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Everything Is Prototype , Garden 1, 2019-2023. Wood, ceramic, paint, bronze, stone, cardboard, colored pencil, air hardening modelling clay, 62 x 38 x 18 in.

Grotto Tondo , 2020. Glazed ceramic, 24.5 x 24.5 x 4 in (62.2 x 62.2 x 10.2 cm).

The Shimmering Palace, 2020-2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 48 x 120 inches, 121.92 x 304.8 cm

Sisters Vase No. 2 , 2009. Ink on paper, 11 x 8.5 inches, 27.9 x 21.6 cm

2024

Untitled , 2024. Watercolor on paper, 12 x 9 inches, 30 x 23 cm

Untitled (For Tony) , 2023, water color and pen on paper, 12 x 9 inches, 30 x 23 cm

Untitled , 2023. Watercolor and pen on paper, 16 x 12 inches, 40 x 30 cm

Opaque Lantern, Orchid , 2023. Glazed ceramic, 17 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Opaque Lantern, Orchid , 2023. Glazed ceramic, 17 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Opaque Lantern, Orchid , 2023. Glazed ceramic, 17 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Angelica, 2023. Glazed ceramic, 10 x 9 x 5 inches

Angelica, 2023. Glazed ceramic, 10 x 9 x 5 inches

Pink Jade Green Sculpture Garden (prequel) , 2023. Oil on canvas, 16 x 12 inches

2023

Our Lady of the Rocks (Gold Tits) , 2020, 2022-2023. Bronze and oil paint, 11 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 2 inches, 29 x 20 x 5 cm. Edition, 2/7 + 2AP

Our Lady of the Rocks (Gold Tits) , 2023. Bronze, oil paint, 11 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 2 inches, 29 x 20 x 5 cm. Edition, 2/7 + 2AP

Amy's World (Clay) , 2023. Glazed ceramic, 23 x 27 x 27 inches

Raspberry Beret, Raspberry Café, Raspberry Bramble, Raspberry Crumble , 2023. Mixed media, 3 x 17 x 24 inches. Silver painted wood base, 1/2 x 24 x 17 inches

As yet untitled, 2023. Mixed media on paper, 16 x 12 inches, 40 x 31 cm

And The Flames Rose (to Her Roman Nose) , 2022-2023, Oil and oil bar on canvas, 60 x 48 x 1 1/4in

"Our Secret Garden," 2023, Patricia Low Venezia, Venice

Ophelia Chong's Tiny Grapefruit , 2023, Oil, Oil Bar and Alkyd on Canvas, 12 x 16 x 1 1/14in

Installation view. “Our Secret Garden”, Patricia Low Contemporary, Venezia, 2023.

White Wall , 2023. Oil on canvas, 72 x 60 x 1 1/2 inches, 183 x 152 x 3.8 cm

Light Fortress (Dusk) , 2023. OIl and oil bar on canvas, 24 x 18 x 1 1/4 in.

Mon amour!, 2023. Oil on canvas, 72 x 60 inches, 183 x 152 cm

Soft Bronze, 2023. Oil on canvas, 72 x 60 inches, 183 x 152 cm

Marco Polo (gold palace) , 2022-2023. Oil on canvas and mixed media, artist frame, 25 x 19 x 1 3/4 in including artist frame.

Roll in the Grass, 2023. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 48 x 36 in.

Double Fantasy (Copper Bolt), 2023. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 48 x 38 x 1 1/2 in.

Cartouches no. 1 , 2022. Oil, alkyd and oil bar on canvas, 48 x 38 in.

Untitled (Greco-Roman Silver Rock Grotto), 2022. Oil on canvas and mixed media artist frame, 17 1/2 x 13 1/2 in including frame.

Beyond a Shadow of a Tree, 2022. Oil on canvas, 72 x 60 in.

After the Age of Bronze no. 1 , 2022. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 30 x 25 in.

mo mo décor , 2023. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 16 x 12 inches, 41 x 28 cm

Everything Is Prototype , Garden 1, 2019-2023. Wood, ceramic, paint, bronze, stone, cardboard, colored pencil, air hardening modelling clay, 62 x 38 x 18 in.

Everything Is Prototype, Garden 1 , 2019-2023. Installation (wood, ceramic, paint, bronze, stone, cardboard, colored pencil, air-hardening modeling clay), 62 x 38 x 18 in.

Massachusetts Rock , 2022, stone, 4 1/2 x 3 x 3 1/2in, 10 x 8 x 9cm

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Eternal Warmth, 2020. Ceramic and wood, 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in (11 x 6.5 x 4 cm).

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Our Lady of the Rocks (Pink Blush), 2020-2023. Bronze, 11 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 2 in (29 x 20 x 5 cm).

The Intellectual , c.2021-2023, cast 2023, Bronze, each treated uniquely, 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4in, 14 x 6.5 x 4.5cm, Edition 1 of 7, with 2AP

"Zut!" , 2022, Friedman/Johnson, Paris

Black Frame , 2022. Mixed media on canvas with artist frame, 27 1/4 x 23 1/4 x 2 in.

