#Thinkspace Art

[firefly-creepy]

"Cubes" by Ben Tolman

[jolenelaiart]

'Secret Garden', my new solo exhibition is opening tonight at Thinkspace Projects! Here's a look at the first oil painting also titled 'Secret Garden' that spurred the entire series of this solo.

It took me a while to complete this particular piece because of all that intricate detail around the figure. I first documented the actual background three years ago. It was someone's front entrance to their home which I couldn't really see because of all those trees. I would imagine what their house looked like or who lived in it. I walked by this place too many times and eventually allowed it to creep onto my canvas.

So here's 'Secret Garden', an oil on wood panel that came about from my curiosity and my recapping of fragments from both novels 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Secret Garden'.

If you're in Los Angeles, please check out the exhibition that just officially opened at Thinkspace , snap a picture and tag me if you find this painting 🌿

For folks who won't be able to attend, the online preview of the show is now available at Thinkspace's website or visit link here for easy access.

[geekynerfherder]

'Sleight Of Hand' by Sarah Joncas.

16" x 20" fine art print on on Moab Entrada 290gsm paper with hand-deckled edges, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 40 for $75.

On sale now through Thinkspace Projects.

[supersonicart]

Matthew Grabelsky's "Riders."

Currently on view with the Brand Library and Arts Center in Glendale, California and presented by Thinkspace Projects, is artist Matthew Grabelsky's solo exhibition, "Riders."

This new body of work continues my exploration of people with animal heads riding the New York City Subway, and in one case the London Tube. Each painting contains elements from pop culture (a magazine, a poster, a tattoo, a character in the background) which relate to the specific animal, creating a series of humorous tableaux. With a realistically rendered and highly detailed oil painting technique, my goal is to create the effect of looking at a scene on the subway as if it were a diorama at a natural history museum. The images present richly detailed moments frozen in time allowing the viewer to closely inspect every element and make connections between them to read an overall story. In this world, people are transformed into part-animal to create scenes that are strange, funny, and endearing.

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[landfilloftrash]

DO IT FOR HER!!!!!!!!!!!

(and by it. stay in character you dumbass.)

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[oscarjoyo]

TUNE IN TURQUOISE 

Acrylic and aerosol on panel 24” x 18” (61cm x 45cm) For HYBRID show w/ Carl Cashman tomorrow at 6 pm-10 pm.

This is the third piece for the show as well as the third time I used my friend for this turquoise mini series

[longlistshort]

The Mangrove Refuge (The Vorasane Family and Friends; Gandy Beach circa 1980) by Michael Vasquez was created for the 2023 edition of SHINE Mural Festival in St. Pete, Florida.

The artist’s statement about the mural-

A displaced Lao family (and friends) find refuge and a moment of reflection amidst the mangroves of Tampa Bay’s Gandy Beach.

A 1978 Datsun 280Z serves as a centerpiece and point of pride, fusing together car culture and masculinity. Similar aspects of clothing and style signal togetherness, emulation, and a shared sense of identity—yet their solitary gazes set them apart from one another and allude to a deeper and more personal past, present, and future…

Vasquez is currently part of the group show TRADITIONS: Honoring Heritage, Ritual and Family at Muzeo in Anaheim, California. The show is curated by Thinkspace and Tlaloc Studios and is on view until 2/25/24.

Also check out his Instagram for current work.

[sheltiechicago]

“Giddy Up” (2022), oil on canvas, 14 × 16 inches.

