"Black Lives Matter" 2020 - mini mural at 121 Santa Barbara St. in the Funk Zone
Backyard poppy and Monarch murals 2020
"Industrial Eats" Mural - 181 Industrial Way, Buellton, CA 93427
watch slide show of the process here: https://youtu.be/1kYWZ5as4IE
Commisson of 3 doors in a private residence in Santa Babrara, CA -
Residents told me they were a fan of my "cityEscapes" and travel and the ocean.
BOOM. I had a great time over 3 days and they loved what they got!
previous exhibitions
10.2016 - 10.2019 - "flydive" - Mural - 10ft x 5ft - In September of 2015 I was 1 of 16 artists that were selected to take part in
Youth Interactive's "Postcards From Santa Barbara" Public Art Mural Installation on lower State St. in downtown Santa Barbara, Ca
and the exhibition was to be on dispay for 1+ years. Murals were created in the Community Arts Workshop.
The murals were unexpectedly taken
down only months after they went up. One year later, in conjunction with Youth Interactive, The Fess Parker
Family
& Mayor Helene Schneider the murals now have a home for 3 years on Cabrillo Blvd. across from the beach in Santa Barbara, CA.
09.2018 - 11.2018 - "3rd Annual Funk Zone Artist Showcase" -
MichaelKate Interiors 132 Santa Barbara St. SB, CA
Open 10-6pm Mon. - Sat., 11am - 5pm on Sundays - Closed Wednesdays
2018 - The Good Life - craft beer and wine cellar - 1672 Mission Dr. Solvang, CA 93463
Sun.- Wed. 12-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 12-11pm
05.18.18 - "Creatures" - stencil and plexiglass works
@ GONE Gallery Patio in the Funk Zone
219 Gray Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA
03.16.18 - 05.12.18 - "Water - Wine - Fire" - plexiglass shadow art now on display at
Studio 121 in the Funk Zone
121 Santa Barbara St. Santa Barbara, CA
"WINE" -
at The Good Life: craft beer & wine cellar -
1672 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
11.10.17 Opening Reception (part of the Funkz Zone Art Walk) - "Thought Bubbles" - reverse spray paint on recycled plexiglass
Guest Artist at STUDIO 121 in the Funk Zone
"Red, White & Blue"" -
Plexiglass Shadow Art inspired by the 2016 elections
Standing Sun Winery - Art Gallery & Concert Venue -
92 2nd St #D, Buellton, CA 93427
MichaelKate Interiors & Art Gallery
132 Santa Barbara St. Funk Zone, SB CA 805.963.1411
"Funk Zone Studio Artist Sampler" - July 21st -
Sept. 10, 2017
Open 10am - 6pm Mon.-Sat. & 11am - 5pm Sundays - Closed Wednesdays
Los Olivos General Store, 2900 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
10am - 5pm 805.688.8148 -
"Wine-centric" plexigalss shadow art
Plexiglass Shadow Art @ Valley Grind, Santa Ynez, CA
"Sunset Surfers" at Carr Winery "The Warehouse" in Santa Ynez!
3563 Numancia St. #101, Santa Ynez, CA
Summer & Winer 2016
"SURF ALTAR"
Plexiglass Shadow Art, Kalyra By the Sea, 212 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
10.06.16 - Downtown Santa Barbara 1st Thursday Artwalk - 6-9pm @ Impact Hub - 1117 State St.
“Shaping Journeys: A Collective Creativity Event” – 20+ local artists – art, wine, music, body work, community canvas.
This is my triptych "FINDING IT" - they say it's the journey - 67in. x 30in. - acrylic and spray paint on floated plexiglass.
Come see it in person! This should be quite a schindig.
"Heavy Is The Head" -
Plexiglass Shadow Art
Standing Sun Winery - Art Gallery & Concert Venue -
92 2nd St #D, Buellton, CA 93427
"UZME: Ojai Pixies" - 03.2016 - 06.2016 @ Carivintas Winery, 476 First St. Solvang, CA
Artist Reception Saturday March 26th 4pm-7pm
"Squares Fit" - April 2016 & May 2016 @ Bella Rosa Galleries, 1103
State St. Santa Barbara, CA
Opening April 7th, 5-8pm, & part of 1st Thursday Downtown Art Walk
"ART SHOW" - David J DIamant & Matt Rodriguez @ GONE Gallery in the Funk Zone - 219 Grey Ave. Santa Barbara, CA
ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! - Friday, Februrary 5th, 2016 5pm-8pm - part of the Funk Zone Art Walk!
