After far too long a hiatus, I'm pleased to announce that I will be participating in the 39th annual "Made in California" group exhibition at the Brea Gallery. This show in particular, for me, has a bit of that "full cirlce" vibe - I was actually accepted into this same show several years ago, but was unable to participate due to circumstances which, in retrospect, were easily avoidable - truly a missed opportunity on my part. If you can make the opening, just know that the exhibiton runs from April 27th to June 23rd. And as far as spaces to view art go, the Brea Gallery is truly one of those locations designed to maximize the experience of the viewer - not only is it located in a much larger complex dedicated to the arts in general, the space itself has a flow and sense of movement to it that is ideal for the viewing of art. Clearly, the Brea Gallery is a space made for and by artists.
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This recent body of work is many things to me: an ode to my obsession with detail, a love letter to the human figure, a joyful - and frankly, surprising - synthesis of explosive color and loose mark making. More than this however, these pieces represent a shift in my practice towards risk, that quality that elevates the materials to something beyond canvas, oil and pigment. As one whose artistic tastes have always veered towards the visually literal, the importance of this change cannot be understated; far too often I have found myself wedded to the reference material to the point of stagnation, resulting in work that, while technically proficient, was increasingly less enjoyable to create.
Join myself and the superbly talented Adriana Villagran for the First Friday of 2018 at Live Worms Gallery.
Work off your post New Year's hangover and feast your eyeholes on some darn fine paintings. Opening Reception: Friday, January 5th, 7 -10pm Exhibition Dates: January 5-6th, 2018 |