#thinkspace art

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"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.

[landfilloftrash]

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

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

[michael-gates-pottery-blog]

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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.

[gottaseesomeart]

Caia Koopman is a preeminent pop surrealism artist who has been featured in prominent galleries from California to Canada and France. Over the years, her paintings have graced the walls of Thinkspace, Spacejunk, and La Luz De Jesus Galleries as well as the pages of numerous books and magazines. The appealing symbols in her work evoke fundamental human emotions in exquisite, surreal detail making them well received in the action sports industry as well as the fine art world. Signature series Oakley sunglasses and goggles are adorned with her designs while her illustrations gild designer Rossignol snowboards, skis and more.

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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.

[beautifulbizarremagazine]

A Celebration of Life: Shawn Mary Vezinaw Hosner

Vale Shawn Hosner, altruistic human and co-founder of @thinkspace_art ❤️💔

Shawn joined her ancestors on Wednesday, February 14th, after a courageous 15-month battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. She was 57 years young and bravely faced the disease, passing on surrounded by her beloved circle of friends and family.

A CELEBRATION OF SHAWN��S LIFE will be held on Saturday, February 24, from 2 PM to 6 PM at Thinkspace Projects. This event is open to all, just like Shawn’s heart was.

Please visit https://beautifulbizarre.net/2024/02/22/shawn-mary-vezinaw-hosner/ to learn more about Shawn's incredible life and the huge impact she had on so many in the arts community, and to find out more about her Celebration of life this Saturday ❤️

#beautifulbizarre #thinkspace #thinkspaceprojects #shawnhosner #valeshawnhosner

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In the world of art, inspiration can come from the most unexpected sources. For my latest project, I turned to two artists who have significantly influenced my creative journey. Mary Iverson, a renowned painter and public artist, and Bela Kontuly, the Hungarian master of vibrant colour palettes, might seem like an unlikely pair to blend together. Still, the result is a captivating contrast that allows me to recreate my favorite place in time: the grandeur of the ancient Roman Empire.

Mary Iverson: The Globalisation vs. Environment Clash

Mary Iverson is a painter and public artist known for her thought-provoking works. She passionately portrays the collision between globalisation and the environment. Her art takes us on a surreal journey where container ships collide with national parks, resulting in post-apocalyptic scenarios that challenge our perspective on the world.

Bela Kontuly: The Master of Color

Bela Kontuly, on the other hand, was a Hungarian painter celebrated for his rich and vibrant color palette. His ability to manipulate tone and texture is nothing short of breathtaking. Kontuly's choice of colors, whether bold and vibrant or soft and muted, adds depth and atmosphere to his paintings, making them unforgettable.

The Ancient Roman Empire: My Favorite Place in Time

The ancient Roman Empire, with its monumental architecture, powerful emperors, and intriguing history, has always held a special place in my heart. It's a time of grandeur, complexity, and enduring legacies. To blend Iverson and Kontuly's styles into this historical backdrop is to create a striking juxtaposition.

Marrying the distinct styles of Iverson and Kontuly to portray the Roman Empire is a creative endeavor that comes with its own challenges and opportunities. Iverson's surreal scenarios and Kontuly's vibrant colors may seem like an unlikely pair, but the fusion promises a unique perspective on this iconic era.

The journey from concept to creation was both exciting and intricate. I carefully selected elements from both artists' styles to paint a vivid picture of the Roman Empire. Whether it's the collision of container ships with ancient Roman monuments or the use of vibrant colors to illuminate historical scenes, each stroke on the canvas added depth and nuance.

The fusion of Iverson's surreal scenes and Kontuly's vibrant colours breathes new life into the ancient Roman Empire. The clash between globalisation and environment gains an unexpected but intriguing dimension within this historical context. It's a striking contrast that invites viewers to see the grandeur of the past through a contemporary lens.

In the world of art, boundaries are meant to be pushed. By combining the styles of Mary Iverson and Bela Kontuly, I've unlocked a fresh perspective on the ancient Roman Empire. It's a testament to the power of artistic fusion and the endless possibilities it offers.

References: Mary Iverson | Escape into Life (no date). https://www.escapeintolife.com/artist-watch/mary-iverson/. https://budapestaukcio.hu/kontuly-bela/festo/obudai-teglagyar Looch, C. (2020) The 13 most colourful cities in the world. https://theculturetrip.com/europe/articles/the-13-most-colorful-cities-in-the-world.

Béla Kontuly (Hungarian, 1904-1983) (no date). https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/rago/b-la-kontuly-hungarian-1904-1983-214491. Painted Abandoned Urban Spaces | Widewalls (no date). https://www.widewalls.ch/magazine/mary-iverson-stephanie-buer-exhibition-thinkspace.

Tzenkova, A. (2010) Mary Iverson’s Graphic Art. https://trendland.com/mary-iversons-graphic-art/.

Gypsies - Hungarian National Gallery (no date). https://en.mng.hu/artworks/47282/.

