"I love Frank J. Stockton"

2022-06-15 11:59:50

Studio Blog Work Come Together Daisies You're An Eagle Now Big House True Believers 2016 True Believers 2015 Grey Paintings Sinks Park Slope About CONTACT Private Menu Frank J. Stockton Studio Blog Work Come Together Daisies You're An Eagle Now Big House True Believers 2016 True Believers 2015 Grey Paintings Sinks Park Slope About CONTACT Private "Come Together" Closing Reception August 15 August 6, 2021 ‌On Sunday, August 15 from noon-5pm I'll be holding court for the final day of Come Together, an installation of drawings and other work at Iris Project in Venice, CA. Please stop by to see the show & have a beverage with me on the lawn!Visitors must wear a mask to enter the gallery.Iris Project | 953 Amoroso Place, Venice, CA 90291*If you cannot make it to the gallery, you can click here to view a slideshow of the exhibition. In Announcement, Exhibition, Event Tags Public, event, Gallery, drawing ">Artist, author, and educator Brainard Carey reviews Double-Jointed Spiral and 99 Typewriter Drawings on his YouTube channel. Double-Jointed Spiral Reviewed by Brainard Carey July 27, 2021 Brainard Carey recently reviewed my zine, Double-Jointed Spiral, on his YouTube channel which can be seen above or by clicking the link here. Carey is an artist, author, and educator. He has interviewed over 1,400 artists as the host of Lives of the Artists, a podcast interview show on Yale University Radio, which you can listen to here. His book, The Art World Demystified, is a fantastic resource for art students and professionals who want to better understand the ins-and-outs of the art world. You can purchase it online from World of Books, here. In Review, Press Tags Review, Press, zine, youtube, podcast Come Together - Solo Exhibition at Iris Project July 22, 2021 Saturday, July 24 from 12-3pm, I’ll be hanging out and drawing at Iris Project. Stop in and say hello! Come Together, Solo exhibition at Iris Project from July 10 - August 15, 2021.Come Together features dozens of drawings & works on paper, preparatory drawings, sketchbooks, and videos. 99 Typewriter Drawings Available from Curious Publishing The book features the best of my “Typewriter Drawings” from the past year. Click the button below to learn more and get one before they sell out. $25. Curious Publishing In Exhibition, Announcement Tags solo show, drawing, typewriter drawing, exhibition, paper, video, Public Curious Publishing presents 99 Typewriter Drawings June 19, 2021 Back in January, I shared a digital catalog of drawings with a small number of my email newsletter recipients and readers of this blog. (you can read it here). I received a handful of requests for a physical book, but I didn’t think that it was really a possibility....until now!99 Typewriter Drawingsdocuments a recent series of drawings exploring offbeat combinations of image and text.Each began with a typewritten fragment of text from a literary source such as Joseph Campbell, Andy Warhol, or self-help, and concluded with an improvised ink drawing.Most spreads in 99 Typewriter Drawings include a QR code that opens a video on your phone, such as the one here.Many of the drawingsalsoappeared in time-lapse videos that were edited and uploaded to the web. The published videos, which are autonomous artworks of their own, are linked via QR Code in most spreads, allowing you to access another dimension of work instantly.99 Typewriter Drawingsis a full color, 5.5” X 8.5” perfect bound book of drawings completed between 2020-2021.$25from Curious PublishingAvailable July 10, 2021PRE-ORDER SALE: GET THE BOOK FOR JUST $15 IF YOU PURCHASE BEFORE JUNE 30 PURCHASE In Announcement Tags Artist's Book, edition, published Swims May 21, 2021 About six years ago, I started getting into the practice of making “Artist’s Books.” Artist’s Books are different from sketchbooks in that they revolve around a central theme or contain an over-arching idea, rather than being a place for sketching and notation. Detail of a drawing from SWIMS The SWIMS book was assembled in 2017 while I was exploring a motif based on a photograph of the Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky. For a period of 6-8 months, I made hundreds of sketches and dozens of monotypes of the pose, examining nuanced differences in depiction and expression. I