‘LAX x AMS’ Thinkspace x STRAAT Group Show Opening in Amsterdam | June 17, 2023

We’re excited to share details on our next group show with our friends at the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam.

‘LAX / AMS’ is an international artistic convergence at STRAAT | curated by Thinkspace Projects

Opening Reception:
Saturday, June 17 from 7:30 to 11pm

STRAAT Museum
NDSM-Pleiin 1
1033 WC Amsterdam
Netherlands

This dynamic group show brings together 83 artists from 20 countries spanning the globe, showcasing a diverse range of artistic backgrounds and career stages.

As a special highlight, participating artists Super A and Collin van der Sluijs will create stunning mural-scale works to be added to the ever-evolving STRAAT main hall collection during the week leading up to the grand opening.

Featuring new work from:
Ador
Kathy Ager
Antonio Ainscough
Aof Smith
Julian Adon Alexander
Langston Allston
Jordi Alos
Fajar Amali
Blic
Philip Bosmans
Brek
Ezra Brown
Carl Cashman
Ikechukwu A. Christian
Cryptik
Preston Daniels
Delisha
Dredske
Leo Eguiarte
Sofia Enriquez
Jordan Ferguson
Priscilla S. Flores
Jacub Gagnon
Genavee Gomez
GoopMassta
Daniela Garcia Hamilton
Ha Haengeun
Hendra “HeHe” Harsono
Anjastama Hp
Humbly
Cody Jimenez
Haylie Jimenez
Sydnie Jimenez
Oscar Joyo
Ozzie Juarez
Kapitan
David Kaye
Scott Listfield
Huntz Liu
Dan Lydersen
Sean Mahan
Al Marcano
Marie Claude Marquis
Danny Martinez (aka Van Dam One)
Steve Martinez
Jay McKay
b. Robert Moore
Vanessa Morata
Kristy Moreno
Jesse Morsberger
Mr. B Baby
Baby Mueller
Janina Myronova
Bell Nakai
Arnon “Cheese” Neiysoongnoen
Guillaume Ollivier
Chaz Outing
Perez Bros
Michael Polakowski
Gustavo Rimada
Roja
Mia Scarpa
Byun Sehee
Sheryo
Jeremy Shockley
Jack Shure
Collin van der Sluijs
Anthony Solano
Stom500
Super A
Floyd Strickland
Rain Szeto
Yuta Tamura
TRAV MSK
Melly Trochez
Jocelyn Tsaih
Daisy Velasco
Wiley Wallace
Casey Weldon
Woes
Brad Woodfin
Yok
Manuel Zamudio
Zeye Oner

On view June 17 – July 30, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands

‘The 9th Annual Exploring The New Contemporary Movement’ Group Exhibition this May in Honolulu for this year’s Hawai’i Walls mural festival

‘The 9th Annual Exploring The New Contemporary Movement’
May 10 – May 13, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawai’i

Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 10 from 6-10pm

Open Thursday through Saturday from 1-6pm daily

Palama Settlement
810 N. Vinyard Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96817

We’ll be donating 10% of all proceeds to various cancer charities to help fund the research for a cure for this horrible disease.

Featuring new work from:
123Klan
Ador
Antonio Ainscough
Alex Face
Langston Allston
Jordi Alos
Balloonski
Blic
Philip Bosmans
Brek
Ezra Brown
Cryptik
Rene Cuvos
Preston Daniels
Aaron De La Cruz
Dredske
Leo Eguiarte
Sofia Enriquez
Kamele Eskaran
Jordan Ferguson
Ken Flewellyn
Liz Flores
Kolten French
Thao Huynh French
Gian Galang
GATS PTV
Giorgiko
GoopMassta
Kris Goto
Kamea Hadar
Ha Haengeun
Daniela Garcia Hamilton
Hendra “HeHe” Harsono
Anjastama Hp
Lucinda Hinojos(aka La Morena)
Humbly
Andrea James
Haylie Jimenez
Sydnie Jimenez
Oscar Joyo
Kapitan
David Kaye
Jason Keam
Jana Lam
Huntz Liu
Dan Lydersen
Al Marcano
Marie Claude Marquis
Danny Martinez (aka Van Dam One)
Steve Martinez
Jay McKay
b. Robert Moore
Kristy Moreno
Jesse Morsberger
Mr. B Baby
Baby Mueller
Iker Muro
Janina Myronova
Bell Nakai
Guillaume Ollivier
JT Ojerio
Chaz Outing
Perez Bros
Gustavo Rimada
Roja
Mia Scarpa
Boz Schurr
Byun Sehee
Jeremy Shockley
Jack Shure
Alex Solis
Stom500
Floyd Strickland
Yuta Tamura
Madeleine Tonzi
TRAV MSK
Melly Trochez
Shar Tuiasoa
Daisy Velasco
Casey Weldon
Woes
Manuel Zamudio
Zeye Oner

Interview with Huntz Liu for ‘Dissolution’ | Exhibition on view October 29 – November 19, 2022

Thinkspace is excited to present Huntz Liu‘s solo exhibition “Dissolution” in Gallery IV.

