We kicked off the 2024 art season in April with a solo show by local portrait artist Max Singler.
“Highly Motivated”, Max Singler’s premier showing of an all new collection of portraiture, was a major success. The collection features both immediately recognizable and lesser known Cannabis rights activists. Each painting is accompanied by an explanation of the individual’s work within the movement.
As a cohesive unit, the collection evokes a sense of unity among people who operate in small, individual actions to achieve a common objective. Often villainized in decades past, Cannabis has recently emerged in the social consciousness as a benign pastime; especially with the ongoing legalization process in the United States. This body of work seeks to normalize that trend even further.
Rich colors and masterful brushstrokes bring each personality to life. Upon closer examination, intricate details emerge with extended contemplation of each oil painting.
A reception with the artist in attendance was held on April 20th and was met with a fanfare of attendants. In fact, we tested our limits for how many art patrons can fit in our doors at once! Snacks, drinks, laughs, and music permeated the atmosphere with a sense of playfulness and fun.
We held an auction for the Cannabis-Rights organization “Last Prisoner Project”, raising over $100!
It was the highlight of the evening: raising money for a worthy cause as well as connecting beautiful artwork with eager art collectors.
Pendants by StoneGlass and art befitting a 420-themed show were up for auction.
A special thanks to Miles Lark for helping with the coordination and installation of the show!
From left to right: artist Max Singler, Baas Framing Studio owner Colleen Godfrey, and friend of the arts Miles Lark.