#stolenspace

[firefly-creepy]

"UNITY - SUCK FACE TWIST" by Kai and sunny and D*face

[astronautdinosaur]

Here's a story about a wolf.

It begins a long time ago when a much younger version of me went off to Europe for the first time. I studied in Italy. I walked cobblestone streets. So many cobblestone streets. I rode trains and saw places I might never see again. I came home and those journeys eventually inspired me to paint astronauts.

Last fall I traveled to Europe again. I began in Copenhagen, and spent the next 10 days heading north, first to Malmo and Gothenburg, in Sweden, and then on to Oslo, Norway for a gallery show I was supposed to be having . A show which, I found out just a few days before I was supposed to leave, had been canceled. Well, delayed. To a time and place that wasn't Oslo. This all happened for a very sad and extremely valid reason but it left me traveling Europe, alone, on a trip that suddenly had no real purpose. But it was about to find one.

From Oslo I flew to Riga, Latvia and met up with my brother at the airport, who had arrived just before me from Boston. We spent the next week traveling through Latvia and Lithuania to the places where our ancestors once lived. I didn't really have any preconceived notions as to how this part of the trip would go. There would probably be no long lost Listfield cousins to find. No one in my family is left in this part of the world. I guess I wanted to see where I come from. I wanted to walk the same cobblestone streets my ancestors once did. I didn't expect anything profound to happen. It did though.

Our trip ended in Vilnius, Lithuania's very charming capital city. Arriving late, and tired from the road, we wound up by chance walking along the river that winds its way through the center of town. The sun was setting, and it was a mild September night. People were about. Lots of people. So very many people. My brother noticed it first: something was happening. That's when we saw the wolf.

On the riverbank just ahead of us was a large statue of a wolf. Looming over it was an ancient castle tower, lit dramatically from below and perched precariously on a hill. As the last bit of sunlight faded, the wolf spoke.

I don’t speak Lithuanian, but some quick googling revealed that the wolf was sharing the story of the founding of Vilnius. It spoke in a booming voice, with occasional pauses as music swelled. Fire from an unknown source danced around the bottom of the wolf and eventually, as the night wore on, it was engulfed in flames. Smoke and hot ash fell on our faces. I wondered if we were a safe enough distance away.

As the fire subsumed, we wandered off, dazed, along the river bank with hundreds of Vilnius residents. We had just celebrated the fall equinox and the 700th anniversary of the founding of Vilnius. It felt like we had just been part of something very primeval. I felt Lithuanian. I felt pagan. I felt wolf. I returned to my hotel room, ash still on my face.

My next show THE EQUINOX opens March 21, 2024 at StolenSpace Gallery in London, and features 9 new paintings of an astronaut traveling to some of the places I visited on this trip, accompanied by a wolf who appears in one form or another in each of them. Sometimes as a companion, sometimes as a statue, a relic, a mural, a ghost, or a metaphor.

Epilogue: My third great grandfather was born in the small town of Šėta, Lithuania, sometime around the year 1837. His name was Wolfe.

[4me4you]

4me4you visits Stolen Space Gallery which showcased “BE STILL, LIFE”.

‘Be Still, Life’ exhibition brings together StolenSpace artists who capture still life with a fresh perspective, who have put their creative stamp on the classic principle of ‘still life’ art.

We’re living in a world where peace, tranquility and ’stillness’ is ever diminishing, it’s hard to find that stillness when we are presented with fast paced technology, and information at our fingertips. With this show we pause time, offer quiet reflection, and a moment to pause and question what we surround ourselves with. ‘Be Still, Life’ examines still life in our contemporary, and how it has transformed from it’s art historical roots to be relevant in today’s society: a snap shot of the ‘now’.

Artists exhibiting: Beau Stanton, Bennett Slater, Dan Rawlings, Dan Witz, Dave Pollot, David Bray, Hans Sures, Jack Panik, James Joyce, Joram Roukes, Kathy Ager, Kristen Liu-Wong, Nick Sheehy, Noah Verrier, Paul Stephenson, Peter Frederiksen, Sarah Best, Simon Monk, Sofia Enriquez, Steeven Salvat, Thiago Nevs, Tom Gerrard, Usugrow, Xavier Casalta, Yohta Matsuoka.

[dudenukem]

Unwanted attention. . . . . . . . #handcutpaper #collageartwork #psychedeliccollage #surrealcollage #miasma #stolenspace #papersculpture #paperart https://www.instagram.com/p/CEsK5B0jTWz/?igshid=10gajtyi0bc81

[yeehst3r]

ROMANCE 2020 - D*FACE

[whereisko]

[dutchuncle]

▪️'NUDE' ➖ 2 colour screenprint by @noma_bar will be on show end Sept @stolenspacegallery ⁠in the group show NUDE x TEN OF TEN.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ▪️@tenoftenbynude⁠ is an exciting weekend-long exhibition celebrating the 10th Edition of the Nude Art Series. Bringing together 10 amazing artists and friends all under one roof, with limited edition pieces for sale. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ▪️Sat 28th / Sun 29th Sept @stolenspacegallery ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ▪️All profits will be donated to the charity @sheltercharity⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ▪️Exhibition organised by @nudebrandcreation + @tony_nude⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 〰️〰️〰️〰️ See you there!〰️〰️〰️〰️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ @noma_bar • @einesigns • @siscottstudio • @davidshillinglaw • @geraldinegeorges • @robdraper1 • @remirough • @ianberry⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #geraldinegeorges #siscott #remirough #penny #dessy #davidshillinglaw #nomabar #ianberry #beneine #robdraper #nudebrandcreation #tenoftenbynude #ubrew #stolenspace #art⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠ (at StolenSpace) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1YQjPNBNl9/?igshid=6h0gl0s7u4ug

