new surrealism
Glories In Progress
oil on linen, 20” x 16”
I am thrilled to participate in the 13th year celebration for Arch Enemy Arts Gallery with this new painting. I’m continuing this series with them, where I first debuted my “restless potted flowers”. Cheers to more years and many congratulations to Arch Enemy Arts Gallery.
13 Year Anniversary Group Exhibition
Arch Enemy Arts Gallery
109 Arch St., Philadelphia PA 19106
Opening Reception: April 4th, 2025
Exhibit: April 4th - April 27th, 2025
On The Lucky Side. oil on linen, 12” x 12”
Join me for the Lunar New Year annual group exhibit celebrating the Year Of The Snake at Modern Eden Gallery. View my newest piece in person through March 6th.
“We are pleased to present our third annual exhibition celebrating Lunar New Year and the zodiac cycle for 2025: The Snake! Artworks include overarching themes of Lunar New Year including new beginnings, fortune, happiness, and health.”-Modern Eden Gallery
Modern Eden Gallery
1100 Sutter St. San Francisco CA
Opening Reception: Sat. Jan 18th, 6-8pm
Exhibit: through March 6th, 2025
Blush, oil on linen, 24” x 18, 2024
J L King will release her next newest piece at Arch Enemy Arts Gallery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in May. This is her second group exhibit at AEA Gallery. See the details of her spring inspired piece, BLUSH, featuring one of her favorite and popular rose head characters. Contact AEA Gallery with inquiries about this piece.
Brings May Flowers Arch Enemy Arts Gallery, 109 Arch St, Philadelphia PA 19106 EXHIBIT: MAY 25TH - JUNE 23rd, 2024 info@archenemyarts.com
J L King art interview in San Francisco art publication, 415 ZINE.
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Will Of Fe, oil on linen, 24” x 20”
Join me Saturday, March 16th for the Precious Metal group exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco where I look forward to exhibiting my newest piece of 2024.
“Artists explore the subject matter either through the use of actual gold and silver elements—such as leafing—or conceptually, by addressing themes of value, materiality, and alchemy in their work. This exhibition aims to examine the artistic and cultural implications of precious metals, while celebrating their innate beauty and luminosity.” -Modern Eden Gallery
Modern Eden Gallery, 1100 Sutter St. San Francisco CA 94109
On View: March 16–April 4, 2024
Opening Reception: March 16, 6–9 PM
Gentle Reminder, oil on linen, 12” x 9”
Just A Suggestion, oil on linen, 12” x 9”
Sticky notes were on my mind for these two shows. Reflecting on the many notes and ideas I leave for myself in all of my spaces. Little big reminders. Look at the simplicity of these pieces but think on them a little deeper and what these notes many mean to you.
These oil paintings will be available in two different groups exhibits. See “Gentle Reminder” at Brassworks Gallery in Portland Oregon and “Just A Suggestion” at Luna Rienne Gallery in San Francisco this weekend through January 2024.
ART NOW, Brassworks Gallery, 3022 NE Gilsen St., Portland Oregon 97232 Opening Reception: Sat. Dec. 9th 5-9pm
HOLIDAZICAL, Luna Rienne Gallery, 3318 22nd St., San Francisco CA 94110 Opening Reception: Sat. Dec. 9th 6-9pm
Please join us for the Opening Reception: Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 6 to 9PM.
I hope you will join me for the opening of my first solo exhibition, Assorted Flavors. On exhibit will be 9 new paintings featuring sweet and savory favorites into reimagined worlds on canvas. Not your average, everyday food art - that, I promise.
“Assorted Flavors is a collection of food-related paintings depicting otherworldly musings and episodes of illusion with the artist's favorite edibles. Golden wrappers reveal worlds of chocolate confections; gummy fish pass the time on a quiet pier; and teacups burst out from pastry boxes. J.L. King's unique surrealist style emerges and immerses in this, her first solo gallery show." - Luna Rienne Gallery
Luna Rienne Gallery, 3318 22nd St. (@ Valencia), San Francisco CA 94110