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Recent Updates
Canvas Rebel Interview | May 2024
Check out this interview with Canvas Rebel for more insights about me.
REFLECTION 1 at Michael-Cleary Showroom in Los Angeles | Beginning 1/24/24
If you are in the area, please stop by the Michael-Cleary design showroom in the La Cienega Design Quarter to view REFLECTION 1 (77" x 53" x 1.5"), part of another fantastic group curation by Source Art art advisory in collaboration with Michael-Cleary.
8731 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069Phone: 424.653.3350
SPRUNG 3 in Los Angeles Muncipal Art Gallery Open Call, Barnsdall Park, CA | 12/9/23 - 3/16/24
Artworks on Display at The Luxury Kitchen Showroom - La Cienega Design Quarter, West Hollywood, CA | Beginning 8/31/23
Very happy to have SPRUNG 1, SPRUNG 2 and TURN OF EVENTS included in this cool collaboration between fine art advisory Source Art and The Luxury Kitchen Showroom.
From Source Art: "We are excited to unveil our latest collaboration – a dynamic partnership between Source Art and The Luxury Kitchen @theluxurykitchenweho showroom in the La Cienega Design Quarter at the heart of West Hollywood.
At Source Art, we believe in the power of art to transform spaces, evoke emotions, and inspire conversations. Our curation of The Luxury Kitchen showroom, displaying captivating artworks from local emerging and mid-career artists, is bringing that belief to life.
The Luxury Kitchen’s monthly happy hour networking events will feature our ever-evolving art curation, showcasing the incredible talent of local artists.
Join us for the next happy hour on Thursday, August 31st, and witness firsthand how art can enhance and redefine spaces, sparking creativity and connections.
Also, mark your calendars for an art-infused October event like no other! In collaboration with California Home Design @cahomeanddesign and The Art of Elysium @theartofelysium The Luxury Kitchen is creating an immersive experience that seamlessly blends culinary arts, and luxury design with the vibrant world of contemporary art.
Source Art takes immense pride in nurturing partnerships within the arts and design community. Our commitment to expanding programs and networks allows us to bridge the gap between the fine art world and living spaces, fostering a truly unique experience for all."
"MOMENT TO MOMENT" Solo Show with Special Guest, Piece by Piece | December 3, 2022 - January 21, 2023
Thank you to all who attended the opening reception, or who contributed their time, energy or support to this show at the innovative Loiter Galleries in Long Beach, CA. I once again invited Los Angeles mosaic arts nonprofit Piece by Piece as my Special Guest, who beautifully recreated a section of REALIZE in mosaic. To learn more, please visit the show page, and watch the short video on the open here.
Our collaboration FLY MOSAIC was recently installed in the lobby of 200 West Ocean in Long Beach; check out the video to fully appreciate the amazing talent of Piece by Piece artists.
SUCCULENT 1 on Display at the Dakota Jackson Showroom - Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles | June, 2022
After the sale of FALCON 1, SUCCULENT 1 is now on view/available for purchase at Dakota Jackson's new west coast showroom in the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA. For more information or to view in person, please contact Jeff Miller at 310.387.1893. EMERGE, IN THE CLOUDS and SIGN are also on view, please see previous news post below.
Select Artworks on Display at the Dakota Jackson Showroom - Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles | Fall, 2021
I am very happy to have four paintings on display/available (EMERGE, IN THE CLOUDS, SIGN, FALCON 1) at Dakota Jackson's new west coast showroom in the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA. For more information please contact Jeff Miller, Showroom Manager, at 310.387.1893.
"In a career spanning over five decades, Dakota Jackson has been one of the leading figures in American furniture design . . .
He began building in his loft apartment in Chelsea, during the height of the 70's art scene. Recognized for his work by antique dealers, he began restoring the finest works of furniture including those of Pierre Chareau. His work caught the eye of Yoko Ono who commissioned Jackson to create a mystery puzzle box desk to gift John Lennon on his 34th birthday . . .
Noteworthy among his designs is the Library Chair™, first developed for architect James Ingo Freed’s San Francisco Public Library and currently in use in libraries across the country, including Harvard, NYU, Stanford and Cesar Pelli’s Minneapolis Public Library . . .
Jackson’s signature body of work also includes several design collaborations with Steinway & Sons."
Learn more about Dakota's expansive, fascinating creative background and his latest collection here.
