Solo Exhibit - Impressions- at Arch Enemy Arts Gallery

Arch Enemy Arts presents J L King’s solo debut, IMPRESSIONS, eight works in oil on linen that “explore the lasting impressions that come with finding connection beyond the differences.” In these still lifes, buzzing with energy, King boasts impressive trompe l’oeil finesse—painted marble frames, ripped canvas, the backs of paintings, droplets of water that seem to bead and trickle. She then combines these 3D illusions with a style of surrealism that recalls some of the greats, painters like Magritte, Kay Sage, and de Chirico. As if that weren’t enough, each piece in IMPRESSIONS makes a protagonist of one or more composite creatures—fat-bottomed pears, potted green-people, and one giant strawberry-fly—adding a contemporary-pop humor that is an absolute joy to behold. - AEA Gallery

“I am intrigued by the restlessness of nature and the boundless evolution to exist; these elements allow for limitless combinations and hybridizations to imagine with nature’s creatures. I hope that my depictions may be familiar enough to inspire the imagination with playful views of the world that we live in. I avoid hardline messages and open my work up to more visceral responses, in favor of a ‘living’ painting that projects an emotion that can change with time in the viewer. If seeing my work leads to a curious smile, I’m pleased.” - J L King

IMPRESSIONS
Arch Enemy Arts Gallery
109 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19106
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6th, 5-9pm
Exhibition Feb. 21st - March 15, 2026

FourSquared at Arc Gallery -

This Spring, I spent a lot of time in and around San Francisco taking notice of gorgeous flowering plants. Any flower that gave me pause on my walks in search of my daily dose of awe and wonder. Flower Trip is my newest collection of these moments exhibited in 16 new works of art capturing my curiosity for these natural wonders. This special collection will be available at Arc Gallery and Studios popular annual FourSquared exhibit. You may preview the exhibit from the exhibition catalogue and contact Arc for purchase inquiries.

“FourSquared XVI​ is a unique exploration of the works of sixteen Bay Area artists. Each of the artists has produced sixteen small works, presented in sixteen clusters giving the audience the experience of sixteen micro solo exhibitions. All works are priced under $800 each. This 16th annual exhibition, curated by Michael Yochum, is a continuing reflection of the curator's strong and abiding interest in affordable art represented here by some of our most talented local artists.”- Arc Gallery and Studios

Opening Reception
Saturday, August 23rd, 7-9PM

Artist Talk and Reception
Saturday, September 20th, 12-4PM

Curatorial/Personal Tours
​Available upon request. Email arcgallerysf@gmail.com

EXHIBITION
August 23 – October 4, 2025

"Thoughts And Roses" at Wessling Contemporary Gallery

Join me as we welcome Spring at the Mondo Flora invitational group exhibit at Wessling Contemporary Gallery in downtown San Francisco.

Mondo Flora
Wessling Contemporary
39 Grant Ave, San Francisco CA 94109
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:30pm
Exhibit: April 10 - May 3,2025

"Glories In Progress" at Arch Enemy Arts Gallery

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

Year Of The Snake

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

HOLIDAY SHOW AT HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD--NEW STUDIO

Visit me at my new studio at Hunters Point Shipyard for the Holiday Art Show. There will be treats and Art of all genres around every corner as you roam the halls of the historic Naval Shipyard full of artist studios. Find me in STUDIO 2202 on the 2nd floor.

Shipyard Holiday Art Show
Building 101, 451 Galvez, San Francisco, CA 94124
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 11a.m. – 5p.m

Participating Artists and Event Information

MIAMI BASEL WEEK AT AQUA ART FAIR

Two new paintings will exhibit in Miami Aqua Art Fair, curated by Arch Enemy Arts Gallery. This exhibit will feature 12” x 12” pieces created by a widely impressive line-up of artists. One of my pieces in the exhibit is shown above.
If you are going to be in Miami for Art Week, visit the exhibit at the Aqua Art Fair and drop by booth 123 on the first floor.

Arch Enemy Arts Gallery
Aqua Art Fair Miami
Dec. 4th-8th, 2024
info@archenemyarts.com

SEEDLING at Luna Rienne Gallery

Join me for the final exhibit of the year, We Are Stardust, at Luna Rienne Gallery in San Francisco.

