CURRENTLY SHOWING
THE WAYSIDE
RAMI LEVINSON
PART II: STUDIES IN URBAN DECAY
VENUS & VICTORY IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE PART 2 / THE FIRST SOLO ART SHOW FOR RAMI LEVINSON, DESIGNER, PAINTER, PHOTOGRAPHER.
OPENS ON SF FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK
FEB. 5 / 5-9pm
RUNS THROUGH FEB.
REGULAR WEEKEND HOURS + BY PRIVATE APPT.
824 HYDE STREET SF CA
This exhibit presents photographer Rami Levinson’s attempt to answer a question that’s been on his mind for years: Why do people find urban decay so compelling?
What is it about peeling paint and exposed brick, broken storefront glass and faded signs, abandoned motels—all traces of lives that came before—that stir something deeper in us than simple nostalgia?
Maybe it’s the tension between decay and order. The way broken surfaces catch light in unexpected ways. A chance to see the raw bones of architectural styles we remember but can’t quite place.
For Rami, traveling through America and photographing these scenes brought an odd sense of connection to a past he never lived through. A yearning for a time that just “felt” simpler and better, even without evidence that it was.
This documentary-style photography series explores our relationship with old versus new. How we cling to the past while hoping for a brighter future. How we move forward but resist what renewal takes away.
ABOUT RAMI LEVINSON
Based in San Francisco since 2001, Rami Levinson is an American-born, Israeli-raised artist and designer with a keen outsider’s eye. As a designer, painter, and relative newcomer to photography, his perspective is reflected in work that highlights beauty often overlooked or ignored as mundane or commonplace.
COLLAPSE
Gage Olson
COME WATCH GAGE COLLAPSE GOD
Venus & Victory is excited to bring you Artist in Residence Gage Olesen.
Gage is an Oakland-based symbolist painter and illustrator whose work reinterprets classical form through a contemporary lens. Drawing from religious iconography, myth, and archetypal symbolism, his paintings explore the layered relationship between spiritual inquiry and visual storytelling.
Olesen’s compositions often juxtapose sculptural, figurative forms with abrupt shifts in texture and technique—balancing delicate rendering with bold impressionist brushwork and collaged elements. This stylistic interplay creates tension and resonance within each piece, challenging traditional boundaries while honoring their foundations.
Working from his studio in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood, Olesen continues to develop a visual language rooted in metaphor, intuition, and the search for meaning.
Collapse
The reduction of superposition of meanings within a symbol into a single, definite idea—through decision, observation, and perspective.
Collapse is an exploration of the dynamic between perception and meaning—an evolving dialogue between creator and viewer.
Throughout June, Olesen will translate archetypal foundations into succinct metaphors, carving symbols from a 10-foot sheet of canvas as if from marble. This search for meaning forms part of his broader inquiry into the spiritual architecture of existence. His large-scale, immersive work juxtaposes soft, classical figures against a jagged, high-contrast backdrop, merging figurative traditions with raw impressionist mark-making and visual metaphor.
By the end, Olesen will have revealed what he sees as the symbols at the root of the soul. The only question remains: How will you collapse them?
You will be able to observe Gage working in live sessions on Saturdays and Sundays from 12–6 PM.
The final artwork (mural) will be for sale (64" x 108"). You will have an opportunity to place a bid at Venus & Victory once we set the starting price point.
PREVIOUS SHOWS
OPEN LATE
RAMI LEVINSON
REMI LEVINSON REVEALS THE HIDDEN MAGIC OF SAN FRANCISCO'S CORNER STORES
VENUS & VICTORY IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE FIRST SOLO ART SHOW FOR RAMI LEVINSON, DESIGNER, PAINTER, PHOTOGRAPHER.
SAT. 1/3/26 + SUN. 1/4/26 12-5PM SOFT OPENING
REGULAR WEEKEND HOURS + VIEWING BY PRIVATE APPT.
824 HYDE STREET
SF CA
MARK YOUR CALENDAR !
