Animystics- Artists and Animals with Justin Oaksford

Meet Justin Oaksford. Justin graduated from the Art Center in Pasadena, CA, and currently works as a concept artist and narrative illustrator at 343 Industries in Seattle! He has worked on projects such as Halo 4, Project Spark, and participated in several past Light Grey Exhibitions. He is also a current adjunct professor in the MFA program at Digipen Institute of Technology.

We are thrilled to work with Justin for the upcoming Animystics Exhibition, and really excited to see his inspirations for this project!



"My roommate Bridget Underwood (who is also in this show!) and I have two cats we adopted, Koopa the Calico and Bowzer the Tortoise Shell. One is a drooly loner, and the other is a diva scaredy-cat who can't control her vocal chords, so she squeaks when she moves :D They've been such a healthy addition to our household and I couldn't live without them."


On the Riverbank by Justin Oaksford

And here is a little history on this particular river otter, Lazuli:
"Lazuli is the guardian of a river. The River spirit, like all natural spirits, is a cold force. Her job is simply to flow. However, this River observed Lazuli, rescuing those who were sinking to the bottom, or leading those along who seemed lost. While the River could not help these people, it granted Lazuli a breath that could form a magical bubble- a tool to help her lead people along the river in safety."

Thanks, Justin- We are excited to hear more about your creature, all of it's powers, and mystical attributes!

You can check out more of Justin Oaksford's work on his portfolio site here. You can also see Justin's work for the Animystics Exhibition on the Light Grey Shop here. Proceeds from Justin's work will be donated to Feline Rescue Inc. All of the artwork will be released on the Animystics website and online shop on Friday, April 18th! Keep your eyes out for details!

6 Degrees Opening on December 6th!

Join us this coming Friday, December 6th from 7pm-10pm, for the opening reception of 6 Degrees! We are thrilled to finally share all of these wonderful pieces with you!


Belmont Harbor by Casey Crisenbery

6 Degrees features the work of nearly 100 artists from around the globe who have invited you into their living rooms, to their favorite places around their hometowns, to the hotspots of the city, and to see the items and people that help define who they are today- this show is about hometown pride, the celebration of place, and the collective voice.


Beijo by Ricardo Bessa

All of the beautiful and perfectly crafted postcards will be on display at the gallery as well as a select few available for purchase. Each artist participating in the exhibition, gets an entire set of all of the postcards in hope of continuing to spread, share, and promote one another. It is the perfect time of year to remember our homes, our influences, and the importance of our connection to one another!


Emeralnd City Summer by Justin Oaksford

These postcards are original screen prints, photo transfers, risographs, letter press, and digital prints. They are incredible usable postcards (or one of a kind prints for your own collection!) This exhibition is a print-maker's dream!

The opening reception will include all of the first editions of the postcards, lots of refreshments, and a giant map where we can pin our own hometowns and locations. Let's see how far we reach!


Song of Storms by Matt Rockefeller

You can check out the entire collection of work on the Light Grey Shop or the 6 Degrees digital gallery on the Light Grey Website! You can also see more information about this event on the 6 Degrees Facebook Page here.