Copper Palace , 2022. Oil and oil bar on canvas, artist frame, 21 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 2 in.

Installation view. "Zut!", Friedman/Johnson in Paris, 2022.

Narcissus , 2023, bronze, Ed. 1/7 2AP, each treated uniquely, 4 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/2in., 11 x 7.5 x 6.5cm

Narcissus , 2023, bronze, Ed. 2/7 2AP, each treated uniquely, 5 1/4 x 5 x 5 1/2in, Marble base: 3/4 x 5 x 5 1/2 in.

Narcissus , 2023. Bronze, Ed. 2/7 2AP, each treated uniquely, 5 1/4 x 5 x 5 1/2 inches, marble base: 3/4 x 5 x 5 1/2 inches

2022

Green Patina , 2023, Oil on canvas, 48 x 36 x 1 1/2in

Red Rock , 2022, Mixed media on canvas, artist frame, 17 1/2 x 13 1/2in including frame

work on paper for limited edition hand-embellished print, 2022

Text paintings

Kill All Lies , 2019-2022. Mixed media on canvas, 60 x 48 in (152.4 x 121.92 cm).

New Wave Mother , 2022. Mixed media on canvas, 48 x 38 inches (121.92 x 96.52cm).

Gold Marilyn , 2022. Mixed media on canvas (alkyd and rustoleum spray paint), 60 x 48 in.

Kill All Lies, 2022, mixed media on canvas, 48 x 40 x 1.5in 121.92 x 101.6 x 3.81cm

Kill All Lies, 2022, mixed media on canvas, 48 x 40 x 1.5in 121.92 x 101.6 x 3.81cm

Beach Book, Blunt Cut , 2022. Oil on canvas, 48 x 40 inches

2021

I Dream of Jean, 2021-2022. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 36 x 30 in (91.44 x 76.2cm).

The Shimmering Path (under blue moon) , 2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 36 x 30 in (91.44 x 76.2 cm).

Smeralda , 2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas with artist frame artist frame, 22 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 2 in.

"Amy's World", 2021, 12.26, Dallas

The Golden Grottos No. 1 , 2021. Oil, alkyd, and oil bar on canvas, 30 x 25 in.

Dear Daniel..., 2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 18 x 25 in.

Installation view. "Amy's World", Gallery 12.26, Dallas, 2021.

Light Fortress , 2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 36 x 30 in.

The Dirty Book , 2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 30 x 35 inches, 76.2 x 88.9 cm

Installation view. "Amy's World", Gallery 12.26, Dallas, 2021. Center: The Shimmering Palace, 2020-2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 48 x 120 in (121.92 x 304.8) cm.

Installation view. "Amy's World", Gallery 12.26, Dallas, 2021.

The Shimmering Palace, 2020-2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 48 x 120 inches, 121.92 x 304.8 cm

The Shimmering Palace, 2020-2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 48 x 120 in (121.92 x 304.8) cm.

Painted Map No.1 (Amy's World) , 2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 41.5 x 35.25 in.

"Amy's World" map.

Installation view. "Amy’s World", Gallery 12.26, Dallas, 2021. Left: Palace with Mitchell's Meadow , 2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 60 x 48 in. Right: Internal Gaze, March 8th , 2017-2019. Oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in (121.9 x 152.4 cm).

Pour , 2021, oil and oil bar on canvas, 48 x 40 in, 121.92 x 101.6 cm.

Glowing Figure in Silver Grotto , 2021. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 36 x 30 in.

2020

2020 works-on-paper

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Private Chamber Drawing 2, 2020. Ink on paper, 12 x 9 in.

Private Chamber Drawing 1 , 2020. Watercolor and ink on paper, 12 x 9 in.

Pink Cloud, 2020, Glazed ceramic, paint, wood, 5 x 8 x 6in

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Untitled (Sleeping Girl) , 2020, Glazed ceramic. 1.5 x 3.5 x 2in

"Cracked", 2021, Tristan Hoare Gallery, London. Curated by Leonie Mir.

Two Moons, Two Suns , 2020. Glazed ceramic, 25 x 24.5 x 4 in. Installation view. "Cracked", Tristan Hoare gallery, London, 2021.

Two moons, Two suns , 2020. Glazed ceramic, 25 x 24.5 inches, 63.4 x 62.2 x 10.2 cm

Grotto Tondo , 2020. Glazed ceramic, 24.5 x 24.5 x 4 in (62.2 x 62.2 x 10.2 cm).

Lemon Tree Tondo No. 1 , 2020. Glazed ceramic, 27.5 x 27.5 x 5 in (69.8 x 69.8 x 12.7 cm).

Woman With Tree, 2020. Glazed ceramic, 9.75 x 5.5 x 5.5 in.

Black and White Hair Pull, 2020. Glazed ceramic, 10 x 5 x 5 in.

Black and White Hair Pull, 2020. Glazed ceramic, 10 x 5 x 5 in.

"Playlet", 2021. Oleksandrssssssss, Brussels

Untitled (Sleeping Girl), 2020. Glazed ceramic, 1.5 x 3.5 x 2 in.