used a typewriter to “draw” waves for the title page of the book, and hand-coiled an antique wire through the holes of the individual pages, which gives it a different look and feel from a typical coil-bound drawing book. Swimmer, oil on un-stretched canvas (2017) The work from SWIMS culminated in the Swimmer painting, also from 2017, which was exhibited at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Portland, Maine that same year. (Here’s a link to a blog post about the exhibition).Most of the drawings from the cycle have been disseminated, but the ones in this book are my personal favorites. SWIMSOne-of-a-kind Artist’s Book(book board, vinyl paint, antique wire, drawing paper, soy ink, typewriter ribbon, Glassine)8.5 x 6 in., 31 pages2017 In Artwork Tags Drawing, typewriter drawing, Artist's Book, monotype This Son of ours April 27, 2021 This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us.He is a glutton and a drunkard.1 minute video with sound, 2020NFT available on Foundationhttps://foundation.app/FrankStockton/this-son-of-ours-27973 Interview - Shoutout LA April 15, 2021 I did a short interview with Shoutout LA a little while ago and it was just published. Check it out!https://shoutoutla.com/meet-frank-j-stockton-artist/ (The link opens in a new window, but the entire interview is pasted below) We had the good fortune of connecting with Frank J. Stockton and we’ve shared our conversation below.Hi Frank J., let’s start by talking about what inspires you?I’m inspired by people who take the initiative to see their creative projects through. Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.Ten years ago, I was an editorial illustrator living in Brooklyn when I saw the paintings of Philip Guston for the first time. The raw imagery and tactile surfaces shocked me and I knew the moment I saw them that I was born to paint.A series of abstract paintings based on the neighborhood of Park Slope earned my acceptance to grad school at UCLA in 2012. I was in over my head for the entire first year — it was like learning a new language. I can’t overstate how much I learned from fellow grads like Brooks Turner, Kim Truong, Emily Sudd, Paul Sepuya, Sarah Sarchin, Anthony Miserendino, Calvin Marcus, Ravi Jackson, and Bridget Beck, and from professors like Patty Wickman, Lari Pittman, and Roger Herman.Most of my work uses line and color to depict fantasy and/or doomsday scenarios. I trust my intuition and in the collision of ideas above all else. Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?This summer I’m showing some new drawings at a gallery called Iris Project in the Venice Walk Streets, a pedestrian-only neighborhood with no city streets between homes.I have a three year-old on the West Side, so my favorite spots are all outdoors and family-friendly. Burton Chase Park is right on the water in Marina Del Rey. It’s got a lot of grass, walking paths, and is nestled into the arena. There are lots of sailboats to look at, and plenty of sea lions lounging on the surrounding docks. The UCLA Sculpture Garden is also a wonderful place to explore. There are dozens of beautiful sculptures to look at and lots of grass and shade. Solstice Canyon is an easy hiking trail in Malibu that features the ruins of an old mansion nestled up against a waterfall and creek. You have to arrive really early because there aren’t enough parking spots. Who else deserves some credit and recognition?My wife Vanessa reminds me to celebrate the victories, big and small. I couldn’t do it without her. Website:www.frankstockton.comInstagram:@fjstocktonTwitter:@frankstocktonFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/FrankJStocktonOther:https://foundation.app/frankstocktonIris Project Gallery:https://www.irisproject.com/ In Announcement, Press Tags painting, interview Typewriter Drawings Videos and Catalog → February 2, 2021 I’m excited to share that I’ve compiled my most recent series of small-format drawings into an exhibition-style catalog that can be viewed online. Read More In Newsletter, Announcement, Process Tags available artwork, drawing, typewriter drawing, catalog, video Summer 2020 Fundraiser January 26, 2021 I’m excited to share that I am participating in an online art sale fundraiser to benefit the Cooperative Community of New West Jackson. The Cooperative