Manufactured globe covered in concrete sand with one Preiser HO scale figure attached, About 8.5″ x 5.5″ x 3.5″

Artist Statement:
This is about wonder and amazement and confusion.

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: Summer Group Show from June 23rd – July 19th, 2018

Previous Exhibitions at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Beautiful Pasadena, A Special Installation hosted by Flower Pepper Gallery on Holly Street in Old Pasadena from May 12th to June 30th, 2018
-6th Year Anniversary Show from October 21st to 28th, 2017
- Summer Mood: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 1st to 26th, 2017
- Being A Panda from May 6th to 31st, 2017
- Wild Heart from February 4th – March 6th, 2017
- Mini Tale from November 19th to December 8th, 2016
- I Wish I Had Friends Like That! curated by Amy Van Gilder from October 15th to November 15th, 2016
- Special Window Installations for Flower Pepper Gallery
- Flower Pepper Box – Small Box
- Cash And Carry

Artist Biography:
Puppetmaker and designer Amy Van Gilder’s career spans five decades. She was one of the earliest designers in the New York Muppet Workshop, hired in 1976 during the first season of The Muppet Show. She worked alongside Jim Henson in Elstree Studios, England, heading up the Muppet Workshop during the filming of The Muppet Show. She created puppets for iconic episodes including those featuring Diana Ross, Christopher Reeve and Dudley Moore, and was nominated, alongside other members of the team, for two Emmy Awards and won a Peabody Award. Van Gilder also worked as a puppet maker and designer on The Dark Crystal, The Muppets Go Hollywood, The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, The Labyrinth and Fraggle Rock. In 1990, Van Gilder moved with her family to Los Angeles, where she worked first at the Disney Figure Finishing Department, before becoming a Walt Disney Imagineer. In 1996, she took a sabbatical from Disney to work on the TV series Muppets Tonight. Over the past 3 years, she has collaborated with the Flower Pepper Gallery on window designs. Van Gilder graduated from Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives in Pasadena.

Amy Van Gilder has done numerous memorable special window installations for our gallery! We are truly grateful for Amy’s creativity and talent!

“Amy Van Gilder was one of the earliest designers in the NY Muppet Workshop, hired during the first season of The Muppet Show. She left Henson for a time in the early 1980s to start a family, but returned to work on Muppets Tonight. She also had a cameo alongside Jim Henson in The Great Muppet Caper, as a patron of The Dubonnet Club.

She was later hired by The Walt Disney Company in the Imagineering Department, where she currently helps with integrating the newly acquired Muppets property into their theme parks. Her achievements there include design and theming concepts for Lucky the Dinosaur, the first in a series of free-roving Audio-Animatronics in Disney’s Living Character Initiative, which would later include the Muppet Mobile Labs.

Amy Van Gilder’s children are journalist Sonia van Gilder Cooke and photographer Bartholomew Cooke. Sonia van Gilder Cooke mentioned her mother as her “role model” in an interview with The Sunday Times of London.” – Muppet Wiki

http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Amy_Van_Gilder

Artist’s IMDB Page:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0886938/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

Foam Board and Home Paints, Hand-made, ranging in size from 10.25″ x 8.75″ x 0.20″ to 17″ x 13.5″ x 0.20″, the price is the same $10 for each

Beautiful Pasadena, A Special Installation hosted by Flower Pepper Gallery
Exhibition: May 4th – July 31st, 2018

For BoldPas: An Art Takeover (12 pm – 8 pm, Saturday, May 12th, 2018)
Organized by Old Pasadena Management
Location: 5 Windows on Holly Street (Address is 80 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103. The building is on the corner of Raymond & Holly.)

Window 1: Pasadena Parrots by Amy Van Gilder
(Amy also has one large installation for the art event, “Old Pasadena Postcards”, which was selected to be one of the thirteen large installations during BoldPas)

Window 2: Free Spirit by Valerie Pobjoy
(Valerie is also one of the three live painters for BoldPas)

Window 3: Welcome to My Town by Shanghee Shin

Window 4: The Anticipated Virtue of Disintegration by Ivana Quezada

Window 5: The Flock by Po Yan Leung

Original art pieces + installation inside each of the five windows.

