Pellas Gallery is pleased to present VOCATION, a solo exhibition by acclaimed Neo-Expressionist artist Danny Minnick, marking his debut solo exhibition with the gallery. VOCATION opens on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with a 6:00 - 8:00 PM reception at 74 Newbury Street, Boston, MA and is on view through April 19, 2025.

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A Special Dedication to Boston
Inspired by his experiences in Boston and his time living in Los Angeles, Minnick has created an exclusive body of work dedicated to the city of Boston, drawing from the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist — one of the most significant art thefts in history. Deeply moved by the mystery and impact of the heist, Minnick felt an unexpected connection to the city, leading him to channel this inspiration into his paintings.

One painting from VOCATION, selected by Minnick, will be auctioned at a private event on February 21, 2025, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Artists For Humanity, a non-profit organization committed to empowering young creatives. With this tribute, Minnick bridges the past and present, using art as a vehicle for storytelling, community engagement, and artistic empowerment. Sponsors for this special event include Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Boston, Michael Carucci - Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, Pellas Gallery, Regan Communications Group, Boston Common Magazine, Paul Karger - Twin Focus Capital, Tarek Hassan - CNCPTS, Keegan Caldwell - Caldwell Law, Artists for Humanity, The Skateroom, and Isabel Arguello - House Of Art.

Minnick’s work instinctively explores representations of memory, movement, and cultural influence. His expressive brushwork and striking color palettes weave together recollections of places and experiences into spontaneous, layered narratives. Far from structured compositions, his paintings blur the lines between fact and fiction, challenging the viewer to decipher where history ends and imagination begins.

His signature characters remain central to his artistic practice— as symbols of positivity and resilience. Minnick’s works embody the raw energy of street culture, skateboarding, and the Neo-Expressionist movement, capturing both chaos and harmony within his compositions.

Minnick’s pieces have been exhibited internationally at Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel, London’s Barbican Centre, and Miami’s Wynwood Walls. His collectors include LeBron James, Robert Downey Jr., Jessica Alba, and Gus Van Sant, further solidifying his impact in both the art and pop culture landscapes.

About the Artist
Danny Minnick is an American Neo-Expressionist painter, professional skateboarder, cinematographer, actor, and director based in Los Angeles and New York. Born in Seattle, Washington, Minnick is known for his bold, energetic painting style, often drawing inspiration from urban landscapes, skate culture, and his own lived experiences.

His work has been featured in galleries worldwide, with notable exhibitions including:

• The Elephant Never Forgets, Maxfield, Los Angeles (2024)
• 18 Workz, Art Works Advisory, Singapore (2023)
• Kulturstiftung Schloss Britz, Berlin (2022)
• Turning Tricks, Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Los Angeles (2022)
• One Love, Maddox Gallery, London (2017)
  

Minnick’s career extends beyond painting; he is a Lifetime Member of The Actor’s Studio and has worked extensively in film, directing and producing multiple independent projects for Thrasher, 411, and Transworld Videos. His art remains deeply connected to his background in skateboarding and underground culture, elements that continue to shape his visual language.

Artist Book : The Elephant Never Forgets
The Elephant Never Forgets, 2024 is an artist book featuring 512 pages of work by Minnick and spans 13 years of his creative career. Published in a limited format of 500 editions, this paperback gloss-laminated book highlights Minnick’s street, studio and exhibition history. The book’s European release was at Chiltern Firehouse (London) and Asia release at @artworks_sg Art Works Gallery (Singapore) in collaboration with Automobili @lamborghinisingaporeofficial.

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