Hello All!
It has been a spell since I last reached out with some news. I have been blowing out all the stops getting ready for this exhibition. Nine of my largest paintings will be on exhibit along with the works of sixteen other artists. I will have a room of my own in the exhibition, and my large painting Breathe Against Babel will see its debut!
Here are details on the exhibit. If you are in Southern California, and you are able to join me at the opening on May 21st, I would love to see you there!
A KIND OF HEAVEN
May 21–August 21, 2022
Curated by Michael Pearce
A Kind of Heaven is an exhibition of recent paintings by Southern Californian visionary artists who imagine the world as another
place, where alternatives to everyday reality are made manifest, and landscapes, animals, and people are transformed. As the visionary genre has matured, the imagery has become increasingly sophisticated. Techniques have evolved from early stenciled airbrush work and illustrative painting to incorporate the finishes of the old masters, using computer programs for composition, and prompting artificial intelligence to stimulate the imagination. The subject matter has expanded, too, influenced by developments in biotechnology and neuroscience, which have added beautiful mutations and a new psychedelic breadth. A range of paths to this other world are treated with equal respect.
Curated by Michael Pearce, A Kind of Heaven seeks common ground between visionaries, the conceptions of science fiction and fantasy, and intrepid explorers of the imagination. California is the land of imagination, the home of epic fantasies and wild creativity. The recipe for the show is a dash of Hieronymus Bosch, a taste of alternative reality, and a generous helping of dreams.
Exhibition Celebration: May 21, 5:00–7:00pm
Admission:
- Members free
- General $10
- Seniors (65+) $5
- Military and Students free (with ID)
- Kids 18 and Under free
Oceanside Museum of Art
(760) 435-3721 www.oma-online.org/heaven
704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
WORKS ON EXHIBIT:
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