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‘Picks of the Harvest 2012′ first look

February 21st, 2012 No comments

Matt Doust "Untitled Exposure #1" - oil on canvas

‘Picks of the Harvest 2012′ will showcase numerous artists we’ve had our eye on over the past year exhibited alongside new works from several of our regular Thinkspace family members. Showcasing work from over 60 artists from all walks of life from around the world, ‘Picks of the Harvest 2012′ aims to shine a light on some of the most exciting young contemporary artists in our movement.

Dave MacDowell 'Superman's Dead' - acrylic on canvas

The full digital preview for this stellar group show will be ready next Tuesday or Wednesday. If you see something here or via the sneak peek on our Flickr you would like to inquire about, please shoot a mail to contact@thinkspacegallery.com and we’ll get right back to you.

Caitlin Hackett 'The Bea Eater' - Ink, watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil, on cold press watercolor paper

Jeremy Enecio 'Ornery' - Charcoal, pastel and acrylic on Rives

Take a look at the full lineup and links to all the artist’s sites here:
www.thinkspacegallery.com/2012/03/press_release.pdf

Nicholas Bohac 'Origami Prismatic Daydream' - Acrylic, spraypaint, ink, silkscreen & collage on PVC panel

Take a look at the full ‘sneak peek’ here:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157628617551621/

Sean Mahan 'Girl and Bicycle' - Acrylic and graphite on wood panel

‘Picks of the Harvest 2012′

Reception with the artists: Sat, March 3rd 5-8PM

Facebook event:
www.facebook.com/events/319881174717819/

Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd in Culver City, CA / www.thinkspacegallery.com

‘Picks of the Harvest 2012′ coming to life…

February 12th, 2012 No comments

Matt Doust at work on his new oil painting

Coming up on March 3rd we’ll be opening ‘Picks of the Harvest 2012‘. This is our 1st group show in a good while consisting almost solely of artists that are new to our gallery. There is some amazing talent on board for this one and we can’t wait for all to see their work in person this coming March.

Tony Philippou at work in his Bronx studio

Jolene Lai at work in her LA studio

Take a look at the full ‘sneak peek’ here:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157628617551621/

We’ll continue to post more pics from the participating artist’s studios as we get closer to the opening on March 3rd so please be sure to check back at the above link often.

Megan Wolfe at work in her Bay Area studio

Hugh Leeman at work in his Bay Area studio

Take a look at the full lineup and links to all the artist’s sites here:
www.thinkspacegallery.com/2012/03/press_release.pdf

Inside Christina Mrozik's studio in Grand Rapids, MI

Sean Mahan at work on his piece

Reception with the artists: Sat, March 3rd 5-8PM

Facebook event:
www.facebook.com/events/319881174717819/

Mike Egan at work on his new piece inside his studio in Pittsburgh

Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd in Culver City, CA / www.thinkspacegallery.com

Morgan Spurlock in discussion with Andrew Hosner from Thinkspace at the Affordable Art Fair LA

January 24th, 2012 Comments off

On Fri, Jan. 20th writer, director and producer Morgan Spurlock (Supersize Me, 30 Days, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold) sat down with Thinkspace Gallery director Andrew Hosner for a discussion during the Affordable Art Fair LA regarding his love for contemporary art and the upcoming exhibit he will be curating at Thinkspace this coming April.

La Luz de Jesus celebrates 25 Years this Fri and Sat

October 6th, 2011 Comments off

Billy Shire as painted by Shawn Barber

La Luz de Jesus is celebrating their twenty-fifth year of groundbreaking exhibitions with a show including almost everyone who’s ever been featured there. Billy Shire has masterminded and organized a monumental group show featuring over 250 artists, each of whom have contributed one new piece and a written anecdote about their experience with the gallery. This is La Luz de Jesus Gallery‘s first survey, featuring three generations of the most important artists working today. There will also be a book – a companion to the show, chronicling the rich legacy of La Luz de Jesus and the movements it helped launch.