Newsletter Update | October 2021
Virtual Salon to Buy Art | Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | 7-8pm EST
Many thanks to co-curator and artist, Laurey Bennett-Levy; co-curator and art educator/advisor Linda Plattus; hosts Felicia Madison & Nancy Tepper of MTNesters; and Madeline Penn, art consultant, for the opportunity to introduce my work along with 19 other talented artists. A great use of virtual space to keep connected to art and artists creating it during covid!
Work on View at Village Well independent bookstore in Culver City, CA, Spring 2021
Very happy to see MOMENT, 60"x48", on display at Village Well Books & Coffee in the heart of Culver City, CA . . . many thanks to owner Jennifer Caspar. Stop by the area's fantastic new independent bookstore for good vibes, excellent books, food, coffee, tea and art! Also on view are wonderful artworks by friend and fellow artist, Adrienne Wade, and a beautiful custom mosaic mural by DTLA mosaic arts nonprofit, Piece by Piece.
View Available Works on Your Own Walls with Augmented Reality
It's a lot of fun to try out available works on your own walls virtually with the Hoverlay AR app, which automatically scales to size and perspective as you move around your room. This technology continues to evolve so you may see additional options in the coming months. Check it out HERE.
realART Spring Show | Opening Reception 3/7/21
I had work on view at realART Gallery in Agoura Hills, CA during the juried Spring Show, which featured 35 new artists from across the country.
Visionary Projects Online Exhibition
EXHALE and BLUE SKIES were juried into New York based Visionary Projects "The Era of Change" online exhibit.
Brentwood, CA Lobby Project Completion | 11/1/2020
Thank you to NOW Art and their top-notch fine art painting team for repainting my artwork SPLASH onto an 11.5 foot by 26 foot by 2 inch canvas for this beautiful Brentwood, CA lobby renovation. Click to zoom each image, and scroll down the page for process videos.
I painted two custom pieces for the front entrance of the building as well, REFLECTION 2 and REVEAL, each 77"x53". View the video below to see how all three artworks are placed in the space. For a closer look at these paintings, check out the video in the Highlights section of my Instagram.
(music by Jack Letchinger, featuring JB Letchinger on keyboard)
Brentwood, CA Lobby Project | 9/29/20 Progress
More progress . . . Completion date projected for end of October, 2020. Thank you to NOW Art and their fantastic fine art painting team for recreating my painting SPLASH onto an 11.5 foot by 26 foot canvas for this Brentwood, CA lobby renovation.
(Wall sculputure: Maren Kloppmann, bronze sculpture: Jorge Marin)
(music by Jack Letchinger, featuring JB Letchinger on keyboard)
Brentwood, CA Lobby Project | 9/25/20 Progress
(Wall sculputure: Maren Kloppmann, bronze sculpture: Jorge Marin)
Los Angeles Art Association 95th Annual Auction | Live Auction Online on 8/18/20
(Wall sculputure: Maren Kloppmann, bronze sculpture: Jorge Marin)
"Elevating Spaces" | July 9, 2020
Very happy to have DUAL included in this stunning virtual design collaboration, hosted by Luxe Interiors + Design Los Angeles/Southern California Homes Editor, Lisa Bingham Dewart. Special thank you to MaryLinda Moss, Art Consultant and owner of SourceArt, for the placement.
(Wall sculputure: Maren Kloppmann, bronze sculpture: Jorge Marin)
Newest Collaboration with Skid Row based Mosaic Arts Nonprofit, Piece by Piece
My latest collaboration with DTLA arts nonprofit Piece by Piece is finished and available for purchase . . . pictured here with talented PBP mosaic artist Jose and panel 2 of this 36"x144"x1.5" diptych, FRESH. Click here for more details on this cool piece and feel free to contact me with any questions.
"Field of Vision" | July 11-24, 2020
INTERSECTION was accepted into this juried exhibition, presented by Los Angeles Art Association. Field of Vision is an all-media exploration of landscape; an online exhibition and sale featuring artwork by LAAA artists.
"Indistinct Chatter" | July 1-10, 2020
NOVEMBER was accepted into this juried, online exhibition, presented by Los Angeles Art Association. "Indistinct Chatter" is an all-media exploration of abstraction in contemporary art, featuring artwork by LAAA artists.
The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, Presented by Saatchi Art | Sept. 5-8, 2019
What a great time! Thanks to all who helped make it such a success, to those who came to the fair and to those who purchased art. All of you make it possible for artists to do what they do.
