pt.2 Gallery is pleased to present Spin, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Oakland-based artist JP McNicholas. This marks the artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery.
In Spin, McNicholas continues his instinct-driven practice, grounding it in the rhythms of daily life. The works begin as drawings made in transit – on ferry and bus rides across the Bay, during bike commutes through industrial corridors. Using a narrow sketchbook reminiscent of a film strip, he captures fragments of experience as they unfold. Micro-interactions, shifting light, and the subtle sway and bumps of a boat or bus all enter the page. These drawings later expand into paintings where time stretches, loops, and overlaps.
