ABG ART GROUP is a family of three arts-focused initiatives.
Part 1 - ABG Projects is a community-first arts agency focused on connecting artists with opportunities by providing production, creative direction, and project management from ideation to delivery. Our services include public art ordinance fee management, producing large-scale installations, and collaborating with industry-leading artists.
Our portfolio features a wide range of unique public installations, including relief sculptures, numerous murals across the Bay Area and beyond, and curated interior collections. We have also developed several robust mural series in collaboration with a variety of city partners.
ABG ART GROUP is a family of three arts-focused initiatives.
Part 2 - Studio ABG Our In-House Design Practice
Studio ABG is “Elliot” Trent Thompson @theartistelliot and “Xiao-Rui” Sorell Raino-Tsui @tsui.xiaorui , an art and design duo with backgrounds as visual artists and creative directors. Our combined expertise allows us to create works and experiences that tell stories in unexpected and distinctive ways. Collaboration has always been at the heart of our practice. As co-owners and directors of ABG Art Group, we bring years of experience in supporting the artistic visions of our community, which has shaped our own creative voices.
Our in-house portfolio includes dynamic productions like the eye-catching retail space buildout for 3319 Marche, the sculptural series Legendary Words, a 40-ft textured concrete accent wall, anamorphic interior paintings, a topographical stage and cyclorama photo wall, a 50-ft 3D relief mural, and a collection of monumental murals such as the Hayward Depot and the nine-story project at 4200 Geary.
ABG ART GROUP is a family of three arts-focused initiatives.
Part 3 A.B.G.= Artistic. Business. Guild…. a physical and digital artist resource hub. Designed to support artists by providing access to spaces, professional development, creative direction, events and career opportunities.
This includes designing collaborative placemaking projects like the @rccdemeryville professional development programs like the Cultural Strategist in Government for Public Art in Oakland, and dynamic resource spaces like @theguild1308 Additionally, we collaborate with cities and developers to highlight open calls through our newsletter, social channels, and opportunity page.
Shedding some light on an awesome project from 2025.
This project with @northlake.oakland was a highlight for us, completely revitalizing a parking lot into a community park. #lot2270
Shipping containers, ground murals, painted fencing, plants, turf, mural walls, furniture etc…
Like always….It takes a village!
Creative Direction & Production
@theartistelliot + @tsui.xiaorui
Ground Mural Florals @kalaniware
Shipping Container Mural @alexbowman
2nd wall Mural @patric_eo
Fence Slats @34louka
Landscape Architecture @swagroup
Some stencil work from @geoknotic & #Freddie
Here is a recently finished 2 Wall Installation completed at 2550 Irving in Sf.
This Mixed media Mural includes color integrated concrete and mosaic tile and was a chance for us to flex some dynamic material processes we have been developing in studio.
Designed and produced
@tsui.xiaorui + @theartistelliot
This took a big crew to pull off. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!
Mosaic Consultant - @rachelrodimosaics
Mosaic assistants @sarahnassart@michelleiliev@ahrihrih
Install Lead @mikeeightyfive + @34louka@c0c0j0 for helping with a little bit if everything
& #Geminfab for machine shop work and #papathompson for days of R&D experiments
Thanks for having us @tndcsf
The Emeryville Film Festival Recap Video is in! Thank you to all who helped put this event together, the 50+ filmmakers, the incredible curators, everyone in the sold out crowds and our great community partners, funders and @baystreetemeryville
We cant wait for next year!
@daghe@alt.approach.agency 🎥
Heres a recap of a 2 year endeavor leading the development of a cultural district in Emeryville @rccdemeryville
Thank you 🎥 @atomicproductionsinc 🎵 @adrianwestband
It’s been a true flex for us to be able to step into a role combining branding, public art, community, creative resources, dynamic events and project management.
So many people have jumped in to make this happen! Check out our latest newsletter for more details and upcoming events. Much more to come!
🥂 from ABG
@trentsideas@tsui.xiaorui@iamerica2686@ahrihrih@c0c0j0
Film Festival Development Partners
@fortune_t_@blake.bau
District Works Team
@oaklandvm@district.works
Meet the Organizers‼️🗯️
See those lovely smiles and high-activity brains? There’s a reason why they’re phenomenal at what they do.
@abgprojects is the powerhouse team uniting their strengths in creative direction, event management, and community engagement to bring the Emeryville Film Festival to the AMC Theatre for the second year in a row.
If you’re contemplating about going to the festival or not — the answer is yes. You might just see these faces in person ✨
Tickets for each film block are limited so get yours soon. 🎫Ticket link in bio🎫
📹📸: @bysantosllc
What does Oakland owe its artists and culture keepers? If Oakland defines itself by its arts and culture, how can the City put funding, infrastructure and economic strategy into the creative community?
Hear directly from Sorrel Raino-Tsui of @abgprojects during one of Mayor Barbara Lee’s Economic Development Working Groups convenings as he makes the case. What do you think the potential solutions are?
I'm floating on cloud nine after yesterday's twilight mural ceremony, celebrating the immense efforts of everybody involved to make "Matilija Sky" a reality. We had a terrific turnout of locals, members of the mural committee, and even some town officials. You can go see it at 3578 Mt Diablo Blvd (wall of Zahra Boutique Salon flanking the parking lot)🌼
