and beer special from 4pm - 8pm
Thanks to BevMo! and A Slice of New York.

The Gallery Cafe will be open during the event


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Additionally, all images will be available for purchase and will help to fund the Ducati Rider Portraits Photo Project.  Here's a sample of some MOBsters...

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**For any out of town guests, hotel accommodations that can be booked at a very special rate during the month of the event at Hotel Avante and Wild Palms Hotel.**

Hotel Avante:
http://jdvhotels18-px.trvlclick.com/hotels/avante (http://jdvhotels18-px.trvlclick.com/hotels/avante)
Wild Palms Hotel:
http://jdvhotels18-px.trvlclick.com/hotels/siliconvalley/wild_palms (http://jdvhotels18-px.trvlclick.com/hotels/siliconvalley/wild_palms)
Use the web access code WBSART and it will give you access to both Avante and Wild Palms.


Also joining the event:

STEVEN HAPPEL, vanhap photography.
http://vanhap.com/ (http://vanhap.com/)

TRAVIS TREVETHICK, vigorous customs.
www.T3art.com (http://www.T3art.com)
www.vigorouscustoms@yahoo.com (http://www.vigorouscustoms@yahoo.com)
(916) 212-3474

GERI AMANI, redlign autosports
http://www.redlignautosports.com/ (http://www.redlignautosports.com/)
http://redlignphotography.com/ (http://redlignphotography.com/)

Special thanks to: Ducati North America, The Motor Cafe, Jeffrey Schuessler, Brad Clausen, Julie Conde, Yana 'Banana' Mocak, John Clelland, Mark Hoffman, Sarah Johnson, Santa Clara Cycle, Motostrano, MOTOride, California BMW Triumph, Zoom Cycle, West Coast Classics and Customs, J&M Motorsports, Sleek Motoring, MIX 106.5, 94.5 KBAY, 104.5/97.7 KFOG, 3 FIT and all of our artists and musicians.

If you can't make July 16, the show is open all month...drop by when you can

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‎"The Wall" is officially up, July 01, 2011 at 1:30am! Ducatisti you’ve gotta love it!

Sunnyvale Art Gallery - MotorSports Art Exhibit. Images from the Ducati Rider Portrait's Photo Project will be on display July 2nd-30th.
Artist Reception scheduled for July 16, 2011 at 5 PM.

Please spread the word, we're looking for a fantastic turn out!

Ciao,

Wayne

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This looks tight.  I might turn up for this

I hope everyone will be able to get over to the Sunnyvale Art Gallery to check out the Ducati Rider Portrait's Photo Project prints that are currently on display.  You may recognize some familiar faces.

I plan / hope to be by around 5...

I might make it.  ;D Overseas plans replanned.

The Official Press Release

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Press Release
Ducati Rider Portrait’s Photo Project
Bay Area Photographer Exposes the Soul of Ducati

251 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Saturday July 16th 2011

Combine the words art and motorcycle in a conversation and the word Ducati is soon mentioned. The bay area is a paradise for motorcyclists and a sanctuary for artists, so an exhibition that combines the two is a genuine showcase of local passions. From July 2nd to July 30th the Sunnyvale Art Gallery will play host to over 40 select portraits from acclaimed photographer Wayne Serrano’s “Ducati Rider Portrait Project”. The exhibition also includes several sculptures of Italian two wheel horsepower, including a rare Ducati Desmosedici RR.

For decades Wayne Serrano has worked as an editorial and commercial photographer. His style has evolved to capturing the moments and emotions of real people in the environments that reflects their uniqueness and true spirit. “Looking over a few contact sheets of a motorcycle rider photo-shoot it struck me. After people ride, their faces are different; you can see it in their eyes. With that discovery the project began. When riding, the state of being hyper-focused is subconscious. A rider escapes into the moment and all other concerns and pretenses are pulled away. My goal was to capture that moment in the Ducati rider’s eyes.”

Often considered the Ferrari of motorcycles Ducati riders were a natural fit for the project. These Italian machines are always fast, and very sexy. As a photographer, Wayne quickly saw the Ducati difference. “Even people who don’t know anything about bikes are drawn to the beauty of a Ducati straight away. Some Ducati riders say it’s the only motorcycle with a soul. When people feel that way about a bike, a good photo isn’t far behind.”

Often done in a few fleeting seconds rather than extensive photo-shoots Wayne sought to capture that “rider face” before it was gone. It’s clear he’s succeeded. One gallery visitor Cat MacLeod said “We’ve all seen ourselves in the mirror but to see your own wild-eyed soul staring back at you bigger than life…that’s art.”
The 20X30” prints will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to fund the continuation of the project and subsequent book.

A special artist reception will be held Saturday July 16th from 1pm to 11pm, with Wayne speaking at 5pm. The exhibition opening is timed to coincide with Red Bull US Grand Prix, when all the motorcycling world’s eyes turn the Bay Area’s own Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Many riders are stopping off at the Gallery as they head south to the races.

The Sunnyvale Art Gallery is open from 8am to 8pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 8pm Saturday. It is located at 251 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408) 737-8188


Press Contact information for Wayne Serrano:
(415) 244-9620
wayne@wayneserrano.com

Tomorrow Saturday, July 16 is the day. The Sunnyvale Art Gallery Artist Reception should be great!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there,

Wayne

I'll be there around 4 - 4:30.

See you then Sid!

I'm shooting for a 5 o'clock arrival  [thumbsup]

For those of you who could not make it to the Sunnyvale Art Gallery; The Ducati Rider Portraits video was taped July 16, 2011 during the Artist Reception at the Sunnyvale Art Gallery.  The video showcases subjects talking about the experience of being photographed and sharing reactions to being seen on ‘The Wall’ of Ducati Rider Portraits, larger than life. The Ducati Rider Portraits project continues to grow and I am looking forward to many portraits to follow.

Ciao,

Wayne

Ducati Rider Portraits - Artist Reception, Sunnyvale Gallery (http://vimeo.com/27170386)

too cool.
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It was great to hear from a few of the people featured in the show!   [thumbsup]

Wow, I'm exceptionally good looking.