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Holistic Interior Design Weekend at Sparks Gallery

Art Meets Design - credit Studio Luniste

for World Design Capital San Diego-Tijuana 2024

Q&A with Tiffany Bociek

Q&A with Tiffany Bociek

Tiffany Bociek’s solo exhibition, Enduring Exuberance, consists of three series that were born from the artist’s internal exploration of her past, her present state of being, and a vision for her future self. This is the first in a series of exhibitions in 2024 at the gallery that will explore the curatorial theme of “Memories”. […]

Installation: Sometimes But Not Always

Installation: Sometimes But Not Always

Installation by Denja Harris South Bay fiber artist communicates complex emotional states through the organic processes of free form yarn sculpture. Denja Harris is an artist from South Bay, San Diego, specializing in experimental fiber art and soft sculptures. Intentionally sourcing second-hand and dead-stock yarn, she creates layered, free form abstract works that take shape […]

Celebrating Holistic Design Weekend 2024 at Sparks Gallery

Celebrating Holistic Design Weekend 2024 at Sparks Gallery

In collaboration with the Design Coven, join us for an inspiring weekend of interior design centered activities as part of the official World Design Capital San Diego/Tijuana 2024 schedule of events. Location Schedule February 9, 2024 February 10, 2024 February 11, 2024 About World Design Capital San Diego/Tijuana 2024 From the website: “The World Design […]

Q&A with Stefanie Bales

Q&A with Stefanie Bales

In the last exhibition of the year at Sparks Gallery, Stefanie Bales’ solo exhibition examines the theme of “imagination” through a visual exploration of collective subconscious. Amor Terrae: Letters to the Wild is the culmination of years of research and exploration into Gestalt principles of visual perception, the collective subconscious, and the artist’s own intuition and perspective on […]

Installation: La Memoria es un Pájaro / Memory is a Bird

Francisco EME - Sparks Gallery

Installation by Francisco EME Reflecting on family memories, this multimedia poem explores the concept of death and remembrance through the image of birds. La Memoria es un Pájaro, which translates to “Memory is a Bird” in English, is a site-specific art installation consisting of three ink stamp drawings mounted on wood panels suspended from the ceiling. The […]

Q&A With Annalise Neil

Annalise Neil - Sparks Gallery

In her solo show “Relational Gradient” at Sparks Gallery, Annalise Neil unites art, nature, and science with radiant blue cyanotypes and complex watercolors. The artist’s covered topics range from both recognizable subjects such as plants and animals, to abstract and philosophical topics like quantum theory, perception, and time. The artworks are also left open to […]

“In Wonderland” Immersive Art Party at Sparks Gallery

Sparks Gallery In Wonderland Infinity Mirror Image Credit @createwithgusto

On September 14, 2023, Sparks Gallery transformed into an immersive “Wonderland” themed to Alice’s adventures in the famous Lewis Carroll novel. Guests entered the party “down the rabbit hole” through a decorative arch covered in vines and foliage, embellished by Danielle Monique Designs, and were greeted by “Eat Me” cookies and sparkly “Drink Me” cocktails. The culinary […]

What is Conceptual Art? Overview with Examples

Collection of One Hundred Plaster Surrogates by Allan McCollum

Conceptual art strives to break the conventional notions of traditional art. It subscribes to the value that the concept or idea is more important than the art object. Conceptual art embraces everyday objects and ready-made things to convey ideas and commentary on society or social norms. By understanding what conceptual art is, its purpose, and examples, you’ll […]

What is Realism in Art? Definition, Artists, & Examples

Realism art Jean-François Millet, “The Gleaners” (1857)

Realism in art, often known as “naturalism” or “objective realism,” is an artistic approach that seeks to represent reality as accurately and authentically as possible. This style emerged in Europe during the mid-19th century as a reaction against the established norms of bourgeois art at the time, and is considered the beginning of modern art. […]