Beautiful Bizarre curated exhibition “Secret Longings” @ Corey Helford Gallery

March 1, 2023

The Secret Longings exhibition, is Beautiful Bizarre Magazine’s 15th international curated exhibition, and our first in partnership with prestigious Los Angeles gallery, Corey Helford Gallery. This exhibition brings together 79 of the world’s best two and three dimensional artists, each exploring the Secret Longings theme through the lens of their unique lived experience and artistic styles. While at the same time bringing the pages of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine to life!

It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger after them.
George Eliot

Secret Longings explores our hidden desires and deep longings, whether these are emotional or physical; focused on a partner or friend; lifestyle or career – these longings come from the heart. They are our hearts, or souls if you rather, whispering to us.

The Heart is like a candle,
longing to be lit!
Rumi

Secret Longings Exhibition

The opening reception at Corey Helford Gallery will be open to the public, all are welcome! Richard Purssey, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine’s Co-Founder and myself are flying from Australia to Los Angeles to attend the opening reception, as are many of the artists. We hope to see you there.

Of course, Corey Helford Gallery will have all the work up online after the opening so you can peruse the exhibition at your leisure. Please do email Gallery Director Sherri J. Trahan so you can be added to the Collectors Preview, if you are considering purchasing any of the work.

Corey Helford Gallery

International Group Exhibition curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 11, 2023 | 7 – 11 pm

Exhibition Dates: March 11, 2023 – April 15, 2023

COREY HELFORD GALLERY

Corey Helford Gallery | 571 S Anderson Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA | +1 310 287 2340

To receive the Collectors Preview please email Sherri J. Trahan at [email protected]

Exhibiting artists

Agnieszka Nienartowicz, Alessandra Maria, Allison Reimold, Andi Soto, Ania Tomicka, Ben Ashton, Brad Knuckle, Brandi Milne, Caia Koopman, Calvin Laituri, Calvin Ma, Camilla D’Errico, Carolynda Macdonald, Chris Guest, Ciou, Colin Christian, Courney Brims, Crystal Morey, Daniel Bilmes, Dewi Plass, Elisa Anfuso, Elizabeth Winnel-Wittfooth, Ellen Jewett, Erik Thor Sandberg, Erika Sanada, Ewa Pronczuk-Kuziak, Helice Wen, Hera of Herakut, Hikari Shimoda, Hush, Ian Francis, Ito Chieko, Jana Brike, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Jason Mowry, Jennifer Allnutt, Jesús Aguado, John Brophy, Jon Ching, Josh Keyes, Katie Gamb, Kazuki Takamatsu, Kevin Peterson, Kisung Koh, Korin Faught, Kremena Chipilova [2022 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Traditional Art Award 2nd Prize Winner], Kristin Kwan [2022 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Grand Prize Winner], Kseniia Boko, Lavely Miller, Lindsey Carr, Lix North, Lo Chan Peng, Lucia Heffernan, Marc Burchardt, Miho Hirano, Nadezda, Naoto Hattori, Natalia Fabia, Nicole Evans, ONEQ, Peter Ferguson, Phoenix Chan, Richard Ahnert, Rodrigo Luff, Rose Freymuth-Frazier, Ryan Heshka, Sarah Joncas, Sas Christian, Shana Levenson, Super A, Stephanie Rew, Susannah Montague, Tania Rivilis, Tarntara Sudadung, Thomas Ascott, Tina Spratt, Troy Brooks, Yoko d’Holbachie, Yulia Pustoshkina.

We are now delighted to reveal below just a small selection of the 80 works, which will be on view at Corey Helford Gallery from 11 March. Enjoy!

Jason Mowry
"Plucked from the congregation" [Watercolor, gouache, pencil, and ink on paper] - Secret Longings - Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery — **Jason Mowry**
“Plucked from the congregation” [Watercolor, gouache, pencil, and ink on paper]

Alessandra Maria
"Antonia" [23K gold leaf, black paint, charcoal, carbon pencil, gold paint] — **Alessandra Maria**
“Antonia” [23K gold leaf, black paint, charcoal, carbon pencil, gold paint]

Allison Reimold
"Seeing the Unseen" [Oil on board] — **Allison Reimold**
“Seeing the Unseen” [Oil on board]

Phoenix-Chan-Beautiful-Bizarre-Magazine-Corey-Helford-Gallery — **Phoenix Chan**
“Year of the Rabbit” [Gouche and color pencils on wood]

Agnieszka Nienartowicz
"Preparations" [Oil on canvas] - Secret Longings - Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery — **Phoenix Chan**
“Year of the Rabbit” [Gouche and color pencils on wood]

Brandi-Milne-Beautiful-Bizarre-Magazine-Corey-Helford-Gallery — **Brandi Milne**
“The Coldest March in Fall” [Acrylic on wood panel]

Calvin Laituri
"Felling of the Wolf-Tree" [Archival ink and engraving on a clay board surface with 1/8" hardboard backing] — **Brandi Milne**
“The Coldest March in Fall” [Acrylic on wood panel]

