Voss Gallery presents “Positive Vibes,” a pop-up exhibition of urban contemporary paintings by Oakland-based artist Steve Javiel. The exhibition is on view October 8-16, 2021 in the gallery’s experimental space, [The Down Low] in conjunction with ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 8th, 5-8PM and a live painting event with the artist on Saturday, Oct. 9th, 1-6PM. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 12-6PM or by appointment.

All guests are required to wear a face-covering indoors at all times unless actively drinking. Please be prepared to show proof of COVID-19 full-vaccination per the 'Safer Return Together' Health Officer Order (C19-07y). Thank you for helping us keep our community healthy!

[The Down Low] is located on the basement level with access via a staircase which may present difficulties for those with physical disabilities. We apologize for this; please contact us for additional documentation and information on our exhibitions if you would like to view the shows but have accessibility needs that our space doesn't meet.

"My impressionist flower paintings give me the opportunity to explore color and step outside of my comfort zone by being bold with my paint application. The strong and vibrant colors in my work is a reflection of positivity. My process begins by distorting photographs of flowers just enough to still maintain their floral essence. Layers upon layers of acrylic, oil pastels, and spray paint are applied until the surface takes on a life of its own."—Steve Javiel

STEVE JAVIEL (b. 1981) is an urban impressionist painter based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA and participates in exhibitions along the West Coast.