We are pleased to announce an upcoming solo exhibition featuring the
work of long-time Creativity Explored
[http://www.creativityexplored.org/] artist Thomas Pringle
[http://www.creativityexplored.org/artists/thomas-pringle], on view
from January 9 to March 5, 2020. Since joining the studio in 2006,
PRINGLE HAS AMASSED AN IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OF PRISMATIC PAINTINGS AND
REFINED DRAWINGS ALIVE WITH HIS PLAYFUL SENSIBILITY.Pringle’s
brilliant and bold portraits, mostly of women, depict a strange beauty
with a nostalgic undercurrent. In conversation and through his
artwork, PRINGLE TELLS STORIES ABOUT HIS SUBJECTS, both real and
imagined, sharing his quixotic take on reality. _Thomas Pringle: _
[http://www.creativityexplored.org/events/exhibitions/3918/thomas-pringle-ladies-man]_Ladies
Man_
[http://www.creativityexplored.org/events/exhibitions/3918/thomas-pringle-ladies-man]
not only offers the viewer Pringle’s evocative artwork but his
charming personality and penchant for whimsy. The exhibition also
includes a series of illustrated short stories by Pringle, accompanied
by original prose that mix fact and fantasy with a wry sense of humor.
With an appreciation of American pop culture and the female form,
Pringle enjoys painting his favorite celebrities, like Dolly Parton,
Cher and “Bond Girls,” as well as pin-up models who he often
names. Starting to sketch on paper with graphite, the self-proclaimed
realist painter will erase and redraw until his forms settle into a
satisfactory composition. “What I see is what I draw,” Pringle
states. Throughout the process of applying paint, Pringle will move
beyond his sketched forms to define his subjects with thick gestural
lines filled with emphatic color. Accompanied by flat vibrant
backgrounds, his subjects spring into being and beckon us to step into
Pringle’s reality.
Pringle was born in 1941 and has stated he has been making art since
he was a baby. Pringle had developed his own art practice by the time
he joined the CE studio. He speaks of creating art in Austin, TX.
Before coming to Creativity Explored, he lived and collaborated with a
local artist, creating elaborate installations in their apartment that
incorporated Pringle’s wheelchair. At Creativity Explored Pringle is
a dedicated artist who arrives each day ready to work, approaching his
practice with a resolute focus and steadfast hand.
Despite his serious work ethic, Pringle brings his sense of humor and
affinity for story-telling to the studio each day. Known by fellow
artists and instructors as a jokester, he spins elaborate tales that
keep studio members chuckling and spirits high. Pringle’s inspiring
presence in the studio is undeniable, motivating both artists and
teaching artists alike to approach their art with a balance of
sincerity and revelry.
Opening Reception
Thursday, January 9, 2020
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
DONOR PREVIEW*
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
*To become a donor, click here
[https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1004312&code=New%20Website%20May%202011].
MUSIC BY DJ SERGIO FEDASZ
[https://www.mixcloud.com/discover/sergio-fedasz/] (GO BANG!, SAN
FRANCISCO), featuring a special setlist inspired by Thomas Pringle
FREE PARKING available during the opening reception at Mission
Dolores Church (enter on Church Street) from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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Celebrate the work of Thomas Pringle throughout 2020 with the limited
edition Pin-Up Model Calendar. Limited quantities available!
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Creativity Explored invites regional, national and international art
audiences to center the personhood and creative vision of people with
developmental disabilities. Creativity Explored artists have seen
their work exhibited in museums and galleries in 14 countries, and
have earned nearly $2 million from their art. Each year, over 10,000
people visit our studios, which are often described as energizing,
magical and joyful.
Florence and Elias Katz launched a worldwide movement and exploded
defined notions of artistry, when they founded three Bay Area
organizations to liberate the creativity of artists with developmental
disabilities.
Their visionary work was sparked by the deinstitutionalization of
people with disabilities, and growing advocacy for their dignity and
self-determination. Over 36 years, Creativity Explored, the Katzes'
San Francisco anchor, has facilitated the careers of hundreds of
artists with developmental disabilities by offering space, support and
representation.
Creativity Explored continues to open doors of inclusion for artists
with disabilities. Today, CE artists serve on the organization’s
staff, create alongside artists of all abilities in local art studios,
and teach the public. In 2018, Creativity Explored was recognized as a
San Francisco Legacy Business. In 2019, Creativity Explored was
included on the 5th Annual YBCA 100 list and voted “Best
Nonprofit” for the SF Bay Guardian’s “Best of the Bay Awards.”
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