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111 Minna Gallery is excited to invite you to our latest art exhibition – two solo shows – featuring new and exclusive works by Guy Colwell in his solo show entitled ‘Simple Pleasures Primal Terrors‘ and by David Ball in his solo show ‘Fanfaronade.’

Coming off the heels of a retrospective with 111 Minna Gallery entitled ‘Walking, Talking, Stalking’ – which chronicled his work from the ‘90s to 2018 – Bay Area native and prolific artist Guy Colwell is back with a brand new series of paintings. Colwell’s ‘Simple Pleasures Primal Terrors‘ highlights society’s twisted inner workings and the human form throughout the Anthropocene in his signature surreal style. Similarly, SF-based David Ball unveils his third show with 111 Minna entitled, ‘Fanfaronade,’ a new collection of otherworldly abstractions created in isolation during the pandemic utilizing collage, decollage, acrylic paint, and colored pencil.

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111 Minna Gallery is excited to invite you to our latest art exhibition – two solo shows – featuring new and exclusive works by Alec Huxley in his solo show entitled ‘Above It All‘ and by Robert Bowen in his solo show ‘Blasphemous Nature.’

With ‘Above It All,’ Alec Huxley, 111 Minna mainstay and prolific Bay Area painter is back with a brand new series of otherworldly pieces featuring his classic surreal depictions of animals and space-gear-clad figures roaming in the least likely of places. Alongside Alec, Robert Bowen’s latest show at 111 Minna shares the title ‘Blasphemous Nature’ with his newly announced book (pre-sales are still available!) – an apt description for his intricate depictions of mechanized and jewel-encrusted creatures. 

Join the artists, DJ Roger Bellagio, and the 111 Minna staff again for this exceptional opening:

What:

‘Above It All‘ – Solo Exhibition by Alec Huxley

 ‘Blasphemous Nature’ – Solo Exhibition by Robert Bowen

When:

• Opening Reception Thursday 8/18/22 from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Open By Appointment Friday 8/19/22 – 10/7/22  – reach out to:alex@111minnagallery.com

Where: 111 Minna Gallery at 111 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105

About Alec Huxley

Alec Huxley (B. 1980) specializes in painting spacey dream states and wild animal encounters.

He is based in San Francisco, California.

Description of Huxley’s work from 111 Minna’s former curator Micah LeBrun:

“Alec Huxley anchors this body of work with his signature style of iconic and suit-clad figures which seem to be suspended between dimensions or speak to ones consciousness slipping from reality to that of a lucid dream all the while traveling through and viewing these scenarios through the lens of a vintage space helmet. Conceptually, Alec’s subjects seem to be sourced from historical Americana and subcultures that exude a renegade ambience when remembered, like the beatnik movement or the whisky runners of the prohibition era. His ability to seamlessly overlap conceptual ideas, create a similar illusion like that of a locomotive resting on the ocean floor”

Follow them on Instagram:@alechuxley

About Robert Bowen

Robert Bowen is a visual artist based in San Francisco, CA. He got his start in the graffiti and street art scene before shifting to focus on fine art. Bowen has exhibited his work throughout the U.S. and abroad for over twenty years. His work has been shown at galleries and museums, including the de Young Museum, the Crocker Art Museum, 111 Minna Gallery, and Modern Eden Gallery.

Follow them on Instagram:@bowenstuff

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111 Minna Gallery is excited to invite you to our latest art exhibition featuring new and exclusive works by Amandalynn and Lady Mags in their show Wildflowers

With ‘Wildflowers,’Amandalynn and Lady Mags are coming together once again to bring their unified vision of beauty, femininity, and nature to 111 Minna. As long-time collaborators and friends, these two have been creating work together for over a decade and graced the Bay Area with massive public art pieces combining their unique styles. Together they weave watercolor, bold graffiti, powerful female figures, and flora and fauna into one cohesive look.

Join the artists and the 111 Minna staff again for this exceptional opening and see both Lady Mags and Amanda Lynn’s collaborative and solo works. While you are there ArtSpan will also be hosting their SF Open Studios ‘Get The Guide’ party and sharing promotional materials including hot-of-the-press 2022 guides, posters, postcards, balloons, and more for this year’s Open Studios – Learn more at their Eventbrite.