“We Are Stardust addresses notions of interconnectedness, romanticism, transience, and eternality. From scientists like Carl Sagan and Neil Degrasse Tyson to artists like David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, and Hoagy Carmichael, stardust has been used to literally and figuratively describe the human condition. Painting attempts to encapsulate these concepts through the use of basic materials: medium, surface, and brush; and it is simply magical to witness the diversity of work that emerges from them, much in the same way that every being created from stardust can be so different. We Are Stardust showcases the stellar work of nine painters that have established an artistic style that is both ethereal and substantive.” -Luna Rienne Gallery

Exhibiting Artists: Ursula Xanthe Young, Alec Huxley, Chris Stokes, Anthony Holdsworth, Daniel Chen, J L King, Emily Fromm, Michael Moncibaiz, and Beryl Landau.

We Are Stardust
Luna Rienne Gallery
3318 22nd St., San Francisco CA 94110
Opening Reception: Sat. Nov. 16, 2024, 6pm -9pm
Exhibition: Nov. 16 - Dec. 31st

BLUSH at Arch Enemy Arts Gallery in Philadelphia

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

"Will Of Fe" at Modern Eden Gallery

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

HOLIDAY SHOWS WITH NEW WORK IN DECEMBER

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

THE DE YOUNG OPEN

Join me for the second triennial de Young Open exhibition at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. This year 7,766 artists submitted work for a chance to show on the de Young Museum walls. Highly esteemed museum curators and artists selected the artworks from 883 Bay Area residents. My piece, Behind the Seen, is one of the selected pieces this year.

I have admired the exhibits at the de Young for years and I am deeply honored to show my work there for this coveted opportunity. Come and celebrate the creativity of Bay Area artists for the Opening Day Celebration on Saturday, September 30 from 11 - 4pm. The de Young Open exhibit will run through January 7, 2024.

Most of the work in the exhibit will be available for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to the artists. Purchases will be handled by the individual artists. Please contact me if you are interested in adding “Behind The Seen” to your collection.

ASSORTED FLAVORS - J. L. King Solo Exhibition at Luna Rienne Gallery

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

Svane Family Foundation "ARK" Auction - "Collective Blooms"

I’m excited to share that I have a piece in Ark, a special exhibition and auction presented by The Svane Family Foundation this September in San Francisco.

Commissioned at the height of the pandemic, the 100 works included represent the diversity and brilliance of Bay Area artists, reflect on this historic era, and share visions of what to carry into the future. All auction proceeds go back into the local arts community via Artspan.

You can schedule a viewing of the exhibition at SFAI Fort Mason where all 100 works are on display (masks + vaccination required) and start bidding online via Artsy on September 16th.

Bidding is now open. Click here to place your bids.

Thank you for your support!

The de Young Museum Exhibit shows "Stealthy Resplendence"

Mid year, the de Young Museum held an open call receiving over 11,500 art submissions and choosing only 877 pieces to showcase. Imagine my glee when it was announced that my new piece, Stealthy Resplendence, was one of the chosen pieces to be in a de Young Museum exhibit this year by a jury of museum curators and renowned artists!

The museum is now open and The de Young Open Exhibit opening is Saturday, October 10th and can be viewed with general admission through January 3rd, 2021. I hope you will take the opportunity to experience this unique exhibit of Bay Area Artists. Most of the artwork in the exhibit is available for purchase, including my piece, and will be live for purchase on the day of the opening. You may preview all of the works online, in advance of the opening and read more about the exhibit.

The de Young Open de Young Museum, San Francisco CA Oct. 10th, 2020 - Jan. 3, 2021 WEB GALLERY

Here is my statement when asked “What inspired this piece?”:

“Isolation in a studio allows for an ample flow of creative thought. That is, until the ineludible appearance of the studio fly; darting about and commanding attention every moment it landed at rest and seemingly to study me. It was persistent, consistent, and impossible to ignore. During those moments of rest I studied the way the light glistened from the brilliant iridescence of it’s thorax. Thus, I found the largest canvas I had in my possession and rendered the likeness of this ordinary turned extraordinary creature in the glorified and larger than life state depicted in this series.”