“May Flowers” Group Exhibition

Featured Artists:

Sarah Bedford, Sara Bonache, Vivien Ebright Chung, John Flores, Tom Neely. Patrick Pipkin-Arnold, Satoko Okuno, Nick Vaaler, Andrew West, Jesse Zuo

May 11 - June 15 | 2024

Abstract painting of a person holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, with a focus on vibrant reds and pinks, against a pink background.
EXHIBITION CHECKLIST

The Trophy Room LA is thrilled to present “May Flowers,” a group exhibition featuring work from nine artists exploring the potential of the flower still life. The exhibition runs from May 11 to June 15, 2024, and there will be an opening reception on Saturday, May 11, from 5-9 pm. Please join the artists and gallery in celebration.

Creating a still life requires a certain slowness, a careful brand of attention that might border on meditative. As the pace of daily life accelerates, the floral still life blossoms in response: in the 17th century, European still lifes evolved as vanitas portraits—lush, detailed arrangements symbolizing the ultimately fleeting nature of this moment, this life; later, Impressionists used their harried, modern brushstrokes to articulate bouquets of fresh-cut flowers. A vase of flowers comes to embody an artist’s emotions, or an entire milieu.

“Still life” is itself a contradiction in terms, which the pieces in “May Flowers” explore through combinations of realism and abstraction, naturalism and absurdity. In this group show, The Trophy Room brings together nine international and American artists approaching the floral still life from different angles, with a variety of media.

The artworks in this show range from Jesse Zuo’s intimate vignette to Sarah Bonache’s sweeping and seductive shapes. Patrick Pipkin-Arnold’s quilting transforms a vase of flowers into new geometries; ceramicist John Flores’ botanical sculptures sprout toes; Sarah Bedford’s high-contrast bouquets embody decay and rebirth; and Satoko Okuna’s forms and figures infuse ancient vessels and floral motifs with new spirit.

This collection of works blooms into a familiar and frustrating garden that expands and envelops the gallery. The forms here are recognizable, but dynamic, encouraging reflection. The only choice is to stand still and take it all in. To pause.

The exhibition checklist is available here. For more information, or to inquire about any of the artwork in this exhibition, please email info@thetrophyroomla.com.

Featured artists:

Sarah Bedford, Sara Bonache, Vivien Ebright Chung, John Flores, Patrick Pipkin-Arnold, Tom Neely, Satoko Okuno, Nick Vaaler, Andrew West, Jesse Zuo

To inquire about any of the artwork in this exhibition, please email info@thetrophyroomla.com

  • Painting of orange and yellow flowers with blue leaves on a dark background.

    Sarah Bedford- Autumn, 2023 Acrylic on canvas 14 × 11 in | 35.6 × 27.9 cm

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  • Abstract painting of colorful flowers against a dark red background.

    Sarah Bedford-Belle de Jour, 2023 Acrylic on canvas 14 × 11 in | 35.6 × 27.9 cm

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  • Abstract painting featuring dark blue and brown flowers with swirling forms, set in a moody, textured background.

    Sarah Bedford-Gloomday, 2023 Acrylic on canvas 14 × 11 in | 35.6 × 27.9 cm

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  • Abstract painting of a flower with a white bloom and purple background

    Sara Bonache-Submerged Lights Pastel on paper 24 × 18 in | 61 × 45.7 cm

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  • Abstract artwork featuring a purple flower with petals forming a candle in the center, set against a soft pink background. Green leaves are visible at the base.

    Sara Bonache-Spring Light Pastel on paper 24 × 18 in | 61 × 45.7 cm

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  • Abstract painting with swirling red and pink shapes, green borders, and white dots

    Sara Bonache Night Song Pastel on paper 24 × 18 in | 61 × 45.7 cm 🔴

  • Abstract painting of a pink flower with geometric stem

    Sara Bonache-Yellow As Gold Pastel on paper 24 × 18 in | 61 × 45.7 cm

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  • Abstract painting of a large red flower with vibrant pink and purple background in a wooden frame.

    Sara Bonache-Waterfall Pastel on paper 24 × 18 in | 61 × 45.7 cm

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  • Colorful abstract artwork featuring four purple rounded shapes with white speckles, connected to an orange, stem-like structure on a blue and pink background.

    Sara Bonache-Starry Flower Pastel on paper 24 × 18 in | 61 × 45.7 cm

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  • Abstract floral painting with pink, orange, and white flowers in a blue vase against a blue background.

    Vivien Ebright Chung-Flowers For Countess Olenska (or Martin Scorsese), 2024 Oil on canvas 24 × 25 × 1 1/2 in | 61 × 63.5 × 3.8 cm

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  • Green clay sculpture resembling a cactus with orange flowers on top and sides, set against a plain background.

    John Flores-Mini Saguaro: Blooming (gold) 12.5 x 9.5 x 6 ceramic and glaze

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  • Green textured sculpture resembling a cactus with red-tipped protrusions

    John Flores-Mini Saguaro: Budding (gold) 12.5 x 9.5 x 6 ceramic and glaze

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  • A unique sculpture resembling an abstract plant with a central cylindrical form. The surface has textured ridges and is adorned with multiple small, trumpet-like protrusions around the edges. The color scheme includes shades of green and purple.

    John Flores-Mini Saguaro: Blooming (purple) 12.5 x 9.5 x 6 ceramic and glaze

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  • Sculpture of a vertical textured green form with red floral-like protrusions

    John Flores-Mini Saguaro: Anthesis (red) 12.5 x 9.5 x 6 ceramic and glaze

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  • Sculpture resembling a flower-covered dress with layered green leaves and white flowers

    John Flores-Queen of the Night 25 x 21 x 8 ceramic and glaze

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  • Colorful painting of a pink vase with red, white, and blue flowers on a dark blue checkered background.

