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Title: “A Super Day In California!“
Size: 16x20 inches
Medium: acrylic on board
SOLD

We did this little painting for the massive Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary Exhibition that opened last week here in Los Angeles, CA at COREY HELFORD GALLERY. We were thinking about the experience of seeing this past spring’s wildflower super bloom paired with a once in a decade mass migration of millions of painted lady butterflies. I think we spend far too little time appreciating the miracles that nature creates, and far too much time contributing to its destruction. Many would argue that by viewing, or making known the existence of these remaining pockets of natural beauty/ ephemeral wildlife events, we contribute to their ultimate destruction. On the other hand, sharing these things may make people appreciate them more and want to care for their continued existence on the Earth.

Its hard to know how to walk this fine line, especially in this age of social media, where people can flock to any place you/event you give a name or location to. Still, we do want to share it with people we know would appreciate and respect these natural events - if Hello Kitty came to visit us in California, I think we would entrust her with this experience as she would probably be in the moment and appreciate its beauty deeply, rather than just scrambling for a selfie.

Anyhow - the opening for the exhibition was a massive event - TV news coverage, line around the block all night to get in to see it, people decked out in costume, with Hello Kitty herself on hand to take photos with, not to mention a massive collection of amazing interpretations of Hello Kitty by 100 international artists ( Caro Buermann did an amazing job curating this huge show).

The show is on view till August 3rd, 2019, so if you are in LA and love Hello Kitty, do go check it out!

Corey Helford Gallery presents ’I Don’t Wanna Be, I Am’, an international touring group exhibition, curated by Ink And Movement, exploring the concept of identity by bringing together a selection of artworks from a roster of artists including world-renowned Spanish painter and sculptor Okuda San Miguel, Argentinian artists Elian ChaliandFranco Fasoli, as well as Spanish artists Martí Sawe,Misterpiro,Nano4814,Sabek,Sixe Paredes, and Spok Brillor.

A percentage of the sales obtained in this exhibition will be used to fund the activities of Coloring the World Foundation, whose mission is to promote a diverse and inclusive society through art and colour.

Opening night is Saturday May 14 from 7-10pm PT in the Main Gallery, open to the public for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions (masks will be required), at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until June 18 2022.

Corey Helford Gallery presents ’Future Seasons’, a solo art exhibition of new works by Kai and Sunny.

Opening night is Saturday May 14 from 7-10pm PT in Gallery 2, open to the public for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions (masks will be required), at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until June 18 2022.

‘Metamorphosis’
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Heres the full look at my contribution to the ‘Defying Gravity‘ show at Corey Helford Gallery. Starting on the 15th July 2017 at CHG in LA, ‘Defying Gravity’ participants include Hush, Camille Rose Garcia, Chie Yoshii, Chloe Early, Jasmine Beckett-Griffith, Elizabeth McGrath, Eric Joyner, Kazuki Takamatsu, Korin Faught, Miho Hirano, Nigel Cox, Scott Musgrove, Sylvia Ji, The London Police and Tom Bagshaw.

‘Metamorphosis’ is a one off hand embellished painting on cotton rag stock, mounted on board, varnished and framed, 22x32″ incl frame. Please contact the gallery for purchase info.

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New limited edition print, “Peruke”, has been released today! $30 excluding shipping. Each print is signed, titled, and numbered.

To purchase:
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The original piece is still available at Corey Helford Gallery. For inquiries, please contact them at [email protected]

Opening tonight at Corey Helford Gallery in LA is the group exhibition, “Sensory Overload” (Jan. 21st - Feb 18th) ! Below is my piece for the show:

“Sweet Damnation”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencil and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 16 inches by 24 inches (20 inches by 28 inches framed)

For the show, “Sensory Overload”, I decided to create a piece inspired by religious, medieval, Christian imagery with exclusively “American Midwestern” flora and fauna. Titled “Sweet Damnation”, my artwork tackles the theme of sensory overload with the moth, a pine devil silkworm moth, becoming completely overwhelmed by its interaction with the snake in the artwork. The moth is receiving an enlightening kiss by Satan, represented as a divine, winged black rat snake who is entwining an american persimmon tree. The poor little pine devil is being completely overpowered by the otherworldly touch of the snake’s tongue. Missouri is my personal Garden of Eden and I wanted to represent that with this piece, as well as have a little fun with common religious imagery.

