Skate Draw Thursday Night Drawing at 111 Minna Gallery, curated by Irene Hernandez-Feiks /  by Chris Leib

Finally got a chance to see the SKATE show in person. A truly Amazing show, featuring 400 skate decks created by 300 artists. Curated by Irene Hernandez-Feiks, at the storied 111 Minna Gallery, it’s one of the most sensational showings you’ll see. This groundbreaking show is a love letter to skate culture, the Bay Area, and the incredible community that 111 Minna has fostered for decades.

I had a great time at the special live draw event last month. Always great to see old friends and meet new ones, and hang out with the wider art community.

There will be a closing party on June 20, 2025 from 5 pm to 10 pm at 111 Minna Gallery

Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) Biennial, May 15th - August 31, 2025 /  by Chris Leib

Please to announce that I will be participating in the Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) Biennial…

MONTEREY, CA (MARCH 11, 2025) – Aligned with its mission to celebrate the diversity of California art, Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) is proud to announce the selection of 122 artists for the inaugural Monterey Biennial, a juried exhibition celebrating the dynamic and diverse talent of contemporary artists across seven Central California counties. The Museum will showcase the work of artists from Fresno, Kern, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties, who embody the region's vibrant creative spirit. The exhibition will be on view May 15 – August 31, 2025, at MMA's Pacific Street location.

MMA Executive Director Corey Madden states "We were thrilled at the response from artists submitting their work for the Monterey Biennial. Our esteemed jurors, Hector Dionicio Mendoza, Demetri Broxton, and Ann Jastrab were able to select from a rich pool of work. The 122 selected works represent a multifaceted and talented group of artists. This exhibition underscores the extraordinary breadth of artistic talent in Central California and provides a platform to amplify the voices of artists working in this culturally rich and ever- evolving region."

Each work chosen for the Biennial explores how art resonates with cultural, social, and personal contexts to foster public dialogue about contemporary California art.

Hector Dionicio Mendoza, internationally exhibited artist, professor, and one of three Monterey Biennial jurors reflects on the exhibition explaining, "The artwork selected for the inaugural Monterey Biennial reflects the diverse talent from artists of Central California. The artists that were selected represent a wide range of cultural backgrounds, identities, expertise, and ideas. As one of the jurors, I am honored to collaborate with others on this exhibition that aims to spark discussions about how contemporary art is reflected in this region."

Support for this exhibition provided by Richard Carr and Barbara Schilling, Lynn and Michael Hayford, Jacalyn June Horton, Caroline Scott Low and Graham Low, and Lila and James Thorsen.

'Past Tomorrow' at Hall Spassov Gallery, Seattle /  by Chris Leib

January 9th to February 28th, 2024

“In January we have new work in the gallery by artist, Chris Leib.  His quizzical, hyper-surreal astronauts are both enchanting and mysterious and his technical ability as a painter is most impressive. Chris Leib has exhibited his artwork across the United States, as well as in Germany, France, Denmark and Australia. A classically trained painter, Leib has spent over a decade applying renaissance techniques to subject matter outside traditional boundaries. Despite their dark tones, his subjects are characterized by humor and an exploration of heroic imagery. Save the date for our opening January 9th.” - Hall Spassov Gallery

Figurative Fantasy at Blacklight Gallery, Valencia, Spain /  by Chris Leib

FIGURATIVE FANTASY

Open December 19, 2024

DIFFERENT WORLDS

In the collective show FIGURATIVE FANTASY we have the feeling of having created a catalog of portals to other worlds.

Our desire is that the viewer manages to find in the works that symbiotic sensation that approaches us suddenly, when our DNA and that of the artist are combined spontaneously. The artist, through his discourse, is capable of enveloping us in his fantasy, which at that moment also becomes our own.

Marrying our sensibility with that of another human being is something tremendously delicate, it either happens or it doesn’t happen. There is art that leaves us indifferent and art that captures us.

Often we are attracted to a familiar aesthetic, especially the one we have grown up with, a visual language we have lived with and have already deciphered, so it is not a challenge for us, since it is part of our imaginary.

But sometimes we find a form of expression that shocks us, sometimes we may even dislike it at first, but for some reason it keeps our curiosity, our desire to observe and see what it means and why. And right at that moment it is possible that the artist has opened a new world for us.

The instant in which the spectator communes with a new form of expression is the instant in which his mind has begun to interpret and integrate a new language, a different symbology, a new way of interpreting color, form or technique. This new acquired knowledge will nestle inside him, enriching his visual culture.

Understanding different modes of expression enriches our way of perceiving reality. Artists gift us with small pieces that help us to understand an intensely diverse world.

WonderlandSF group show at Mirus Gallery, curated by Irene H. Feiks /  by Chris Leib

wonderlandsf group show at @mirusgallery
Curated by @irenehfeiks The opening reception will take place on Thursday, Dec 5, 2024, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Mirus Gallery. The event is free and open to all ages. @wonderlandsffashion

Featured Artists: Aaron Johnson, Abel Manalo, Adam Caldwell, Adam McCarthy, Alberto Ybarra, Alec Huxley, Alex Achaval, Alice Koswara, Amanda Lynn, Amber Allen, Amy Ahlstrom, Analy Nakat, Andrew MacRae, Antonio Pelayo, Brady Wilmott, Brandon Hurley, Brent McHugh, Brett Armory, Brian Barneclo, Brian J Hoffman, Cat Sommer, Charmaine Olivia, Chonto, Chor Boogie, Chelsea Robot, Chris Granillo, Chris Leib, Chris Stokes, Cindy Shih, Cleng Sumagaysay, Daryll Peirce, D Young V, Debra Dee, Debra Shapiro, Delphyne, Dom Fontana, Doug Rhodes, Eddie Colla, Eddie O. Rodriguez, Emily Fromm, Germs Zacarias, HiERICBRO, Espana Garcia, Fabez, Felicia Ann, Felicia Gabaldon, Isaac Pelayo, J.L. King, Jeffrey Nemenzo, Jessica Petrie, John Osgood, John Wentz, Johnny Dismal, Jon Ching, Jose Di Gregorio, Josh Everhorn, Josh Thurman, Joshua Nissen King, Kenneth Malone, Kevin Earl Taylor, Kirstine Reiner Hansen, Lacey Bryant, LJ Kim, Lady Henze, Lana Kohn, Laura Gonzalez, Lee Harvey Roswell, Leija, Leon Loucheur, Linda Larson, Liz Brizzi, Lucas Bononi, Luciano Roque, Marina Berlin, Mario Navasero, Mark Campbell, Mars-1, Mars Sandoval, Masha Ko, Maureen Shields, Max Ehrman (Eon75), Micah LeBRUN, Michael Murphy, Michael Walsh, Mike Davis, Mollie Tuggle, Monty Guy, Natalie Gabriel, Nate Geare, Nicole Hayden, Olympia Altimir Galvez, Optimist, Paul Lewin, Phillip Hua, Phillip Lawson, Pablo Ruiz Arroyo, Ransom and Mitchell, Raul D’Mauries, Ricky Watts, Rob “Pengoo” Casanovas, Robert Bowen, Romanowski, Ryan Stubbs, Sean Faithen, Sofia Venegas, Steve Javiel, Tanya Herrera, Ted Vasin, Julia, Tomo77, Txutxo Perez, Ursula Xanthe Young, Ximena Rendon, Yanoe Zoueh, Yuri