THE DEBUT OF RAMI'S NEW PICTORIAL BOOK SIGNING WILL TAKE PLACE AT VENUS & VICTORY ON 2ND WEDNESDAY JAN. 14, 2026 5:30 - 9:30PM
2ND WEDNESDAY IS NEW TO THE TL ART WALK EXPERIENCE AND MANY OTHER GALLERIES WILL HOST AN INTIMATE EVENING OF POP-UPS, WORKSHOPS & MORE. YOU CAN FOLLOW ALONG @SFFIRSTTHRURSDAY ON INSTAGRAM.
THIS WILL BE A TWO MONTH SHOW WITH NEW WORK STARTING IN FEBRUARY.
ABOUT RAMI LEVINSON
Based in San Francisco since 2001, Rami Levinson is an American-born, Israeli-raised artist and designer with a keen outsider’s eye. As a designer, painter, and relative newcomer to photography, his perspective is reflected in work that highlights beauty often overlooked or ignored as mundane or commonplace.
With influences as varied as Rembrandt and Edward Hopper, Rami’s night photography eschews despair and hopelessness, instead embracing the hope and joy that is second nature to his creative pursuits. As a self-taught photographer, he only started shooting with intent four years ago. Rami’s urban photography has been featured in gallery exhibitions in San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, Oregon, and Glasgow, Scotland. Open Late is Rami’s first published collection of photographs.
INTO THE BOOK
Strolling through a San Francisco neighborhood, we may overlook the subject of this book. Although San Francisco has the highest density of corner stores in the country, by day, they are unassuming and indistinguishable from one another. Yet, what makes this collection of night photographs so remarkable is that Rami uncovers the quiet magic of these iconic corner stores, revealing the beauty otherwise concealed in broad daylight.
Rami began this three-year project during the pandemic—the perfect time to explore and reflect on a quiet city. His poignant images, shot exclusively at night, capture the stores as vibrant beacons of light against a quiet, darkened cityscape. His deliberate choice to shoot at eye level and from a distance invites viewers to experience them as a passerby might. He captures a mood, not an event, or an individual drama, luring the viewer into the scene.
With a warm glow emanating from their windows, doorways, and neon signage, Rami’s images draw our gaze towards the intimate spaces we may have otherwise missed, marveling at their quiet beauty. Rami’s visual stories invite viewers to imagine the lives and circumstances of the people in view. In this sense, his crisp compositions, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow, evoke a sense of mystery and solitude reminiscent of Edward Hopper’s iconic paintings.
As a whole, the collection showcases Rami’s keen, painterly eye, with meticulous attention to detail and a mastery of light and shadow, resulting in a collection that is both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. Through this evocative series, Rami not only captures the physical beauty of our corner stores but also reveals their deeper significance as cultural and social anchors within the city’s neighborhoods. By shining a light on these often-overlooked spaces, Rami’s photographs highlight their classic look and underappreciated role in San Francisco’s dramatic urban landscape.
JARDIN DE JEWELZ: indoors / outdoors
PATRICIA WREN +
JEWELZ TUCKER
VENUS & VICTORY PROUDLY BRINGS YOU JARDIN DE JEWELZ: indoors/outdoors
BY ARTIST: PATRICIA WREN OF NON-ARCHIVAL STUDIO
+ JEWELZ TUCKER
This is Patricia's third show and collaboration under Venus & Victory.
Jardin de Jewelz began as a collaboration by two Bay Area artists as a casual friendship unfolded--nearly eight years after their first meeting. At the core of it: appreciation of creativity, of their individual artistic practices, their funny husbands, kids and/or pets, and the acknowledgement of every day of what we have and who we are in our moments on this planet.
Jardin de Jewelz first saw light as a street art project in San Francisco (which is ongoing), inspired in part by the concept of the Existential Trinity: individual freedom, responsibility, and the search for meaning.
Jardin de Jewelz: indoors is the gallery show/community participation aspect of a street art collaboration between Bay Area artists Jewelz Tucker and Patricia Wren. Watching how Jardin de Jewelz was taking shape on the streets, artist / curator David Reposar invited them to bring their work “indoors” to his space at Venus & Victory as part of the SF First Thursday Art Walk happening November 6th from 5-8 p.m. Both artists will be onsite and invite visitors to add to the collage to honor someone they love in the here and now. Flowers for everyone!
