The new art gallery/studio at 4684 Cass St. in Pacific Beach is all about love.
“I’m taking the leap and opening my own art gallery/studio/retail/storefront here next to La Clochette Du Coin on Saturday, Dec. 10,” said Autumn Love of her new retail space. “I’m pretty sure it is the only solo artist gallery in PB. I’m super excited to spread some love in a new beautiful storefront. I’ll be hosting art workshops, selling art, and it will be my studio where I actively create.”
On her website, artbyautumn.com, Love proclaims: “I am a love advocate and artist. All that I do, create and embody is love. My intention and purpose with my paintings is to heal the world through the most powerful message and energy in existence – love. My love energy gets transferred and translated into colorful art of all sizes and shapes, from small baby canvases and inspirational chalk messages on the sidewalks to large-scale paintings and murals.”
A native of Michigan and the youngest of nine children, Love has always been inspired by and drawn strength from, her family. “All my family members closest to me were all artists,” she said adding she has an art degree from the University of Michigan and started out painting canvas clutches, bags, and greeting cards. “I actually drove from Michigan to California selling hand-painted wallets and greeting cards in cities from Michigan to San Diego, that’s how I paid for gas,” she said. That got me out here.”
Love ultimately graduated from painting “fabrics” to “doing chalk art just to spread the message of love. I feel very much on a mission to spread love, so arts is just one of the ways I do that. Love is the answer. It is the eternal truth.”
The young artist worked out of mini art studios in smaller, private office spaces when she moved to PB nine years ago. “Now, I’m ready to expand,” she said holding one of her handmade and hand-painted love mugs. “I have a number of shops that carry them,” she said adding, “I’m ready to be in the public eye.
“Art keeps me young because I’m playing and energetically I’m being useful, which is what I like to encourage,” enthused Love pointing out, “This kind of abstract art is so free form, there is nothing it is supposed to be.”
When she holds workshops, Love said her clients ask her if they should do this or that, to which she replies: “There are no shoulds. The essence of art is open freedom. So I like to cultivate a space where people can express themselves freely, and be authentic. There are no rules. Part of the message of my art is to allow you to feel that way. I want you to feel welcomed and loved and supported.”
Asked about her artistic “process,” Love replied: “A lot of times I have no idea what it’s going to look like before I start. I’m usually initially inspired by a color. But most of my inspiration for my art originated from my huge extended family, a family that just loves each other.”
Now, Love is on a mission to “pass this love and support on to people.”
OPENING RECEPTION
The opening night reception at Art by Autumn gallery at 4684 Cass St. on Dec. 10 will be open to everyone from 5-9 p.m. Autumn Love noted a musician friend of hers will be playing acoustic music. She added there will also be snacks, beverages, and of course, love, for all her guests.
