\u201cI\u2019m just trying to be a part of diversifying the art and the media that we consume,\u201d Martin said of her pop-up concept. \u201cThere are so many beautiful perspectives and so much beautiful work that doesn’t get enough attention.\u201d<\/p>\n
Martin said she always envisioned a space where she could showcase the art of her friends and other up-and-coming artists from overlooked communities but couldn\u2019t realize her dream until launching her studio at 3300 E. Broadway in January. The lofted, two-story building is spacious\u2014some 2,000 square feet\u2014and feels bright and airy, with painted white brick walls and potted plant accents scattered around the space.<\/p>\n Martin also decorated the studio with vintage rugs, bright furniture and other quirky props and accessories she\u2019s used in her photography work, which includes clients such as Hello Kitty, skincare company Soap & Glory and hair-dye brand Arctic Fox.<\/p>\n The first floor of the space, which is where the gallery will be presented, is about the size of a three-car garage, ample space for guests to roam while they check out the art.<\/p>\n Kicking off the series is Keith Magruder<\/a> (known under the moniker Baker\u2019s Son), a mixed media artist who predominately uses watercolors and paper to highlight the socio-political intersectionality of food and culture.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B8eUcwMBcsw\/<\/p>\n Magruder\u2019s exhibition on July 10 and 11 will present his show \u201cFlea Market\u201d which is a collection of \u201880s and \u201890s pop-culture toys, media and entertainment objects made by hand from paper and painted with watercolors. The result is deceptively realistic replications of 3-D objects.<\/p>\n The remaining artists for July feature street photographer Marcus Ingram<\/a> on July 24 and painter Jennifer Sullivan<\/a> on July 31. August artists will be announced leading up to the month.<\/p>\n All the shows will be free to attend and include the opportunity to meet the artist. Most shows will be from noon to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Martin said if Gallery 83 performs well, she\u2019ll consider continuing the series as a regular event, but ultimately described feeling excited and proud to help contribute to the local art scene this summer.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to help make art more accessible and I want people to feel like this is for them and for Long Beach\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Violet Tinder Studio is at 3300 E. Broadway. 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