Video Tour & Opening Reception Party of October Exhibitions featuring works from Langston Allston, Fajar Amali, TRNZ, Jolene Lai, Al Marcano, Tenser at Thinkspace Projects

Many thanks to all of the art lovers that flowed through our space this past Saturday to celebrate the opening of our October exhibitions. Much love to all of this month’s exhibiting artists for delivering such stellar bodies of work, what a special celebration it was!

Langston Allston (@langstonallston) is in Gallery I with ‘A Passing Love.’ The show conveys real stories and experiences with striking colors.

In Gallery II, Fajar Amali (@fajaramalie) brings his new show ‘Among Our Existence.’ The artist’s collection explores the worth of things that are often underestimated.

TRNZ (@trnzwho) is showing ‘The Weight of Things’ in Gallery III. The show assembles visual imagery in uncanny ways drawing from the artist’s own memories.

Secret Garden’ by Jolene Lai (@jolenelaiart) is in Gallery IV and is inviting viewers to gaze out of the window of their souls to see what lies within.

In the Dog House Gallery, TENSER takes an expansive look at his life up to now drawing on studio work, graffiti, and street portraits with ‘Three Halves.’

Our Viewing Room holds ‘Spirit Ditch’, a special installation from Al Marcano, that represents finding a new religion through skateboarding.

Much love to all that rocked our courtyard as well including GoopMassta, Ms.yellow, Marisa Avila Sayler, Karpet Workshop, Anthony Patrick Manorek, The Cure Company, Zavalas Pies, Liquid Death, Venice Beats and Digital Debris Video Gallery.

On view through October 28, 2023. The Thinkspace Projects compound is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6pm. Please note the Dog House Gallery and our courtyard are only open for viewing on Saturdays. Free and open to all.

Thinkspace Projects
4207 W. Jefferson Blvd + 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90016

Photos + Video courtesy Birdman.

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Interview with Mark Jeffrey Santos for ‘Uncharted Paths’ | Exhibition August 5 – August 26, 2023

Photo by Birdman

Thinkspace Projects is proud to present Mark Jeffrey Santos‘ (aka Mr. S) U.S. debut solo exhibition Uncharted Paths in our main gallery. His new body of work is based on his personal experiences traveling, creating a body of work that evokes the certain feeling of excitement when you find yourself in a new place. Complete with a dreamlike environment and his wide-eyed characters, Santos is not only technically skilled, but also gifted with the vision to construct imaginary, bordering on surreal, scenes. His characters can often be found on an adventure, accompanied by larger-than-life creatures. Such talent in world-building and character design only comes natural for Santos, who did works in video and film before becoming a visual artist.

Our interview with Mr. S shares his creative influences, which skill he would easily download in his brain if he could, and what he hopes viewers take away/experience while viewing his work.

What does a day in the studio look like for you? How do you structure your days?
Do you have any rituals that help you tap into a creative flow?

There’s isn’t any specific routine to my workflow. I like to be spontaneous when it comes to my schedule. I noticed that I come up with great ideas when I’m doing mundane tasks. Still, I make sure that I meet the deadlines.

What is your most favorite and least favorite part of the creative process?
Who are some of your creative influences? Why do they inspire you?

Besides the painting itself, my favorite part is solving how to achieve a certain mood in my paintings. I have a lot of influences in terms of painting, but I think Andrew Hem really inspired me to learn how to paint landscapes and understand more about color temperature.

If you could have any skill or topic downloaded into your brain, what would you want to be able to do / be an expert at?
What do you hope viewers take away or experience while viewing your work?

Learn a new language. I want to be able communicate better.
When I paint, I usually like to look at my subjects to have a feeling of calmness in them. And I hope that’s what the viewers would feel when they look at my paintings.

How do you like to enjoy your time outside of the studio? Do you celebrate the completion of a body of work?

I actually do a lot of things. I try to stay away from painting but still try to be creative in other ways. it’s important to live life and be present in the moment because I’d like to think that my art is a representation of my life experiences.

If you could collaborate with any artists in any sort of medium (i.e. movies, music, painting) who would you collaborate with, and what would you be making?

I would definitely collaborate with an animator. Seeing my characters to life would be awesome. Think of the movie ‘Kubo.’

Who would be on the guest list if you could throw a dinner party for five people, dead or alive? What would be on the menu? What would be the icebreaker question?

No comment. 😅

What was in your musical rotation during the development of this body of work?

My playlist is super random. But usually I listen to korean and japanese musicians like Ovall, Kan Sano, Tsubaki, Sweet william, Nujabes, and yes I listen to Kpop as well.

Photo Tour of Benzilla’s ‘Alter Ego,’ Sarah Joncas’ ‘Upon Another Shore’ and Cody Jimenez’s New Works

Thinkspace presents a photo tour of BenzillaAlter Ego’ in Gallery III, Sarah JoncasUpon Another Shorein Gallery IV and Cody Jimenez New Works in the Dog House Gallery.

All exhibitions are on view at Thinkspace Projects now through July 29, 2023.

Photos by @BirdManPhotos.

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Video Tour & Opening Reception Party of July 2023 Exhibitions featuring Reen Barrera, Spime, Benzilla, Sarah Joncas, Cody Jimenez and Mister Toledo at Thinkspace Projects

What an awesome opening night this past Saturday at Thinkspace Projects. We love to see so many art lovers and collectors supporting and enjoying such a wonderful group of artists as they show off their work. It was an absolute blast, thank you for coming out to support and celebrate with us.

Big shout out to all of this month’s exhibiting creatives as well, we do this all for you and we are blessed to be able to do so. Thank you.

Gallery I
Reen Barrera is back with his largest solo show to date with us, ‘Emotional Meat.

Gallery II
Spime brings her new collection ‘Fish Out of Filtered Water.’

Gallery III
Benzilla, born Parinya Sirisinsuk, brings his beloved three-eyed alien ‘LOOOK’ with ‘Alter Ego.’

Gallery IV
Sarah Joncas returns for her new solo show ‘Upon Another Shore.’

Plus as an added bonus we have new ceramic works from Michael Gates in our viewing room & a new collection of works on canvas and paper from local artist Cody Jimenez in the Dog House Gallery.

Shout out to GoopMassta for bringing the vibes in our courtyard all evening long alongside Cody Jimenez, Fabez, LeCash, Nora Inu, John Michael Gill, Kabob Senpai, Liquid Death, Venice Beats & Digital Debris Video Gallery – the community continues to grow!

Don’t miss these great new collections on display through July 29th. Visit us Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6pm. Please note the Dog House Gallery and our courtyard are only open for viewing on Saturdays. Free and open to all.

Exhibition on view July 8 – July 29, 2023 at:

Thinkspace Projects
4207 W. Jefferson Blvd. + 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90016

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Photo Tour of Austyn Taylor’s ‘Cookie Monster’ and Jimbo Lateef’s ‘Chronicles of Life’

Thinkspace presents a photo tour of AUSTYN TAYLOR ‘Cookie Monster’ in Gallery III, and JIMBO LATEEF ‘Chronicles of Life’ in Gallery IV, as well as ‘New Works‘ from BREK showcased this month in our new Dog House Gallery.

All exhibitions are on view at Thinkspace Projects now through May 27, 2023.

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