Hikari Shimoda
"Stars on the Other Side" [Acrylic and oil on cotton cloth, mounted on panel] — **Hikari Shimoda**
“Stars on the Other Side” [Acrylic and oil on cotton cloth, mounted on panel]

Carolynda Macdonald
“Where Paths Diverge” [Oil on linen] — **Carolynda Macdonald**
“Where Paths Diverge” [Oil on linen]

Ellen Jewett
“The Better Demons of Our Nature” [Polymer clay, air dry polymer, cold porcelain, resin, acrylic, metal] — **Ellen** **Jewett**
“The Better Demons of Our Nature” [Polymer clay, air dry polymer, cold porcelain, resin, acrylic, metal]

Jesus-Aguado-Beautiful-Bizarre-Magazine-Corey-Helford-Gallery — **Jesús Aguado**
“Smell Memory” [Acrylic on cradled wooden panel]

Kremena Chipilova
"The Gift of Death" [Oil on ACM panel] — **Jesús Aguado**
“Smell Memory” [Acrylic on cradled wooden panel]

Daniel-Bilmes-Beautiful-Bizarre-Magazine-Corey-Helford-Gallery — **Daniel Blimes**
“Kitsune” [Oil on cradled panel]

HUSH-Beatiful-Bizarre-Magazine-Corey-Helford-Gallery — **Daniel Blimes**
“Kitsune” [Oil on cradled panel]

Ian Francis
"A Classical Love Triangle Falls Apart on the Steps of a Park" [Mineral pigments, acrylic paint, indian ink, gohun, japanese paper mounted on wood panel] — **Ian Francis**
“A Classical Love Triangle Falls Apart on the Steps of a Park” [Mineral pigments, acrylic paint, indian ink, gohun, japanese paper mounted on wood panel]

Lucia Heffernan
"Love Potion No. 9" [Oil on canvas] — **Lucia Heffernan**
“Love Potion No. 9” [Oil on canvas]

Kazuki Takamatsu
“These 2 are me” [Acrylic, acrylic gauche, medium, gesso on canvas] — **Kazuki Takamatsu**
“These 2 are me” [Acrylic, acrylic gauche, medium, gesso on canvas]

Elisa Anfuso
"Del Fiorire e del Peccare" [Oil on canvas] — **Elisa Anfuso**
“Del Fiorire e del Peccare” [Oil on canvas]

Miho-Hirano-Beautiful-Bizarre-Magazine-Corey-Helford-Gallery — **Elisa Anfuso**
“Del Fiorire e del Peccare” [Oil on canvas]

Ben Ashton
"Naval Gazing" [Oil on panel] — **Ben Ashton**
“Naval Gazing” [Oil on panel]

Ryan Heshka
"The Sparrows of Sorrow" [Oil on Canvas] — **Ben Ashton**
“Naval Gazing” [Oil on panel]

Lo Chan Peng
"The Secret Language of the Wind" [Oil on canvas, mounted on board] — **Lo Chan Peng**
“The Secret Language of the Wind” [Oil on canvas, mounted on board]

Susannah Montague
"Seraphim" [Ceramic, glaze, underglazed, 22k gold lustre, porcelain paint, transfer ware] — **Susannah Montague**
“Seraphim” [Ceramic, glaze, underglazed, 22k gold lustre, porcelain paint, transfer ware]

Kevin Peterson
"Hello" [Oil on paper mounted on panel] — **Kevin Peterson**
“Hello” [Oil on paper mounted on panel]

Stephanie-Rew-Beautiful-Bizarre-Magazine-Corey-Helford-Gallery — **Stephanie Rew**
“Luckenbooth” [Oil and 24ct gold leaf on panel]

Troy-Brooks-the-wounded-healer — **Stephanie Rew**
“Luckenbooth” [Oil and 24ct gold leaf on panel]

Korin Faught
"Sword, Death, and the Maiden" [Oil on masonite] — **Korin Faught**
“Sword, Death, and the Maiden” [Oil on masonite]

Tania Rivilis
“Covered Desires” [oil on canvas] — **Korin Faught**
“Sword, Death, and the Maiden” [Oil on masonite]

Super-A-Beautirful-bizarre-Magazine-Correy-Helford-Gallery — **Super A**
“What the Heck” [Acrylic paint on linen]

Jana Brike
"Forevermore" [Oil on Linen] — **Jana Brike**
“Forevermore” [Oil on linen]

Ito Chieko
"I will never talk about it" [Mineral pigments, acrylic paint, indian ink, gohun, japanese paper mounted on wood panel] — **Ito Chieko**
“I will never talk about it” [Mineral pigments, acrylic paint, indian ink, gohun, japanese paper mounted on wood panel]

Lavely-Miller-Beautiful-Bizarre-Magazine-Corey-Helford-Gallery — **Lavely Miller**
“I Have Been Sick for Six Weeks” [Acrylic on paper on canvas]

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Danijela Krha Purssey

Danijela Krha Purssey is an entrepreneur, and the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of Australian based international contemporary art magazine, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine. She is deeply passionate and committed to her vision to help shift the paradigm in the global contemporary arts industry regarding what is defined and accepted as contemporary art.