2019

"All of Them Witches", 2020, Jeffrey Deitch, Los Angeles

Untitled (I'm Not Suzanne) , 2019. Oil on canvas, 72 x 60 inches, 182.88 x 152. 4 cm

"The Pleasure Principle", 2019, Maccarone, Los Angeles

Exhibition view, " The Pleasure Principle" 2019. Maccarone, Los Angeles.

Untitled (N.P. 21) , 2019. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 72 x 60 in (182.88 x 152.4 cm).

"Demifigures" 2020, La Loma Projects, Los Angeles

Between Two Banks, 2019. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 60 x 48 in (152.4 x 121.92 cm).

From Ideation to Patternation , 2019. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 18 x 24 in.

Untitled (introspective) , 2019. Watercolor on paper ,12 x 9 in.

Untitled (woman with sword, jaws) , 2018. Watercolor on paper, 16 x 12 inches, 40.6 x 30.5 cm

Untitled (leopard/red flowers) , 2018. Watercolor on paper, 16 x 12 inches, 40.6 x 30.5 cm

2019

Bondage of Self , 2019. Oil and oil bar on canvas, 48 x 38 in (121.9 x 96.5 cm).

Sometimes Flower, Sometimes Skull, 2019. Oil on canvas, 25 x 20 in.

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A Small Arrangement of Regrets, 2019. Oil on canvas, 25 x 20 in.

"Paint, Porcelain and Pulp" group show, 2019, Salon 94 Bowery, New York

Small Source with Yellow Flowers , 2018, oil on canvas, 25 x 20 in, 50.8 x 63.5 cm

Back Bather , Oil and oil stick on canvas, 48 x 40 in, 121.92 x 101.6 cm

Woman with Idol No. 2 , 2017, oil on canvas, 80 x 66 x 1.5 in, 203.2 x 167.6 x 3.8 cm

Small Ecstasies , acrylic on linen, 21 x 17 in

"Reclamation Island", 2019, The Pit, Los Angeles

Weapons Were Drawn, Sacrifices Were Made, Battles Were Waged, Pleasure Was Had , 2018-2019, oil on canvas, 72 x 180 in

Exhibition View: Reclamation Island , 2019, The Pit, Los Angeles

In the Valley of Exes , 2018, Oil on canvas, 60 x 144 inches, 152.4 x 365.7 cm

Lucy and VB on the Beach, 2019. Oil on canvas, 25 x 20 in each (dyptic: 25 x 40 in)

Skeleton Swimmer (No.1), 2019. Oil on canvas, 36 x 30 in.

The Ecstasy of Plants (banana dots) , 2018, oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in, 152.4 x 121.92 cm.

2018

The Ecstasy of Plants (banana dots) , 2018, oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in, 152.4 x 121.92 cm.

Reclamation Island , 2018, oil on canvas, 40 x 112 in

Blue Back , 2018, watercolor on paper, 16 x 12 in, 40.6 x 30.5 cm.

Micro-Monument no. 2 (white/green) , 2018, glazed ceramic, pumice stone, 4.5 x 6 x 4.5 in

Untitled (After Cranach) , 2018, watercolor on paper, 12 x 9 in

Untitled (Malibu) , 2018, watercolor on paper, 12 x 16 in

Untitled (The Hearing) , 2018, oil on canvas, 72 x 60 in

Woman with I Tondo , 2018-2019, glazed ceramic, 24 x 24 x 5 in, 61 x 61 x 12.7 cm.

The Ecstasy of Plants , 2018. Glazed ceramic, 26 x 25 x 4.5 in.

Constellation , 2018, glazed ceramic, 26 x 25 x 7 in

The Source Tondo , 2018, glazed ceramic, 26 x 26 x 7 in.

Untitled (If Snakes are Good) , 2018, glazed ceramic, 26 x 27 x 8 in

Swim Magazine, 2018. Left page: Untitled (If Snakes are Good) , 2018, glazed ceramic, 26 x 27 x 8 in.

Something About Reggio Emilia , 2018, glazed ceramic, 14 x 14 x 2 in

By Fire, Ceramic Works, October 31 to December 15, 2018, Almine Rech, New York

J1.1, 2015. Painted ceramic, 25 3/8 x 16 7/8 x 13 5/8 in (64,5 x 42,9 x 34,6 cm).

Untitled as Yet , 2016, porcelain, 7.25 x 4 x 3.5 in, 18.4 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm

Pussy, King of the Pirates, 07.12-09.08.2018, Maccarone, Los Angeles

Outdoor bronze , 2015. Bronze, 28.5 x 21 x 21 in (72.4 x 53.3 x 53.3 cm). Installation view at Maccarone, Los Angeles, 2018.

The Towel , 2017, oil on canvas, 72 x 60 in, 182.88 x 152.40 cm

The Upside of Her Hell , 2017, oil on canvas, 70 x 60 x 1.5 in, 177.8 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm

2017

The Upside of Her Hell, April 16 - May 21, 2017, Bozo Mag, Los Angeles

Ochre Figures, Beautiful Sisters , 2017, acrylic on canvas, 21 x 17 in, 53.3 x 43.2 cm.

The Upside of Her Hell , 2017, Bozo Mag, Los Angeles.