Community of New West Jackson has an innovative approach to community building and outreach that deserves support and attention right now. Please check out the link to learn about the good work they are doing. My donated work for the fundraiser. Frame provided by Iris Project gallery in Venice Beach, CA. Online Art Sale Fundraiser Goes live on Saturday, July 25th at midnight, but with the password you can access it right now: https://www.skow2015forlife.com/ Password: SKOW2015The Skowhegan Class of 2015 stands together in solidarity and support of civil justice and amplifying Black voices. We invite you to join us in the active fight against systemic oppression. 100% of the proceeds from this art sale will go to the Cooperative Community of New West Jackson. Each of the artworks in the fundraiser are priced at just $300, and offered directly from the artist. The pictured work on paper by yours truly is 9x11 inches in a frame generously provided by Iris Project in Venice, CA. https://irisproject.com/ Participating Artists: Alex Jackson, Anna Maria Gomez Lopez, Anna Queen, Annesofie Sandal, Cal Siegel, Charlotte Lagro, Elisa Harkins, Erica Wessmann, Erik Patton, Frank J. Stockton, Ginny Huo, Gonçalo Sena, James Maurelle, Jamie Williams, Jane Westrick, Jeff Prokash, Jesse England, Jim Leach, Jordan Seaberry, Madeline Hollander, Maia Cruz Palileo, Mathilde Ganancia, Neil Carroll, Nick Fagan, Nobutaka Aozaki, Oscar Rene Cornejo, Rachel Granofsky, Scott Anderson, Sophie Grant, Stephen Cottingham, Sean Glover. The sale is first come, first served. Please click through the link and take a look. The password is SKOW2015. It's been too long since the last time I reached out. Looking at my calendar, I see that it's been nearly a year since my last newsletter -- far too long. 2020 has been unexpectedly challenging for so many reasons, as you know. But I look forward to writing again before too long. In Charity Auction, Newsletter, Announcement Tags drawing, auction, available artwork Artist Feature in Curious Magazine January 26, 2021 I was recently interviewed in Curious about my work in an art and culture magazine based in Southern California. Read More In Press, Announcement Tags magazine, interview Group Show in Berlin, Germany - June 2019 January 26, 2021 At the end of this month, I am packing some artwork into a suitcase and heading to Berlin. As a part of the B-LA Connect Exchange, the SomoS Art House in Berlin will be hosting Nothing Special Los Angeles for a one-week exhibition. As the proprietor of this little space, I will be presenting the work of six California-based artists (including myself). The show will include work by: Mark Flores, Julienne Fusello, Anthony Miserendino, Jeff St. Andrews, Frank J. Stockton, and William E. Jones. Click here to view the Nothing Special's website. Please sign up for the mailing list if it looks like something you're interested in following. Nothing Special is also on Instagram as @nothingspeciallosangeles. B-LA Connect is on Instagram @b_la_connect. I will return to LA from Berlin on June 13. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize #block-yui_3_17_2_1_1611691361802_334083 .sqs-gallery-block-grid .sqs-gallery-design-grid { margin-right: -20px; }#block-yui_3_17_2_1_1611691361802_334083 .sqs-gallery-block-grid .sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide .margin-wrapper { margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } In Nothing Special, Announcement, Event Tags Group Show, International, curation, exhibition Eric Fischl at Sprüth Magers Los Angeles - Exhibition Review January 26, 2021 Eric Fischl first made a splash over 40 years ago with paintings of teenage boys pissing in swimming pools and exploring their blossoming sexuality. Since then he’s been known as a “bad boy painter,” but I think his work is more subtle and nuanced than he gets credit for. Read More In Review Tags art writing, peers, Painting, Gallery, criticism James Iveson at Southwillard - Slideshow Review January 26, 2021 This review was originally shared to my Instagram Stories Feed. In Review Tags painting, art writing, peers, criticism, Gallery Dirty Protest at the Hammer Museum - Slide Show Review January 26, 2021 This review was originally shared to my Instagram Stories Feed. In Review Tags museum, peers, Group Show, art