Thinkspace Projects x Tlacloc Studios x California Cowboys Collective present: ‘NEXUS IV: RAIZ’ Opening Saturday January 21, 2021

Thinkspace Projects is excited to partner with our friends from Tlaloc Studios and the California Cowboys Collective to present the ‘RAIZ‘ group exhibition as the focal point of our ‘NEXUS IV‘ event with the prestigious Brand Library & Art Center in beautiful Glendale, California.

Alongside ‘RAIZ’ we are presenting five incredible solo exhibitions from the likes of Anthony Clarkson, Ken Flewellyn, Matthew Grabelsky, Anthony Hurd, and Cody Jimenez.

Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 21, 4-10pm

DJs, Car & Bike Clubs, Live Painting, Video Projections, Amazing Food, Cash Bar & more!

Always in pursuit of uniting and elevating the New Contemporary Art community, Thinkspace Projects teams up with Tlaloc Studios and the California Cowboys Collective to present ‘RAIZ’, an all day blowout event to mark the opening of the two month art show at the Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, California.

With 60 artists in the group show alone, the extravaganza is sure to be diverse and varied, bringing universal appeal from so many incredible contributors. With a focus on local Los Angeles based artists, the lineup is as impressive as it is varied, including new work from many of the hottest names in the LA scene. Solo shows from Anthony Clarkson, Ken Flewellyn, Matthew Grabelsky, Anthony Hurd, and Cody Jimenez round out the gallery exhibits, filling the walls with innovative and genre-blending pieces across mediums.

It’s not just the walls inside the Art Center, but the walls inside the hallways of the Brand itself as well that are being transformed for this event, with site-specific murals from Brek, LoveYoDreams, and Mr. B Baby adorning the entry hallway area and adjoining courtyard area.

The surrounding grounds themselves will also be bursting with compelling content, from the food provided by Zavalas Pies, Sweet Life LA, and Bad Jimmy’s to the car and bike clubs in the parking lot with Cabrones Car Club, Ghetto Car Club, and Bikes On The Blvd. That’s not all that is happening for the opening event, so be sure to keep an eye out for local artisans painting live around the grounds alongside video projections, a cash bar and live DJs providing entertainment all of the afternoon and into the evening hours.

‘RAIZ’ opens on Saturday, January 21 with a reception from 4PM to 10PM. The exhibits will remain on view until March 17 at the Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, California.

Curated by Thinkspace Projects x Tlaloc Studios x California Cowboys Collective

Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 21 from 4-10pm

Exhibitions on view January 21 through March 17, 2023 at:
The Brand Library and Arts Center
1601 W. Mountain Street
Glendale, California 91201

‘RAIZ’ group show featuring new work from:
Antonio J. Ainscough
Fajar Amali
Michael Bardales
Brek
Ezra Brown
Karla Ekatherine Canseco
Rene Casamalhuapa
Young-Ji Cha
Sara Chakmakian
Leo Eguiarte
Sofia Enriquez
Isaac Escoto
Ha Haeng-Eun
FEMS
Priscilla S. Flores
Genavee Gomez
Melissa Govea
Fabian Guerrero
Daniela Garcia Hamilton
Chuy Hartman
Emiliana Herniquez
Armani Howard
Carlos Jaramillo
Haylie Jimenez
Sydnie Jimenez
Kai
Jolene Lai
Andrew Lopez
Selena Lozano
Steve Martinez
Jay McKay
Gibran Mendoza
Aryana Minai
Vanessa Morata
Kristy Moreno
Mr. B Baby
Baby Mueller
Guillaume Ollivier
Chaz Outing
Jerry Peña
Perez Bros
Pinche Kid
Lily Ramirez
Marissa Reyes
Gustavo Rimada
Euan Roberts
Roja
Esperanza Rosas
Conrad Ruiz
Javier Hache Ruiz
Tamara Santibañez
Fandi Angga Saputra
Mia Scarpa
Aof Smith
Melly Trochez
Ever Velasquez
Jacqueline Valenzuela
Daisy Velasco
Manuel Zamudio
Zeye Oner

