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‘Wild At Heart – Keep Wildlife In The Wild’
Co-curated by Andrew Hosner and Amanda Erlanson
20% of all sales will go to benefit ‘Born Free USA’ and the world’s endangered species
Reception with the artists:
Sat, May 26th 5-9PM
On view May 26th – June 9th, 2012
Thinkspace is proud to present “Wild at Heart: Keep Wildlife in the Wild,” an exhibition to raise awareness about the precarious predicament of wild creatures around the world, and to benefit efforts to protect them in their natural habitat. Featuring a stellar cast of more than 100 artists from all corners of the art world, this exhibition brings together some of the most profound and innovative voices making art today. In recognition of the imperiled state of much of the world’s wildlife, each artist will apply their own unique perspective to our relationship with the fascinating creatures with whom we share our planet.
As the natural world becomes increasingly impacted by shifting climate, human greed and diminishing resources, protecting those creatures that still roam free becomes ever more vital to the soul of humanity. For even if we could continue to exist without wildlife, the spirit-crushing sadness that our species would take upon itself would surely rob all joy from life. Those majestic, miraculous, elemental beings which we admire from afar are at the root of who we are as people — from the woodland protagonists of our childhood storybooks, to the metaphors we use to describe ourselves as adults, to the animal spirits that visit us in our dreams. As we take steps to protect them from those who would rob them of their freedom, we also improve our own species’ chances to persist far into the future, both by preserving the natural world we all share, and by cherishing the sacred genesis of our imagination and symbology.
In appreciation of the magnificent creatures with whom we share the planet, Thinkspace will donate 20% of the sale price of each piece of art to Born Free USA and the Animal Protection Institute, which operate jointly as a non-profit organization that advocates worldwide for the ethical treatment and protection of wild animals, and also maintains a large sanctuary for rescued primates. To honor the animals closest to our hearts, the gallery will be accepting donations of old blankets to donate to area shelters so dogs don’t have to sleep on cold hard concrete, as well as other used and new pet supplies. The opening will feature the release of a gorgeous limited edition screenprinted poster especially created for the exhibition by the incomparable Aaron Horkey. We hope you will join us on May 26th to celebrate and defend the wild things that fill our lives with wonder and mystery.
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UPDATED ARTIST LISTING:
Aaron Horkey
http://jackywinter.com/rock-of-eye
Adam Caldwell
www.adamhuntercaldwell.com
Ako Castuera
http://thinging.wordpress.com
Allison Sommers
www.allisonsommers.com
Amy Dover
www.amydover.com/HOME.html
Amy Sol
www.amysol.com
Ana Bagayan
www.anabagayan.com
Andrea Offermann
www.andreaoffermann.com
Andrew Hem
www.andrewhem.com
Anthony Clarkson
www.anthonyclarksonart.com
Aron Wiesenfeld
www.aronwiesenfeld.com
ARYZ
www.aryz.es
Asylm
www.asylm.com
Ben Strawn
www.whalefishstudios.com
Benjamin A. Vierling
www.bvierling.com
Brad Woodfin
www.bradwoodfin.com
Brooke Grucella
www.phoenixartspace.com/members/504
Bumblebee
www.flickr.com/photos/theuglyyou
Caitlin Hackett
www.caitlinhackett.com
Catherine Brooks
http://thearborgeistproject.tumblr.com
Chet Zar
www.chetzar.com
Christina Mrozik
http://christinamrozik.com
Craig "Skibs" Barker
www.skibsart.com
DABS MYLA
www.dabsmyla.com
DAL
www.daleast.com
Dan Lydersen
www.danlydersen.com
Dan-ah Kim
www.dkim-art.com
Darla Jackson
http://darlajacksonsculpture.com/home.html
David Jien
www.davidjien.com
David MacDowell
www.macdowellstudio.com
Derek Gores
www.derekgores.com
Douglas Miller
http://douglasmillerart.com/home.html
Drew Young
http://dyoung.co
Edwin Ushiro
www.mrushiro.com
Ekundayo
www.ekundayo.com
Erik Siador
www.eriksiador.com
Esao Andrews
www.esao.net
Frank Gonzales
www.frankgonzales.net
Fuco Ueda
www.fucoueda.com
Fumi Nakamura
www.miniminiaturemouse.com