Simultaneously, we’re bringing it back OUTDOORS at "Cosmo Court" Pop-Up Town Square (at 20 Cosmo Place) two blocks away from 4-9 p.m. (yes, the same evening!) where volunteers for Jardin de Jewelz will be onsite to guide you making art by participating in the community mural. Also at "Cosmo Court": Beer Garden, Film, Art Vendors, Live DJ Set, Bites, And more flowers for everyone to enjoy.
All of this provided by GREEN STREET FUND / CIVIC JOY FUND VENUS & VICTORY is happy to be apart of this activation that brings life to our very own backyard.
ARTISTS' BIOS
Jewelz Tucker is a Thai-American artist that has found moments of inspiration in nature and channels them into meditative practices of photography and detailed, meticulous line drawings. Self-taught, Jewelz has maintained her creative practice for decades while raising her four children in the Bay Area with husband, Matt.
In the past few years Jewelz’s artistic practice has taken a back seat to her battle with pancreatic cancer, now in stage four; exhaustion has taken a space once held for friendships, activities, and art. But one of the many hearts of her family home is their garden, which she continues to capture with her photography. Treating it like her own palette, Jewelz changes the flowers that come in every year, giving a new feel to the flourish each spring. Every flower featured in the collaborative work of Jardin de Jewelz, comes from Jewelz’s garden and is shared her with her heart and her lens.
Patricia Wren would spent hours making watercolor and ink paintings on her bedroom floor surrounded by piles of magazines and library books (she had subscriptions to the Village Voice and Interview magazine in high school). Wren grew up in New Jersey in the post-punk 80s and after making her way through several full-time jobs and some part-time community college, eventually received her B.A. in Art History and English Literature.
No art school here, but art education and a creative practice has always been a part of her life, and more recently a focus.
Wren points to the emergence (and validation) of her style and aesthetic as taking place while living in London: workshops (e.g. street photography, artist books) and spending time at the Tate Modern and The Photographer’s Gallery, where she first experienced light being directed towards “outsider art.” Since moving to San Francisco almost twenty years ago, she as studied photography, collage, book binding, pottery, and printmaking in Scotland, Maine, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and at many beloved Bay Area locations. She works under the name of Non-Archival Studio, to emphasize the “absolutely not fine art” and outsider aspect of her work.
Venus & Victory is more than a gallery space for local artists.
David Reposar has curated a beautiful collection of artist's work and unique retail items at 824 Hyde Street. At the Nov. 6th Jardin de Jewelz pop-up, some unique show related items will be available to purchase with net proceeds going to Project Purple, a non-profit organization empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer. Our Jewelz has been in a long and exhausting battle with this disease and we want to support her and this organization.
SHOW OPENS ON THURSDAY NOV. 6 / 5-8 PM
RUNS THROUH NOV. 29TH
VENUS & VICTORY 824 HYDE STREET SF CASF FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK
COSMO ALLEY POP-UP EVENT (COMMUNITY MURAL - ONE NIGHT ONLY)
20 COSMO PLACE SF CA
UNRESOLVED
David Reposar
DREAM THE WORLD YOU WANT
THE TIME HAS COME ONCE AGAIN TO SHOWCASE SOME OF MY OWN WORK THAT I HAVE BEEN DREAMING UP.
"UNRESOLVED" IS A STORY THAT I WANT TO SHARE, IT IS ABOUT HUMANITY THAT'S NEVER HEALED ITSELF, THE BROKEN SPIRIT THAT HAS COME TO A PIVOTAL POINT IN HISTORY OF EXTREME CONFLICT WHERE ALL THE OLD SYSTEMS THAT WE ONCE KNEW ARE BREAKING DOWN, BECAUSE AT LAST WE NEED TO BECOME (ONENESS).
THE FOUR RIVERS OF FORMATION WHERE INSPIRATION IS GUIDING THIS WORK AND IT WILL BE THE CREATIVES, LIKE MUSIC MAKERS, POETS, DESIGNERS AND ARISTS THAT WILL CREATE THE DREAM.
