SO excited to announce my upcoming solo exhibition, “Springtime in New York,” @donkeygreenpoint with an opening reception on May 15th from 6-9!
The exhibition will include all 151 original drawings from The Met Drawings, Volume 1, along with a selection of paintings and the show’s namesake, a four-panel painting housed inside a custom cabinet.
“Whether it’s a friend sitting in a chair or a constellation jumping across the sky, once an image hits me, I’m hooked. In my paintings, I try to capture the essence of these soon-to-be recurring motifs, transforming them into an object of infinite possibilities, one that contains a multitude of feelings, hard-won by hours of looking, of dreaming, of painting.”
The exhibition runs through May 31st.
New: "The Met Drawings" by David Rhoads (@davidjrhoads )
These paintings on paper belong to a collection of hundreds of drawings made on Metropolitan Museum of Art letterhead during the artist's employment there, from 2016 to 2025.
Tap the link in bio to discover select works from the collection.
A new selection of drawings are now available at @uprisenyc 🖼️ so grateful for their continued support. You can find the link in my bio!
These drawings are all from the 2nd and 3rd volumes of The Met Drawings books I’ve been working on these last few months. Looking forward to showing the completed books with Uprise at Art on Paper later this fall!
Swipe to the end to see one of the drawings all framed up ;)
To Reach for the Stars… one of my favorite past times. The constellation Orion, depicted here a few times, has been a close friend for many years and whenever I see him, I’m reminded of the vastness of our universe.
The Met Drawings, 2016-2025
Illustrated here:
1. 150***, 2020
2. 082***, 2017
3. 129, 2023
4. 130***, 2017
5. 025, 2020
6. 026, 2020
7. 172, 2020
8. 41, 2018
9. 42, 2018
10. 48, 2017
11. 49, 2017
12. 201***, 2020
The Met Drawings, 2016-2025
Volume 1 (001 - 151)
Volume 2 (152 - 251)
Volume 3 (252 - 386)
Illustrated here, in order, are
001 - 009. Each a set of 3. 🍃🔥💦 iykyk
I recently started a project to catalog my drawings of the last 10 years, all on 8 1/2” x 11” Met letterhead. While organizing the nearly 1,200 drawings, I became excited by the idea of making a book. One thing led to another and I now have a trilogy, Volumes 1-3, as well as six accompanying appendices, A-F.
Going to see how far I make it on my own in this process with the documentation /printing/ binding etc. and 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I find an opportunity to show the works in 2026.
SO grateful to @akatherinegu for her assistance in establishing the SUPER pro set-up, and lastly, a shoutout to those who have helped me tremendously in this endeavor over the past few months: Stephen Proski, @mrwetkisses , and as always my love and partner in crime @reserve_home
I can’t believe it, but today is my last day at the @metmuseum Without a doubt it has been the privilege of my professional life to work at this institution for the past 10 years. ✨
The collection has been an inspiration beyond measure and I’ve gotten to work with the brightest, most talented and truly wonderful colleagues. I will be forever grateful for their trust and support 🥰
I’ve included here some silly portraits throughout the years and a few pics and memories from the Renovation of the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing. I take great pride in the work our team did to bring this once in a lifetime project into the world. For the friends, family, and coworkers who have been there with me, you know who you are. Thank you and I love you!
I’m leaving the Met to reach for the stars!! Chasing my dreams of being an artist as well as lending my go-go-go energy and project management to help expand the business of my incredible wife @reserve_home who I could not be more proud of and excited to spend my days with. Cheers to the future!
“Springtime in New York” 2020-2024 ☀️ 🌲
Cabinet dimensions: 30” x 58” (closed) and 30” x 116” (open)
I had dreamt of this cabinet for many years before making it. I was fascinated by the idea of concealing a painting in an ordinary looking cabinet…and then revealing it… almost like a secret.
I started the four panels at the beginning of the pandemic, during lockdown, looking out our kitchen window into the backyard. The trees and the animals had come to life while the world was on pause.
I worked on the paintings on and off for four years. When the paintings were finished, I constructed the cabinet with decorative moldings on the outside and painted it white. A co-worker of mine at the Met, Matthew Cumbie, generously helped me fabricate the custom hinges; the cabinet would not have been possible without his expertise and craftsmanship.
The cabinet is hanging in my new studio, which I’m just over the moon about having! I have the idea to make one or two more cabinets this coming year, but who knows, we will just have to wait and see where the wind takes us.
#painting #nycartist #diy #cabinet
#DavidRhoads’ collection of watercolor paintings for Keepsake visually archives memories and moments from his time spent in Venice. His works not only capture the iconic timelessness of the city, but also invite us all to reflect on our own travels abroad. Continue watching to learn more.
Incredibly excited and honored to share that I’m included in @uprisenyc exhibition, Keepsake, alongside 17 other artists.
I’m including a selection of my Venice paintings, two canvases and eight watercolors...I’ve been making these on and off the last few years, sometimes with help from my studio assistants (aka Georgie, Frankie and Kiki). These images are very special to me… they always transport me back and remind me of the eternal wonder and mystery of Venice.
Works available at @uprisenyc . Linked in my bio!
