di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art maintains a permanent collection of works by Northern California artists that was originally collected by Rene di Rosa (1919-2010) and Veronica di Rosa (1934–1991). The collection contains notable works by artists living or working in the San Francisco Bay Area from mid-twentieth century to the early twenty-first century, highlighting a story of experimentation of the artists of the region. It is displayed in part, on a rotating basis, in the galleries at di Rosa.
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Relax in Electric Chair (Dirty Guy)
Sculpture
contorted man with red tongue sticking out, seated in green electric chair; clock beneath steps of chair
76
Styrofoam, fiberglass, and plastic enamel
Sculpture
AR0076
Braunstein/Quay Gallery
Purchase
Peter Saul
1965 - 1984
Signature
Date
Base
Saul '65 / Saul '84
Painted
Object
55 in
24 in
48 in
The Incorrect Museum: Redux
May 13, 2022 - February 26, 2023, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa
The Incorrect Museum: Vignettes from the di Rosa Collection
April 17, 2021- April 17, 2022, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa
Be Not Still: Living in Uncertain Times (Part 2)
June 23, 2018 - December 30, 2018, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa
Nut Art
May 18 - August 5, 2017, Parker Gallery, Los Angeles
Relax in Electric Chair: Peter Saul at di Rosa
March 4 - July 26, 2015, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa