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Post by thinkspace on Dec 31, 2010 12:36:31 GMT -8
 Kelly VIvanco 'Bearings' - Acrylic on canvas - 48x36" by thinkspace_galleryKelly Vivanco'Springs To Mind'Kelly Vivanco's 1st major solo exhibition in Los Angeles. Opening Reception: Sat, Feb. 5th 7-10PM www.kellyvivanco.com About the artist: Raised among Beatrix Potter’s woodland creatures in a nest of drawing supplies somewhere in Southern California, Kelly Vivanco grew up with a confident hand, an acute sense of color and a wealth of playful intuition. Seeking to express a childlike perception of endless possibility, she paints a mysterious world in which young people and charismatic animals are busily engaged in their lives. Although her work brings to mind the great children’s illustrators of the turn of the century, its vintage storybook sensibility is made contemporary by the self-possessed attitude and quirky style of her subjects. In many of her paintings, it is the eyes that captivate the viewer – they are deep, glistening pools of emotion that can evoke a narrative in a glance. Yet her goal is to leave their meaning open to interpretation, so as to allow an infinite potential of stories and associations to unfurl. In her most recent body of work, which she has titled “Springs to Mind,” Kelly explores a secret place where both water and imagination flow freely – where random chance and make-believe intertwine. There we find intrepid heroines, voyagers and dreamers roaming among forest streams, stairwells, tree houses and enchanted pools. Gazing into their lambent eyes in the perpetual twilight, we are visited by that feeling of empathy and wonder that sparks the imagination to life. Text courtesy of Amanda ErlansonShow on view Feb. 5th - Feb. 26th  Inside Kelly Vivanco's Escondido studio as she preps for her solo show this February at Thinkspace by thinkspace_galleryMore details announced soon. In the meantime, check out some great shots from inside Kelly's Escondido, CA studio via the below link. www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157625608450798/ |
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Post by thinkspace on Jan 5, 2011 19:46:58 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Jan 12, 2011 19:02:24 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Jan 12, 2011 19:03:53 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Jan 15, 2011 12:06:50 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Jan 23, 2011 9:06:18 GMT -8
 Kelly Vivanco 'Wading In' - Acrylic on canvas - 30x48" by thinkspace_gallery, Look for an interview with Kelly to be posted on Juxtapoz.com in the days ahead. I'll post a direct link here once it's been posted. Can't wait to post the full preview for this show, Kelly has really outdone herself with this new body of work. It's going to be exciting to see it take over our gallery in a couple weeks... will be sure to post some pics of the install and mural painting process here once Kelly is up in the gallery getting all together for 'Springs To Mind'. |
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Post by thinkspace on Jan 25, 2011 10:00:11 GMT -8
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Post by virtu on Jan 25, 2011 10:06:22 GMT -8
The more I see of Vivanco's work the more I fall in love.
Just beautiful!
Another excellent show Thinkspace.
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Post by thinkspace on Jan 25, 2011 11:50:37 GMT -8
Thanks Virtu - I like to think of this show as a coming out of sorts for her. We've been selling every piece we've received from here for the past four years now, but for some reason she's never really gotten the recognition we feel she deserves on a national level. Hopefully with the feature in the new issue of Juxtapoz and this amazing new series of work for 'Springs To Mind', she'll be on people's radar in a big way this year.
So much goodness yet to be shared... more soon.
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Post by thinkspace on Jan 29, 2011 11:02:02 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Jan 29, 2011 11:30:53 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Feb 1, 2011 0:24:35 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Feb 1, 2011 10:06:46 GMT -8
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Post by commandax on Feb 1, 2011 14:39:39 GMT -8
I'm lucky enough have seen all the artwork for this show in person, and I can honestly say that it's just stunning. I've been following Kelly for four years now, and she just gets better and better. Her ideas and execution are so fresh and spontaneous, and she has mastered the art of conveying an incredible complexity of emotion and narrative through subtle facial cues... her girls never tell you the same thing twice. I really think Kelly can hold her own with the best in this scene. |
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Post by thinkspace on Feb 1, 2011 21:41:46 GMT -8
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Post by commandax on Feb 2, 2011 22:15:18 GMT -8
Phenomenal response to this show so far. I'm so happy for Kelly!
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Post by commandax on Feb 3, 2011 22:31:37 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Feb 5, 2011 9:13:42 GMT -8
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Post by thinkspace on Feb 6, 2011 12:25:06 GMT -8
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Post by svenman on Feb 6, 2011 12:45:04 GMT -8
wow. just clicked on the thinkspace store link. looks like nearly the whole show has sold.
congrats andrew and kelly.
amanda, did you do a damien hirst?
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Post by epicfai on Feb 6, 2011 13:19:00 GMT -8
wow. just clicked on the thinkspace store link. looks like nearly the whole show has sold. congrats andrew and kelly. amanda, did you do a damien hirst? i was wondering the same thing! |
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Post by commandax on Feb 6, 2011 14:14:26 GMT -8
You guys must think I'm quite the baller. I only bought one!
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Post by thinkspace on Feb 7, 2011 9:41:12 GMT -8
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