"ART IS THE HIGHEST FORM OF HOPE" - GERHARD RICHTER
"DREAM THE WORLD YOU WANT" - DAVID REPOSAR
WE INVITE YOU TO ADD YOUR DREAM INTO THE ART INSTALLATION AND PLACE IT INTO THE GOLDEN HANDS ON THE GALLERY WALL.
KEEP DREAMING !
THE DREAMING PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN ...
OPENING SHOW DATE THURSDAY SEPT. 4 (FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK) 5 - 9pm
SHOW CLOSES OCT. 26
Collaborating with Chaos
Mark S. Thomas
SPONTANEOUS PAREIDOLIA
VENUS & VICTORY IS EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE WORK OF ARTIST MARK S. THOMAS
Mark S. Thomas is an Oakland, California based contemporary abstract artist with an extensive background in art and commercial design. Mark currently creates acrylic and oil paintings for a series titled "Collaborating with Chaos" involving abstract Pareidolic imagery.
COLLABORATING WITH CHAOS - (Artist Statement)
My work is primarily driven by my love of color and abstract organic pattern. I create acrylic and mixed media abstract paintings on canvas, wood panel or paper in my Oakland California studio. I'm obsessed with observing color relationships and the ways in which color can effect ones mood and well-being.
I like to allow the paint and random pattern to prompt and propel me throughout the compositional development of my work, intermingling chance and deliberate mark-making sporadically throughout the painting process. I'm always searching for a balance between spontaneity and careful editing, in an effort to repicate the variability of repetition found within natural and biological patterns. I love working in layers and using unconventional tools to paint with, anything from combs to rolling pins, to handmade tools. Paint brushes are frequently the last tools I use to finish my paintings.
OPENING SHOW DATE THURSDAY AUG. 7 (FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK) 5 - 9pm
SHOW CLOSES AUG 31
data world
Francisco Sánchez
SERENDIPITY AND SYNCHRONICITIES IN A QUEST TO FIND THE DIVINE MANIFESTING IN THE MUNDANE.
VENUS & VICTORY IS EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE WORK OF ARTIST FRANCISCO SÁNCHEZ.
FRANCISCO SÁNCHEZ (B. 1988 LEÓN GTO MX)
STUDIED VISUAL ARTS IN UNIVERSIDAD DE GUANAJUATO. HIS WORK HAS BEEN SHOWN IN MEXICO, SPAIN AND USA.
ORIGINALLY INSPIRED BY TELEVISION HIS WORK IS ABOUT THE WAYS A CONCEPT CAN BE SHAPED AND BROUGHT TO LIFE.
USING A SPECTATOR LIKE PERSPECTIVE, HE APPROACHES HIS PRODUCTION MORE LIKE A EXPLORER RATHER THAN A COMPLETELY AGENTIC CREATOR.
THIS IS SPECIALLY TRUE IN HIS PHOTOGRAPHY, WHERE HE USES SERENDIPITY AND SYNCHRONICITIES IN A QUEST TO FIND THE DIVINE MANIFESTING IN THE MUNDANE.
FOR HIS PAINTINGS, HE REGARDS THEM AS EMANATIONS FROM TELEMISA, A FICTIONAL TV STATION. THESE IMAGES DERIVE FROM SPONTANEOUS VISIONS AND DAYDREAMING, AS WELL AS MASS MEDIA REFERENCES.
ABOUT DATA WORLD
DATA WORLD IS THE FIRST TIME HE BRINGS TOGETHER PHOTOGRAPHY AND PAINTING INTO ONE SINGLE SHOW.
THESE TWO LINES OF PRODUCTION ARE THE LAST EMBODIMENT (AND ONLY SURVIVORS) OF AN EXERCISE THAT INVOLVED THE CREATION OF SEVERAL ALTER EGOS WITH THE INTENT TO PROBLEMATIZE THE IDEA OF AUTHOR AND DISRUPT THE ASSOCIATIONS THAT THE TYING OF AN ARTIST WITH THEIR OEUVRE IMPLIES.