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Three days from the opening at the amazing Corey Helford Gallery! On view Saturday is the group exhibition, “Sensory Overload”! I am so excited to be a part of this inspiring show!

Below is my second teaser section of my piece, “Sweet Damnation”, which was made specifically for this group exhibition.

Show information:
“Sensory Overload”
Jan. 21st - Feb. 18th
Gallery 2

For more information and purchase inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Opening this Saturday at the amazing Corey Helford Gallery is the group exhibition, “Sensory Overload”! I am so excited to be a part of this fantastic show. The line-up is breath-taking!

Below is a teaser section of my piece, “Sweet Damnation”, which was made specifically for this exhibition. I cannot wait to post the whole piece for you all on Saturday.

Show information:

“Sensory Overload”
Jan. 21st - Feb. 18th
Gallery 2

For more information and purchase inquiries, please contact [email protected]

I have finished a few pieces for a couple January shows! Below is a teaser for my piece, “Sweet Damnation” that will be in the group show, “Sensory Overload” at Corey Helford Gallery. The line-up is breathtaking! I am so honored to be in this exhibiton. It opens January 21st and I will be posting many teasers until the opening date.

Them medieval art inspired wings. Primary colors are my drug right now…

Oh man! Today is the last day that my exhibition, “Flesh Blood Bone”, will be up at Corey Helford Gallery. I cannot believe that it went by so fast. It has been an honor to show with such an amazing gallery. I met so many wonderful people at the opening on the 5th of November. I am excited to begin working towards my 2017 shows.

Here are sections for every piece I created for the show over ten months.

For one last time, my artist statement for this show:

Artist Statement:

Flesh Blood Bone:

Animals have always been an essential part of storytelling, symbolism, and spirituality. I am continuing this tradition by producing works centered around fauna to tell stories that relate to creation, mortality, the violence of nature, and my personal life.

Flesh Blood Bone is my first attempt to acknowledge, and accept, aspects of my personal history that have caused me anxiety and heartache. As in my previous work, all subjects are depicted as animals. The series of narrative works centers around my immediate family, and the interactions and emotions that occur between the four members. Recently, I felt that I could finally address these feelings on paper. I have illustrated my separation from the issues presented in Flesh Blood Bone by depicting them as otherworldly, divine animals that exist in a habitat removed from reality. The four family members, which includes myself, become abstracted versions of themselves

I plan on continuing to center my work around aspects of my life and past. I am seeking freedom from my anxiety through my artwork

Only three days left for my show, “Flesh Blood Bone” at Corey Helford Gallery!

For anyone who might not have seen this piece, I am posting it again!

“The Sacrifice of the Blood-red Saint”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencils and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 16 inches by 20 inches (19 inches by 23 inches framed).

For purchase inquiries, please contact Corey Helford Gallery at: [email protected]

I can’t believe that it’s already December. My show at Corey Helford Gallery ends on the 10th! The exhibition has been an amazing experience all around.

Below is my personal favorite piece from the series, “The First” which is still available for purchase! If you are interested in purchasing this piece, please contact Corey Helford Gallery at: [email protected]

“The First”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencil and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 20 inches by 24 inches (23 inches by 27 inches framed).

It’s the last couple weeks of my solo exhibition, ‘Flesh Blood Bone’, at Corey Helford Gallery and a few works are still available for purchase!

Below:

“Self-inflicted”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencils and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 20 inches by 20 inches (23 inches by 23 inches framed).

This beautiful piece is one of the few that are still purchasable!

For Inquires of my available pieces from the show please contact:

[email protected]

European starling siblings from my “Flesh Blood Bone” exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery!

“Attached”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencils, Gel Pen and Acrylic on Mixed Media Paper, 8.5 inches by 11.75 inches (14 ¾ inches by 11 ½ inches framed).

For purchase inquiries about this show, please contact: [email protected]

My mother’s portrait:

“The Sacrifice of the Blood-red Saint”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencils and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 16 inches by 20 inches (19 inches by 23 inches framed).

This piece, and ten others, are now on view and purchasable at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, for my solo, “Flesh Blood Bone”.