GAIA
http://gaiastreetart.com
Ghostpatrol
www.ghostpatrol.net
Guy McKinley
www.flavors.me/guymckinley
Henrik A. Uldalen
www.henrikaau.com
Isaac Cordal
http://isaac.alg-a.org/
Jacub Gagnon
www.jacubgagnon.com
Jason Thielke
http://jasonthielke.com
Jasper Wong
http://radness.jasperwong.net
Jennifer Davis
www.jenniferdavisart.com
Jeremy Hush
http://hushillustration.blogspot.com
Jessamyn Patterson
www.facebook.com/jessamyn.j.patterson
Jesse Hotchkiss
www.jessehotchkiss.com
Jessica Joslin
www.jessicajoslin.com
Jillian Ludwig
www.jillianludwig.com
Joao Ruas
www.feral-kid.com
John Brosio
www.johnbrosio.com
John Malloy
http://johnmalloy.com
Jolene Lai
http://enelojial.com
Jonathan Wayshak
www.scrapbookmanifesto.com/
Josie Morway
www.josiemorway.com
Julie West
www.juliewest.com
Katherine Brannock
www.katherinebrannock.com
Kelly Allen
http://kellyallen.com
Kelly Vivanco
www.kellyvivanco.com
KiSung Koh
http://www.kisungkoh.com/
Kikyz 1313
http://1313.mx
Know Hope
http://thisislimbo.com
Laura Bifano
www.laurabifano.com
Leontine Greenberg
www.leontinegreenberg.com
Lindsey Carr
www.littlerobot.org.uk
Linnea Strid
www.linneastrid.se
Liqen
http://liqen.tumblr.com
Lucrezia Bieler
http://bieler-beerli.com/main
Luke Chueh
www.lukechueh.com
Mari Inukai
www.mariinukai.com
Martin Wittfooth
www.martinwittfooth.com
Mary Iverson
http://maryiverson.com
Matt Doust
http://tinyurl.com/7l6qhc3
Matthew Grabelsky
www.grabelsky.com
Megan Wolfe
http://megwolfe.net
Mia Brownell
www.miabrownell.com
Michael Ramstead
http://michaelramstead.com
Mike Alvarez
www.michaelalvarezart.com
Mike Brown
www.michaelvbrown.com
Naoto Hattori
www.wwwcomcom.com
Nimit Malavia
www.nimitmalavia.com
Pakayla Biehn
www.youshouldtakecare.com
Paul Barnes
www.paul-barnes.com
Pedro Matos
www.pedromatos.org
Phil Hale
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Hale
Philippe Baudelocque
http://baudelocque.com
Rebekah Bogard
www.rebekahbogard.com
Regan Rosburg
www.reganrosburg.com
Reinier Gamboa
www.reiniergamboa.com
Rob Sato
www.robsato.com
Robert Proch
www.robertproch.com
Rodrigo Cifuentes
www.rodrigocifuentesotherness.blogspot.com
Rodrigo Luff
http://artofrodrigo.blogspot.com
Rose Sanderson
www.rosesanderson.com
Sarah Muirhead
http://cargocollective.com/sarahmuirhead
Scott Belcastro
www.scottbelcastro.com
Seamus Conley
www.seamusconleystudio.com
Sean Chao
www.seanchao.com
Sean Mahan
www.seanmahanart.com
Shark Toof
http://sharktoof.com
Sheryo
http://sheryoart.tumblr.com/
Simon Prades
www.simonprades.com/cms
Souther Salazar
www.southersalazar.com
Stella Im Hultberg
www.stellaimhultberg.com
Tasha Kusama
www.tashakusama.com
Tessar Lo
www.tessarlo.com
The Yok
www.theyok.com
Timothy Karpinski
http://timothykarpinski.com/
Tom Haubrick
www.haubscomix.com
Wayne White
www.waynewhiteart.com
White Cocoa
http://dearcatherine.com
Xiau-Fong Wee
www.xiaufong.com
Yosuke Ueno
www.spaceegg77.com
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PLUS a silent auction of donated rare prints from Mark Ryden, Marion Peck and Audrey Kawasaki with all proceeds going to support Born Free USA.
Full show details and sneak peek here:
http://thinkspacegallery.com/shows/2012-05/
Flickr photo set here:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157629397877894/
Facebook event page:
www.facebook.com/events/462556653760620/
About Born Free USA:
Born Free USA is a national animal advocacy nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to which are tax-deductible. Our mission is to end the suffering of wild animals in captivity, rescue individual animals in need, protect wildlife — including highly endangered species — in their natural habitats, and encourage compassionate conservation globally. Every year, millions of animals suffer in fur farms and circus cages. In our campaigns against such cruelties, we use powerful tools including legislation, public education, litigation, and grassroots networking. We also work actively with media to spread the word about challenges facing animals.
Our primary campaign areas currently include animals used in entertainment, captive exotic animals, trapping & fur, and the international wildlife trade.
For much more information: http://bornfreeusa.org
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