Monstera No. 1 , 2017, oil on canvas, 48 x 38 x 1.5 in, 121.9 x 96.5 x 3.8 cm.

Invisible Object , 2017, oil and pencil on canvas, 60 x 48 x 1.5 in, 152.4 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm

Likeness, Sept 28 - Dec 1, 2017, Jessica Silverman Fuse, San Francisco

Woman with Peacock, Easter , 2017, oil on canvas, 72 x 60 in, 182.9 x 152.4 cm

Woman with Idol no. 1 , 2017, oil on canvas, 25 x 20 x 1.5 in, 63.5 x 50.8 x 3.8 cm.

Untitled , 2017. Porcelain, 14 x 13 x 12 in (35.6 x 33 x 30.5 cm).

Dirty Porcelain No. 4 , 2016-2017, porcelain, oil paint, 6.25 x 3.25 x 3.25 in, 15.9 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm.

Dirty Pearl , 2015-2017, ceramic, oil paint, 8 x 4 x 4 in, 20.3 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm.

Pink Power Mama , Orange Leaves, 2016, oil on canvas, 48 x 40 in

2016

In The Century of Women, January 9 – March 5, 2016, Gavlak, Los Angeles

Christmas Day Divorcée , 2015, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 in, 121.9 x 91.4 cm.

Wanted Unwanted , 2015, ink, acrylic and archival pigment print on paper, 16 x 12 in, 40.6 x 30.5 cm.

MLB1.3, 2016. Glazed ceramic, 28 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 18 1/2 in (72.4 x 49.5 x 47 cm).

S1.2 The Magician's Assistant , 2015, Glazed ceramic and rope, 31 1/2 x 17 x 21.5in (Ceramic) 80 x 43.2 x 54.6cm, 34 1/2 x 23 x 23in (Pedestal), 87.6 x 58.4 x 58.4cm

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Exhibition View, In The Century of Women , 2016, Los Angeles

Exhibition View, In The Century of Women , 2016, Los Angeles

Untitled, 2015. Archival pigment print, 40 x 30 in (101.6 x 76.2 cm).

No. 8: Joan , 2015, archival pigment print, 40 x 31.25 in, 101.6 x 79.4 cm

2015, archival pigment print, 40 x 31.5 in, 101.6 x 80 cm

As of yet Untitled , 2015, archival pigment print, 39.25 x 31.25 in, 99.7 x 79.4 cm

No. 4: Claire , 2015, archival pigment print, 60 x 48 in, 152.4 x 121.9 cm

No. 5: Evelyn , 2015, archival pigment print, 40 x 32 in, 101.6 x 81.3 cm

No. 14: Irmgard , 2015, archival pigment print, 40 x 32 in, 101.6 x 81.3 cm

No. 17: Swam , 2015, archival pigment print, 40 x 32 in, 101.6 x 81.3 cm

No. 11: Elaine , 2015, archival pigment print, 39.5 x 31.5 in, 100.3 x 80 cm

No. 12: Anon , 2015, archival pigment print, 40 x 32 in, 101.6 x 81.3 cm

Yet to be Titled , 2015, ink, acrylic, and archival pigment print on paper, 14.75 in x 14.5 in, 37.5 x 36.8 cm

Spots , 2015, ink, acrylic, and archival pigment print on paper, 15.75 x 12 x 1.5 in, 40 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm

XL Long Crazing 1.2 , 2016, ceramic, 50 x 17 x 14 in, 127 x 43.2 x 35.6 cm.

S1.6 Scorched Earth, 2015. Glazed ceramic, 32 x 20 x 19 in (81.3 x 50.8 x 48.3 cm).

2015

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Torsos & Buckets, 07.07-08.26.2015, Salon 94 Freemans, New York

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Torso and Skulls , 2015, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 13 x 2 in, 40.64 x 33.02 x 5.08 cm.

Torsos & Buckets, with Matt Merkel Hess , 2015, Salon 95 Freemans, New York

S1 , 2014, painted ceramic, 33 x 18 x 19 in, 83.8 x 45.7 x 48.3 cm

S1 , 2014, painted ceramic, 33 x 18 x 19 in, 83.8 x 45.7 x 48.3 cm

S1 , 2014, painted ceramic, 33 x 18 x 19 in, 83.8 x 45.7 x 48.3 cm

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Sansevieria 1.2 , 2015. Glazed ceramic, 24 x 22 x 15 inches, 61 x 55.9 x 38.1 cm

Wood Pipe 1.1, 2015. Glazed ceramic, 42 x 26 x 22 inches, 106.7 x 66 x 55.9 cm

Wood Pipe 1.1 , 2015. Glazed ceramic, 42 x 26 x 22 inches, 106.7 x 66 x 55.9 cm

Wood Pipe 1.1, 2015. Glazed ceramic, 42 x 26 x 22 inches, 106.7 x 66 x 55.9 cm

Fluted Pipe 1.3 , 2015. Glazed ceramic, 38 x 16 x 11 inches, 96.5 x 40.6 x 27.9 cm

Sansevieria Brown Bubbles 1.4 , 2015. Glazed ceramic, 24 x 22 x 15 inches, 61 x 55.9 x 38.1 cm

Exhibition view. " The Roger Ailes Memorial Show: Fair and Balanced, " yours mine & ours, New York, 2017.