"In It, Not On It" - Two 16in. x 20in. floated plexiglass pieces created with spray paint & acrylic for a group show in Los Angeles
presented by The Artillerist at Hive Gallery (729 S Spring Street) called "Gilty Kiss" in honor of Gustav Klimt
Opening on Feb. 6th, 2015 (the day Klimt died....not the year). Thx for the opportunity!
10.2015 thru 01.2016 - "UZEMEUM" -at Seven Bar & Kitchen, 224 Helena Ave., in the Funk Zone.
12.2015 thru 01.2016 - "UZME: Ojai Pixies" -at Julienne, 138 E. Canon Perdido St. SB CA
09.2015 - "flydive" - Mural - 10ft x 5ft - I am 1 of 16 artists that were selected to take part in Youth Interactive's "Postcards From Santa Barbara" Public Art
Mural Installation on lower State St. in downtown Santa Barbara, Ca. Murals were created in the Community Arts Workshop.
10.2013 - > 10.2015 - Funk Zone Map Mural - this mural was located in The Funk Zone, on Anacapa St. in SBCA
10.2015 - It was a good run! New construction has begun and it is now entombed. Maybe we will be able to see it peaking through in years to come.
10.08.15 - 10.18.15 - My piano "UZME: Spike" (@ State and Canon Perdido) done for the public art installation "Pianos On State!"
10.17.15 - 6:45pm - Special Street Performance by "Swingin' Moods" w/ Spencer from Spencer the Gardener & Todd Capps!
Thanks to all that have given me the opportunity and thx for buying ART!
This is a compilation of some of the posters from some of the art shows (solo & group)
that I have been fortunate enough to be involved in over the last couple years.
"SURF ALTAR" - a series of 20 painted works constructed from recycled wood and plexiglass at
Island Brewing Company - 5049 6th St. Carpinteria, CA 805.745-8272
06.16.15 thru 07.31.15 - Come meet the artist (that's me!) on Saturday July 11th, 2015 from 5-7pm
"Maya's Muse" - 6ft x 9ft canvas. I was asked to create this piece by Maya Williams Design as part of their mutimedia design window installation
in Los Angeles for this years "LEGENDS 2015" event for the La Cienega Design Quarter this week! This years theme is "Where Muses dwell."
Maya Williams Design has chosen "Women of Rock." This piece is currently on display & for sale (May 5th - May 10th 2015)
@ Marc Philips 815 N. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069 - if you are in the area swing by, enjoy, send me pic! Thx for the opportunity!!!
"The Price We Pay" - (inspired by the Oil Spill @ Refugio Beach, 2015)
In the
"AQUATIC" art exhibition as part of "2nd Firdays Art at the SBTC! Art on display thru July 2nd 2015. Thx for the opportunity!
My art has taken over Restaurant Julienne, in downtown SB on Canon Perdido St., for the month of MAY 2015!
Expect to see a few large "CityEscapes" - shadow art on plexiglass (made from SB upcycled materials), a few from my "El Matador" series
and a few never before shown pieces inspired by street art (stencil, paste-ups, spray paint/graffiti). Thx for the opportunity!
Saturday, May, 9th, 2015 - 6-9pm - Carr Winery - 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Santa Barbara, CA
805.965.7985 - Showcasing New Works - > "SURF ALTAR" & other plexiglass shadow art.
Show will run thru June 12th 2015
"ONE TRACK MIND: an homage" - a collaborative art show - mixed media -
David J Diamant w/ Martin Diaz & Skye Gwilliam
Underground - 1021 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA - March - May 2015
12 pieces as part of the "eclecticism" exhibit at the Montecito Aesthetic Institute.
1150 Coast Village Rd. 93108 -
Stop in and take a look.
It is an honor to be included with these other amazing artists! Thx for the opportunity!
NOW SHOWING! "MADE YOU LOOK" Art Exhibition showcasing street art/artists- opening reception Friday, March 6th - 5pm - 8pm 2015 (show will run until April 25th!) Gone Gallery - 219 Gray Ave - Funk Zone, CA.
