Jon Flaming

BigBoldTexas

Jon Flaming

March 23 – June 1, 2024

Opening Reception

Artspace111

Fort Worth Art Dealers Association Spring Gallery Night

Saturday, March 23, 2024

12:00 - 9:00pm

Artist Talk

Artspace111

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

5:30-7:00pm

Artspace111 is proud to present the latest solo exhibition BigBoldTexas featuring artist Jon Flaming. Flaming creates large-scale canvases complete with larger-than-life characters that speak to vast and bold themes of the West. Honoring the rich history of ranch hands, farmers and tool pushers, Flaming’s art draws on many influences: a mixed bag of styles from heroes of the genre like Remington, Russell, Dixon and Dunton. His style calls to mind a fresh take on primitive, outsider, folk, modern, contemporary and naive art. The spirit of the West is heroic, gritty and confident, but tenderly values family, generosity and community, themes all found within his work. Flaming’s graphic style fuses iconic western palates and symbols like the cowboy or cowgirl, bucking broncos and rodeo regalia to create a distinct visual voice to capture the heart of the Lone Star State at large.

BigBoldTexas will be on view March 23 - June 1, 2024. Opening reception during Fort Worth Art Dealers Association Spring Gallery Night, Saturday March, 23 from 12-9pm. Visitors may also visit the gallery during regular gallery hours, Tuesday – Friday 11am -5pm, and Saturday 11am -2pm.

“Flaming’s work lives and breathes the cultural aesthetic of the west. "

– Margery Gossett, Gallery Director Artspace111

Texas artist Jon Flaming (pronounced Fleming) is renowned for his modern interpretations of cowboys and cowgirls, often depicting them in a heroic light. Flaming's unique style  combines traditional western imagery with a modern aesthetic, capturing the essence of the American West in a fresh and engaging way. Influenced by the rich history and culture of Texas, Flaming brings a unique perspective to traditional western art, reimagining iconic cowboy imagery in a bold and expressive style. Through  his dynamic compositions and captivating use of color, Jon’s art resonates with audiences across the globe, captivating both art enthusiasts and admirers of cowboy culture. Jon’s modern interpretation of the Western art genre has earned him a loyal following of fans and collectors. Stetson, Tecovas, YETI, the John Wayne family and others have collaborated with Jon to promote their brands. Jon’s work resides in the permanent collections of the Amon Carter Museum of Art, Tyler Museum of Art, Museum of the Southwest, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts and The Grace Museum.