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A NTONIO A INS COU G H DRAWN TOGETHER
bruno david gallery
ANTONIO AINSCOUGH Drawn Together
April 28 - June 17, 2023 Bruno David Gallery 7513 Forsyth Boulevard Saint Louis, Missouri 63105, U.S.A. info@brunodavidgallery.com www.brunodavidgallery.com Founder/Director: Bruno L. David This catalogue was published in conjunction with the exhibition “Drawn Together” at Bruno David Gallery. Editor: Bruno L. David Catalogue Designer: Hazel Tao Designer Assistant: Claudia R. David Printed in USA All works courtesy of Antonio Ainscough and Bruno David Gallery Photographs by Bruno David Gallery Cover image: Can’t Let Go, (detail) 2023 Acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 inches (91.44 91.44 cm.) First Edition Copyright ©2023 Antonio Ainscough and Bruno David Gallery All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of Bruno David Gallery
CONTENTS AFTERWORD BY BRUNO L. DAVID CHECKLIST AND IMAGES OF THE EXHIBITION BIOGRAPHY
AFTERWORD BY BRUNO L. DAVID
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I am pleased to present, Drawn Together an exhibition by Antonio Ainscough. This is Ainscough’s first exhibition with the gallery. AJ Ainscough explores with this new exhibition, the complex and nuanced emotions of love and relationships through a diverse collection of paintings and works on paper. He focuses on exploring themes of identity, relationships, and self-discovery through the use of autobiographical characters. His cartoonish figures capture the essence of human experiences in a way that is both playful and profound, all while infusing a sense of humor and whimsy. Love and relationships are an essential part of the human experience, and this exhibition offers a glimpse into the various forms and expressions they can take. Ainscough’s new body of work incorporates themes of vulnerability, trust, and intimacy. Some works are whimsical and light-hearted, while others delve into the darker and more complicated aspects of human connection. The works evoke feelings of nostalgia, longing, or heartbreak, while others may inspire hope and optimism for the future. Ainscough explores the dynamics of relationships, portraying the complexities through his inimitable cartoonish figures of himself and others. These new works invite you to reflect on your own experiences and emotions. Whether you are single or partnered, young or old, AJ encourages the viewer to immerse themselves into the beauty and chaos that is connection. Antonio (AJ) Ainscough lives and works in Chicago. He received his BFA degree in Painting from Eastern Illinois University in 2020. He has exhibited in numerous group shows both across the US and internationally. Support for the creation of significant new works of art has been the core to the mission and program of the Bruno David Gallery since its founding in 2005. I am deeply grateful to Hazel Tao, who gave much time, talent, and expertise to the production of this catalogue. Invaluable gallery staff support for the exhibition was provided by Sammy Wood, Jacob Hughes, Taylor Anderson, Beth Mc Donald, Jada Ivy, and Benjamin Levine.
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CHECKLIST & IMAGES OF THE EXHIBITION
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(Detail)
Final Straw 2023 Acrylic on canvas 48 x 30 inches (121.92 × 76.20 cm)
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Clean Slate 2023 Acrylic on canvas 20 x 16 inches (50.80 × 40.64 cm)
Power Ballad 2023 Acrylic on canvas 20 x 16 inches (50.80 × 40.64 cm)
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Walking Red Flag 2023 Acrylic on canvas 36 x 24 inches (91.44 × 60.96 cm)
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Till the Angels Come 2023 Acrylic on canvas 30 x 24 inches (76.20 × 60.96 cm)
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Picnic 2023 Acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 inches (91.44 × 91.44 cm)
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Friend Date 2023 Acrylic on canvas 40 x 40 inches (101.60 × 101.60 cm)
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Can’t Let Go 2023 Acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 inches (91.44 × 91.44 cm)
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Letting Go 2023 Acrylic on canvas 20 x 16 inches (50.80 × 40.64 cm)
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Ends Meet 2023 Ink on paper 15 x 11 inches (38.10 × 27.94 cm)
Connecting Dots 2023 Ink on paper 15 x 11 inches (38.10 × 27.94 cm)
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Sparking the Flint 2023 Ink on paper 15 x 11 inches (38.10 × 27.94 cm)
New Flame 2023 Ink on paper 15 x 11 inches (38.10 × 27.94 cm)
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Wrecking Ball 2023 Ink on paper 15 x 11 inches (38.10 × 27.94 cm)
Plead The Fifth 2023 Ink on paper 15 x 11 inches (38.10 × 27.94 cm)
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Group Effort 2023 Ink on paper 15 x 11 inches (38.10 × 27.94 cm)
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ARTISTS Antonio Ainscough Sara Ghazi Asadollahi Barry Anderson Laura Beard Heather Bennett Lisa K. Blatt Michael Byron Ben Brough Quinn A. Briceno Bunny Burson Lisa Bulawsky Judy Child Carmon Colangelo William Conger Alex Couwenberg
Terry James Conrad Jill Downen Damon Freed Yvette Drury Dubinsky Douglass Freed Adrian Gonzalez Richard Hull Mee Jey Kelley Johnson Chris Kahler Leslie Laskey Justin Henry Miller James Austin Murray William Morris Arny Nadler
Yvonne Osei Patricia Olynyk Charles P. Reay Daniel Raedeke Tom Reed Frank Schwaiger Eric Minh Swenson Char Schwall Christina Shmigel Thomas Sleet Buzz Spector Andrea Stanilav Cindy Tower Mario Trejo
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