CURRENT PHASE OF HIS CREATIVE PROCESS IS GOVERNED BY THE CONCEPT OF PARACOSM WHICH ALLOWS PREVIOUS FRAGMENTATION TO REUNITE AND ADD TO A NEW IMPULSE FOR BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN APPARENTLY OPPOSITE NOTIONS SUCH AS FAITH/ RATIONALITY, FICTION/REALITY OR DESTINY/FREE WILL.
THIS SHOW AIMS TO SHOWCASE THE TWO BODIES OF WORK INTERCONNECTING AND INFORMING EACH OTHER: SOME SERIOUSNESS HAS BEEN INFUSED TO THE NORMALLY SPONTANEOUS, GOOFY NATURE OF THE PAINTINGS WHILE THE TITLE FOR THE EXHIBIT, SOMEWHAT PLAYFUL AND WITH SCIENCE FICTION ECHOES, PROVIDES AN UNUSUAL FRAME TO THE SPIRITUAL, OMINOUS THEMES OF THE PHOTOS.
A VIDEO PIECE WITH SOME OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE FACES OF DEVELOPERS AND PHILOSOPHERS OF AI SUMMARIZES THE INTENTION OF THE SHOW, INVITING TO REFLECT ON THE HISTORIC MOMENT WE ARE IN, FUELED WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF A FUTURE WE KNOW WE ARE APPROACHING BUT JUST CAN'T TELL WHEN.
OPENING SHOW DATE THURSDAY JULY 3 (FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK) 5 - 9pm
SHOW CLOSES JULY 31
COLLAPSE
Gage Olesen
COME WATCH GAGE COLLAPSE GOD
Venus & Victory is excited to bring you Artist in Residence Gage Olesen.
Gage is an Oakland-based symbolist painter and illustrator whose work reinterprets classical form through a contemporary lens. Drawing from religious iconography, myth, and archetypal symbolism, his paintings explore the layered relationship between spiritual inquiry and visual storytelling.
Olesen’s compositions often juxtapose sculptural, figurative forms with abrupt shifts in texture and technique—balancing delicate rendering with bold impressionist brushwork and collaged elements. This stylistic interplay creates tension and resonance within each piece, challenging traditional boundaries while honoring their foundations.
Working from his studio in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood, Olesen continues to develop a visual language rooted in metaphor, intuition, and the search for meaning.
Collapse
The reduction of superposition of meanings within a symbol into a single, definite idea—through decision, observation, and perspective.
Collapse is an exploration of the dynamic between perception and meaning—an evolving dialogue between creator and viewer.
Throughout June, Olesen will translate archetypal foundations into succinct metaphors, carving symbols from a 10-foot sheet of canvas as if from marble. This search for meaning forms part of his broader inquiry into the spiritual architecture of existence. His large-scale, immersive work juxtaposes soft, classical figures against a jagged, high-contrast backdrop, merging figurative traditions with raw impressionist mark-making and visual metaphor.
By the end, Olesen will have revealed what he sees as the symbols at the root of the soul. The only question remains: How will you collapse them?
You will be able to observe Gage working in live sessions on Saturdays and Sundays from 12–6 PM.
The final artwork (mural) will be for sale (64" x 108"). You will have an opportunity to place a bid at Venus & Victory once we set the starting price point.
heART work
KAYL JOHNSON
Skate, Paint, Create—Kayl Johnson’s World of Contrast and Collaboration
Venus & Victory is excited to bring you a solo art show entitled "heART work" from the creative mind of Kayl Johnson.
Kayl is a San Francisco-based visual artist, collaborator, and intuitive designer. His ethos is rooted in skate, paint, create + collaboration.
His art embodies the fusion of diverse influences, reflecting the beauty found in the synergy of chaos and creativity, echoing the resilience and freedom that define his creative journey.
Kayl uses different materials like acrylic, spray paint, oil pastels, paint pens, and collage techniques in his art. Each stroke tells a story of his experiences and feelings, blending them together to create a mix of influences that show the beauty of contrast.
There is more to the story, so please drop into Venus & Victory and catch all the vibes.
