Finishing Concepts proudly presents SPACIAL/RECOGNITION

Reception: Saturday, August 26th 1-6pm

SPACIAL/RECOGNITION focuses on how architecture can shape and direct us in unseen ways.  Artists, who often work in non-traditional spaces, must grapple with how space, and changes to space, can affect the outcome of their work.  In this show, each artist explores the concept in a unique fashion, whether by challenging the traditional constraints of the rectangle, inhabiting three-dimensional space, or presenting the exploration of inner space in a profound manner.  SPACIAL/RECOGNITION contains pieces which touch and play with the space around them; they cut; they mimic; they assert.

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”
-    Winston Churchill

Featured Artists:
Brandon Barr
Brad Bernhardt
Mandy Lyn Ford
Randi Hokett
Julian Lombardi
Gregory Martin
Narsiso Martinez
Allison Peck
Christine Rasmussen
Kristine Schomaker
Stephanie Sherwood
Surge Wintron

For the inaugural exhibit at their new location in Monterey Park, Finishing Concepts invites the community to come experience the newly renovated space. The opening reception will be held on August 26th beginning at 1pm and is free to the public.  SPACIAL/RECOGNITION was collectively curated by Julian Lombardi, Stephanie Sherwood and Surge Wintron. 

Finishing Concepts Inc.  is a professional company who specializes in Custom Framing, Mounting, Lamination, Fabrication, Crating and Face Mounting Photography Art.

Finishing Concepts
1230 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754
http://www.finishingconcepts.biz/

MIDSUMMER INFINITUM
Keystone Art Space
Group show and fundraiser benefitting Oliver Hess
Opening reception: JULY 8, 2017 6-8pm

Keystone friend, artist, and former tenant Oliver Hess and his wife Allison need your support! Oliver has been fighting an aggressive cancer, trying everything from chemo to stem cell replacement and immunotherapy. 

Midsummer Infinitum is a group show comprised of over 30 artists, including Oliver and Allison’s friends and colleagues, as well as former and current artists of Keystone Art Space. All of the artwork in the show has been donated by these artists in the hopes to help raise some much-needed funds.

Keystone has always strived to be a supportive environment for the artists that work within it. Oliver has always brought some next-level thinking and work into the fold. Help us honor Oliver’s spirit of collaboration and group-driven projects by joining us for the opening on Saturday July 8th.

All proceeds from gallery sales will go toward Oliver and Allison’s expenses as they continue to fight Oliver’s cancer. 

Artists include:
Nurit Avesar
Sasha Bell
Kerry Buchman
Carolyn Castaño
York Chang
Leonardo Chalupowicz
Douglas Felde
Gina Ferrari
Olivia Fougeirol
Verity Freebern
Salomon Huerta
Madeleine Ignon
Matt Jones
Karen Kang
Roy Kesrouani
Jay Lizo
Charles Long
Krista Machovina
Melanie Mandl
Taline Olmessakian
Marjam Oskoui
Ruby Osorio
Nancy Popp
Christine Rasmussen
D. J. Richardson
S. Lee Robinson
Connie Rohman
Juliana Sabinson
Cam Sanders
Lauren Scanlon
Sarah Staskauskas
Felis Stella
Dean Styers
Micke Tong
Jesse Vogel

Can't make it to the show? There are other ways you can help - one is a Gofundme campaign. Another is a Patreon page set up by Oliver and Allison. They are taking the whole experience of navigating this disease and treatment, and turning it into art and research. 

Cross Town Traffic

Art Auction and Benefit: May 8 – June 17, 2017
Supporting Art Education at South Bay Contemporary, SoLA Gallery and Manhattan Beach Art Center

RECEPTION / Exhibition / Final Bids: Saturday, June 17, 5:00 -9:00 pm
at Manhattan Beach Art Center Gallery
1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Public Welcome
 

I've donated this painting, "Hanging Over" (8x8 inches) to this auction. You can bid on it out online, or join me at the event on June 17. 

Save the Date! I'll be participating in Hive Gallery's 12 Year Anniversary show. Last year's anniversary show was my favorite from the gallery, bringing in work from any artist previously associated with the gallery - so it's very exciting to be invited this year! 

I'm being interviewed on art critic & gallery owner Mat Gleason's show Modern Art Blitz on March 19. The show will stream live from 5-6PM on Dromebox.

I will be one of a couple of interviewees, and my segment will be 12-15 minutes. Be sure to follow me on one of my social media platforms as I'll be providing specific times and details on the day of.

