Modern Folk

02/02/2024

Detail of ‘Seed Savers in an Atmospheric River’
by Betsy Walton | for at Acrylic gouache, acrylic ink, and acrylic paint on panel, 30 x 40 inches.

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30/12/2023

CHALLENGING, YET REWARDING 🍾
THAT’S HOW I WOULD DESCRIBE 2023

Having moved into a larger space, I knew the year would be memorable and hard work. What I didn’t expect were the many learning opportunities each show would bring—not only for myself but for the artists as well. Despite these growing pains, we made it through to the other side each time and created one heck of a year. Together.

So before we get this 2023 round-up started, let me say a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the participating artists, photographer who captured countless special moments, designer whose graphics not only elevated the gallery but made it a ‘place,’ and all the art supporters who came through, collected art, and shared stories. THANK YOU.

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30/12/2023

A little 2023 round-up at Chefas Projects 🎊 Cheers to 2024!

That's how I would describe 2023. Having moved into a larger space, I knew the year would be memorable and hard work. What I didn't expect were the many learning opportunities each show would bring—not only for myself but for the artists as well. Despite these growing pains, we made it through to ...

24/06/2023

‘Laughing Boy’ by on view at for their current show entitled Acrylic and gouache on canvas, 20 x 16 inches.

20/06/2023

In Jess Ackerman’s latest collection of work, the artist draws upon the "sad clown paradox"—the psychological concept characterized by one’s creation of light-hearted humor in public situations, despite inner turmoil. With expert use of color and imagery, Ackerman leans into highly emotive and personal narratives with a playful eye. Vibrant depictions of tulips, cake, and everyday objects are the visual lure for a deeper conversation.

In Jess Ackerman’s latest collection of work, the artist draws upon the "sad clown paradox"—the psychological concept characterized by one’s creation of light-hearted humor in public situations, despite inner turmoil. With expert use of color and imagery, Ackerman leans into highly emotive

20/06/2023

Jess Ackerman debuts a new collection of work at this month entitled ‘Always Been the Laughing Boy’. Scroll through some choice pics of opening night courtesy of Then head over to our website (link in profile) to view/learn more. Show’s on view through July 1st 🎂

17/06/2023

This past March at Chefas Projects, San Francisco based painter Gina M. Contreras made her gallery debut with a solo exhibition entitled 'Continued Comfort'. Click the link below to view more.

I’m beyond thrilled to have the honor of presenting Continued Comfort , a solo exhibition by San Francisco-based painter Gina M. Contreras. Not only does this exhibit mark Contreras’ debut with Chefas Projects, but it's also her first solo show outside of California. Uniquely rendered in stunnin...