About Old Pasadena
Old Pasadena is the original downtown of Pasadena, home to the Tournament of Roses and located just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles. This 22-block National Register Historic District is internationally recognized as a shining example of urban renewal. Old Pasadena is one of the premiere shopping and dining destinations in the country, featuring a cosmopolitan mix of 200 retail shops and specialty boutiques, as well as 100 restaurants, cafés, and entertainment venues. This architectural gem is pedestrian friendly and provides convenient parking and easy access to public transportation, served by major bus lines and two Metro Gold Line stops.

https://www.oldpasadena.org

Click here for more BoldPas 2018 details

Previous Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Where Have You Been, A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung from February 3rd to March 2nd, 2018
- Melody – 1st Online Art Exhibition, Launches on Cyber Monday 2017
- 6th Year Anniversary Show from October 21st to 28th, 2017
- Being A Panda from May 6th to 31st, 2017
- Wild Heart from February 4th – March 6th, 2017
- Flower Peppe Box – Large Box
- Flower Pepper Box – Small Box
- Happy Collect: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 9th to August 9th, 2016
- Keep It Together curated by Mark Todd from March 26th to April 26th, 2016

Artist Biography:
Po Yan Leung is a Los Angeles based illustrator and designer inspired by animals, nature, and little fun moments in life. She combines drawing and sculpture along with some surprising plot twists in the narrative to reveal the whimsical side of the world we live in.

Award:
2014-2016 Art Center College of Design Student Scholarship

2012 Pasadena City College Student Scholarship

Education:
2016 BFA Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA 2013-2016

2013 AA Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA 2009-201

Artist Website:
http://www.poyanleung.com

Resin, Epoxy & Acrylic, about 9.75″ x 6.25″ x 6″

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: Feral Awakening, A Solo Show by Raul Pizarro from May 5th to 31st, 2018

Previous Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Melody – 1st Online Art Exhibition, Launches on Cyber Monday 2017
- 6th Year Anniversary Show from October 21st to 28th, 2017
- Summer Mood: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 1st to 26th, 2017
- Being A Panda from May 6th to 31st, 2017
- Cash And Carry 1 from March 21st to April 21st, 2015

Artist Biography:
Raul Pizarro was born in Mexicali, Mexico. He is a self taught-artist who works primarily in oil paints. Living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, he is forced to constantly shift and reinvent his painting technique with each new physical challenge presented at the varies stages of muscle loss. He lives and works on the fringe of Los Angeles.

Artist Statement:
“I paint every day, knowing that every ounce of strength I put into applying each brush stroke is the measure of life. My muscles aren’t vanishing, they are transforming into permanent echoes on canvas.” Raul Pizarro

Artist Statement about this Solo Exhibition:
“I grew up very introverted especially in public spaces. My body was visibly different due to neuromuscular disease which made me very thin and caused me to walk strangely. Odd stares, whispering and being “othered”, made connecting with others very challenging as a child. For the longest time I didn’t realize my brain was wired from flawed ideas from those early years in my life. These paintings are about those moments where many of those faulted truths started to crumble and the awakening that ensued.

This feral awakening is about finding intrinsic value, connectedness and finding truth in love. Learning to love the bodies we’re in, unearthing the sacred in everything around us and finally being able to reemerge into a life that embraces the path we each must travel.”

Press Release:
On Saturday, May 5th, Flower Pepper Gallery is pleased to present, Feral Awakening, a solo show by Raul Pizarro. Raul’s story is as unique as it is inspiring. Living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, he is forced to constantly shift and reinvent his painting technique at the various stages of muscle loss. Even with these challenges, his incredibly detailed style shines through. While each painting carries the weight of what he must overcome, it is his inspirational outlook and message of self-reflection and discovery that stirs the spirit and leaves viewers feeling challenged and uplifted.

“I grew up very introverted especially in public spaces. My body was visibly different due to the neuromuscular disease that made me very thin and caused me to walk strangely. Odd stares, whispering and being ‘othered’, made connecting with others very challenging as a child. For the longest time I didn’t realize my brain was wired from flawed ideas from those early years in my life. These paintings are about those moments where many of those faulted truths started to crumble and the awakening that ensued.

This feral awakening is about finding intrinsic value, connectedness and finding truth in love. Learning to love the bodies we’re in, unearthing the sacred in everything around us and finally being able to reemerge into a life that embraces the path we each must travel.”

This stunning exhibition features realistically painted panda bears acting in whimsically human ways. Each piece is housed in a gilded, hand-sculpted frame that was also created by the artist. With such great attention to detail, each painting feels precious and each charming character seems just as capable of stealing our hearts as the other.