Opening show date: Thursday, April 3rd (First Thursday Art Walk), 5–9 PM.
Show runs through the end of May.
Kayl's hand-painted vintage fashion fits will be available for purchase in the gift shop.
Kayl Johnson, a San Francisco-based visual artist, was nurtured amidst the serene landscapes of San Luis Obispo, nestled between the beaches and mountains. Raised amidst the challenges of Section 8 and Social Services. Kayl navigated life's hurdles with a resilient spirit, fueled by his heart and unwavering passion. Skateboarding and art emerged as his sanctuary—a gateway to liberation.
At 17, he embarked on a journey to San Francisco, forging his unique path guided by peace, love, anarchy, and boundless creativity.With an ethos rooted in "Skate, Paint, Create, Collaborate," He continues to carve his narrative through the vibrant tapestry of urban artistry.His art embodies the fusion of diverse influences, reflecting the beauty found in the synergy of chaos and creativity, echoing the resilience and freedom that define his artistic journey.
Kayl uses different materials like Acrylic, Spray paint, oil pastels, paint pens, and collage techniques in his art. Each stroke tells a story of his experiences and feelings, blending them together to create a mix of influences that show the beauty of contrast.
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After 10 years of having their darkroom in storage, artist Dillon Jo accumulated 75 rolls of undeveloped film. Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of ever processing it all Venus & Victory offered a 3 month residency to fulfill the dream and create what became The Process. The condition and contents of the film have been a mystery box from many eras of this life, clean, dirty, dark, psychedelic, beautiful, painful, brittle, colorful, and raw. Over the months the show evolved with new batches of images from hand processed B/W to color negative film.
"The longer I spend time with the film and each individual frame, the more I rediscover layers of nostalgia I’ve missed since the dawning of my iPhone photo scroll review habits. From the anticipation of developing negatives, to selecting and printing an individual picture, to creating test prints and capturing the right balance of light - lost emotions are unlocked. Senses and processes hidden in the mind like a time capsule venture deeper into the liminal space beyond the visual realm of an image."
Dillon Jo
LET IT OUT
MARCH 6 - MARCH 31
We invite you to the activation known as: “LET IT OUT”
Express yourself through words + color onto a giant canvas.
You are the artist + activist.
We believe this cathartic act of expressing your voice is a powerful healing tool in a world of chaos.
Experience Prompt + Response A special appearance by Non-Archival Prompt Queen.
The time is now to say whatever is on your mind, express yourself.
ECHOS OF IMAGINATION
AUDREY KRAL
VENUS & VICTORY x GROUNDFLOOR SF
We are thrilled to have launched our exciting partnership with GroundFloor SF in 2025.
Our first show, featuring Audrey Kral, was a vibrant celebration of art and community. Audrey showcased her stunning paintings, which were inspired by the natural beauty of the Bay Area, and also shared a selection of poems to accompany the artwork.
The event included a live music performance by Breno (Floresta Queimada), who captivated the audience with an ambient nature set, creating a soothing and immersive atmosphere.
Colombia based, Bosque, curated the background sounds, providing a carefully selected mix of ambient lofi tunes from his personal collection.
Attendees were invited to connect and express their creativity at the interactive art table, where they could create their own pieces.
GroundFloor SF, located in the heart of the vibrant Mission District, was the perfect backdrop for this wonderful gathering of art lovers. We are grateful for the opportunity to curate such a special event in this welcoming social space.
HIGHWAYS LESS TRAVELED
NICK NEUMANN
"As the departure date approached worries crept in Could we handle life on the road? How will so called Trump's America treat a dude from San Francisco and an immigrant from Brazil? Will we be safe living in a van down by the river? Are we crazy to hit the road during the pandemic and in this political climate?
We were about to find out..."
A VAN JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA
In Highways Less Traveled, Nick Neumann captures an intimate portrait of America, mapped out across the landscape of a five month van journey across the country. Each pin on the accompanying map marks a place where travelers Nick and Thaís slept, Together, the photos and map tell the story of a journey without a fixed plan, tracing a route led by curiosity, openness, and the search for common ground.
