“Optical Journeys: Joyce Nojima and Kayla Cloonan at En Em Art Space” by Justina Martino A lovely write-up on the show “Deceptive Clarity” at my representing gallery in Sacramento, CA: EN EM Art Space. M.A. in Art History and Gallery Assistant for EN EM Art Space, Justina Martino. “Deceptive Clarity features Kayla Cloonan’s large multi-media… Continue reading Publication in TUBE Magazine
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Artist Journal #27
7/23/15 “Deceptive Clarity” The surface lends itself to chaos. It was made for this abuse, this obstruction, this abrasion. It presented itself as a possibility, as an open palette for receiving energy. It received my energy. My energy comes out in waves of frustration and anger. I feel angry at what the world refuses to… Continue reading Artist Journal #27
Artist Journal #26
7/2/15 < Sheets > It’s about the fabric, its history, the palette it offers in color. Three larger paintings, stretched unevenly so that the edges of the wood shows. One pink, one green, one blue. < Paper > It’s about the shapes, the isolation of the space, the illusion of atmospheric relations. the final layers… Continue reading Artist Journal #26
Artist Journal #25
“Beneath the Stones” 3/20/15 It started like the painting on postcards series – with a surface previously existing. The piece was an unsuccessful abstract work, or maybe the work of a desist, under-valued artist. Either way, the work ended up at Goodwill, and I was inspired by it’s pre-existing marks. The palette was simple,… Continue reading Artist Journal #25
Artist Journal #24
1/26/15 How easy it is to write when posture and clarity are the main objectives. Sometimes I wonder why I no longer aimlessly write, then I remember it’s because I don’t force myself to do so. Life is easy when a college professor gives you assignments and deadlines. When you are your own manager and… Continue reading Artist Journal #24
Crowdfunding Campaign: First Two-Person Show at EN EM Art Space
This project campaign is to raise money to fund my first two-person show at my new gallery in Sacramento, CA: En Em Art Space. I plan to create a series of large scale paintings, taking advantage of the new possibility of extended gallery wall-space. This show is a turning point in my career, a pivotal moment… Continue reading Crowdfunding Campaign: First Two-Person Show at EN EM Art Space
Curating: Mindow’s Bon Voyage Party and Art Show
My next group show is coming up tomorrow and my fellow artist friend Myriad Slits and I will be curating the work of six artists! This includes our work of course, as well as live music from four Los Angeles based bands ——-> Mindow’s Bon Voyage Party and Art Show, March 21st, 9pm-3am, Studio 1230,… Continue reading Curating: Mindow’s Bon Voyage Party and Art Show
Kalel R. Cloonan 