Exciting (and nerve wracking!). The recording will also be available afterwards on Facebook and Youtube - more details to follow. 

Works featuring exterior and interior views of life in Los Angeles by:
Katsu Yokoyama
Christine Rasmussen
Candice Gawne

Join the Facebook Event

Music provided by Nate Stein

Wine + Art @ Werkartz

I've donated my painting "On High" to this Benefit Auction with proceeds going to CASA of LA. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children is a nonprofit organization that advocates for abused and neglected children. 

"Pickles Galore" at Lamperouge Gallery is a culmination show of my peer critique group featuring work by 9 artists.

GUEST CURATOR
Linda Vallejo

DATE
Sunday Feb. 12, 2017
1-4PM

FACEBOOK EVENT

LOCATION
Lamperouge Gallery
660 South Avenue 21 (Unit 6), Los Angeles, CA 90031

What's a "peer critique group"? Good question. This is a group of artists who get together and give constructive criticism about each other's art. This particular group is made up of LAAA/Gallery 825 members and meets once a month.

I've donated my painting "Nostalgia" to this fundraiser benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) which helps the lives of children and adults with type one diabetes. 

Tickets are $85 available here.

The evening is chaired by KTLA Morning News anchor Frank Buckley and his wife, Elena Pearce Buckley, and will benefit JDRF, the global leader in type 1 diabetes research. 

Saturday, Feb. 4
6-8PM
Arena 1 Gallery in Santa Monica
Tickets

BOLD BEAUTY: ARTIST TALK
The show Bold Beauty “honors the bold beauty of femininity. Strong. Smart. Pretty. Sexy. Ageless beauty.” This Artist Talk will be a chance to meet the four featured artists, hear about their influences and techniques, and ask questions. 

WHEN
Saturday January 7,  2017
5-6:30PM

FEATURED ARTISTS
Christine Rasmussen
Mara Zaslove
Miki Berman
Nicole Fournier

LOCATION
Pilates & Arts
1844 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA  90026

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/events/1759256251064810/

SHOW DATES
November 19, 2016 – January 25, 2017
*Hours vary; contact venue.

I'm showing new work from my Flawless series. Read about how I went from Flawless to Bold Beauty here. 

Well this is fun - an art show at brewery!  I love Angel City Brewery's IPA, so looking forward to this.  Show curated by Diane Williams & Sheli Silverio though Artshare LA and runs Oct. 8-Nov 3. So stop by, grab a beer, visit the food truck and enjoy the talent!

ARTIST RECEPTION
October 13, 2016
6-9PM
RSVP on Facebook

DTLA Art Walk is also this night. 

SHOW DATES
October 8 - November 3, 2016

Lamperouge Gallery presents a pop-up exhibition featuring 15 artists living within the Los Angeles area, working in various mediums of painting, drawing, and sculpture.

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This group of artists is a reflection of the great diversity that makes up this city. While the artists will present artworks covering a host of subjects, the exhibition encompasses the energy of Los Angeles, demonstrating a shared harmony and unity - a working dialog of acceptance - that comes from all its communities.

Pop-Up Show
August 21, 2016
      1-6pm

Artists in alphabetical order:
Gilles D’Amecourt
Hyunsook Cho
Lore Eckelberry
John Hogan
Beanie Kaman
Won Sil Kim
Nicholette Kominos
Kristan Marvell
Da Aie Park
Ann Phong
Christine Rasmussen
Peggy Sivert
Tracey Weiss
Michael Freitas Wood
Ben Zask

I'll have a wall space again, kitty-corner from my studio (about half-way back into the Hive).

Show Dates: June 4-25
Regular Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat, 1-6PM
 

In conjunction with Opening Reception for The Hive's Krampus & Klowns group show:  

I'll have a wall space again, this time kitty-corner from my studio (about half-way back into the Hive).

Show Dates: May 4-28
Regular Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat, 1-6PM

I'll be set up out front of The Hive, painting (weather permitting). I also have a wall of work on display in the back of the gallery (up for the month of April during regular gallery hours). Come say hi!

Show Dates: April 9-30
Regular Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat, 1-6PM

I have my own wall space up for display this month at The Hive. The April 9 show marks the 11-year anniversary of this eclectic space. The front room will feature a best-of former Hive members, with current members displaying throughout the back rooms. My wall is WAY in the back - so keep going to find me! 

Show Dates: April 9-30
Regular Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat, 1-6PM