PRESS RELEASES
Starting with stories by, of, and for family members, Saif Azzuz (b. 1987) constructs spaces utilizing colorful ink and acrylic paint on tapestry-like canvas imbuing the work with the washy luminosity and gentle disquiet of dreams. Through self-defined symbolism communicating ideas such as movement, energy and time, Azzuz works to acknowledge and validate generational trauma, resilience, land, and story. Learn more about Saif in the interview after the jump.
Read Morept. 2: Oakland is pleased to present Dad taught me to tie knots, mum, the names of flowers, a solo exhibition of paintings by Tahnee Lonsdale. Often beginning with photos of discarded furniture she’s encountered on the street, Lonsdale uses her brush to deconstruct and reshape the photographed images into anthropomorphic paintings of genderless human-like forms in domestic settings or semi-erotically engaged. Learn more after the jump.
Read MoreAdam Alessi
Alyss Estay
Ethan Stuart
Kellen Chasuk
Maria Guzman Capron
Molly Bounds
Nadair Asghari
Rachel Hayden
Samantha Rosenwald
Daisy Parris
Jesse Littlefield
Nico Stone
Sebastian Helling
pt. 2: Oakland is pleased to present wes’onah, a solo exhibition of paintings by Saif Azzuz. Starting with stories by, of, and for family members, Azzuz constructs imagined spaces utilizing colorful ink and acrylic paint on tapestry-like canvas imbuing the work with the washy luminosity and gentle disquiet of dreams.
Read Morept.2 is pleased to present a group show by Benn Quinn, Caleb Hahne, Lena Gustafson, Liz Hernández, Maria Paz, Paige Valentine, Ryan Whelan, and Sam Spano. Much of the work presented in this show addresses place, home, and belonging through quotidian themes; details of the natural world, food, memory, human interaction, daily tasks, and a search for beauty in uncertain times.
Read Morept. 2: Oakland is pleased to present Chroma, a solo exhibition of painting and sculpture by Kelly Ording. Through both process and subject, the artist explores the tension between seemingly opposite concepts - intuition and intention, representation and abstraction, surrender and control. Learn more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 is excited to present “Wandering Players” a solo exhibition by Delphine Hennelly opening Saturday, October 12th in Downtown Oakland. The exhibition will feature a new series of paintings by the New York based artist. Read more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 is happy to present “Back In Our Minds” a solo exhibition by Ben Quinn opening Saturday, October 12th in Downtown Oakland. The exhibition will feature a new series of paintings, sculptures, and installation by Los Angeles based artist. Learn more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 Gallery is happy to present “Nightmares In The Break Room” a solo exhibition by artist Robert Falco opening Saturday, September 14th in Downtown Oakland. Also opening that night is “There Is Know Circle” a solo exhibition by Jean Nagai and a group exhibition curated by Jean called “Some Kind Of Texture” featuring the works of Chito K.K., Greg Shimada, Johanna Jackson, Jordan Ann Craig, Lilah Slager Rose, Markus Mazza, Phoebe Rose, Rhiannon Griego. Learn more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 Gallery is excited to present “There Is Know Center” a solo exhibition by Jean Nagai opening Saturday, September 14th in Downtown Oakland. Read more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 Gallery is excited to announce the representation of Oakland based artist Adrian Octavius Walker, whom’s latest body of work “We Matter” opens Friday, August 30th at The Greens in Columbia, Missouri. Adrian O. Walker’s new body of work explores Black American beauty traditions among Black men. The intimacy that Walker depicts in each photograph erases the possibility of threat often assigned to black men and instead pushes the viewer to see the power of kinship within the Black community. Read more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 would like to thank everyone that made it out this past Saturday for the opening reception of “Sun Sick” a solo exhibition by Cannon Dill, “Call It What You Want” a solo exhibition by Kellen Chasuk, and “August Group Exhibition” a group exhibition curated by Cannon Dill and Kellen Chasuk. Read more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 Gallery is excited to present “Sun Sick” a solo exhibition by represented artist Cannon Dill opening Saturday, August 10th in Downtown Oakland.
Read Morept.2 Gallery is happy to present “Call It What You Want” a solo exhibition by Kellen Chasuk opening Saturday, August 10th in Downtown Oakland. The exhibition will feature a new series of paintings and drawings by the Oakland based artist. Kellen alongside Cannon Dill have also curated a group exhibition that will be on display in the viewing room. Learn more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 Gallery is excited to announce the release of its first exhibition book featuring Muzae Sesay and his solo exhibition “Skeletons” that was on view this past June. Learn more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 Gallery is happy to present “How You Carry Yourself” a solo exhibition by Molly Bounds opening Saturday, July 13th in Downtown Oakland. The exhibition will feature a new series of paintings by the LA based artist. pt.2 gallery is located at 1523 b Webster St. and is just blocks away from both 12th & 19th St Bart Stations. Opening receptions at pt.2: are always free and open to the public. Learn more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 Gallery is pleased to present “The Fear” a solo exhibition by Woodrow White opening Saturday, June 15th in Downtown Oakland. The exhibition will feature a new series of paintings by the LA based artist. pt.2 gallery is located at 1523 b Webster St. and is just blocks away from both 12th & 19th St Bart Stations. Opening receptions at pt.2: are always free and open to the public. Learn more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 would like to thank everyone that made it out this past Saturday for the opening reception of “Shamans Death” a solo exhibition by Basil Kincaid, “Skeletons” a solo exhibition by Muzae Sesay, and “Summer Friends” a group exhibition curated by Muzae Sesay. Learn more after the jump.
Read Morept.2 Gallery is pleased to present “SKELETONS” a solo exhibition by represented artist Muzae Sesay opening Saturday, June 15th in Downtown Oakland. The exhibition will feature a new series of paintings by the Oakland based artist. Learn more after the jump.
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