Exhibition

The Maximalist: Paintings by Tom Colcord
When
June 19–July 17; Sun–Thurs 12–5PM
Where
Headlands, Project Space
Price
Free

Opening Reception June 26, 3–5PM
Gallery will be closed Monday, June 20, Monday, July 4, and Monday, July 11.

This exhibition is the result of a yearlong artist residency at Headlands Center for the Arts. Tom Colcord’s remarkable paintings celebrate the vitality and otherworldly qualities of Marin’s coastal open spaces and the private gardens in the artist’s life. On display are large-scale operatic paintings and deft studies that represent Colcord’s wondrous perspective and reward our attention. The Maximalist features the latest body of work by an artist on the rise.

The Tournesol Award recognizes an emerging Bay Area painter in support of establishing and maintaining a career in the region. The Award supports a full year of artistic development, and includes a $10,000 stipend, a private studio, and a culminating exhibition or project of the artist’s choice.

 

The Maximalist is located on the third floor of Building 944, and is accessible only by stairs.

Photo: Tom Colcord in the studio. Photo by Andria Lo.
A wall of text reading
Photo by Tom Ide.
A view of a gallery with painitngs.
"The Maximalist" installation view. Photo by Tom Ide.
A view of a gallery with paintings
"The Maximalist" installation view. Photo by Tom Ide.
A view of a table with collages and paintings hung on the wall behind
"The Maximalist" installation view. Photo by Tom Ide.
A view of paintings on a wall
"The Maximalist" installation view. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting of a pruple rock surrounded by trees and fireflies
Tom Colcord, "Grave of the Fireflies," 2021; oil on canvas; 50 x 48 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
Various small paintings on a wall
"The Maximalist" installation view. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting of a plant in front of a plaid pattern
Tom Colcord, "Swan," 2018; acrylic and oil on panel; 16 x 20 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
Paintings on a wall around a window
"The Maximalist" installation view. Photo by Tom Ide.
Paintings on a wall around a window
"The Maximalist" installation view. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting of a window with an owl, hung on a wall between two windows
Tom Colcord, "View for the Cosmic Owl," 2021; oil on canvas; 35 x 60 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting of a window with an owl on the window sill
Tom Colcord, "View for the Cosmic Owl," 2021; oil on canvas; 35 x 60 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting of a forest and sunset
Tom Colcord, "My Thoughts Are Not Mine," 2022; oil on canvas; 72 x 48 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
A detail of a painting showing the layering of colors and texture
Tom Colcord, "My Thoughts Are Not Mine," 2022; detail. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting of a staircase and chandelier, with red trees behind
Tom Colcord, "As Above So Below," 2022; oil on canvas; 70 x 64 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting sof potted plants and a night sky
Tom Colcord, "Lunar Dasein," 2022; oil on canvas, 60 x 40 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting of a potted lemon tree
Tom Colcord, "Lemon Liminal," 2022; oil on canvas; 44 x 44 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting of a landscape
Tom Colcord, "Headlands (In Gold)," 2022; oil on canvas; 30 x 24 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
A painting of a house hung next to a window with a similar view
Tom Colcord, "Morning at the Family House," 2022; oil on canvas; 18 x 19.5 in. Photo by Tom Ide.
Participating Artists
Person standing against wall.

Tom Colcord