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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'F Cancer Trooper' by Brian M Viveros.

14" x 16" giclee fine art print on Moab Entrada 290gsm paper, in a signed and numbered TIMED Release edition for $125.

On sale Friday March 22 at 10am PT until Monday March 25 at 10am PT through Thinkspace Projects.

“Mystic Fjords” by Dulk

LUSH

Acrylic & aerosol on panel

2022

A new painting for an upcoming two person show w/ Carl Cashman at Thinkspace Projects on December 3rd.

Is there an area in your house where you can be you? A corner that knows you and gives you serenity when your mind is looping in chaos? Is it a friend that stays up long after the world is asleep and sits with you while you sip the seemingly unending cup of coffee? Or a space that welcomes your tired shoulders and quiet sobbing and echoes back without judgements? Do you have an intimate nook that is always a house for your thoughts?

Here's 'Night Kitchen', graphite on paper, 4 x 6 inches (dimensions are of artwork only) and professionally framed.

This drawing is currently on view at Thinkspace Projects for my solo exhibition 'Secret Garden' that will run till October 28 2023. Visit 'Secret Garden' - Thinkspace Projects link below for more information.

“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

“Gentle Reminders” 42x52” acrylic on canvas. Will be in the “A Better Tomorrow” group show at ThinkSpace Projects in Los Angeles opening this Saturday April 6th. Check it out if you are in the area!

CHICANO ART MOVEMENT visits: “Traditions” 2024

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

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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.

I’ve got a new print out today from the fine folks at Thinkspace Projects. This one is from my recent show with them THE MULTIVERSE, and is a sizable 20x30 inches and comes with a really cool embossed logo at the bottom. It’s an edition of 100 and you can grab one, while supplies last, right here.

뿔이 다 자라지않은 어린 사슴이 몇안되는 친구들과 함께 . Sep at @thinkspace_art soon (at Thinkspace Projects) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqJUqcuZjb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

"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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Thinkspace Projects presents 'F Cancer', a group art exhibition of new works from over 60 international artists to benefit the American Cancer Society, in honour of Thinkspace Gallery co-founder Shawn Hosner who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer.

Selected art by Brian M Viveros, James Bullough, Tran Nguyen, Audrey Kawasaki and Scott Listfield.

25% from each sale will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

The exhibition runs until March 25 2023 in Gallery II at Thinkspace Projects, 4217 W Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90016, open to the public for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions, and on the Thinkspace Projects website.

“Moon Song” by Audrey Kawasaki

Fruitful Harvest (Clipping)

Fruitful Harvest (Clipping)

24” x 48”

Acrylic, aerosol and coloured pencil on panel

For my upcoming solo show, UBUNTU at

Thinkspace Projects on December 9th.

Thank you Juxtapoz Magazine for featuring my solo exhibition 'Secret Garden' with Thinkspace Projects that's opening tomorrow in Los Angeles!

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 7 from 6-10pm

Thinkspace Projects: 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA,

LANGSTON ALLSTON A Passing Love (Gallery I)

FAJAR AMALI Among Our Existence (Gallery II)

TRNZ The Weight of Things (Gallery III)

JOLENE LAI Secret Garden (Gallery IV)

AL MARCANO Spirit Ditch (Viewing Room)

TENSER Three Halves (The Doghouse Gallery)

I’m not the most comfortable or eloquent when it comes to difficult topics, especially on social media but the group show up @thinkspace_art this month, F🎀ck Cancer, is one that is very personal. . The folks at Thinkspace are family to me, to say I wouldn’t have an art career without them is not an understatement. I’ve been working with them for twelve years and they have always been wonderful, committed, loyal, helpful and unwavering in their dedication to the artists they work with. They are the standard with which I measure all other gallery relationships. . I was devastated when I learned that Shawn, partner in running the gallery, was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is the comfort, and solace of that place, your biggest and sweetest champion, if I’m ever overwhelmed at openings I seek out Shawn. The amount of folks that have come through that space, been loved and cared for by her is staggering, I am overwhelmed. . I am equally overcome as at the moment, both of my parents are also battling cancer. My Dad has been working through urinary tract cancer in various stages over the last 5 years and my mom was also recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Her chemo treatments start in a matter of days. . I am heartbroken, I am angry but I am also hopeful. I believe these three pillars in my life can fight and survive, they are strong and have many, many folks who love and support them. So, please go check out this show at Thinkspace, and if you are able, purchase some work, which will make a 25% donation to cancer research. Or send some good vibes, encouraging words, wisdom, healing energy, prayers or whatever you believe in, to help Shawn, my mom and dad and all those struggling with this cruel disease. Thank you! 🙏🏼❤️ (at Thinkspace Projects) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpc-iVaLxcv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=