For purchase inquires: [email protected]

She will always find a home in my bones.

“In My Bones”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencils and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 13.75 inches by 19.25 inches (22 ½ inches by 17 inches framed).

Another piece for my “Flesh Blood Bone” exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery. This is a more “abstracted” piece than some of my other pieces.

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A self portrait as a fawn for my “Flesh Blood Bone” family-based series. Now on display at Corey Helford Gallery:

“The Second”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencil, Gel Pen and Acrylic on Mixed Media Paper, 20 inches by 24 inches (23 inches by 27 inches framed).

For purchase inquiries, please contact [email protected]

The largest piece for my show, “Flesh Blood Bone” at Corey Helford Gallery during the month of November:

“When the First Became Divine”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencils and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 24 inches by 40 inches (27 ¾ inches by 43 ½ inches framed).

For purchase inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Since this piece includes all of my immediate family members, myself included, I felt it was important to yet again add my artist statement for the show below:

Flesh Blood Bone:

Animals have always been an essential part of storytelling, symbolism, and spirituality. I am continuing this tradition by producing works centered around fauna to tell stories that relate to creation, mortality, the violence of nature, and my personal life.

Flesh Blood Bone is my first attempt to acknowledge, and accept, aspects of my personal history that have caused me anxiety and heartache. As in my previous work, all subjects are depicted as animals. The series of narrative works centers around my immediate family, and the interactions and emotions that occur between the four members. Recently, I felt that I could finally address these feelings on paper. I have illustrated my separation from the issues presented in Flesh Blood Bone by depicting them as otherworldly, divine animals that exist in a habitat removed from reality. The four family members, which includes myself, become abstracted versions of themselves

I plan on continuing to center my work around aspects of my life and past. I am seeking freedom from my anxiety through my artwork.

Endless Fighting Between Siblings:

“Fall Apart Like Me”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Graphite, Colored Pencils and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 20 inches by 20 inches (23 inches by 23 inches framed).

See the piece in person during the month of November at Corey Helford Gallery, in “Flesh Blood Bone” in Gallery 2

This piece was the top image in the recent Hi-Fructose article:

http://hifructose.com/…/alessandra-maria-lauren-marx-featu…/

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Another family-related piece from my solo show, “Flesh Blood Bone” that is on view at Corey Helford Gallery during the month of November. 

“Inhale. Exhale. Choke.”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencil and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 20 inches by 17.75 inches (21 inches by 23 inches framed).

For purchase inquires for any piece included in this exhibition, contact: [email protected] and/or visit the Gallery’s site: www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

My Father:

“The Struggle of the Apathetic Saint”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencils and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 15.75 inches by 20 inches (23 1/8 inches by 18 ¾ inches framed).

For purchase inquiries, please contact Corey Helford Gallery at: [email protected]

I know I posted this before, but here it is again:

Artist Statement:

Flesh Blood Bone:

Animals have always been an essential part of storytelling, symbolism, and spirituality. I am continuing this tradition by producing works centered around fauna to tell stories that relate to creation, mortality, the violence of nature, and my personal life.

Flesh Blood Bone is my first attempt to acknowledge, and accept, aspects of my personal history that have caused me anxiety and heartache. As in my previous work, all subjects are depicted as animals. The series of narrative works centers around my immediate family, and the interactions and emotions that occur between the four members. Recently, I felt that I could finally address these feelings on paper. I have illustrated my separation from the issues presented in Flesh Blood Bone by depicting them as otherworldly, divine animals that exist in a habitat removed from reality. The four family members, which includes myself, become abstracted versions of themselves

I plan on continuing to center my work around aspects of my life and past. I am seeking freedom from my anxiety through my artwork

The portrait of my sister that is now on display at Corey Helford Gallery during the month of November for my solo, “Flesh Blood Bone”

“The First”, 2016, Ballpoint Pen, Ink Pencils, Ink Wash, Graphite, Colored Pencil and Gel Pen on Mixed Media Paper, 20 inches by 24 inches (approximately 24 inches by 28 inches framed)

I am incredibly happy with this piece and it’s symbolism.

For purchase inquiries, contact Corey Helford Gallery: [email protected]