His “Love Is” series is irresistible for many reasons. Each depicts an adorable panda portrait in front of a brightly colored background but to our surprise, and seemingly to these pandas’ as well, they each have a different, much smaller animal seated comfortably on their heads. For example, in “Love is Contemplation,” Raul has painted a giant panda that seems to be deep in thought and considering his situation of having a turtle on his head. Both appear calm and it is surely an amusing image, but one that does effectively invite us to contemplate. These different interpretations of what “love is,” take such a simple form but they are very effective in getting us to look a little deeper into the meaning of love.

In “Little Temple”, a panda is walking through a forest like a graceful Grecian nymph. Behind the branches is a luminous backdrop of stars that radiate light in a way that is both illustrative and magical. In this painting the branches seem to grow into the shape of an arch like we might see in a church, but what is striking is that we don’t know if “Little Temple” refers to the forest, or the panda bear itself. Similarly, in “An Open Heart”, we see the comparison made between an open heart and an open book. We see a panda is seated in front of a romantic background of roses, holding an open book outward for all to see. It is a position of vulnerability and one that feels all too familiar, but this piece’s poignant simplicity is what makes it so relatable and honest. It is this combination where Raul Pizarro truly excels.

Feral Awakening is a surprising exhibition in that immensely deep universal truths are hidden within such adorable messengers. There is much to be uncovered and learned from the symbolism and rich imagery in these paintings and with guides as endearing and trustworthy as these pandas, it is safe to say we are in good hands. The immense intentionality of each piece is perhaps best understood simply by considering the process it takes to create such works. “I paint every day, knowing that every ounce of strength I put into applying each brush stroke is the measure of life. My muscles aren’t vanishing, they are transforming into permanent echoes on canvas.”

Written by Emiko Woods

Artist Website: http://www.raulpizarro.com/

Resin, Epoxy, Hand-pressed Paper, Copper, Cotton & Acrylic, about 14″ x 6.5″ x 6.5″

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: Feral Awakening, A Solo Show by Raul Pizarro from May 5th to 31st, 2018

Previous Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Melody – 1st Online Art Exhibition, Launches on Cyber Monday 2017
- 6th Year Anniversary Show from October 21st to 28th, 2017
- Summer Mood: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 1st to 26th, 2017
- Being A Panda from May 6th to 31st, 2017
- Cash And Carry 1 from March 21st to April 21st, 2015

Artist Biography:
Raul Pizarro was born in Mexicali, Mexico. He is a self taught-artist who works primarily in oil paints. Living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, he is forced to constantly shift and reinvent his painting technique with each new physical challenge presented at the varies stages of muscle loss. He lives and works on the fringe of Los Angeles.

Artist Statement:
“I paint every day, knowing that every ounce of strength I put into applying each brush stroke is the measure of life. My muscles aren’t vanishing, they are transforming into permanent echoes on canvas.” Raul Pizarro

Artist Statement about this Solo Exhibition:
“I grew up very introverted especially in public spaces. My body was visibly different due to neuromuscular disease which made me very thin and caused me to walk strangely. Odd stares, whispering and being “othered”, made connecting with others very challenging as a child. For the longest time I didn’t realize my brain was wired from flawed ideas from those early years in my life. These paintings are about those moments where many of those faulted truths started to crumble and the awakening that ensued.

This feral awakening is about finding intrinsic value, connectedness and finding truth in love. Learning to love the bodies we’re in, unearthing the sacred in everything around us and finally being able to reemerge into a life that embraces the path we each must travel.”

Press Release:
On Saturday, May 5th, Flower Pepper Gallery is pleased to present, Feral Awakening, a solo show by Raul Pizarro. Raul’s story is as unique as it is inspiring. Living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, he is forced to constantly shift and reinvent his painting technique at the various stages of muscle loss. Even with these challenges, his incredibly detailed style shines through. While each painting carries the weight of what he must overcome, it is his inspirational outlook and message of self-reflection and discovery that stirs the spirit and leaves viewers feeling challenged and uplifted.

“I grew up very introverted especially in public spaces. My body was visibly different due to the neuromuscular disease that made me very thin and caused me to walk strangely. Odd stares, whispering and being ‘othered’, made connecting with others very challenging as a child. For the longest time I didn’t realize my brain was wired from flawed ideas from those early years in my life. These paintings are about those moments where many of those faulted truths started to crumble and the awakening that ensued.

This feral awakening is about finding intrinsic value, connectedness and finding truth in love. Learning to love the bodies we’re in, unearthing the sacred in everything around us and finally being able to reemerge into a life that embraces the path we each must travel.”

This stunning exhibition features realistically painted panda bears acting in whimsically human ways. Each piece is housed in a gilded, hand-sculpted frame that was also created by the artist. With such great attention to detail, each painting feels precious and each charming character seems just as capable of stealing our hearts as the other.