Pedestal Pipe 1.2 , 2015, painted ceramic, 14 x 28 x 10 in, 35.6 x 71.1 x 25.4 cm.

S1.7 , 2015, glazed ceramic, 32 x 18 x 19 in, 81.3 x 45.7 x 48.3 cm.

S1.7 , 2015, glazed ceramic, 32 x 18 x 19 in, 81.3 x 45.7 x 48.3 cm.

2014

flower painting

Letting Go (Gray, Lavender, Copper) 2014. Oil on canvas, 48 x 38 in, 121.9 x 96.5 cm

Happy Joyous and Free (Green on Purple) , 2014, oil on canvas, 40 x 48 in, 101.6 x 121.9 cm

Floating Lotus (Red Salmon) , 2014, oil on canvas, 36 x 40 in, 91.4 x 101.6 cm

Small Town Parade (Red Blue) , 2014. Oil on canvas, 97 x 79 in (152.4 x 121.9 cm)

VVG (Blue, Brown, Cream) , 2014, oil on canvas, 21.25 x 17 in, 54 x 43.2 cm

Domestic Love (Brown, Ochre) , 2014, oil on canvas, 48 x 38 in, 121.9 x 96.5 cm

Socratic Flower , 2014, oil on canvas, 70 x 55 in, 177.8 x 139.7 cm

Untitled (Black + Yellow Flower) , 2014, oil on canvas, 26.25 x 22 in, 66.7 x 55.9 cm

Luxe (Green Black) , 2014, oil on canvas, 22 x 17 in, 55.9 x 43.2 cm

Heavy Flower I , 2014, oil on canvas, 79 x 66 in, 200.7 x 167.6 cm

Amy Bessone, 2014, Kunsthall Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway

Installation view. "Amy Bessone," 2014, Kunsthall Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.

Installation view. "Amy Bessone," 2014, Kunsthall Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.

2013

In the Green Room, 05.07–06.14.2013, Salon 94 Bowery, New York

Vinyl Piece, 2013. Vinyl banner, 107 x 66 in (271.8 x 167.6 cm).

Vinyl Piece, 2013. Vinyl banner, 107 x 66 in (271.8 x 167.6 cm).

Green Machine , Installation view, Salon 94 Bowery

Green Machine #2 (Cad) , 2013, oil on canvas, 62 x 78 x 1.5 in, 157.48 x 198.12 x 3.81 cm.

Green #9 , 2013, oil on canvas, 15 x 18 x 1 in, 38.1 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm.

Green Machine , Installation view, Salon 94 Bowery

Resistance , 2013, silkscreen on paper, 34 x 25 in, 86.4 x 63.5 cm.

Resistance , 2013, silkscreen on paper, 34 x 25 in, 86.4 x 63.5 cm.

Truncate! , 2013, silkscreen on paper, 34 x 25 in, 86.4 x 63.5 cm.

Heroine , 2013, silkscreen on paper, 34 x 25 in, 86.4 x 63.5 cm. Edition.

Film still, 2013

Untitled (Black Object) , 2013, acrylic on canvas, 36.25 x 30 x 1 in, 92.1 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm.

studio view, Frogtown.

Sculpture Garden (Loose Lavender Triptych) , 2013, oil on canvas, 30 x 75 x 1 in, 76.2 x 190.5 x 2.5 cm.

Reclining Woman Still Life No. 1 , 2013, acrylic on canvas, 12 x 15 x 1 in, 30.5 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.

Number Five (Painter's Problem), 2013. Ceramic and mixed media, 11.5 x 3.75 x 1.75 in (29.2 x 9.5 x 4.4 cm).

Number Five (Painter's Problem), 2013. Ceramic and mixed media, 11.5 x 3.75 x 1.75 in (29.2 x 9.5 x 4.4 cm).

2012

Girl in Pink Sweater , 2012, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 x 1.5 in, 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm.

Hit Your Head!, 02 Mar 2012 - 21 Apr 2012, VW (VeneKlasen/Werner), Berlin

Descanso , 2011-2012, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 x 1.5 in, 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm

HappySad (M.K.) , 2011-2012, oil on canvas, 48.25 x 38 x 1.5 in, 122.6 x 96.5 x 3.8 cm

Canyon Kids I , 2012, oil on canvas, 72 x 116 x 1.5 in, 182.9 x 294.6 x 3.8 cm.

Canyon Kids II , 2012, oil on canvas, 38 x 50 x 1.5 in, 96.5 x 127 x 3.8 cm.