12 artists. Murals. Art For Sale.
Honored to be included with so many amazing artists! (Here is a 40sec time-lapse of me working on my mural for the show.)
07.12.14 - davidjdiamant.com POP-UP Art Show in The Funk Zone
2nd Saturdays Funk Zone Art Walk, Santa Barbara, CA
To see a 4 hrs in 2 min. time-lapse video w/ added ANIMATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5opMZ0x5DU0
SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 2nd 2015 - 1st Thursday Downtown Santa Barbara Art Walk -
Santa Barbara Public Market - 38 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Thanks to "Empty Bowl" for the invitation!
I will be displaying my new "El Matador" series and other plexiglass
shadow art that has not been previously been seen outside my studio. Come one come all!
There will be food tastings and
Paul Lato wines!
10.19.14 - This Sunday I will be showing my art as part of the New Noise Music Festival Block Party in
the Funk Zone on Grey Street (future site to the Funk Zone Artist Village).
12 of 20 "CityEscape" shadow pieces on plexiglass
@ the SB Art Foundry in the Funk Zone. 120 Santa Barbara St.
11.08.14 - POP UP Art Gallery in the Funk Zone during 2nd Saturdays Art Walk This Saturday!
On the corner of Gray & Yanonali from 12pm-4pm
Originals, Limited Edition Prints, Stickers and even a few T-Shirts.
New works on plexiglass with shadows: "Ski Altar, Surf Altar, Communication Space" & more!
"Cartoons That Have Influenced" Opening Reception - Showing NOW!
Youth Interactive - 209 Anacapa St.- Funk Zone, CA
- acrylic on floated plexigalss over upcycled found wood
After participating in "Pianos On State" and then being enjoyed at a winery in the Funk Zone, IT IS ALIVE!
After a few new screws and a little touch up, my piano (now nicknamed "Toast") is now on temporary display
(for all to play!) at the Arts Fund Gallery in the Funk Zone. Thx guys!
06.14.14 - 2nd Saturdays Funk Zone Art Walk, Santa Barbara, CA
Over 10 artshows/studios plus murals and street art!
to see 3 hrs in 3 min. via time lapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUEJxiPZzf0
07.27.14 - Youth Interactive held a benefit in the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, CA
that included Michael McDonald (Doobie Bros.) & friends
and local band One Two Tree.
I helped direct 3 artists from Youth Interactive live paint and then the works
of art were
presented to the musicians. To see a 3 min. time-lapse video of the 6 hours event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHAQmxEipB4
Selected works from my two series "Navigating" & "CityEscape Mindreading," are on display at the Santa Barbara Art Foundry. Cruise by!
"Permeate" 50in. x 60in. acrylic on canvas.
On Display Friday Sept. 5th thru Sunday Oct. 26th 2014
@ MichaelKate in the Funk Zone. Opening Reception Friday Sept. 12th, 2014
"Navigating" Opening Reception - Sunday Sept. 28th 4-6pm
SB Art Foundry - 120 Santa Barbara St.- Funk Zone, CA
- acrylic and ink on upcycled found wood
In April of 2014 The Museum of Contemporary Art of Santa Barbara invited local artists to come
and create for 24 hours straight and display their art for sale as they completed a piece.
The proceeds went to the artist and the museum. I only lasted 12 hours. This is my 12 hours
in 2min. Met great ppl. Had a great time. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OhRPf9YgYA
Here is a smattering of my work from the past few years.