His “Love Is” series is irresistible for many reasons. Each depicts an adorable panda portrait in front of a brightly colored background but to our surprise, and seemingly to these pandas’ as well, they each have a different, much smaller animal seated comfortably on their heads. For example, in “Love is Contemplation,” Raul has painted a giant panda that seems to be deep in thought and considering his situation of having a turtle on his head. Both appear calm and it is surely an amusing image, but one that does effectively invite us to contemplate. These different interpretations of what “love is,” take such a simple form but they are very effective in getting us to look a little deeper into the meaning of love.

In “Little Temple”, a panda is walking through a forest like a graceful Grecian nymph. Behind the branches is a luminous backdrop of stars that radiate light in a way that is both illustrative and magical. In this painting the branches seem to grow into the shape of an arch like we might see in a church, but what is striking is that we don’t know if “Little Temple” refers to the forest, or the panda bear itself. Similarly, in “An Open Heart”, we see the comparison made between an open heart and an open book. We see a panda is seated in front of a romantic background of roses, holding an open book outward for all to see. It is a position of vulnerability and one that feels all too familiar, but this piece’s poignant simplicity is what makes it so relatable and honest. It is this combination where Raul Pizarro truly excels.

Feral Awakening is a surprising exhibition in that immensely deep universal truths are hidden within such adorable messengers. There is much to be uncovered and learned from the symbolism and rich imagery in these paintings and with guides as endearing and trustworthy as these pandas, it is safe to say we are in good hands. The immense intentionality of each piece is perhaps best understood simply by considering the process it takes to create such works. “I paint every day, knowing that every ounce of strength I put into applying each brush stroke is the measure of life. My muscles aren’t vanishing, they are transforming into permanent echoes on canvas.”

Written by Emiko Woods

Artist Website: http://www.raulpizarro.com/

Resin, Polymer Clay, Mixed Media, 8″ x 10″ x 3.5″, 9.25″ x 11.25′ x 3.75″ with shadow box (Can be opened)

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: Handle with Care, A Solo Show by Nana Williams from March 3rd to April 5th, 2018

Previous Exhibitions at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Melody – 1st Online Art Exhibition, Launches on Cyber Monday 2017
- Summer Mood: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 1st to 26th, 2017
- Wild Heart from February 4th – March 6th, 2017
- 5th Year Anniversary Show from December 10th to 27th, 2016
- Here Comes Summer from June 4th to July 5th, 2016
- Cash And Carry
- Cash And Carry
- Special Window Installations by Yetis And Friends

Artist Biography:
Nana Williams was born in Vienna, Austria. She is a self-taught artist, who studied Photography at “die Graphische” in Vienna and received her diploma in 2012. She mostly works in the mediums of watercolor, gouache and ink, but is also active in the fields of sculpture and soft sculpture. She has shown her work across the United States and Europe and has collaborated with clothing companies, small businesses and magazines. For five years she worked together with her husband at their own business “Yetis and Friends”, before retiring from it to focus on her art and illustration full time.

As of 2014 she found a nest in Pasadena, California, where she doodles cats and other creatures in her home sweet home.

Education:
Die Graphische (Höhere Graphische Bundes-Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt), Vienna, Austria
Diploma in Photography in 2012

Feature on Juxtapoz Magazine on December 12th, 2016!

“The Art of Nana Williams: Nana Williams’ work is influenced by folklore, mythology and the occult with a refined undertone of strong feminine energy. Her work features soft washes of watercolor balanced by rich metallics and symbols that accumulate to lend a multi-layered narrative to every artwork. Nana Williams was born in Vienna, Austria. She studied Photography at “die Graphische” in Vienna and received her diploma in 2012. Despite this she mostly works in the medium of painting and drawing, but is also active in the fields of sculpture and arts and crafts. She has shown her work in Europe, the U.S. and Australia. As of 2014 she found a nest in Pasadena, California, where she doodles cats and other creatures in her home.”

Click here to read the full article and see other artworks by Nana.