Fri, Oct. 7th 8-11PM -and- Sat, Oct. 8th 8-11PM

La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
www.laluzdejesus.com

Below is a complete list of the artists featured in the month of October:
Jennybird Alcantara Marco Almera David Anderle Rick Araluce Robert Armstrong Axel Roberto Baldazzini Paul Barnes Glenn Barr Lou Beach Vicki Berndt Cathie Bleck Jon Bok Walter Bortolossi Frijol Boy Scott G. Brooks Calef Brown Ken Brown Mark Bryan Robert Burden Kalynn Campbell Clayton Brothers Joe Coleman R.S. Connett Dave Cooper Lisa Crafts Bryan Cunningham Jason D’Aquino DAST Glen C. Davies Alfredo de Batuc John de Fazio Gerald de Jesus Alex de Leon Georganne Deen Marc Dennis Daniel Martin Díaz Sam Doyle Myron Conan Dyal Brice Eichelberger Bruce Eichelberger P-Jay Fidler Matt Fink Tony Fitzpatrick Mary Fleener Alan Forbes Don Fritz Gregg Gibbs Mark Gleason Paul Glynn Ralfka Gonzalez Bruce Gossett Phillip Graffham Matt Groening Tamara Guion Don Ed Hardy Scott Harrison Ric Heitzman Al Honig Jason Houchen Norma Jones Damara Kaminecki Christine Karas-Gough Dean Karr Norbert H. Kox Frank Kozik Krystine Kryttre Stacy Lande Jon Langford Craig LaRotonda Laura Levine Laurie Lipton Alpha Lubicz Sam Lubicz Snow Mack Jason Maloney ManWoman Hudson Marquez Lyn Mayer Matjames Metson Sergio Mora Victor Moscoso Stanley Mouse Clare O’Callaghan Manuel Ocampo Mu Pan Gary Panter Brad “Tiki Shark” Parker Robert Pasternak Lisa Petrucci Gail Potocki Matthew Price Moritz R* Brent Riley Chris Roberts-Antieau Francisco Rodriguez Maruca Spain Rodriguez Jonathon Rosen Isabel Samaras Corey Sandelius David Sandlin Kim Scott Anna Sea Daniel “DX” Segura Jonathan Shaw Jacqueline Shepard Shrine Aaron Smith Owen Smith Alyson Souza Karl Stalnaker Joanne Stephens Stanislav Szukalski Yoko Tanaka Gary Taxali Michael Teague Pol Turgeon Christopher Umana Elizabeth Uyehara Sarita Vendetta Trici Venola Nicola Verlato Byron Werner Robert Williams Suzanne Williams S. Clay Wilson Martin Wittfooth Dennis Worden XNO and Trevor Young

There will also be a memorial wall featuring original art work from several of our fallen comrades: Ned Baughman, Charles Binger, Martin Emond, Rev. Howard Finster, Gidget Gein, Neon Park, Will Powers, William Reagh, Pam Roberts, Hank Shire, R.K. Sloane, Chick Strand ,Bill Ward and Miriam Wosk

‘Part 2′ opening coming up in November

Don’t miss out on being a part of LA art history in the making this weekend!!!

‘I Want My Music Video’ Art Show – curated by Dave MacDowell – this Fri at Meltdown

October 6th, 2011 Comments off

Anthony Clarkson 'I Broke Apart My Insides: Tribute to the visions of Mark Romanek & Trent Reznor (Closer/The Perfect Drug)' - acrylic on wood panel - 16x24" (2011)

‘I Want My Music Video’ Art Show – curated by Dave MacDowell and Chris Marrs Piliero

Opening Reception: Fri, Oct. 7th 8PM-Midnight

Meltdown @ 7522 Sunset Blvd in Hollywood

Over 100 artists celebrate the art of music videos featuring works from Aaron Jasinski, Anthony Clarkson, Apricot Mantle, Aunia Kahn, Brandi Read, Casey Weldon, Catherine Brooks, Cate Rangel, Chet Zar, Christopher Umana, Craig LaRotunda, Dan Quintana, Dave MacDowell, Edith Lebeau, Gabe Leonard, James Roper, Jason D’Aquino, Jeff McMillan, Jeff Ramirez, Jessica Ward, Jim Mahfood, Joka, Julian Callos, Kelly Vivanco, Kid Zoom, Luke Chueh, Maxx242, Munk One, Nate Van Dyke, Nathan Cartwright, NC Winters, Netherland, Patrick Fatica, Roland Tomayo, Sarah Joncas, Scott G. Brooks, Skot Olsen, Steven Daily, Tiffany Liu, Zoso and many more

On view Oct. 7th – Oct. 20th

www.marrsattacks.com/artshow