Pen Street: City Of Poems x Theron Cook Art

Collaboration project with Pen Street: City Of Poems This is an unfinished abstract surreal styled painting that consists of selected images ideas & concepts that were inspired by the poem titled:

”Working For The Opposition” by Nelson De La Cruz

One of the main lines from the poem that sparked my creativity is: “The frames of the wind flicker between scenes positioning you to play your part. Unapologetically

From reading this line I began the visual storytelling. Creating a vibe & or mood with the idea of Morning Noon & night 24 7 concept I choose the images and concepts that work as metaphors for the word play & perspective of the writer, capturing the meaning and message of the poem. By creating a abstract surreal #24 #7 as the main attraction to the painting hoping to achieve a sense of the daily cycle, daily grind, daily battles & daily choices of a person facing conflict of interest in their own mind. One example of the images that I choose to make up the main image as a metaphor is the roll of (money) wrapped in a rubber band. Representing the fruits of labor. The resistance becomes toxic when the time energy & work that you sacrifice for money isn’t aligned with your peace & growth. Other images I incorporated: water, tree, wheel, rose, bubble, clouds, lotus, human figure, & a few other images within. You can use your imagination to put together your own interpretation or version of the painting by identifying images that you see within the painting. Hope you Enjoy! Thank you! Please feel free to like share or comment.

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Transformation x Theron Cook x The United Way x YMCA

Transformation TL Second "Recovery Speaks" speaker event with main speaker Bob Scheffler CEO of Haven Behavioral Hospital share his powerful and inspiring story of addiction & recovery. Visual artist Theron Cook presented a painting that he created for Lee Cruz's vision of what recovery was like for trauma, addiction, and recovery. The event was a great success. Many thanks to "The United Way" for making this event possible & the YMCA of Reading for hosting it.

GoggleWorks x Theron Cook Art Presents: New Teachers Art Exhibition

The exhibition is in the “Schmidt Gallery” on the 2nd floor of the GoggleWorks. This “New Teachers Art Exhibition” showcases the newest art instructors talents. Featuring visual artist: Theron Cook, Painter: Angela Lapioli, Photographer: Dan Lodell and Bronwen Hazlett, Glass artist: Danny Polk, and Woodworker: Matt Brown. If you missed the opening reception you can view the exhibit up until Feb. 9th 2020.

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Enjoy the recap video & photos below.

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Thank you!

Imagine Art Workshop

Imagine Art Workshop recap

Saturday's event was a success. The one day art workshop popup gallery was located at the Reading public museum. Not only was it a well attended & a sold out show, but there were people from all areas of our community there enjoying this unique art experience.

Thank you to all those who were able to attend. I definitely appreciate the love & continued support!

Major shoutout to all the sponsors. 

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Thanks!

 Sincerely,

Theron Cook

"Who Am I" Art Project with Visual Artist Theron Cook “The Village”

"Who Am I" Art Project with Visual Artist Theron Cook "The Village" (Small video clip) Thank you everyone for a wonderful successful end of the Summer event we are truly grateful! - Look for "The Village" in 2020!

"Who Am I" Art Project with Visual Artist Theron Cook

“The Village”

Thank you everyone for a wonderful successful end of the Summer event we are truly grateful! - Look for “The Village” in 2020!

Shoutout to:
Darra McLendon,  Johanna Fletcher, Kathy Kauffman-Garrison, Madelin Collins, Eric Davis, Amber Michelle, Joseph Ryan, RobGod Icare Evolution, Theron Cook, Peter John Lopez, Victor Soto, Jarad Fletcher, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Nate Rivera, Tara Harter, Lizette Epps, with Visions Federal Credit Union, Kerry with the AL Precious Fils-Aime and EVERYONE who helped.

Pictures by Isaiah Cook

L.E.O. Mural Project Part 1

L.E.O. "Love EveryOne" ... Connecting through tHEARTS

L.E.O. is an acronym for  "Love EveryOne" This is a nonprofit organization working to educate kids & the community, on the influence of art in our everyday lives. Through L.E.O. , We have the ability not only to beautify and enhance people’s lives and environments, but also to bring them together, to inspire dialogue, to produce work that acts as a bridge between individuals, that paves the way for us to communicate with one another, to open up and share our experiences. 
We paint murals, public art projects, fine art canvases, & large commercial signage anywhere.

The first project of L.E.O. started this past weekend Sat. March 19th at 13th & Green Elementary School in Reading PA. Due to the size of the mural we were limited to the number of students and community kids to come help with this project but we are expecting everything to grow as we move forward. Look below for a gallery of pictures showcasing our first day creating The L.E.O. Mural project at 13th & Green Elementary School.  

Big shout out to our aspiring photographer Kstar-Images who took all the pictures & videos! Check out her work here: https://www.facebook.com/Kstar-Images-1744116652501085/?pnref=story.unseen-section  Look out for the edited and finished product of her documenting this project with her photography. Also a huge thank you to all the sponsors:      Berks Arts Council, Mute Media LLC (Mute Mag), 13th & Green Elementary School. 

More to come so stay tuned...