This journey in a 2003 Dodge Caravan—its back seats replaced by a simple plywood bed—was an effort to get off the screen and onto the road, discovering America in its rawest form. From dispersed camping on public lands to connecting with strangers in remote towns, Nick’s photography offers a look at a nation shaped by its people, landscapes, and stories that lie off the beaten path.
As an artist born and raised in downtown San Francisco, inspired by the adventures of Tintin, Kerouac and Bourdain, Nick’s work is driven by a desire to push beyond stereotypes and fear. Highways Less Traveled captures moments of vulnerability and wonder—offering a fresh perspective on van life, the open road, and the spirit of exploration. This exhibit invites viewers to reflect on what it means to hit the road, to confront the unknown, and to find connection across America’s forgotten towns and wild landscapes.
ROAM ON MY FRIENDS
Art Drop
David Reposar
"Live to love art."
A collection of work that covers an array of TIME + TEXTURE + TECHNIQUE. This work travels through SPACE + LOCATION + EMOTIONS, often driven by the environment and the daily mantras.
THE PROCESS
Dillon Jo
"from many eras of this life...clean, dirty, dark, psychedelic, beautiful, painful, brittle, colorful, and raw..."
After 10 years of having their darkroom in storage, artist Dillon Jo accumulated 75 rolls of undeveloped film. Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of ever processing it all Venus & Victory offered a 3 month residency to fulfill the dream and create what became The Process. The condition and contents of the film have been a mystery box from many eras of this life, clean, dirty, dark, psychedelic, beautiful, painful, brittle, colorful, and raw. Over the months the show evolved with new batches of images from hand processed B/W to color negative film.
"The longer I spend time with the film and each individual frame, the more I rediscover layers of nostalgia I’ve missed since the dawning of my iPhone photo scroll review habits. From the anticipation of developing negatives, to selecting and printing an individual picture, to creating test prints and capturing the right balance of light - lost emotions are unlocked. Senses and processes hidden in the mind like a time capsule venture deeper into the liminal space beyond the visual realm of an image."
Dillon Jo
SILVERSTRUCK
noun
The feeling when someone makes you feel completely seen, heard, and understood. Like you are the only person in the room.
9 years ago...
I met Silver Lucy - fashion icon, designer, Pantone color librarian, empath, selfless creative, and highly adorned creature who ignited the fire of inspiration that unleased this body of work I call SILVERSTUCK. The word represents the feeling she created in our collaborative friendship. To be completely seen and heard, she made everyone around her feel incredibly special.
I had no idea where our work would go, but we would always show up and make ART... It was spontaneous and visionary in it's shape and form. We just had to make and produce art in our lives.
Over the six years that felt like a life time of profound creation, Silver continues to inspire beyond the thin veil and I have no doubt she is watching and participating in every way because energy never dies.
"LOVE IS THE ANSWER"
'I am simply a conduit, a steward to keeping Silver's spirit circulating in the creative realm in time and space.' - David Reposar
What I make comes from a state where conscious thoughts are lost, allowing a creative force to flow through.
A known origin of inspiration is unclear, and I enjoy the serendipitous journey where formless ideas take shape through clay and kiln.
Each piece is an ephemeral dance between the unseen and the material, a visual translation of the dialogue between the void and the crafted.
'Channeling' invites you to immerse in the enigma of creation, where the silent whispers of the unknown manifest into the tangible.
- Jennifer Alvarez
Patricia is a multidisciplinary artist of Scottish descent working in San Francisco, CA. She grew up in New Jersey in the post-punk 80's and received her B.A. in Art History and English Literature at Rutgers University. She's participated in workshops on street photography and artist books at the Tate Modern while living in London 2002-2006.
Since moving to California in 2006, she has studied photography, pottery and many paper-related disciplines. This multi-faceted show included works on paper (original and prints) of collage and monoprints.
PREHUMAN was the inaugural show at Venus & Victory's 824 Hyde St location. Inspired by the fascinating evolution of creatures that have survived and adapted over millions of years, enduring mass extinctions, yet now face new threats from the climate crisis and micro-plastic pollution. Ten percent of all sales proceeds were donated to the Clean Ocean Project.
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