Brother from Another Mother , 2011-2012, oil on canvas, 84 x 108 x 1.5 in, 213.4 x 274.3 x 3.8 cm

Early Morning Riser , 2012, oil on canvas, 87.5 x 90.5 x 1.5 in, 222.3 x 229.9 x 3.8 cm

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Papapau , 2011-2012. Oil on canvas, 96 x 76 x 1.5 inchens, 243.8 x 193 x 3.8 cm

Portrait , 2011 -2012, oil on canvas, 96 x 78 x 1.5 in, 243.8 x 198.1 x 3.8 cm

Portrait , 2011-2012, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 x 1.5 in, 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm

2011

Amy Bessone Thomas Houseago, 2010-11, Rennie Collection, Vancouver

Entrance Gallery, 2011, Rennie Colleciton, Vancouver

Installation view, " Amy Bessone Thomas Houseago," 2010-11, Rennie Collection, Vancouver. Left: Bound, 2005. Oil on canvas, 93 x 79 in (236.2 x 200.7 cm).

No. 415 , 2007. Oil on canvas, 96 x 70 in (175.3 x 177.8 cm).

Installation view. Amy Bessone Thomas Houseago, 2010-11, Rennie Collection, Vancouver. Right: The Narcissist , 2008. Oil on canvas, 96 x 70 in (243.8 x 177.8 cm).

Unbound, 2010. Oil on canvas, 79 x 93 in (200.7 x 236.2 cm).

Installation view. "Amy Bessone Thomas Houseago," 2010-11, Rennie Collection, Vancouver. Right: Unbound , 2010. Oil on canvas, 79 x 93 in (200.7 x 236.2 cm).

Untitled Blue Nude , 2010, 120 x 70 in, 304.8 x 177.8 cm

Untitled Blue Nude , 2010, 120 x 70 in, 304.8 x 177.8 cm

Baby Got Back, 8 January – 12 February, 2011 Praz-Delavallade, Paris, France

Exhibition View, Baby Got Back , 2011, Paris

Exhibition View, Baby Got Back , 2011, Paris

Exhibition View, Baby Got Back , 2011, Paris

Installation view. "Baby Got Back," 2011 Praz-Delavallade, Paris.

Punk Nude #2 , 2010. Oil on canvas, 18 x 25 in (45.7 x 63.5 cm).

FaceMash, Khaki Green Stripe , 2010, oil on canvas, 18 x 14 in, 45.7 x 35.6 cm

POP PUNK FACEMASH HOT PINK LOVE SONG , 2010. Oil and oilbar on canvas, 55 x 75 inches, 139.7 x 190.5 cm

S Figure , 2010, oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in, 152.4 x 121.9 cm

2010

Baroque S-figure , 2010, 2016, oil and oil stick on canvas, 24 x 19 in, 61 x 48.3 cm

Ms. Jones , 2010, oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in, 152.4 x 121.9 cm

Dancing Girl is Four Heads High, April 24 - May 29, 2010, David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles

Untitled (Print Collector) , 2010, ink, pen on paper, 14 x 18 in, 35.6 x 45.7 cm

Untitled (Back with Dripping Drop) , 2010, ink on paper, 14 x 18 in, 35.6 x 45.7 cm

Installation view. "Dancing Girl Is Four Heads High," 2010, David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles.

Installation view. "Dancing Girl Is Four Heads High," 2010, David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles.

Beautiful Sisters , 2010, oil alkyd on canvas, 96 x 72 in, 243.8 x 182.9 cm

80s Life , 2010, oil on canvas, 78 x 65 in, 198.1 x 165.1 cm

Installation view. "Dancing Girl Is Four Heads High," 2010, David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles.

Butterflies vs. Bees , 2010, oil on canvas, 78 x 65 in, 198.1 x 165.1 cm

Gray Face , 2010, oil and oilbar on canvas, 68 x 54 in, 172.7 x 137.2 cm

Ms. Mash , 2010, oil on canvas, 60 x 76 in, 152.4 x 192 cm

Night Nurse , 2010. Oil on canvas, 65 x 78 inches, 165.1 x 198.1 cm

Dancing Girl is Four Heads High, April 24 - May 29, 2010, David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles; Amy Bessone Thomas Houseago, 2010-11, Rennie Collection, Vancouver

Duete Solo Dancers , 2010, oil, alkyd, oil on canvas, 96 x 72 in, 243.8 x 182.9 cm

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Studio View, Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles.

2009

Sisters Vase , 2009, oil and alkyd on canvas, 18 x 15 in, 45.7 x 38.1 cm

Easter Egg , 2009, oil on canvas, 60 x 50 x 1.5 in, 152.4 x 127 x 3.8 cm

Sisters Vase No. 2 , 2009. Ink on paper, 11 x 8.5 inches, 27.9 x 21.6 cm

Juliet and Bookend , 2009, ink on paper, 14 x 18 in, 35.6 x 45.7 cm

Tie His Hands Gently, December 10 - 24 2016, Romeo, New York

Bottle Opener 3 (Bananas) , 2009, oil and alkyd on canvas, 30 x 40 in, 76.2 x 101.6 cm

Golden Idol Head , 2009, oil and aluminum alkyd on canvas, 68.5 x 54 in, 174 x 137.2 cm

Between my head and my hand, there is always the face of death.Jan 17, 2011 - Mar 26, 2011, The Feldman Gallery + Project Space, PICA, Portland

Untitled (Nude with Ochre) , 2009, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 x 1.5 in, 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm

Bookend, Red Textile , 2009, oil on canvas, 20 x 17 x 1 in, 50.8 x 43.2 x 2.5 cm

2008

Native Deco Girl 2 , 2008, oil and alkyd on canvas, 68 x 52 x 1.5 in, 172.7 x 132.1 x 3.8 cm

Ebonized Oak , Chicago, 2008, oil on canvas, 9 x 11 in, 22.9 x 27.9 cm

Untitled (Death Mask) , 2008, oil on cavnas, 30 x 30 x 1 in, 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm

Veronica Lake , 2008. Oil and alkyd on canvas, 96 x 72 inches, 243.8 x 182.9 cm

Faust Sketch , 2008, oil on canvas, 13 x 16 in, 33 x 40.6 cm

Butterfly Sketch , 2008, oil on canvas, 9 x 10 in, 22.9 x 25.4 cm

Study Number 5 for Bluebird , 2008, oil on canvas, 12 x 14 in, 30.5 x 35.6 cm

With Friends Like These, 04.10–05.23.2008, Salon 94 Freemans, New York

Eunuch , 2008, oil on canvas, 75 x 55 in, 190.5 x 139.7 cm

Butterfly , 2008. Oil on canvas, 91 x 100 inches, 231.1 x 254 cm

Faust , 2008, oil on canvas, 68 x 50 in, 172.7 x 127 cm

Installation view. “With Friends Like These,” 2008, Salon 94 Freemans, New York.

Installation view. “With Friends Like These,” 2008, Salon 94 Freemans, New York.

The Dandy and the Raccoon , 2008. Oil on canvas, each panel: 114 x 62 in, 289.6 x 157.5 cm

With Friends Like These, 04.10–05.23.2008, Salon 94, New York

Bluebird , 2008, oil and aluminum alkyd on canvas, 86 x 108 in, 218.4 x 274.3 cm

Installation view. “With Friends Like These,” 2008, Salon 94 Freemans, New York.

The Narcissist , 2008, oil on canvas, 96 x 70 in, 243.8 x 177.8 cm

Woman with Serpent , 2007. Oil on canvas. 96 x 70 inches, 243.8 x 177.8 cm

Untitled Bronze No. 3 , 2008, oil and alkyd on canvas, 75 x 55 in, 190.5 x 139.7 cm

Pico studio, 2008

2007

No. 329 , 2006, oil on canvas, 86 x 64 in, 218.4 x 162.6 cm

Body & Paint, September 8 – October 13, 2007, David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles

No. 415 , 2007, oil on canvas, 96 x 70 in, 175.3 x 177.8 cm.

Body & Paint , September 8 – October 13, 2007, David Kordansky Gallery.

No. 202 (Cosmetology) , 2007. Oil on canvas, 96 x 70 inches, 243.8 x 177.8 cm

No. 5 (Atlas) , 2007, oil on canvas, 96 x 70 in, 243.8 x 177.8 cm.

Woman with Deer , 2007, oil on canvas, 96 x 72 in, 243.8 x 182.9 cm

Purple Deer , 2007, oil on canvas, 18 x 16 in, 45.7 x 40.6 cm.

Ochre Study , 2007, oil on canvas board, 10 x 8 in, 25.4 x 20.3 cm

Blockhead , 2007, oil on canvas, 42 x 60 in, 106.7 x 152.4 cm

2006

Comedia , 2006. Oil on canvas, 86 x 64 x 1.5 inches, 218.4 x 162.6 x 3.8 cm Courtesy Rubell Museum, Miami.

Red Eye: Los Angeles Artists from the Rubell Family Collection, Dec 4, 2006 - May 31, 2007, Rubell Family Collection, Miami

Fate , 2006, oil on canvas, 84 x 98 x 1.5 in, 213.4 x 248.9 x 3.8 cm.

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German God , 2006, oil on canvas, 110 x 64 x 1.5 in, 279.4 x 162.6 x 3.8 cm.

Red Eye: Los Angeles Artists from the Rubell Family Collection , Dec 4, 2006 - May 31, 2007, Rubell Family Collection, Miami

Gray Glass , 2006. Oil on canvas, 102 x 72 inches, 259.1 x 182.9 cm

Afrikaanienpieta , 2005, oil on canvas, 96 x 74 in, 243.8 x 188 cm.

2005

Bound , 2005, oil on canvas, 93 x 79 in, 236.2 x 200.7 cm

Voilá la femme , 2005, oil on canvas, 72 x 54 in, 182.9 x 137.2 cm.

Yet to be Titled , 2005, oil on canvas, 14 x 12 in, 35.6 x 30.5 cm.

Untitled (Red Torso) , 2005, oil on canvas, 22 x 17 in, 55.9 x 43.2 cm

Yet to be Titled (Mini Seated Nude) , 2005, gouache and ink on paper, 2.5 x 2.5 in, 6.4 x 6.4 cm

Untitled (Head) , 2005, watercolor on paper, 11.13 x 11.88 in, 28.3 x 30.2 cm

The Accompanist , 2005, gouache and graphite on paper, 12 x 12 in, 30.5 x 30.5 cm.

