Jojo Anavim: I'm Feelin Lucky

This Thursday, May 15th, Guy Hepner Gallery debuts I'm Feelin Lucky, a radiant new solo exhibition from contemporary artist Jojo Anavim. Known for his vibrant palette and pop-infused sensibility, Anavim’s work strikes a balance between playful nostalgia and fine art sophistication. The show opens at the gallery’s Chelsea location at 177 10th Avenue, marking a fresh chapter in Anavim’s ever-evolving visual diary. With works now available for presale, I'm Feelin Lucky offers collectors and fans a chance to dive headfirst into a world bursting with color, memory, and joy.

Anavim’s artistic practice is rooted in transforming the familiar into the fantastical. Over the years, he has become celebrated for his reimagining of everyday indulgences—most notably, his iconic ice cream motifs. These sugary subjects act as visual shorthand for childhood summers, carefree moments, and the fleeting sweetness of time. Rendered in lush textures and unexpected media, the ice creams become more than just dessert—they’re monuments to memory, dipped in gloss and sprinkled with emotion.

In I'm Feelin Lucky, Anavim leans further into his summery themes, delivering a series that feels like a heatwave dreamscape. Pops of neon pink, lemon yellow, and pool-blue dominate the canvas, while graphic shapes and tactile surfaces hint at a tactile world just beyond reach. There’s a sense of spontaneity in each work, as if the artist is chasing a feeling rather than depicting a scene. That chase—elusive, energetic, and ultimately joyful—is what gives the exhibition its beating heart.

But beneath the bright colors and playful references lies a more deliberate commentary on consumer culture, memory-making, and emotional branding. Anavim, who began his career designing for major commercial clients, skillfully blurs the boundary between high and low art. In this exhibition, playful elements like cartoon characters, drips, and sparkles act as portals into deeper reflections on identity and perception in the digital age. Each piece is a celebration, yes—but also a wink, a nod, and a nudge to look closer.

I'm Feelin Lucky is more than just a title—it’s a mood, a mantra, and an invitation. Anavim invites viewers to embrace the unexpected, to find beauty in pop culture, and to surrender to the delight of color and chaos. The exhibition opens May 15th at Guy Hepner Gallery and promises to be a must-see moment of the season. With works available for presale and a loyal collector base already buzzing, the show is poised to be a splashy success—one popsicle at a time.