Artist Website:
https://nanawilliams.com

Click here to read the feature on JUXTAPOZ: “Nana Williams Highlights Endangered Species in Solo Show ‘Handle withe Care’” (March 6th, 2018)

Resin, Polymer Clay, Mixed Media, 8″ x 10″ x 3.5″, 9.25″ x 11.25′ x 3.75″ with shadow box (Can be opened)

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: Handle with Care, A Solo Show by Nana Williams from March 3rd to April 5th, 2018

Previous Exhibitions at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Melody – 1st Online Art Exhibition, Launches on Cyber Monday 2017
- Summer Mood: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 1st to 26th, 2017
- Wild Heart from February 4th – March 6th, 2017
- 5th Year Anniversary Show from December 10th to 27th, 2016
- Here Comes Summer from June 4th to July 5th, 2016
- Cash And Carry
- Cash And Carry
- Special Window Installations by Yetis And Friends

Artist Biography:
Nana Williams was born in Vienna, Austria. She is a self-taught artist, who studied Photography at “die Graphische” in Vienna and received her diploma in 2012. She mostly works in the mediums of watercolor, gouache and ink, but is also active in the fields of sculpture and soft sculpture. She has shown her work across the United States and Europe and has collaborated with clothing companies, small businesses and magazines. For five years she worked together with her husband at their own business “Yetis and Friends”, before retiring from it to focus on her art and illustration full time.

As of 2014 she found a nest in Pasadena, California, where she doodles cats and other creatures in her home sweet home.

Education:
Die Graphische (Höhere Graphische Bundes-Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt), Vienna, Austria
Diploma in Photography in 2012

Feature on Juxtapoz Magazine on December 12th, 2016!

“The Art of Nana Williams: Nana Williams’ work is influenced by folklore, mythology and the occult with a refined undertone of strong feminine energy. Her work features soft washes of watercolor balanced by rich metallics and symbols that accumulate to lend a multi-layered narrative to every artwork. Nana Williams was born in Vienna, Austria. She studied Photography at “die Graphische” in Vienna and received her diploma in 2012. Despite this she mostly works in the medium of painting and drawing, but is also active in the fields of sculpture and arts and crafts. She has shown her work in Europe, the U.S. and Australia. As of 2014 she found a nest in Pasadena, California, where she doodles cats and other creatures in her home.”

Click here to read the full article and see other artworks by Nana.

Artist Website:
https://nanawilliams.com

Click here to read the feature on JUXTAPOZ: “Nana Williams Highlights Endangered Species in Solo Show ‘Handle withe Care’” (March 6th, 2018)

Polymer Clay, Mixed Media, 18″ x 8″ x 6″

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: Handle with Care, A Solo Show by Nana Williams from March 3rd to April 5th, 2018

Previous Exhibitions at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Melody – 1st Online Art Exhibition, Launches on Cyber Monday 2017
- Summer Mood: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 1st to 26th, 2017
- Wild Heart from February 4th – March 6th, 2017
- 5th Year Anniversary Show from December 10th to 27th, 2016
- Here Comes Summer from June 4th to July 5th, 2016
- Cash And Carry
- Cash And Carry
- Special Window Installations by Yetis And Friends

Artist Biography:
Nana Williams was born in Vienna, Austria. She is a self-taught artist, who studied Photography at “die Graphische” in Vienna and received her diploma in 2012. She mostly works in the mediums of watercolor, gouache and ink, but is also active in the fields of sculpture and soft sculpture. She has shown her work across the United States and Europe and has collaborated with clothing companies, small businesses and magazines. For five years she worked together with her husband at their own business “Yetis and Friends”, before retiring from it to focus on her art and illustration full time.

As of 2014 she found a nest in Pasadena, California, where she doodles cats and other creatures in her home sweet home.

Education:
Die Graphische (Höhere Graphische Bundes-Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt), Vienna, Austria
Diploma in Photography in 2012

Feature on Juxtapoz Magazine on December 12th, 2016!

“The Art of Nana Williams: Nana Williams’ work is influenced by folklore, mythology and the occult with a refined undertone of strong feminine energy. Her work features soft washes of watercolor balanced by rich metallics and symbols that accumulate to lend a multi-layered narrative to every artwork. Nana Williams was born in Vienna, Austria. She studied Photography at “die Graphische” in Vienna and received her diploma in 2012. Despite this she mostly works in the medium of painting and drawing, but is also active in the fields of sculpture and arts and crafts. She has shown her work in Europe, the U.S. and Australia. As of 2014 she found a nest in Pasadena, California, where she doodles cats and other creatures in her home.”

Click here to read the full article and see other artworks by Nana.