2004

Pervert's Paradise , 2004, gouache and graphite on paper, 12 x 16 in, 30.5 x 40.6 cm.

Bronze Castaway , 2004, oil on canvas, 30 x 22 in, 76.2 x 55.9 cm

Vessels , 2004, gouache on paper, 12 x 16 in, 30.5 x 40.6 cm.

Black Dahlia Sketch , 2004, oil on canvas, 14 x 16 in, 35.6 x 40.6 cm

2003

Yaddo

2003, ink on paper

2003, ink on paper

The Connaisseur, 2003, oil on canvas, 14 x 16 in , 35.6 x 40.6 cm

Okvik Venus and the Rubber Tree Plant , 2003, ink on paper, 14 x 18 in, 35.6 x 45.7 cm

Pregnant Form, Dirty Snow , 2003, gouache on paper, 14 x 18 in, 35.6 x 45.7 cm

Painting and Mobile , 2003, oil on canvas, 16 x 18 in, 40.6 x 45.7 cm

2002

Amy Bessone & Thomas Houseago, 12 September—31 October 2002, Xavier Hufkens, Brussels, Belgium

Small Sculpture, Late Nite , 2002, oil on canvas, 67.72 x 94.49 x 1.57 in, 172 x 240 x 4 cm

Classic Cut , 2002, oil on canvas, 96.46 x 68.9 in, 245 x 175 cm

Candle Holder: Not My Legs , 2002, watercolor on paper, 16.73 x 11.61 in, 42.5 x 29.5 cm

Two Times Seventy-Two Inches of Tropical Hardwood , 2002, oil on canvas, 70.08 x 98.43 in, 178 x 250 cm

Heroic Scent , 2002. Oil on canvas, 86.61 x 62.99 inches, 220 x 160 cm

Black and Blue Vase (Valerie) , 2002, oil on canvas, 29.72 x 31.5 in, 75.5 x 80 cm

Veilig Vandaag en Morgen (Sunset) , 2002, oil on canvas, 13.78 x 11.81 x .79 in, 35 x 30 x 2 cm

The Scottish Bride , 2002, oil on canvas, 11.81 x 13.19 x .79 in, 30 x 33.5 x 2 cm

Slacks , 2002, oil on canvas, 35.04 x 27.56 in, 89 x 70 cm

2001

German Motif , 2001, gouache and ink on paper, 10.5 x 7 in, 26.7 x 17.8 cm

Fortress Europe, 2001, oil on canvas , 15.75 x 11.81 x 1.57 in, 40 x 30 x 4 cm

2000

Poster Design for the Werkstatte Monologues , 2000, gouache on paper, 11.81 x 16.54 in, 30 x 42 cm

Untitled (Porcelain Dog) , 2000, oil on canvas, 12.8 x 15.75 x .79 in, 32.5 x 40 x 2 cm

Untitled (Plaid Auntie) , 2002, oil on canvas, 12.99 x 15.35 x .79 in, 33 x 39 x 2 cm

1999

Amy Bessone: New Paintings, 1999, Buro Empty, Amsterdam

Untitled (Small Sculpture No.1) , 1999, ink, graphite, colored pencil on paper, 6 x 5 in, 15.2 x 12.7 cm.

Untitled (Girl head with White Flower) , 1999, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 x 1 in, 50.8 x 61 x 2.5 cm

1998

Untitled (Reclining nude on Floral Background) , 1997, oil and marker on canvas, 13.19 x 13.19 x 1.18 in, 33.5 x 33.5 x 3 cm

1997

Shark Lady , 1997, oil on canvas, 23.62 x 27.56 in, 60 x 70 cm

Untitled (Cat & Rabbit) , 1996, oil on canvas, 23.62 x 31.5 in, 60 x 80 cm, Exhibited: Another Cats Show , August 16 – September 14, 2014, 356 Mission, Los Angeles

1996

Studies for Sculpture , 1996, oil on canvas, 23.62 x 27.56 x .79 in, 60 x 70 x 2 cm

Pearl Necklace , 1996, oil on canvas, 23.62 x 27.56 in, 60 x 70 cm

1995

Student work, 1993-1995, De Ateliers, Amsterdam

Student work at De Ateliers, Amsterdam, c. 1995, oil and lacquer on canvas, 83 x 110 in, 210 x 280 cm

Student work at De Ateliers, Amsterdam, c. 1995, oil and lacquer on canvas, 83 x 110 in, 210 x 280 cm each

Student work at De Ateliers, Amsterdam, c. 1993-95, mixed media on paper, dimensions unknown

Student work at De Ateliers, Amsterdam, c. 1995, oil and lacquer on canvas, 83 x 110 in, 210 x 280 cm

Sudent work at De Ateliers, Amsterdam, c. 1995, oil and lacquer on canvas, 83 x 110 in, 210 x 280 cm

student work at De Ateliers, Amsterdam, c. 1995, oil and lacquer on canvas, 83 x 110 in, 210 x 280 cm

Student work at De Ateliers, Amsterdam, c. 1995, oil and lacquer on canvas, 83 x 110 in, 210 x 280 cm

Student work, c. 1995, mixed media on paper, dimensions unknown