"Navigating" - 12ft x 6ft mural. Completed 02.23.14 (Mason & Helena - a block from the beach)
I will be removing the mural
on 06.17.14
"AMASS Gallery Project" in The Funk Zone - Santa Barbara, CA
@ Reds - 211 Helena St. SBCA
"ONE TRACK MIND: an homage" - a collaborative art show - mixed media -
David J Diamant w/ Martin Diaz, Skye Gwilliam & Philip Koplin
05.10.14 & 06.14.14 Part of 2nd Saturdays Artwalk in the Funk Zone 2pm until LATE
04.19.14 thru 05.22.14 @ ART FROM SCRAP - 302 E. Cota St. SBCA
"No Waste Earth" Invitational Community Art Exhibition
Artist Reception Saturday April 26th EARTH DAY! 5pm - 7:30pm
10 local artists (I have three pieces in this show)
04.07.14 thru 05.04.14 - Reds - 211 Helena St. SBCA
"ONE TRACK MIND: an homage" - a collaborative art show - mixed media -
David J Diamant w/ Martin Diaz, Skye Gwilliam & Philip Koplin
Artists reception: Saturday April 12th 4:30pm-7:30pm
Part of 2nd Saturdays Artwalk in the Funk Zone 1-5pm
THIS SATURDAY! - 04.12.14 - "One Track Mind: an homage" -
Collaborative Art Show
Sat. - Reds - Funk Zone - SBCA
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04.25.14 - 5th annual From Dusk 'til Drawn: 24-Hour Drawing Rally!
Museum of Contemporary Art
Santa Barbara
to see 12 hrs in 2 min. via time lapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OhRPf9YgYA
02.21.14 thru 04.05.14 - Arts Fund Gallery - "Obsession" exhibition.
Artiist reception: Saturday March 8th 1pm-5pm
Part of 2nd Saturdays Artwalk in the Funk Zone
03.06.14 - "Navigating" - 5:30pm - ? This Thursday! " First Thursday Art Walk" at Blush in downtown Santa Barbara
I will be debuting over 30 pieces in this series.
All pieces are paint and stain on found wood.
Carr winery will be there pouring wine. Thanks to Ryan and Jessica Carr :)
03.01.14 - "The VADA Draw" - This Saturday! I was invited to be part of the Visual Arts & Design Academy (SBHS)
benefit at Santa Barbara Art Foundry from 7pm-10pm. Guests will enjoy food, drink, music & dancing,
and with the purchase of every ticket comes a piece of original art! (I can't show my pieces until after the show.)
"Tiny Bubbles" now showing at Blush in downtown Santa Barbara, CA
(thru the end of February)
02.26.14 - This Wed. an event from "Opera Santa Barbara" w/ a preview and artist talk,
of the group show "Obsession" at the Arts Fund Gallery
(I have 6 pieces in this show - artists reception 03.08.14).
Then the guests are taken to Art Foundry for a 3 course meal
w/ wine and opera pairing....
ok maybe i made up that the food and wine are paired with the opera...then again...call 805-324-4230 for tickets. Food by Chef Pink
After participating in "Pianos On State" and then being enjoyed at a winery in the Funk Zone, IT IS ALIVE!
After a few new screws and a little touch up, my piano (now nicknamed "Toast") is now on temporary display
(for all to play!) at the Arts Fund Gallery in the Funk Zone. Thx guys!
12.04.13 - Santa Barbara Guitar Bar - apparel coming soon!
11.01.2013 - Wine Label - "Wrecking Ball" Port - now available at Avelina Wine Co. in the Funk Zone SBCA
10.22.13 - "Pianos On State" Santa Barbara, CA (piano will be on display and for play on State St. from 10.10.13 thru 10.21.13)
At conclusion of event, piano will reside in Avelina Wine Co., in the Funk Zone -, at
131 Anacapa Street, behind Figeroa Mtn. Brewery)
10.26.13 - Noches De Los Muertos: LOTERIA - Muddy Waters, SBCA - closing reception 11.07.13
10.11.13 -" Doing Dishes" is 1 of 26 accepted images out of hundreds of submissions for the CAPTURED photography
contest at the SBTC. Opening Reception Friday October 11th, 2013. On display thru Nov. 2nd, 2013
10.10.13 - "Pianos On State" Santa Barbara, CA (piano will be on display and for play on State St. from 10.10.13 thru 10.21.13)
At conclusion of event, piano will reside in Avelina Wine Co., in the Funk Zone -, at
131 Anacapa Street, behind Figeroa Mtn. Brewery)
10.18.13 - Funk Zone Map Mural
Need another reason to come check out the piano I painted? This Friday 10.18.13 Spencer Barnitz & Todd Capps
will be killin' it lounge style offering up:
Spencer and Todd's Swingin' Moods -on the corner of State and Canon Perdido at 6:45pm.
10.05.13 - Mural Installation located at 161 Yanonali St. Santa Barbara, CA (open to the public - 2nd floor)
