SF’s “Pursuit of Happiness” Art Exhibit Opening Weekend (Nov. 5-6)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Enjoy the Opening Weekend of Steve Javiel‘s “Pursuit of Happiness” solo exhibition on Nov. 5th & 6th, 11AM-6PM at Voss Gallery in conjunction with ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios!⁠

Dress your artsy best and meet fellow art lovers while taking pleasure in Steve’s new works—in addition to a curated selection of regional artists in the gallery’s lower level space [The Down Low].⁠ ⁠The artist will be live painting during the duration of the event and is able to answer any questions you may have about his creative process and new series.⁠

⁠The exhibition is on view through Nov. 19, 2022. Gallery hours are Wed-Sat, 12-6PM or by appointment. Paintings on display range from $270-$2,800; worldwide shipping and local delivery options are available for any purchase.⁠

“The strong presence of color in my abstract flower paintings is a celebration of how we’re all from different backgrounds. Color is powerful and uplifts us when we’re down. The same way color puts me at ease, my hope is that I can help others feel the same. This new series strives to spread positive energy, as being in a positive state of mind is a game changer!

My process begins by distorting photographs of flowers and analyzing their colors and compositions in my head. While painting, I utilize a variety of tools ranging from different-sized brushes and stencils to oil pastels and I even incorporate my own handwriting into the abstract backgrounds. Layers upon layers are applied until the painting surface takes on a life of its own.” —Steve Javiel

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STEVE JAVIEL (b. Los Angeles, CA, 1981) is an urban impressionist painter based in Oakland, CA. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA and participates in exhibitions along the West Coast.

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