Artist Website:
https://nanawilliams.com

Click here to read the feature on JUXTAPOZ: “Nana Williams Highlights Endangered Species in Solo Show ‘Handle withe Care’” (March 6th, 2018)

Fabric, Embroidery, Paint, Approx. 17″ x 9″ x 8.5″

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: Where Have You Been, A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung from February 3rd to March 2nd, 2018

Previous Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Melody – 1st Online Art Exhibition, Launches on Cyber Monday 2017
- 6th Year Anniversary Show from October 21st to 28th, 2017
- Being A Panda from May 6th to 31st, 2017
- Wild Heart from February 4th – March 6th, 2017
- Flower Peppe Box – Large Box
- Flower Pepper Box – Small Box
- Happy Collect: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 9th to August 9th, 2016
- Keep It Together curated by Mark Todd from March 26th to April 26th, 2016

Artist Biography:
Po Yan Leung is a Los Angeles based illustrator and designer inspired by animals, nature, and little fun moments in life. She combines drawing and sculpture along with some surprising plot twists in the narrative to reveal the whimsical side of the world we live in.

Press Release for “Where Have You Been – A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung” (Written by Emiko Woods):

On Saturday, February 3rd, Flower Pepper Gallery is pleased to present, Where Have You Been, A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung. Few artists are able to create work that is so genuinely rooted in optimism that it is contagious. Po Yan Leung’s work is seemingly simple at first, but therein lies its magic. There is an undeniable sense of innocence in each piece that is almost enviable. Her work makes you want to return to the days of making walkie-talkies from tin cans, or going on afternoon adventures with friends. Simpler days when the littlest joys were enough to bring us the greatest amounts of happiness.

Po Yan Leung is greatly inspired by nature, which is evident in pieces like “A Walk.” At first glance, we see a vibrant red house amidst an illustrative forest that is whimsically escaping the sides of the wood panel. Looking closer, a familiar fairytale scene is unfolding as a wolf slowly approaches a girl in a red hood. As she interacts with some playful pups surrounding her, other woodland animals can sense something is about to happen. We like to think we know how this story ends, but with Po’s cheerful style, this paused moment might reveal itself in an entirely new way. It makes us feel like children again, holding our breath to know what happens next.

In her piece “The Dreamer,” we see a very different scene. Delightfully dressed people appear to be making a commute, all towards the same direction. Dressed in various shades of blue we can sense their thoughts full of to-do lists amidst the mindless hustle and bustle. However, in the bottom of the piece, we see a lone figure dressed in bright red, walking against the crowd, with a hat and a backpack. Self-assured and seemingly free of worries, he looks like he is setting out for an adventure and of all the people in the painting, he makes us want to go with him.

All of her pieces elicit a sense of joy that is almost difficult to describe. In “Lunch Time” we see a woman dressed in vibrant red, holding a bag of cat food high above her head labeled “cat nom.” Leaping towards her is a sea of cats and their sense of urgency is something any animal lover can relate to and see the hilarity in. Other pieces, such as “Little Hunters” reminds us of the days spent outside making memories with friends. This group of adventurers are exploring and catching frogs. Equipped with flashlights, we sense the delight and surprise upon seeing the little creatures, peeking out from the bog.

Immensely relatable and full of fun, Po Yan Leung reminds us to look for the joy in life. She reminds us not to take life too seriously and to look with the eyes of a child, full of wonder and optimism. Her work is endlessly uplifting with an entrancing call to get lost in our imagination and set out for an adventure.

Exhibitions:

2018
Young Blood Pop Up Show, Nous Tous Gallery * Chinatown, CA

2017
Melody, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

6th Anniversary Show, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Happy Town, ArtCenter 870 building * Pasadena, CA

BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena, Kendall Alley * Pasadena, CA

Pop-Up Store, LA County Store * Los Angeles, CA

Summer Mood, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Young Blood Pop Up Show, Gallery 30 * Pasadena, CA

Being A Panda, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Wild Heart, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

2016
Post It Show 12, Giant Robot 2 * Los Angeles, CA

Happy Collect: A Cash & Carry Exhibition, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Keep It Together, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Cross Section, CM Cubed Art * Walnut, CA

Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2015
LABerlin Collective Poster, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2014
Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2013
Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2012
Abelardo Morell, Artist in Residence, Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA

Tomorrow Today, Pasadena Museum of California Art * Pasadena, CA

Learning Assistance Center permanent installation, Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA

Student Gallery, Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA

Award:
2014-2016 Art Center College of Design Student Scholarship

2012 Pasadena City College Student Scholarship

Education:
2016 BFA Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA 2013-2016

2013 AA Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA 2009-201

Artist Website:
http://www.poyanleung.com

Fabric, Embroidery, Paint, Approx. 17″ x 7.5″ x 6.5″

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: Where Have You Been, A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung from February 3rd to March 2nd, 2018