writing Nixed Index - 2019 Summer Exhibition at George Caleb Bingham Gallery in Columbia, MO January 26, 2021 Another artwork starring the Scout, You're An Eagle Now is on display in Columbia, Missouri, this summer. Nixed_Index, curated by Nathan Halwel and Wilson Minshall of the University of Missouri's George Caleb Bingham Gallery, features work by "...13 emerging artists whose work visually engages with themes of reproduction..." I've written a little bit about this series already on Instagram, which you can read about, here. In Exhibition, Announcement Tags painting, group show, Museum, Gallery You’re An Eagle Now, oil on canvas, 24 x 18 in., 2019 Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction 2019 January 26, 2021 I donated a small painting for the Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction happening on Sunday, May 19. The Scout is an fragmentary image of an Eagle Scout borrowed from a vintage greeting card given to me as a gift. The Scout is the protagonist of most of my work from 2018. I think of him as a young Odysseus or Luke Skywalker, even. He's the archetype character from Campbell's Hero With 1,000 Faces, imperfectly shaped by hand. The Scouts was a rite of passage for many of my peers where I grew up. I was never a Scout, but I used to draw for the magazine. Here's a link to the Paddle8 auction page where you can view and bid on works. All proceeds from the auction go to the Venice Family Clinic, which is a boon to the rapidly changing Venice Beach (and American) landscape. It's important that people like us contribute to the betterment of our fellow humans today, more than ever. In Charity Auction, Announcement Tags painting, public, available artwork Laura Owens at MoCA Los Angeles - Slide Show Review January 26, 2021 This review was originally shared to my Instagram Stories Feed. In Review Tags Peers, painting, art writing, criticism, Museum Event Horizon - May 18 - June 29, 2019 Event Horizon - Group Show at CMAY Gallery in Los Angeles January 26, 2021 I'm happy to be in a group show with some fantastic painters opening this Saturday at CMAY Gallery on Wilshire Blvd. Extrapolating from the press release, "Event Horizon" was curated around a concept of artists who play in equal measures iconography and expressiveness. The chosen cohort consists Carlson Hatton, Hadley Holliday, Mira Schnedler, and myself. The works I am showing revisit the weeping super hero motif that is at the center of my "True Believers" series. A blubbering strongman's chubby tears take center stage in the two main works, and carry over to four other 12 x 9" auxiliary paintings. The show will be on display through June 29. In Exhibition, Announcement Tags Group Show, Painting Sarah Awad at Night Gallery - Slideshow Review January 26, 2021 This review was originally shared to my Instagram Stories Feed. In Review Tags painting, Gallery, Peers Artist Talk Livestream Thursday, May 18, 2019 Upcoming Artist Talk on Instagram Live Feed January 26, 2021 I was invited to give an Artist's Talk at Team One agency on Thursday, May 18th (today!). The hour-long talk is going to be about the evolution of my art practice over the years, my influences, and some of my thoughts on parenthood, creativity, and art. As an experiment, I've decided to do an "Instagram Live Feed" of the event, from about 3:30 until 4:30 pm, Pacific Standard Time. Feel free to watch and listen in here. In Announcement, Event Tags public, Livestream, Artist Talk Older Posts → Latest PostsStudio Blog RSS Featured Aug 6, 2021 "Come Together" Closing Reception August 15 Aug 6, 2021 Aug 6, 2021 Jul 27, 2021 Double-Jointed Spiral Reviewed by Brainard Carey Jul 27, 2021 Jul 27, 2021 Jul 22, 2021 Come Together - Solo Exhibition at Iris Project Jul 22, 2021 Jul 22, 2021 Jun 19, 2021 Curious Publishing presents 99 Typewriter Drawings Jun 19, 2021 Jun 19, 2021 May 21, 2021 Swims May 21, 2021 May 21, 2021 Apr 27, 2021 This Son of ours Apr 27, 2021 Apr 27, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 Interview - Shoutout LA Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 Feb 2, 2021 Typewriter Drawings Videos and Catalog Feb 2, 2021 Feb 2, 2021 Jan 26, 2021 Summer 2020 Fundraiser Jan 26, 2021 Jan 26, 2021 Jan 26, 2021 Artist Feature in Curious Magazine Jan 26, 2021 Jan 26, 2021 Powered by Squarespace