    Patrick Pipkin-Arnold Pink Vase, 2024 Cotton, embroidery on stretchers 55 × 33 × 1 1/2 in | 139.7 × 83.8 × 3.8 cm

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  • Colorful abstract painting featuring a mythical creature with horns, surrounded by a sun, green hills, and potted plant.

    Satoko Okuno-Goblin Likes Flowers, 2023 Oil paint, Oil stick, acrylic on canvas 30 × 40 × 1 1/2 in | 76.2 × 101.6 × 3.8 cm

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  • Artistic painting of a woman holding a bouquet of colorful abstract flowers, obscuring her face, set against a muted pink background.

    Satoko Okuno-Flowers, 2023 Oil, Acrylic, Cold wax on canvas 20 × 24 × 1 1/2 in | 50.8 × 61 × 3.8 cm🔴

  • Colorful clay figurine of a cat with floral patterns and a decorative scarf.

    Satoko Okuno Flower Cat, 2023 Glazed Stoneware 12 × 8 × 15 1/2 in | 30.5 × 20.3 × 39.4 cm🔴

  • Abstract artwork featuring a stylized vase with branching swirls and red circular elements against a striped background in shades of red and beige.

    Nick Vaaler-Blank Vase with Lid,2024 Watercolor on board mounted to wood panel framed 20 x 16”🔴

  • Illustration of two Buddha's hand fruits on a branch with green leaves.

    Tom Neely-Mutant Lemons,2024 ink and gouache on watercolor paper 30 x 22”

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  • Impressionistic painting of a flower bouquet in a vase with warm, earthy tones.

    Andrew J West-Floral Arrangement, 2023 Oil on stretched linen 20 × 20 × 1/2 in | 50.8 × 50.8 × 1.3 cm

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  • A painting of white and pale yellow flowers in a vase against a dark background, with an impressionistic style.

    Andrew J West-Winnie White Arrangement, 2023 Oil on stretched linen 20 × 20 × 1/2 in | 50.8 × 50.8 × 1.3 cm

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  • Abstract painting of a solitary flower in a vase with a shadowed background, featuring muted orange and blue tones.

    Jesse Zuo-Daisy, 2024 Oil on wood panel 7 × 5 × 1 1/2 in | 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.8 cm🔴

  • Abstract image depicting a window with orange and yellow light filtered through it, casting blue shadows of a plant or object inside.

    Jesse Zuo-Iris 2024 Oil on wood panel 7 × 5 × 1 1/2 in | 17.8 × 12.7 × 3.8 cm

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  • Silhouette of a person and flowers against an orange-red window background framed in blue.

    Jesse Zuo-Lullaby, 2024 Oil on wood panel 10 × 8 × 1 in | 25.4 × 20.3 × 2.5 cm

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Art gallery with floral-themed paintings on walls and sculptural artworks on a wooden table.
Art gallery wall displaying colorful paintings, including floral designs and abstract shapes.
Three framed floral paintings on a white wall, featuring dark and vibrant flower motifs.
Three framed paintings on a wall, each depicting abstract floral designs in vibrant colors. The left painting features purple petals and green leaves, the center painting shows a pink and red flower with green elements, and the right painting display
Gallery wall with three floral paintings featuring colorful flowers in vases on different backgrounds.
Three abstract paintings depicting silhouettes in windows with vibrant colors. The left painting shows a person's silhouette and plants, the top right features a vase with a plant, and the bottom right displays plants against a window with warm orang
Interior of a modern art gallery featuring colorful paintings on white walls. The artwork includes various styles and themes, such as floral designs and abstract compositions. A central wooden table displays decorative objects. The gallery is well-li
Art gallery interior with paintings and sculptures featuring floral themes on display.
Art gallery interior featuring two colorful paintings of flower arrangements on a wooden wall, with small sculptures and a cactus display in the foreground.
Art gallery display with a variety of floral-themed paintings on a white wall and sculptures resembling cacti on a wooden table.
Gallery wall with six artworks, including botanical and abstract paintings
Art gallery interior with framed paintings on the walls and three cactus sculptures on a wooden table.
Gallery display with two colorful paintings on walls and a decorative cat sculpture on a pedestal in the corner.
Two abstract paintings of flowers in frames on a white wall. The top painting depicts white flowers in a vase, while the bottom painting shows a mix of pink and white flowers.
Two colorful paintings on a white wall. The left painting depicts a person with black hair holding a bouquet of flowers in front of their face. The right painting features a whimsical creature with a blue body, surrounded by hills, a sun, and plants
Framed botanical illustration of two yellow citrus fruits with leaves and branches on a light background.
Art gallery interior with paintings on a white wall, a display table with ceramic sculptures, and shelves with decor and plants.
Art gallery interior with various paintings and cactus sculptures on display
An art gallery interior with several paintings on the walls and a table with decorative cacti in the center. The paintings depict various subjects, including flowers and abstract designs. The room has a minimalist aesthetic with light-colored walls a
Interior of a modern store with white shelves containing various items like boxes, plants, and small decor pieces. A framed botanical print hangs on the wall. There are chairs and a blue rug on the floor. Clocks are visible above the window.
Green ceramic sculpture with layered petals and white flowers on a light-colored table, framed abstract artwork in the background.
A textured sculpture resembling a cactus with white flowers on a wooden surface, with colorful paintings in the background featuring floral and abstract designs.