Join us on June 21. Tickets are only $5!
The show is adults-only
and sober positive.
The show is adults-only
and sober positive.
Come to an art show that celebrates whatever a bear is. Is it a gay or queer man, an animal, or is it just, everything?
We’d like to thank our sponsors for their support of local queer artists:
The curators are Colin Hurley, Scott Hanning, and Benny Olivencia and the other artists involved are:
Embearassing Art
Laura Badal
Bearpad
Alan Bosco Ocampo
Miguel Campos
Greg Burger
Chasindoodles
Susan Cole
DWRECK
Julie Feferman
Tom Franco
Dayton Grant
Scott Hanning
Hunter Harvey
Colin Hurley
JAXX
Susie Johnson
Jovon
Mike Ma
McBiscuits
Sean Seamus McWhinny
Alexander Nowik
Benny Olivencia
Roland
Tracy Stephens
Rachel Ungerer
http://www.facebook.com/events/s/bears-are-everything-in-art
We’d like to thank our sponsors for their support of local queer artists:
- Steamworks: we hope you can attend their Bear event “Bears Baths and Beyond” nearby in Berkeley also from noon-7pm on June 21!
- Makers Paradise
- Trashypainting.com
- Soflossysofly.com
With music by DJ DWRECK.
Tarot readings by JAXX- sliding scale $5-15
The curators are Colin Hurley, Scott Hanning, and Benny Olivencia and the other artists involved are:
Embearassing Art
Laura Badal
Bearpad
Alan Bosco Ocampo
Miguel Campos
Greg Burger
Chasindoodles
Susan Cole
DWRECK
Julie Feferman
Tom Franco
Dayton Grant
Scott Hanning
Hunter Harvey
Colin Hurley
JAXX
Susie Johnson
Jovon
Mike Ma
McBiscuits
Sean Seamus McWhinny
Alexander Nowik
Benny Olivencia
Roland
Tracy Stephens
Rachel Ungerer
http://www.facebook.com/events/s/bears-are-everything-in-art
Location
2727 California Street Gallery
2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA, USA
2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA, USA
Date & Time
June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who is Colin Hurley?
Who am I? What is Art? Why paint bears? These are the world’s problems today. As we all know. I am an artist! I’ve been painting since forever! I love doing art shows! I’ve made a million. My cat, ”thetwinkparty” is my greatest muse. I’m quirky. This art show “Bears Are Everything! In Art” has so far been a fun experience! This is a little trailer for it. My art website is
trashypainting.com
I know the world has made a million bear art shows already, but aren’t they just great? Doesn’t the world need more? I mean in the negative atmosphere of everything today, isn’t it good to just spread the positivity of another fun bear art show? This one will show the bear as both a wild animal, and also as a gay/queer/man/whatever. Usually bear shows are only in the San Francisco part of the SF Bay Area, but I want to make this kind of positivity spread everywhere. I’m myself a bear. The world may tell me “lose weight!” But I say no. I like who I am, and ain’t no one gonna stop me. Bears really are everything though. There really shouldn’t be so many labels like “straight” or “gay” or “naked” or “clothed”, because we can all paint a bear, whatever that is, and I like that!
trashypainting.com
I know the world has made a million bear art shows already, but aren’t they just great? Doesn’t the world need more? I mean in the negative atmosphere of everything today, isn’t it good to just spread the positivity of another fun bear art show? This one will show the bear as both a wild animal, and also as a gay/queer/man/whatever. Usually bear shows are only in the San Francisco part of the SF Bay Area, but I want to make this kind of positivity spread everywhere. I’m myself a bear. The world may tell me “lose weight!” But I say no. I like who I am, and ain’t no one gonna stop me. Bears really are everything though. There really shouldn’t be so many labels like “straight” or “gay” or “naked” or “clothed”, because we can all paint a bear, whatever that is, and I like that!
Who is Scott Hanning?
Although I’ve created photographs and video for my own enjoyment for years, this is my first time sharing work publicly, using AI in three main ways: generating entirely imaginary images, combining real portraits with AI-generated backgrounds, and creating short video clips from AI-based stills. These works often explore the erotic charge in subverting traditional masculinity, and for me, using AI is both a creative tool and a liberating way to manifest fantasies I once felt ashamed of.
Who is DJ DWRECK?
Check out more of his music at:
https://www.mixcloud.com/derek/
https://www.mixcloud.com/derek/
Who is Justin Kase AKA Benny Olivencia?
Justin Kase's modeling career and photography work might seem unrelated at first glance, but they could complement each other in several ways:
1. *Creative Expression*: Both modeling and photography are forms of creative expression. Justin Kase's experience in modeling might influence his artistic vision and perspective in photography.
2. *Storytelling*: Modeling and photography both tell stories, albeit in different mediums. Justin Kase's storytelling ability in modeling could translate to capturing compelling narratives through his photographs.
3. *Networking*: As a model Justin Kase may have connections in the entertainment industry, which could lead to photography opportunities with celebrities or musicians.
4. *Visual Aesthetics*: Justin Kase's understanding of visual aesthetics in music (e.g., album art, music videos) might inform his photography style and approach.
While there's no direct correlation between his music and photography careers, they likely influence each other in subtle ways, contributing to his overall artistic vision.
1. *Creative Expression*: Both modeling and photography are forms of creative expression. Justin Kase's experience in modeling might influence his artistic vision and perspective in photography.
2. *Storytelling*: Modeling and photography both tell stories, albeit in different mediums. Justin Kase's storytelling ability in modeling could translate to capturing compelling narratives through his photographs.
3. *Networking*: As a model Justin Kase may have connections in the entertainment industry, which could lead to photography opportunities with celebrities or musicians.
4. *Visual Aesthetics*: Justin Kase's understanding of visual aesthetics in music (e.g., album art, music videos) might inform his photography style and approach.
While there's no direct correlation between his music and photography careers, they likely influence each other in subtle ways, contributing to his overall artistic vision.