Angela on Art
Jeff Kleinsmith
Jeff Kleinsmith Show at Sparklebarn
On Saturday, May 9, Sparklebarn in Ballard debuted an incredible show of work by Jeff Kleinsmith titled Tragedy, Ecstasy & So On. Jeff is VP of Creative at Sub Pop Records. He has worked for Sub Pop Records since the early nineties and has a body of art spanning the decades. He designs show posters, album covers, film posters, event posters and logos. I really love his work and highly recommend a visit to Sparklebarn to check it out.
Photo courtesy of Sparkle Barn
Jeff Kleinsmith, in tan jacket, at the opening party with a huge display of show posters.
Film posters by Jeff Kleinsmith
Record album covers designed by Jeff Kleinsmith
Record album covers designed by Jeff Kleinsmith
Jeff’s BFF, Shane Bastian, is the owner of Sparklebarn, a fine vintage furnishings gallery and workshop in Ballard.
Photo courtesy of Sparkle Barn
Shane has been in the business of sourcing beautiful pieces and restoring them to their original glory for over fourteen years. He moved into the current location, next to the Nordic National Museum, six years ago. He displays his treasures with the same mastery of a sought after interior designer. He has a great eye for interesting, unique pieces and his store is so inspiring to experience. I’m impressed with his eye for art and his desire to promote artists. He has hosted many solo shows as well as themed ones, such as a food-themed show titled “Buffet”.
Hanging the “Buffet” show
Photo courtesy of Sparkle Barn
Painting by Angela Navarro @angelanavarroart | sculptures by Oguz “Ozzy” Uygur @ozzie_woodforms
Shane participates in the Ballard Art Walk on the second Saturday of the month. I feel like his shows are the highlight of The Walk every time. Often he will have live music or a DJ that fits the theme. He is doing everything a small business owner can do to support his community and the arts. He’s my friend and I’m so proud of him. Visit Sparklebarn at 2611 NW Market Street in Seattle and support him too. We need more of THIS.