Thinkspace presents:
'Wild At Heart - Keep Wildlife In The Wild'
Curated by Andrew Hosner and Amanda Erlanson
20% of all sales will go to benefit 'Born Free USA' and the world's endangered species
Reception with the artists:
Sat, May 26th 5-9PM
On view May 26th – June 9th, 2012
Thinkspace is proud to present "Wild at Heart: Keep Wildlife in the Wild," an exhibition to raise awareness about the precarious predicament of wild creatures around the world, and to benefit efforts to protect them in their natural habitat. Featuring a stellar cast of more than 100 artists from all corners of the art world, this exhibition brings together some of the most profound and innovative voices making art today. In recognition of the imperiled state of much of the world's wildlife, each artist will apply their own unique perspective to our relationship with the fascinating creatures with whom we share our planet.
As the natural world becomes increasingly impacted by shifting climate, human greed and diminishing resources, protecting those creatures that still roam free becomes ever more vital to the soul of humanity. For even if we could continue to exist without wildlife, the spirit-crushing sadness that our species would take upon itself would surely rob all joy from life. Those majestic, miraculous, elemental beings which we admire from afar are at the root of who we are as people — from the woodland protagonists of our childhood storybooks, to the metaphors we use to describe ourselves as adults, to the animal spirits that visit us in our dreams. As we take steps to protect them from those who would rob them of their freedom, we also improve our own species' chances to persist far into the future, both by preserving the natural world we all share, and by cherishing the sacred genesis of our imagination and symbology.
In appreciation of the magnificent creatures with whom we share the planet, Thinkspace will donate 20% of the sale price of each piece of art to Born Free USA and the Animal Protection Institute, which operate jointly as a non-profit organization that advocates worldwide for the ethical treatment and protection of wild animals, and also maintains a large sanctuary for rescued primates. To honor the animals closest to our hearts, the gallery will be accepting donations of old blankets to donate to area shelters so dogs don't have to sleep on cold hard concrete, as well as other used and new pet supplies. The opening will feature the release of a gorgeous limited edition screenprinted poster especially created for the exhibition by the incomparable Aaron Horkey. We hope you will join us on May 26th to celebrate and defend the wild things that fill our lives with wonder and mystery.
Featuring new works from:
Aaron Horkey
Adam Caldwell
Alexone
Allison Sommers
Amy Dover
Amy Sol
Ana Bagayan
Andrea Offermann
Andrew Hem
Anthony Clarkson
Aron Wiesenfeld
ARYZ
Asylm
Ben Strawn
Benjamin A. Vierling
Brad Woodfin
Brooke Grucella
Bumblebee
Caitlin Hackett
Chet Zar
Catherine Brooks
Christina Mrozik
Craig "Skibs" Barker
DABS MYLA
DAL
Dan Lydersen
Dan-ah Kim
Darla Jackson
David Jien
David MacDowell
Derek Gores
Douglas Miller
Drew Young
Edwin Ushiro
Ekundayo
Esao Andrews
Frank Gonzales
Fuco Ueda
Fumi Nakamura
GAIA
Ghostpatrol
Guy McKinley
Henrik A. Uldalen
Jacub Gagnon
Jason Limon
Jason Thielke
Jasper Wong
Jennifer Davis
Jeff Ramirez
Jeremy Hush
Jessamyn Patterson
Jesse Hotchkiss
Jessica Joslin
Jillian Ludwig
Joao Ruas
John Brosio
John Malloy
Jolene Lai
Jonathan Wayshak
Josie Morway
Julie West
Kelly Allen
Kelly Vivanco
Kikyz 1313
Know Hope
Laura Bifano
Leontine Greenberg
Lindsey Carr
Linnea Strid
Liqen
Lucrezia Bieler
Luke Chueh
Martin Wittfooth
Mary Iverson
Matt Doust
Matthew Grabelsky
Megan Wolfe
Meggs
Mia Brownell
Michael Ramstead
Mike Alvarez
Mike Brown
Mari Inukai
Naoto Hattori
Nathan DeYoung
Nimit Malavia
Pakayla Biehn
Paul Barnes
Pedro Matos
Phil Hale
Philippe Baudelocque
Rebekah Bogard
Regan Rosburg
Reinier Gamboa
Rob Sato
Robert Proch
Rodrigo Cifuentes
Rodrigo Luff
Rose Sanderson
Sarah Muirhead
Scott Belcastro
Seamus Conley
Sean Chao
Sean Mahan
Seth Armstrong
Shark Toof
Simon Prades
Souther Salazar
Stella Im Hultberg
Stephanie Buer
Tasha Kusama
Tessar Lo
The Yok
Timothy Karpinski
Tom Haubrick
Wayne White
White Cocoa
Yosuke Ueno
PLUS a silent auction of donated rare prints from Mark Ryden, Marion Peck and Audrey Kawasaki with all proceeds going to support Born Free USA
About Born Free USA:
Born Free USA is a national animal advocacy nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to which are tax-deductible. Our mission is to end the suffering of wild animals in captivity, rescue individual animals in need, protect wildlife — including highly endangered species — in their natural habitats, and encourage compassionate conservation globally. Every year, millions of animals suffer in fur farms and circus cages. In our campaigns against such cruelties, we use powerful tools including legislation, public education, litigation, and grassroots networking. We also work actively with media to spread the word about challenges facing animals.
Our primary campaign areas currently include animals used in entertainment, captive exotic animals, trapping & fur, and the international wildlife trade.
http://bornfreeusa.org
*opening overview courtesy of Amanda Erlanson
