DONT LOOK projects

DONT LOOK projects A contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles that exhibits works by emerging and mid-career artists.

We are pleased to announce our second collaboration with Creative Growth, Yield To Color. This exhibition explores the t...
04/28/2026

We are pleased to announce our second collaboration with Creative Growth, Yield To Color. This exhibition explores the tension between disciplined structure and vibrant, uninhibited expression through the works of Julian Ou and Rosa Giron.

In an increasingly digital landscape, this collection celebrates the physical, unwavering concentration required to bring form to paper. Julian Ou anchors the presentation with his meticulous focus on transferable lettering and eye-hand coordination, while Rosa Giron offers a visceral counterpoint with bold, neo-expressionist portraits that layer family history with graphic text. Together, they demonstrate the profound power of the analog mark to define both self and space.

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Slide 2: Rosa Giron
RG 99, 2024
Acrylic and watercolor on paper
22 1/4 x 30 in.

Slide 3: Julian Ou
JO 169, 2024
Collage
18 x 24 in.

🖌️ Yield To Color 
🗓️ May 9 – June 27, 2026  

Opening Reception: May 9th 5–7 PM
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This work finds its conceptual core in a profound moment from Indian mythology—the revelation of the divine within the m...
04/15/2026

This work finds its conceptual core in a profound moment from Indian mythology—the revelation of the divine within the mundane. The piece draws from the narrative of the young Krishna who, after being playfully accused of eating dirt by his brother, is confronted by his mother.

When Krishna finally opens his mouth to prove his innocence, his mother does not find handfuls of earth; instead, she is struck by a terrifying and sublime vision of the entire universe—the stars, the planets, and the totality of existence—contained within the child.

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Chenhung Chen
Krishna’s Mouth Wire
Cable & found objects
53 x 53 x 10 in.
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In this sculpture, Chen explores that exact tension: the transition from the physical, “earthen” material to a boundless, cosmic perspective. It serves as a visual metaphor for the artist’s own process, where industrial, discarded materials are transformed into a complex internal architecture that mirrors the vastness of the world around us.

We are pleased to invite you to Stand 333 for DON’T LOOK Projects debut at EXPO Chicago, featuring a solo presentation b...
04/09/2026

We are pleased to invite you to Stand 333 for DON’T LOOK Projects debut at EXPO Chicago, featuring a solo presentation by Chenhung Chen (b. 1961, Taiwan).
Our exhibition is situated within the FOCUS section, curated by Katie A. Pfohl.

Our presentation of Chenhung Chen practice—rooted in the Asian diaspora—transforms industrial materials like copper wire and staples into organic, flowing structures that mirror the very themes of connectivity and migration central to this year’s FOCUS section.

By manipulating the “line” as both a physical boundary and a conduit for energy, Chen’s work explores the tension between structural rigidity and the fluid, ever-shifting nature of a global “gathering.”

Fair Details | Stand 333
• VIP Preview: Thursday, April 9 (By Invitation)
• Public Hours: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12
• Location: Navy Pier, Chicago

We welcome the opportunity to discuss Chen’s work and its place within this curated dialogue at Stand 333.

We look forward to seeing you at Navy Pier.

We are proud to present a solo exhibition of new works by Chenhung Chen in the FOCUS section (Stand 333), curated by Kat...
03/23/2026

We are proud to present a solo exhibition of new works by Chenhung Chen in the FOCUS section (Stand 333), curated by Katie Pfohl.

Chen’s work masterfully navigates the tension between industrial power and meditative delicacy, transforming rigid materials into fluid, organic narratives. Join us at Navy Pier from April 9–12 to experience these sculptures in person.

✨ VIP Preview & Advance Preview
We have a limited number of VIP passes available for our collectors. To request a pass or to receive an advance digital preview of the presentation, please DM us or email [email protected].

See you in Chicago! 🏙️

Dowdle’s work lives in the “porous boundary” between the real and the remembered. Beyond mere landscapes, these works ar...
03/19/2026

Dowdle’s work lives in the “porous boundary” between the real and the remembered. Beyond mere landscapes, these works are investigations into how we see and what we choose to believe.

For his solo debut with DON’T LOOK Projects, Dowdle presents a collection that challenges the modern eye through both technical precision and conceptual depth.
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Conor Dowdle 
Cliff Dove, 2025
oil on linen
15 x 13 Inches

🖌️ A Wilderness of Mirrors 
🗓️ March 7 – April 18, 2026  
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A Wilderness of Mirrors is on view through April 18th.

Acquisition inquiries are welcomed via DM or email.

Conor Dowdle: A Wilderness of Mirrors.Installation views from Melrose Hill.Step into the reflection. Watch the artist ta...
03/12/2026

Conor Dowdle: A Wilderness of Mirrors.