Previous Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Melody – 1st Online Art Exhibition, Launches on Cyber Monday 2017
- 6th Year Anniversary Show from October 21st to 28th, 2017
- Being A Panda from May 6th to 31st, 2017
- Wild Heart from February 4th – March 6th, 2017
- Flower Peppe Box – Large Box
- Flower Pepper Box – Small Box
- Happy Collect: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 9th to August 9th, 2016
- Keep It Together curated by Mark Todd from March 26th to April 26th, 2016

Artist Biography:
Po Yan Leung is a Los Angeles based illustrator and designer inspired by animals, nature, and little fun moments in life. She combines drawing and sculpture along with some surprising plot twists in the narrative to reveal the whimsical side of the world we live in.

Press Release for “Where Have You Been – A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung” (Written by Emiko Woods):

On Saturday, February 3rd, Flower Pepper Gallery is pleased to present, Where Have You Been, A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung. Few artists are able to create work that is so genuinely rooted in optimism that it is contagious. Po Yan Leung’s work is seemingly simple at first, but therein lies its magic. There is an undeniable sense of innocence in each piece that is almost enviable. Her work makes you want to return to the days of making walkie-talkies from tin cans, or going on afternoon adventures with friends. Simpler days when the littlest joys were enough to bring us the greatest amounts of happiness.

Po Yan Leung is greatly inspired by nature, which is evident in pieces like “A Walk.” At first glance, we see a vibrant red house amidst an illustrative forest that is whimsically escaping the sides of the wood panel. Looking closer, a familiar fairytale scene is unfolding as a wolf slowly approaches a girl in a red hood. As she interacts with some playful pups surrounding her, other woodland animals can sense something is about to happen. We like to think we know how this story ends, but with Po’s cheerful style, this paused moment might reveal itself in an entirely new way. It makes us feel like children again, holding our breath to know what happens next.

In her piece “The Dreamer,” we see a very different scene. Delightfully dressed people appear to be making a commute, all towards the same direction. Dressed in various shades of blue we can sense their thoughts full of to-do lists amidst the mindless hustle and bustle. However, in the bottom of the piece, we see a lone figure dressed in bright red, walking against the crowd, with a hat and a backpack. Self-assured and seemingly free of worries, he looks like he is setting out for an adventure and of all the people in the painting, he makes us want to go with him.

All of her pieces elicit a sense of joy that is almost difficult to describe. In “Lunch Time” we see a woman dressed in vibrant red, holding a bag of cat food high above her head labeled “cat nom.” Leaping towards her is a sea of cats and their sense of urgency is something any animal lover can relate to and see the hilarity in. Other pieces, such as “Little Hunters” reminds us of the days spent outside making memories with friends. This group of adventurers are exploring and catching frogs. Equipped with flashlights, we sense the delight and surprise upon seeing the little creatures, peeking out from the bog.

Immensely relatable and full of fun, Po Yan Leung reminds us to look for the joy in life. She reminds us not to take life too seriously and to look with the eyes of a child, full of wonder and optimism. Her work is endlessly uplifting with an entrancing call to get lost in our imagination and set out for an adventure.

Exhibitions:

2018
Young Blood Pop Up Show, Nous Tous Gallery * Chinatown, CA

2017
Melody, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

6th Anniversary Show, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Happy Town, ArtCenter 870 building * Pasadena, CA

BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena, Kendall Alley * Pasadena, CA

Pop-Up Store, LA County Store * Los Angeles, CA

Summer Mood, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Young Blood Pop Up Show, Gallery 30 * Pasadena, CA

Being A Panda, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Wild Heart, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

2016
Post It Show 12, Giant Robot 2 * Los Angeles, CA

Happy Collect: A Cash & Carry Exhibition, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Keep It Together, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Cross Section, CM Cubed Art * Walnut, CA

Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2015
LABerlin Collective Poster, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2014
Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2013
Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2012
Abelardo Morell, Artist in Residence, Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA

Tomorrow Today, Pasadena Museum of California Art * Pasadena, CA

Learning Assistance Center permanent installation, Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA

Student Gallery, Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA

Award:
2014-2016 Art Center College of Design Student Scholarship

2012 Pasadena City College Student Scholarship

Education:
2016 BFA Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA 2013-2016

2013 AA Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA 2009-201

Artist Website:
http://www.poyanleung.com

Air-dry Clay, Acrylic, Glass Glaze, Felt, 5.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.375″

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: Where Have You Been, A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung from February 3rd to March 2nd, 2018