May 2019: Abstract Painting Workshop at Piece by Piece in downtown Los Angeles
I facilitated my first abstract painting workshop . . . with the fantastic artists of Skid Row based mosaic arts nonprofit, Piece by Piece. Since the "CONNECTION" show, we continue to collaborate artistically. It was a lot of fun -- flip through the slideshow for a peek at the afternoon . . .
May 2019: "SUMMER" Licensed to Musician Dylan Halberg
I was happy to be contacted by Dylan and license the image of SUMMER to him as cover art for his new album "Drift Wood Alley". Thank you to Dylan and graphic designer, John Simon.
“Overflowing with creative talent”
Time Out
The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, Presented by Saatchi Art | March 28-31, 2019
Los Angeles Magazine included The Other Art Fair in its “12 Best Things to do in L.A. in March” (as well as a linked image of STATE, one of the paintings I exhibited - thank you!) If you were able to attend, thank you for coming! It took place at Magic Box @ The REEF in downtown Los Angeles. Skid Row based mosaic arts non-profit Piece by Piece was highlighted by the fair, including the display of our FLY DUO collaboration.
"Presented by the world's leading online art gallery Saatchi Art, the Fair showcases work by 140 talented independent and emerging artists with artworks starting from $150, each hand picked by a Selection Committee of art world experts. Art lovers can visit the fair with the confidence that they are buying from the very best and most promising emerging artists in a unique and immersive experience."
"The Other Art Fair's got hipster credentials, but it's serious about nurturing talent too." Telegraph Luxury
ON THE LIST!
I was honored to be on Rebecca Wilson’s “Fair Favorites” list for The Other Art Fair Los Angeles. Rebecca is the Chief Curator and VP, Art Advisory at Saatchi Art, and TOAF Global Selection Committee member. Click on snippet for full article.
"Bouquet" Group Show | March 23-May 6, 2019
"Gestalt Projects is a project dedicated to crossing art world divides by tying together diverse groups of artists into cohesive installations."
bG Gallery
CASA of Los Angeles Wine+Art Event November 2018
This wonderful annual event moved to November this year . . . Please take a moment to learn more about CASA of Los Angeles and the important work they do.
Panoramic photography by Jim Newberry; drag to rotate. www.panoramiceye.com
"CONNECTION" | October 4 - 7, 2018
Thank you to all who attended!
Piece by Piece provides low-income and formerly homeless people free mosaic art workshops using recycled materials to develop marketable skills, self-confidence, earned income and an improved quality of life. They are located in Skid Row in Los Angeles.
"Fresh Squeezed" | May 10 - Aug 8, 2018
Some of my work was in a group exhibition at REN Gallery alongside paintings by Justin Lyons, Nicholas Tredway, and Louis XXX.
CASA of Los Angeles Wine+Art Event January 2018
There was a huge turnout this year for a fantastic annual art event that benefits abused and neglected foster children in Los Angeles. Please take a moment to learn more about CASA of Los Angeles and the important work they do. The passion and dedication of the volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates and CASA staff make a real difference in the lives of innocent children who would otherwise fall through the cracks of an insanely overloaded system. From CASA: "Wine+Art raised over $171,000 to support CASA of Los Angeles and our advocacy work for children in LA County’s child welfare system who have experienced abuse and neglect. This means we can serve more children in the dependency system with intensive one-on-one advocacy so they have the opportunity to thrive in a safe and permanent home."
AWAKE sold in the evening's silent auction, and an original artwork by Mark Bradford sold in the live auction. Mark also supports local foster youth through Art + Practice, a nonprofit he co-founded in Leimert Park Village, Los Angeles with philanthropist and collector Eileen Harris Norton, and community activist Allan DiCastro.
DTLA Pop-Up Gallery | October 2017
Thank you to everyone who came to my pop-up show on 10/12/17 in downtown Los Angeles. It was really great to talk with other artists and art lovers, meet people from Instagram in person, and be showing work alongside photographer and friend, Jim Newberry.
Artistic Soirees in DTLA | Sept 2017
A truly unique evening of world class music by violinist Roger Wilkie, cellist Cecilia Tsan and pianist Bryan Pezzone in downtown Los Angeles on 9/30/17. Having paintings hanging in this uplifting energy was an honor. Thank you Juan Colomer for Artistic Soirees and Ren Gallery for the opportunity.
