Portraiture painting has been a popular form of artistic expression for centuries, and its development has paralleled each era’s shifting views, beliefs, and cultural conventions. Portrait painting has long been a vehicle for artists to capture the likeness, personality, and position of their subjects, from early Greek and Roman sculptures through the Renaissance masterpieces of […]
On September 14, 2023 from 6-9pm, Sparks Gallery will transform into an immersive “Wonderland” for one night only, themed to Alice’s adventures in the famous Lewis Carroll novel. Enter through the rabbit hole to immersive artist activations, and experience surreal and magic realism artworks on view. Win a small artwork in our silent auction as a gift […]
As one of our represented artists at Sparks Gallery, Charlene Mosley creates work with a distinctive, bright expressionist style that is instantly recognizable. Her art practice, however, extends beyond just the paintings on our walls. As a working artist, Mosley illustrates children’s book, paints murals, completes commissions, and a myriad of other projects. Her solo […]
Duke Windsor’s work will be exhibited in a special cross-border collaborative project facilitated by the city of Tijuana and El Instituto Municipal de Arte y Cultura (IMAC). Windsor’s gold-gilded hamburger paintings will be on display at Galeria Espacio 5 in Tijuana, with a reception for “Nada es Imposible” on June 30th, from 5-6pm. The exhibit […]
Sparks Gallery is pleased to announce the exclusive representation of Daniel Ketelhut’s artwork in Southern California. Ketelhut joins Sparks Gallery’s stable of represented artists which, upon writing, include Alexander Arshansky, Charlene Mosley, Duke Windsor, and Ron Carlson. Sonya Sparks, owner and chief curator at Sparks Gallery notes, “We are excited to continue to promote Ketelhut’s […]
Ceramicist and painter Cheryl Tall invites us to explore a colorful world full of personality with her solo exhibition at Sparks, titled Dramatis Personae. A befitting example of our 2023 shows centered around the theme of “Imagination”, Dramatis Personae, or “Cast of Characters”, showcases Tall’s signature whimsical style in both ceramic and two dimensional painting. […]
Polly Jacobs Giacchina was inspired early on in college and by individual leading artists, absorbing distinct views of art and fiber that brought on her own desire for exploration of natural materials through basketry sculpture. INSTALLATION STATEMENT FROM THE ARTIST: “Being surrounded by a natural environment draws me in. It fosters wonder, a chance to […]
Art is a beautiful expression of human creativity, simply because it does not need to be confined to a single person’s experience or definition. What the artist attempts to portray in their painting, drawing, or sculpture, could be worlds away from what viewers experience. Art is almost like a living being, in that everyone will […]
San Diego and Tijuana are geographically and historically sister cities, but in many ways today, they can seem worlds apart. Art and culture continue to bridge the physical boundary between the countries, fostering ongoing connections between creators and patrons in both regions. “Paisanos”, a project coordinated by the Instituto Municipal de Arte y Cultura de […]
Abstract painter Daniel Ketlehut’s first solo exhibition at Sparks, Figmented Reality, debuted early this January as the first of our 2023 shows centered around the theme of “Imagination”. Along with Ketelhut’s description of what he sees in his work, viewers can find themselves creating entire narratives and scenes based on their own interpretations of a […]