[halopigg]

@gary_stranger always coming with the cleanLINESs! #Gary_Stranger #GaryStranger #GaryMSK #MSK #MadSocietyKings #stolenspace #stolenspacegallery @scopeartshow #scopemiamibeach #scopemiami #scope2017 #scopeartshow (at SCOPE Art Show)

[stalkpub-blog]

. Artist: @obeygiant Shepard Fairey https://obeygiant.com/ At @stolenspacegallery #shepardfairey #obey #stolenspace #stolenspacegallery #lowbrowpopsurrealists #urbanart #urbanartist #urbanculture #urbanstyle #popculture #popstyle #popsurrealusm #streetart #streetartist #wallart #wall #wallartist . Artist: obeygiant Shepard Fairey https://obeygiant.com/ At stolenspacegallery #shepardfairey #obey #stolenspace #stolenspacegallery #lowbrowpopsurrealists #urbanart #urbanartist #urbanculture #urbanstyle #popculture #popstyle #popsurrealusm #streetart #streetartist #wallart #wall #wallartist . Artist: @obeygiant Shepard Fairey https://obeygiant.com/ At @stolenspacegallery #shepardfairey #obey #stolenspace #stolenspacegallery #lowbrowpopsurrealists #urbanart #urbanartist #urbanculture #urbanstyle #popculture #popstyle #popsurrealusm #streetart #streetartist #wallart #wall #wallartist

[firefly-creepy]

"Elm Hill" by Audrey Kawasaki

[crafttrap]

#Repost @stolenspacegallery ・・・ Installation shot of Seth + Pez (20 Years Smiling with Friends) collab canvas, and Pez's 'Mogollon' piece, featuring beautiful repetition of his signature fish motif. ... To enquire about 'Mogollon' or any other pieces please send us a dm or email ... #stolenspacegallery#stolenspace#pez#pezartist#sethglobepainter#artistcollaboration#20yearssmilingwithfriends#crafttrap https://www.instagram.com/p/B0GSVw0FjZh/?igshid=r1bgmz4zqjn9

[4me4you]

4me4you features the artist Geoffrey Bouillot- ‘TOKYOVERSE’.

Artist: Geoffrey Bouillot

4me4you recently had the delightful opportunity to explore the captivating exhibition at StolenSpace Gallery, showcasing the remarkable works of Geoffrey Bouillot.

Geoffrey Bouillot, a French artist residing in Tokyo, Japan, is celebrated for his monochromatic figurative paintings distinguished by their sleek lines and contemporary flair. Drawing from a rich multicultural background, Bouillot seamlessly merges influences from Manga, Pop Art, Cubism, and Italian Futurism, crafting a distinctive style marked by a fusion of techniques and aesthetics.

His deliberate choice to exclusively employ black and white hues enables him to hone in on the essence of his subjects, capturing their forms and textures with precision and clarity. In his series "Tokyoverse," Bouillot finds inspiration in Tokyo's dynamic street-style culture, particularly the evolution of Japanese street fashion originating from the vibrant alleys of Harajuku.

Here, he adopts a streamlined, minimalist approach, juxtaposing monochromatic backgrounds with striking depictions of female figures adorned in fashion-forward attire and futuristic floral arrangements. Skilfully utilising the shapes and contours of clothing, Bouillot imbues his compositions with a sense of dimension and depth.

Immersed in the creative pulse of Tokyo, Bouillot's work beckons viewers into a world of geometric precision and monochromatic vibrancy, reminiscent of the bustling fashion districts of the city.

[wish-less-gallery]

UKストリートアーティストのヴィニーナイロンが現在ロンドンで個展を開催してます。お近くの方はチェックしてみてください！ #Repost @stolenspacegallery (@get_repost) ・・・ @vinnie_nylon_ / #VinnieNylon's solo show 'Indelible Elegance' is on until 24th September. Be sure to come by to check it out!! ... Drop us an email for available works 👌 ... #popart #streetart #stolenspace #stolenspacegallery #urbanart #urbancontemporary #bricklane #eastlondon (StolenSpace)

[ashdarq]

Stumbled upon an exhibition by @herakut at @stolenspacegallery Brick Lane, London. Ok London....it's official... I'm sold!!!! 💜🇬🇧🔥🎨Amazing, otherworldly, graffiti & street art meets fine art... most of all it's the sense of narrative herakut creates with a single sentence. My favourite msg written was this "Like mama said, follow your heart, but take your brain with you.." Wise words. #artislife #art #artist #herakut #london #stolenspacegallery #stolenspace #graffiti #graffart #aerosol #paintings #bricklane #unitedkingdom #beautiful #poignant (at StolenSpace)

[yeehst3r]

Mark Drew

[pant1]

Hi we in London! 🇬🇧 #Repost @stolenspacegallery ・・・ 'ADVENTURES IN MODERN ABSTRACTION' OPENS TONIGHT 6-9pm ... Featuring this incredible @felipepantone x @rebelsalliance bike ... Email contact@stolenspace.com for a preview. See you later! ✌️ ... #abstractart #abstract #motorcycle #motorbike #rebelsalliance #rebelsalliancemotorcyclecompany #FelipePantone #adventuresinmodernabstraction #stolenspace #stolenspacegallery #streetart #urbanart #urbancontemporary #contemporaryart #art #spraypaint (en StolenSpace)