APRIL 19 – MAY 4 – Bitfactory
Owner and curator W. Max “Bill” Thomason is delighted to be marking the 10th anniversary of establishing Bitfactory, the creative hub at 851 Santa Fe Drive which houses artist studios and a retail gallery. Also a working artist, Thomason is embracing the opportunity to feature his new collection of paintings in a solo exhibition entitled “Bespoke”, on view April 19 through May 4, 2024. Much of the work features detailed urban settings focusing on a singular figure that activates and enlivens the scene. The public is invited to an Opening Night Celebration on Friday, April 19 from 6 to 9 pm and to stop in during the May First Friday Art Walk or during regular gallery hours. Finally able to concentrate on painting again after several years of personal loss and tumultuous life changes, Thomason found a respite and renewed enjoyment in his creative practice resulting in the body of work that makes up this exhibition. Some subjects in the pieces are observed unaware, moving through the cityscape by day, or quietly lit by the signs and streetlights.