Pedestals for sculptures are like a small stage to perform and tell a story. A pedestal must support the sculpture while bringing attention to the piece and allowing others to view the artwork from the appropriate angles. While pedestals and bases are subordinate to the work, they can also help a sculpture stand out, if […]
Have you ever discovered what looks like a piece of fine art covered in years of dust in the attic? Wondering if it is an original or worth any money? Are you simply looking for an official evaluation of your family’s fine art estate for an insurance company? Would you like to know the asking […]
In our recent interview with represented artist Duke Windsor, the artist shares his extensive historical and contemporary inspirations that have driven his creativity over the decades, and discusses some techniques and advice that have guided his practice. Sparks: Reverence (your gold-gilded work in your current portfolio) is inspired by different historical art styles; you mentioned […]
Sage Serrano explores her ongoing research of connections that are forced, found, or failed through material experimentations and drawings. She finds and collects objects for inspiration. She tends to work with discarded, non-archival, found paper products, as well as handmade paper. The act of folding, scoring, bending, sun bleaching, and making paper are investigations into […]
Represented artist Khalid Alkaaby (pronounced CAL-id al-CAW-bee) touches on the messages hidden within his all-abstract exhibition “The Path of Light” and revisits the progression of his artistic practice from Iraq to the US. He also shares his aspirations for future travel to enhance his body of work. Regarding his initial influences for the show, Alkaaby recounted […]
Since we last saw Linda Litteral, the San Diego artist and educator has been busy working in new residencies and developing new projects. Her work with fellow Sparks Gallery artist Anna Stump at 29 Palms explored earthworks and site specific installations. Now back in San Diego, Litteral has delved into deeply personal works for her […]
Charlene Mosley speaks on her inspiration from nature for her series “Pollinators”, finding perspective, and her personal journey of self discovery. “Pollinators is a part of that love to nature that I have, but also it’s about people being pollinators in a symbolic way, in that we all can carry… kind of being carriers of […]
Sparks Gallery will host Chuck Jones Gallery during Comic Con (July 21-24, 2022), who will showcase both virtual experiences and animation/comic artwork in a special pop-up shop. The shop is located at 530 Sixth Avenue in the Gaslamp, walking distance from the San Diego Convention Center. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Marvin Martian, Road Runner & Wile E. […]
Los Angeles artist Gina Palmerin spoke with Sparks Gallery on her inspiration, her artistic process for her “Picture Day” Series, and how she brings each of her portraits to life. Sparks: How do you stay productive as an artist? What do you do on days when you don’t feel inspired but need to finish projects? […]
San Diego artist and art educator Anna Stump shares with us the inspiration behind her recent series “Terrariums”; this series chronicles endangered and extinct animals of the world, a multipart art project based on the environmental regions she has worked in over the years. We also probe into her experiences as a teacher, discussing her […]