Commuters Go Wild in Matthew Grabelsky’s Uncanny Subway Paintings

All images courtesy of Thinkspace Projects

“Curious George Takes A Train” (2022), oil on canvas, 16 × 20 inches

Left: “Crow-Magnon” (2022), oil on canvas, 28 × 38 inches. Right: “Polly Wanna Cracker” (2022), oil on canvas, 24 × 36 inches

“Texas Hold’em” (2022), oil on canvas, 12 × 16 inches

Left: “An American Werewolf In London” (2022), oil on canvas, 24 × 32 inches. Right: “Sichuan Express” (2022), oil on canvas, 14 × 20 inches

“Gotham Local” (2022), oil on canvas, 12 × 16 inches

[krixbeeble]

The very talented @chuyhartman 's first piece in 2023 is currently displayed in a fabulously curated gallery of various and really cool artists at @brandlibrary in Glendale! The venue is something else in itself. Don't miss viewing this cool collection~ ✌️✨️🎨 What a great time! Thanks you guys! 🙏🏼 #tlalocstudios #thinkspace #californiacowboyscollective #nexusivraiz #raiz #tonsoftalent #art #fortheloveofart #goodvibes #brandlibraryandartcenter #brandlibrary #glendale #chuyhartman (at Brand Library & Art Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CntY_AuO9I4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[firefly-creepy]

“Mystic Fjords” by Dulk

[jolenelaiart]

An underpainting of 'Olive', a new oil painting arriving soon with @thinkspace-projects this Oct 7 for my solo exhibition 'Secret Garden'.

Show details via link:

https://thinkspaceprojects.com/shows/secret-garden-secret-garden-gallery-iv-2023/

[geekynerfherder]

'Morning Dew' by Tran Nguyen.

14.5" x 18" fine art print on Moab Entrada 290gsm paper, in a signed, numbered and embossed Regular edition of 40 for $175; and a signed, numbered, embossed and hand embellished (with 24k gold leaf) edition of 10 for $400.

On sale Friday September 6 at 10am PT through Thinkspace Projects.

[supersonicart]

"Existential."

Currently on view at Antler Gallery and Talon Gallery in Portland, Oregon and curated by Thinkspace Projects is the group exhibition, "Existential."

This dynamic exhibition will help to shine a light on the plight of our endangered species around the world and hopefully help open some eyes to how we can still help our fellow animals to survive and thrive, so that future generations can experience their majestic marvel for themselves.

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[chicanoartmovement]

CHICANO ART MOVEMENT visits: “Traditions” 2024

(“Traditions: Honoring Heritage, Ritual and Family” exhibition title wall at Muzeo 2024.)

CAM:

First exhibit of the new year brings us Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center of Anaheim to view “Traditions: Honoring Heritage, Ritual and Family.”

(“Sharky’s Billiard” by artist Jimmy Bonks, 2023. Acrylic on canvas.)

Via its mission: “What exactly is a tradition? It can be a shared experience established by a family and community to be sustained over time or part of a larger cultural expression, the origins of which may be lost to the past and distant spaces. Either way, our vast Southern California landscape claims many of these traditions as its own. Traditions pays homage to the many familial and cultural facets of our diverse region.”

(“I Hurt The Whole Way Through” by artist Jacqueline Valenzuela, 2023. Oil, aerosol and china marker on canvas.)

“This special collaborative exhibition, curated by Thinkspace Projects and Taloc Studios, celebrates the many ways we honor heritage, ritual, and family through the artistic expression of working SoCal artists.”

(“I Can Make You Dance” by The Perez Bros, 2023. Acrylic on paper.)

Within the “Traditions” exhibit, Anita was captivated by The Perez Bros and their newest painting titled “I Can Make You Dance.” The impressionist-style illustration with realistic qualities made it easy to picture myself within the crowd, dancing to the great tunes with lots friends & community members.

(“Big Wonder - Luna” by Giorgiko, 2022. Acrylic and aerosol on fiberglass and steel coated in gloss enamel.)

This exhibit runs from December 2, 2023 through February 25, 2024 and is located in the Muzeo Main Gallery.

(Travel poster included in the “Muzeo Express” diorama exhibition.)

Our last stop at the museum was the Carnegie Station to view “Muzeo Express a downtown Anaheim tradition that brings a whimsical holiday model train diorama to life in celebration of the season.” Anita loved all the details including one pre-historic reptile and pachyderm. The dioramas are on view from December 2, 2023 to January 28, 2024.

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This piece is available on Artsy through Thinkspace Gallery, along with others.