ALONGSIDE SOLO EXHIBITIONS FROM:
Anthony Clarkson ‘Enigmatic Dreams’
Ken Flewellyn ‘Remix’
Matthew Grabelsky ‘Riders’
Anthony Hurd ‘Verified’
Cody Jimenez ‘Efferverence’

MURALS FROM:
Brek | Love Yo Dreams | Mr. B Baby

Live Painting:
Goopmassta
Alison Bamcat
Angel Once

OUTSIDE IN THE PARKING LOT AREA:

Car Clubs:
Cabrones Car Club | Ghetto Car Club | Bikes On The Blvd

Food:
Zavalas Pies | Sweet Life LA | Bad Jimmys

Plus DJ action courtesy of GOLDNBROWN and a cash bar on site featuring mixed drinks and Peroni Beer

Video Projections courtesy of Digital Debris Video Gallery

Video by Birdman.

Photo Tour of Michael Polakowski’s ‘Anywhere & Here’ and Abi Castillo’s ‘Allergic Party’

Thinkspace presents a photo tour of Michael Polakowski‘s ‘Anywhere & Here‘ in Gallery III and Abi Castillo‘s “Allergic Party” in Gallery IV.

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Photo Tour of Ryol’s ‘Caught In The Art’ and Shinnosuke Hariya ‘s ‘Power Up’

Thinkspace presents a photo tour of Ryol‘s ‘Caught In The Art‘ in Gallery I and Shinnosuke Hariya‘s ‘Power Up‘ in Gallery II.

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Virtual Tour of January Exhibitions at Thinkspace Projects | Exhibitions on view January 7 – January 28, 2023

Thinkspace presents a virtual tour of ‘Caught In The Art‘ featuring new work from Ryol showing in Gallery I and Shinnosuke Hariya‘s ‘Power Up‘ in Gallery II. Along with Michael Polakowski‘s ‘Anywhere & Here‘ in Gallery III and Abi Castillo‘s ‘Allergic Party‘ showing in Gallery IV.

Explore the virtual tour here: https://players.cupix.com/p/dYOy4d9n

All exhibitions are on view at Thinkspace Projects now through January 28, 2023.

Virtual tour created by Birdman.

Video Tour & Opening Reception of Ryol’s ‘Caught In The Art,’ Shinnosuke Hariya’s ‘Power Up,’ Michael Polakowski’s ‘Anywhere & Here,’ and Abi Castillo’s ‘Allergic Party’ at Thinkspace Projects

Thank you so much to everyone that came out and helped us kick off our 2023 program this past Saturday.

In Gallery I, RYOL has returned with a new body of work that fills our space with paintings that showcase how light is the most fundamental element in the visual arts. ‘Caught In The Art’ is a play on the phrase “caught in the act,” and refers to the play of light in each of Ryo’s new oil paintings that appear to capture his subjects as if they have just been cornered and, indeed, caught in the act.

In Gallery II, Japanese drawing monster Shinnosuke Hariya presents ‘Power Up,’ a new series of 14 graphite works on an illustration board. This show is the artist’s debut North American solo exhibition.

Gallery III holds ‘Anywhere & Here’, a series of paintings that depict a shifting cast of protagonists from Detroit based artist Michael Polakowski. ‘Anywhere and Here’ is a reference to our own sense of presence. It acts as a response to the question asked by each painting in this series “where can we find clarity in our day to day lives?”

Gallery IV features ‘Allergic Party’, showcasing 30 incredible new ceramic works from Spanish artist Abi Castillo in her debut North American solo exhibition.

Shout outs to Jacqueline Valenzuela, Goopmassta, The Roll N’ Bunn, Venice Beats, Digital Debris Video Gallery plus all of this month’s exhibiting artists, everyone that rocked Goop’s Mini Mart, our family & everyone that helped to make this a night to remember.

All four exhibits remain on view until January 28.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12-6pm. Viewing Rooms for each show are now live on our website.

Video + photos courtesy @BirdManPhotos

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