Installation views from Melrose Hill.

Step into the reflection. Watch the artist talk via the link in our bio, then join us at the gallery to see the works in-situ.

For the full exhibition checklist and private viewing details, DM or email the gallery.

Conor Dowdle’s A Wilderness of Mirrors offers a sophisticated dialogue between classical observation and contemporary th...
03/06/2026

Conor Dowdle’s A Wilderness of Mirrors offers a sophisticated dialogue between classical observation and contemporary theory.

Drawing from John Berger’s Ways of Seeing, Dowdle’s work explores the “porous boundary” between the real and the remembered. These aren’t merely landscapes; they are investigations into the strategic deception of the modern gaze. As his first solo exhibition with DON’T LOOK Projects, this collection represents a foundational acquisition opportunity for those focused on emerging artists with strong conceptual and formal foundations.
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Conor Dowdle 
Lucky Pierre, 2025
oil on canvas
55 x 35 inches

🖌️ A Wilderness of Mirrors 
🗓️ March 7 – April 18, 2026  

Saturday, March 7
Artist Talk: 3–4 PM
Opening Reception: 5–7 PM
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Clink link in bio 🔼 to RSVP

A Wilderness of Mirrors opens on March 7th and will be on view through April 18th.

Private viewing and acquisition inquiries are welcomed via DM or email.

Artist Talk: Conor Dowdle in Conversation with Jessica Simmons-Reid“We never look at just one thing; we are always looki...
03/03/2026

Artist Talk: Conor Dowdle in Conversation with Jessica Simmons-Reid

“We never look at just one thing; we are always looking at the relation between things and ourselves.” — John Berger

Join us for an exploration of A Wilderness of Mirrors, the LA solo debut of New York-based painter Conor Dowdle. From the urban density of NYC to the expansive Hudson River Valley, Dowdle’s work translates primary contact into psychological spaces.

Come for the insights into his rigorous process of “slow looking,” stay for the opening reception.

When: March 7th, 2026
Where: 461 North Western Avenue
RSVP: Link in Bio.
Capacity is limited!

DON’T LOOK Projects is pleased to announce “A Wilderness of Mirrors,” an exhibition of new paintings by Conor Dowdle. Ma...
03/02/2026

DON’T LOOK Projects is pleased to announce “A Wilderness of Mirrors,” an exhibition of new paintings by Conor Dowdle. Marking the artist’s first solo presentation with the gallery, the exhibition features a body of work that navigates the porous boundary between direct observation and the atmospheric distortions of memory.
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Conor Dowdle 
A Wilderness of Mirrors, 2024
oil on canvasoil on canvas
24 x 20 inches

🖌️ A Wilderness of Mirrors 
🗓️ March 7 – April 18, 2026 

Saturday, January 7th
Artist Talk: 3 - 4 PM
Opening Reception: 5 - 7 PM
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Clink link in bio 🔼 to RSVP
A Wilderness of Mirrors opens on March 7th and will be on view through Apri 18th.

Checking into Room 1104. 🔑We’re thrilled to be at , featuring an immersive dialogue between the ethereal paintings of Te...
02/26/2026

Checking into Room 1104. 🔑
We’re thrilled to be at , featuring an immersive dialogue between the ethereal paintings of Tess Jenkins and the intricate sculptures of Kate Rusek.

Come for the art, stay for the poolside views. See you at the Roosevelt! 🥂✨

đź“Ť Felix Art Fair | Room 1104

In Room 1104, two distinct voices find a common language. Join us for a duo exhibition featuring Kate Rusek and Tess Jen...
02/23/2026

In Room 1104, two distinct voices find a common language. Join us for a duo exhibition featuring Kate Rusek and Tess Jenkins—an exploration of form, narrative, and the tactile nature of contemporary art. Set against the storied backdrop of the Hollywood Roosevelt, this show invites you to step out of the hallway and into a world where material meets memory. 🌿✨

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Slide 1: Kate Rusek Dream Gourd 2, 2023
porcelain, underglaze, glaze, 24k gold luster
11 x 7 x 7 in.

Slide 2: Kate Rusek Dream Gourd 4, 2024
porcelain, glaze, palladium luster
15 x 11 x 11 in.

Slide 3: Tess Jenkins No Name, 2025
Oil stick, oil and glitter on canvas
12 x 12 in.

Slide 4: Tess Jenkins No Name, 2025
Oil stick, oil and glitter on canvas
12 x 10 in.

Felix Art Fair, Room 1104
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
February 25 - March 1, 2026
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Clink link in bio 🔼 to view our Preview

VIP PREVIEW
Wednesday, February 25: 11:00am-8:00pm

GENERAL ADMISSION
Thursday, February 26: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Friday, February 27: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday, February 28: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, March 1: 11:00am – 5:00pm

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