GALLERY
ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER
- AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED -
Thank you to everyone who participated in LOBSTER CLUB’S art auction for artists impacted by the Los Angeles fires — proceeds will go to GRIEFXHOPE to benefit impacted artists.
Collectively, we have been able to raise $83,204 so far — thanks to you and your support!
Throughout the month of February, I will be donating 25% of all painting proceeds directly to various organizations and individuals impacted by the fires. Please read through each artwork description to learn how your contribution will help support the community's recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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Oil painting with refined stone pigment collected from the Angeles National Forest, oil on canvas
YEAR
2024
Inspired by the phenomenon of sprites—red or reddish-orange flashes of light that dance above thunderstorms—this work evokes the awe and mystery of these rare electrical discharges.
Sprites occur when nitrogen molecules become excited and emit light from cumulonimbus clouds, a phenomenon first documented in 1989 by scientists at the University of Minnesota. Júlia’s fascination with sprites began in her childhood, as she often gazed out of her bedroom window in southern Minnesota, mesmerized by the storms that passed through the landscape.
Symbolically, sprites only appear during powerful thunderstorms, serving as a reminder of resilience in the face of life's challenges. Just as these fleeting flashes of light illuminate the dark, turbulent skies, her paintings invite viewers to reflect on their own ability to find beauty and strength amid difficulty. This collection is a celebration of the dynamic interplay of color and light that exists between the earth and the sky, encouraging a sense of hope and perseverance.
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8 inches x 10 inches
Framed in oak
LOS ANGELES BLACK EMBER
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Oil painting with refined stone pigment collected from the Pacific Palisades, charred bone on canvas
YEAR
2025
This painting channels the grounding essence of the earth, created with pigments collected from Pacific Palisades stones and charred bone. Released early to support the GRIEFXHOPE fundraiser for artists affected by the LA fires.
The charred bone pigment lends an earthy warmth, creating shadows that shift between strength and vulnerability. The textures suggest the weight and history of natural materials, evoking a sense of permanence and quiet reflection.
With its muted palette and rich textures, LOS ANGELES BLACK EMBER is both an exploration of earth’s physicality and a testament to the enduring connection between the elements and our shared human experience.
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24 inches x 24 inches
Unframed
LOS ANGELES RED OXIDE I
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Oil painting with refined stone pigment collected from the Santa Monica Mountains
YEAR
2024
A flower blooming is a powerful symbol that represents growth, transformation, and the unfolding of potential. It reflects the idea of new beginnings, as the flower emerges from a bud into full bloom, symbolizing the culmination of a journey. Artist Júlia Godoy explores the courage to embrace change through the use of handmade pigments collected from locally sourced natural materials.
Júlia’s natural pigments undergo a process she refers to as blooming, where the pigments settle into their final form, evoking the memory of the earth. She believes that the earth holds its own sense of memory, and this is reflected in the way her handmade paints shift and transform as they dry. This blooming process symbolizes the organic movement and subtle changes inherent in the natural materials she works with, capturing the essence of the earth's timeless presence.
Through Júlia’s IN BLOOM Collection, she unearths her own past experiences and memories with a selection of ethereal, raw paintings that evoke resilience in the face of life's inevitable changes with bold simplicity. With subtle tonal shifts, she suggests an internal journey — the rising warmth of rebirth emerging from the darker depths of fear.
IN BLOOM is a call to welcome nature’s unyielding force. Showing that just like the earth itself, we too can weather our challenges, emerging renewed and transformed.
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30 inches x 40 inches
Unframed
SPRITES
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IN BLOOM
LARGE WORKS
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