Previous Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- Melody – 1st Online Art Exhibition, Launches on Cyber Monday 2017
- 6th Year Anniversary Show from October 21st to 28th, 2017
- Being A Panda from May 6th to 31st, 2017
- Wild Heart from February 4th – March 6th, 2017
- Flower Peppe Box – Large Box
- Flower Pepper Box – Small Box
- Happy Collect: A Cash & Carry Exhibition from July 9th to August 9th, 2016
- Keep It Together curated by Mark Todd from March 26th to April 26th, 2016

Artist Biography:
Po Yan Leung is a Los Angeles based illustrator and designer inspired by animals, nature, and little fun moments in life. She combines drawing and sculpture along with some surprising plot twists in the narrative to reveal the whimsical side of the world we live in.

Press Release for “Where Have You Been – A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung” (Written by Emiko Woods):

On Saturday, February 3rd, Flower Pepper Gallery is pleased to present, Where Have You Been, A Solo Show by Po Yan Leung. Few artists are able to create work that is so genuinely rooted in optimism that it is contagious. Po Yan Leung’s work is seemingly simple at first, but therein lies its magic. There is an undeniable sense of innocence in each piece that is almost enviable. Her work makes you want to return to the days of making walkie-talkies from tin cans, or going on afternoon adventures with friends. Simpler days when the littlest joys were enough to bring us the greatest amounts of happiness.

Po Yan Leung is greatly inspired by nature, which is evident in pieces like “A Walk.” At first glance, we see a vibrant red house amidst an illustrative forest that is whimsically escaping the sides of the wood panel. Looking closer, a familiar fairytale scene is unfolding as a wolf slowly approaches a girl in a red hood. As she interacts with some playful pups surrounding her, other woodland animals can sense something is about to happen. We like to think we know how this story ends, but with Po’s cheerful style, this paused moment might reveal itself in an entirely new way. It makes us feel like children again, holding our breath to know what happens next.

In her piece “The Dreamer,” we see a very different scene. Delightfully dressed people appear to be making a commute, all towards the same direction. Dressed in various shades of blue we can sense their thoughts full of to-do lists amidst the mindless hustle and bustle. However, in the bottom of the piece, we see a lone figure dressed in bright red, walking against the crowd, with a hat and a backpack. Self-assured and seemingly free of worries, he looks like he is setting out for an adventure and of all the people in the painting, he makes us want to go with him.

All of her pieces elicit a sense of joy that is almost difficult to describe. In “Lunch Time” we see a woman dressed in vibrant red, holding a bag of cat food high above her head labeled “cat nom.” Leaping towards her is a sea of cats and their sense of urgency is something any animal lover can relate to and see the hilarity in. Other pieces, such as “Little Hunters” reminds us of the days spent outside making memories with friends. This group of adventurers are exploring and catching frogs. Equipped with flashlights, we sense the delight and surprise upon seeing the little creatures, peeking out from the bog.

Immensely relatable and full of fun, Po Yan Leung reminds us to look for the joy in life. She reminds us not to take life too seriously and to look with the eyes of a child, full of wonder and optimism. Her work is endlessly uplifting with an entrancing call to get lost in our imagination and set out for an adventure.

Exhibitions:

2018
Young Blood Pop Up Show, Nous Tous Gallery * Chinatown, CA

2017
Melody, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

6th Anniversary Show, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Happy Town, ArtCenter 870 building * Pasadena, CA

BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena, Kendall Alley * Pasadena, CA

Pop-Up Store, LA County Store * Los Angeles, CA

Summer Mood, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Young Blood Pop Up Show, Gallery 30 * Pasadena, CA

Being A Panda, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Wild Heart, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

2016
Post It Show 12, Giant Robot 2 * Los Angeles, CA

Happy Collect: A Cash & Carry Exhibition, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Keep It Together, Flower Pepper Gallery * Pasadena, CA

Cross Section, CM Cubed Art * Walnut, CA

Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2015
LABerlin Collective Poster, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2014
Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2013
Student Gallery, Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA

2012
Abelardo Morell, Artist in Residence, Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA

Tomorrow Today, Pasadena Museum of California Art * Pasadena, CA

Learning Assistance Center permanent installation, Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA

Student Gallery, Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA

Award:
2014-2016 Art Center College of Design Student Scholarship

2012 Pasadena City College Student Scholarship

Education:
2016 BFA Art Center College of Design * Pasadena, CA 2013-2016

2013 AA Pasadena City College * Pasadena, CA 2009-201

Artist Website:
http://www.poyanleung.com