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Kimberly BlackstockMy Grandpa Was A Toy Salesman - Saturated Paint Droplets by Kimberly Blackstock2023
2023
About the Item
Kimberly Blackstock’s vibrant abstract painting, "My Grandpa Was a Toy Salesman," is a joyous celebration of color, texture, and playful design, offering a sense of wonder and delight to those who experience it. This dynamic artwork, created with acrylic and pouring medium on wood panel, showcases Blackstock’s innovative approach to painting. The composition bursts with layers of glossy, three-dimensional dots in custom-mixed hues, from lush greens and sunny yellows to deep maroons and calming blues, all set against a cheerful pink background. These cascading pools of paint overlap and interact, creating a mesmerizing, almost kaleidoscopic effect that invites viewers to explore the artwork from multiple perspectives. The tactile quality of the thick paint and its rich, vibrant palette evoke feelings of nostalgia, joy, and curiosity—akin to discovering a whimsical treasure trove of childhood memories.
This unique 24-inch square artwork is a testament to Blackstock’s mastery of layering and her ability to create depth and dimensionality. The painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides are painted white, and it does not require framing. It is signed by the artist on both the back and the bottom. A certificate of authenticity from the gallery is included. Free local delivery is available within the Los Angeles area, and affordable shipping options are offered throughout the Continental U.S. and internationally.
Kimberly Blackstock, a celebrated Canadian artist from Vancouver’s West Coast, is renowned for her innovative approach to contemporary art and her ability to elicit joy and connection through her vibrant creations. Her background in Design and Illustration informs her carefully considered compositions, while her unconventional techniques—eschewing brushes for hands, rags, and squeeze bottles—lend her works a fresh, organic quality. Blackstock’s playful exploration of texture and her uplifting palette result in artworks that feel both spontaneous and meticulously composed, resonating with collectors and art lovers worldwide.
Blackstock’s works have been exhibited internationally across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, solidifying her reputation as a significant voice in contemporary art. Her art is characterized by bigger-than-life gestural brushstrokes, vibrant pools of paint, and parallel lines of saturated color that spark a sense of discovery and wonder. Each piece she creates reflects her passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional paint application and invites viewers to challenge their perspectives and embrace the beauty of the unexpected.
REPRESENTATION
Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles
EXHIBITIONS
2023 Solo show, "It Takes Guts to be This Happy", Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA
2022 “Saturated Euphoria”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA
“Paths Across Shapes”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA
“Artists for Ukraine”, Vancouver, Canada
AAF International Art Exhibition, New York, NY
2021 “Interplay”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA
2020 “Gravity” Grit Studio, Port Moody, Canada
July Artists” Union Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
“Floral Revelations” CityScape ArtSpace, Vancouver, Canada
“Creativity Lives Here”, PoMoArts Gallery
2019 “Precious” Silk Art Gallery, Canada
Cityscape Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
2018 “#WE5WOMEN“ Artworks Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
“Organic Reaction” Centennial Theatre, Vancouver, Canada
“Floribunda” Silk Art Gallery, Canada
The Port Moody Arts Center, Canada
“Say It With Flowers” Kariton Art Gallery, Abbortsford, Canada
“Painting On The Edge” Federation of Canadian Artists
Appleyard Parlour, Port Moody, Canada
“Hop Into Spring” Artworks Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
Cityscape Galley, Vancouver, Canada
2017 “Winter Treasures” Port Moody Arts Centre, Canada
Braid St Studios, New Westminster, Canada
OPUS, Langley, Canada
OPUS, Coquitlam, Canada
“Great and North” Venice, Italy
2016 Cityscape Artspace, Vancouver, Canada
ArtWorks Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
“Brush & Bottle“ Solo Show, Vacity, Port Moody, Canada
“Inspiring Creativity“ Port Moody, Canada
2015 “Double Life“ Port Moody Arts Centre, Canada
“Lab Art Show VI“ 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, Canada
“Emergence“ ArtWorks Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
“Cerulean“ Cityscape ArtSpace, Vancouver, Canada
“Bacchanal“ ArtWorks Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
Solo Show, Port Moody Arts Centre, Canada
2014 “Mercury Rising“ ArtWorks Gallery, Canada
“Let Art Grow” ArtWorks Gallery, Canada
“Kaboom” Port Moody Art Explosion, Canada
“Form” ArtWorks Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
“PMAC Instructor’s Exhibition” Port Moody, Canada
2013 CityScape ArtSpace, Canada
ArtWorks Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
SOPA Fine Arts, Kelowna, Canada
2012 “Sans Brush“, CityScape ArtSpace, Vancouver, Canada
“Glam“, ArtWorks Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
TV & FILM
Insecure, HBO
Night Agent, Netflix
BH90210, FOX
X-Files, FOX
- Creator:Kimberly Blackstock (1972)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ARTSPACE WAREHOUSE_BLACKSTOCK_MY GRANDPA WAS A TOY SALESMAN1stDibs: LU42612610892
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