Using a straightedge and knife, Huntz Liu cuts and layers paper to expose geometric/abstract compositions. These compositions are made up of shapes that sit on different planes, creating literal depth, while the composition itself creates a perceived depth. It is this intersection of the literal and perceived that informs the work; where the absence of material reveals form and the casting of shadow creates lines. Furthering his work, Liu has incorporated recent study of the collision between imaginary space and real space, playing particularly with shadow.

Our interview with Huntz Liu reveals the curatorial aspect of his creative process, his personal foundation, and the artist’s most recent art adventure.

You have 19 pieces in the show that were carefully selected for this exhibition. How many pieces lay in your studio unfit for showing, and why were they cut?

About 6 pieces were left out. While creating, an evolution occurs in the work that either binds or separates from the theme of the exhibition. The ones that deviate are left out. It’s similar to a musician writing songs for an album. Oftentimes, fully realized and beautiful tracks are left out for not fitting the identity/concept/sound of the album (see: “Ship in a Bottle” left off of Beck’s Sea Change).

You created two figures with faces in this exhibition, Dylan and Joy. Could you provide more insight into what inspired this evolution?

It was a bit cathartic to break from full abstraction with some of the work in this show. I wanted to see what that will open up and what the work will be harbingers of in the future. Interestingly, while creating these pieces, I felt an immediate shift in my relationship with the work and the process. Again, back to music analogies, it felt like adding lyrics/vocals to what has been strictly instrumental music.

“Dylan”
“Joy”

Are there other artists who work with paper that you admire and we should know about?

Kara Walker… Thomas Demand.

What brings you back to your work and studio after an extremely difficult day or streak while working on a piece? Have you ever wanted to throw in the exacto knife?

Haha nice. In these moments, I lean on the routine and discipline that I have built and fostered over the years. They are a good foundation to bury beneath all the reasons to quit and to lay upon all reasons to keep going.

Coffee is pretty essential to your creative process. Do you have a favorite brand and preparation?

My daily driver is Dunkin’ Donuts original blend. My weekend fancy goto is Stumptown beans. Both with a standard drip machine.

Is there a movie, documentary, or book that you feel illustrates and reflects what the creative process feels like for you?

I watched the 1998 Cuaron-directed Great Expectations in the theater when it was released, and it has since been an odd source of insight into the art world and being an artist.

Do you or did you ever find it difficult to refer to yourself as an artist? What does being an artist mean through your personal cultural lens?

“Artist” and “art” are two of the most loaded labels in our lexicon… so, yes, I sometimes find it difficult to refer to myself as an artist, though it’s the easiest word to use. Artists really are just conduits for the work (where the meaning should exist).

You’ve traveled to many places and visited many museums, can you tell us a few of your favorite institutions of art and exhibitions?

I recently traveled to Houston, an underrated city for art. There’s the Menil Collection, which houses a lot of impressive Surrealist work. A standalone building that’s part of the Menil Collection, houses the Cy Twombly Gallery (one of my favorite painters). The Rothko Chapel nearby is Mark Rothko’s magnum opus, where he in a welcomed heavy-handed manner, shows you how he wants his work to be experienced. The new Kinder building at the MFAH is also great, both inside and out.

You’ve shared that you let go of the idea of perfectionism, acknowledging that you need to let go at some point because the space between precise and perfect is infinite. It’s a very philosophical reflection; what has been your biggest insight gathered from this past year? Or a rumination that has become more clear to you over this last year.

I read about “Postel’s Law” in a design book that is actually a principle from software development that states: “be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept.” In a programming context, it essentially means being specific in output but flexible when receiving input (e.g. date & phone number formatting). I have, however, been using it as a loose guiding principle in my life as a reminder to be more intentional and consistent in my actions/work/values, and being more open/accepting of others in whatever capacity they present themselves.

Exhibitions on view October 29 – November 19, 2022

Photo Tour of Abigail Goldman’s “Instincts and Indulgences” and Huntz Liu’s “Dissolution”

Thinkspace presents a photo tour of Abigail Goldman‘s “Instincts and Indulgences” in Gallery III and Huntz Liu’s “Dissolution” in Gallery IV.

All exhibitions are on view at Thinkspace Projects now through November 19, 2022

Photos by Birdman.

Virtual Tour of October Halloween Weekend Exhibitions at Thinkspace Projects | Exhibitions on view October 29 – November 19, 2022

Thinkspace presents a virtual tour of “Mania” featuring new work from Brian M. Viveros showing in Gallery I and Motelseven‘s “Waiting For Atlantis” in Gallery II. Along with Abigail Goldman‘s die-o-ramas “Instincts and Indulgences” in Gallery III and Huntz Liu‘s “Dissolution” showing in Gallery IV.

Explore the virtual tour here: https://players.cupix.com/p/VbO9oAiO

All exhibitions are on view at Thinkspace Projects now through November 19, 2022.

Virtual tour created by Birdman.