Urbanist and Urbanist (2017) 'Shipping Shapes: Perspective drawing Lines form containerized landscapes - WebUrbanist,' WebUrbanist - Urban Art, Architecture, Design & Built Environments, 22 November. https://weburbanist.com/2017/12/05/shipping-shapes-perspective-drawing-lines-form-containerized-landscapes/.

2015 - Selected works - Shanti Shea An (no date). https://cargocollective.com/shantisheaan/2015-Selected-works.

Roland DuBuc, Parisian street scene, 1970s, watercolor, framed (no date). https://www.pamono.eu/roland-dubuc-parisian-street-scene-1970s-watercolor-framed.

Plot 69 by Richard (Richard) Lindner: History, analysis & Facts (no date). https://arthive.com/artists/11139~Richard_Richard_Lindner/works/297091~Plot_69.

A plus A Gallery Turns into The Breakfast Pavilion for Venice Biennale! | Widewalls (no date). https://www.widewalls.ch/magazine/a-plus-a-gallery-venice-biennale.

Sophie Taeuber-ARp - Hauser & Wirth (no date). https://www.hauserwirth.com/viewing-room/6581-sophie-taeuber-arp/.

John Register - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter [Profiles] (no date). https://foller.me/john-register.

Vilhelm Hammershoi - 22 artworks - painting (no date). https://www.wikiart.org/en/vilhelm-hammershoi/all-works#!#filterName:all-paintings-chronologically,resultType:masonry.

Shanti Shea An: Photo (no date). https://shantisheaan.tumblr.com/image/154967654611.

[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/

[laurencegrigorov]

8 MERCHANT PLACE

Laurence Grigorov, who is director of a leading residential property development company, keeps track of new projects and developments all around the globe. This allows Laurence Grigorov to constantly incorporate styles and trends in both architectural and structural design in developments his company is involved in.

Situated at the corner of Rivonia Road and Fredman Drive in Sandton, 8 Merchant Place is the latest addition in an almost 30 year history of intervention on the Merchant Place site.

Architects Boogertman + Partners changed the Sandton skyline at the end of the 1990s when 1 Merchant Place, an 18 storey tower, was completed. The firm have been engaged since then with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and Eris Property Group as the campus has grown and expanded over the subsequent years.

The brief from the client was to consolidate certa in employee wellbeing offerings into one integrated building. This was primarily driven to start with by a desire to increase the gym size, which was at the time situated in the 9 Fredman Drive building, and to also introduce a EduCentre for use by staff. As the project team began looking at the placement of the new building on the piazza site within the campus, they realised that there was a bigger opportunity to also accommodate the existing Wellness Centre, which would have a synergy with the gym, as well as a new venue that could be used for internal and client events. The new building is a relatively modest architectural insertion size-wise, but will be experientially significant in the day to day activities of staff and visitors. At its core it is a building that ensures that the surrounding campus is utilised to its maximum efficiency by pulling non-core functions out of these and rearranging them into one space. This complex brief is ‘poured’ into the piazza that sits between the existing buildings. The building expresses itself as a series of undulating horizontal planes that hover over the piazza space, with clear glazing in-between to ensure maximum light penetration into the new spaces.

A distinctively reactive architectural language has been developed that sinuously fills the space while using the existing structural grid from the parking basement below. The new structure purposefully contrasts the architecture that is there; its curvaceous shape opening new spatial opportunities between itself and the existing built form. The building uses a minimal palette of external finishes to emphasise its dynamic shape. The clear glazing is framed above and below by a triangular section and pearlescent white aluminium ‘sill’ detail that traces each of the curvilinear slab edges. This is offset by Tyrolean plaster on the minimal solid panels. The new building is an extension of the existing RMB ThinkSpace precinct, a publicly accessible art exhibition space that inhabits the spaces between the buildings at Merchant Place.

Text and image courtesy of Architect & Builder magazine

[michael-gates-pottery-blog]

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

[crisisofinfinitemultiverses]

Yin and Yang Shogunate by Dragon76

Thinkspace Art

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Yosuke Ueno small drawings at Thinkspace Gallery, Los Angeles, June 2022

https://www.instagram.com/yosuke_ueno

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Artist:

Tran Nguyen

“Lady in Red”

Acrylic, Colored Pencil & Pressed Flower  on Wood Panel Sealed with Resin

12″ x 12″

“A closer look at "Lady In Red" for the upcoming group exhibition at @thinkspace_art! This painting incorporates real pressed flowers that I've painted on top with layers of acrylic and is sealed with resin.“

"Lady In Red," acrylic, colored pencil & pressed flowers on wood panel, 12x12" (for purchase inquiries, email contact@thinkspaceprojects.com). . My finished painting for the "Seeing Red" group exhibition which opens up at @thinkspace_art on Saturday, March 30, 6-9pm. The show is curated by @jeffhamada, and will be featuring new works from artists who’ve been featured on @booooooom over the past decade. I hope you're able to make it out!“

https://www.instagram.com/mynameistran/