Ladies, grab your broadest and brightest brimmed hats!  Gentleman, hold on to your fedoras!  This June, it’s “Off to the Races!” as Artist Michael Flohr returns to EC Galleries with a spectacular series of new original works, all inspired by San Diego’s beloved Del Mar Racetrack.

One of the most anticipated shows this year, Flohr’s Off to the Races series of new original paintings draws inspiration from the nostalgia, excitement and significant history surrounding this famous landmark.  From the intensity of the thoroughbreds and jockeys on the track, to the crowd’s dramatic hats in brilliant shades of color, Flohr reveals the essence of Del Mar’s legendary venue on canvas, as only a true San Diego native can.

Flohr’s boundless creativity and passion for exploring new landscapes and the people who inhabit them is apparent in each new body of work he releases.  For his Off to the Races series, his admires can expect close-ups of horses battling for a winning spot, the expressions and body language of the fans, and the unmistakable landscape of “where the surf meets the turf.”

Most known for his urban scenes of city streets, nightclubs and his recent Jazz series of paintings that debuted in 2009, Flohr says he is particularly excited to take on a new challenge of capturing the powerful action of horses and jockeys in motion.  In fact, it is rare to find artists who are willing to take on the task of translating the energy they see if front of them, and accurately portraying that movement on canvas.  Flohr’s ability to meet this challenge successfully is a testament to his remarkable skill and talent as an artist.  

Besides his gift for capturing rapid movement, Flohr is often celebrated for his urban scenes that reflect quieter moments.  He prefers not to use models, but rather to observe candid moments of people truly living their lives in cafes, bars, or out in the streets of a city.  In addition to painting scenes from around his hometown of San Diego, another favorite muse for Flohr is San Francisco.  He has been credited with not just showing us a scene, but also imparting a “feel” and “rhythm” of the city to his viewer.  

Flohr notes that one of the most alluring draws of the Del Mar Racetrack is the tradition surrounding Opening Day, where spectators boast modern interpretations of attire from the past, which continues to be representative of “the good life.”  The dramatic hats, suits with suspenders and fancy cigars are such important details to assist him in further evoking a specific feeling in each scene he paints.

Flohr’s manipulation of light and color is inspired by the unseen beauty in seemingly ordinary occurrences.  His grasp of showcasing moments of life in their truest form, is much of what allows him to keep collectors around the world endlessly infatuated with what he might do next. 

As most of our collectors know, Michael Flohr’s annual show offers guests a truly memorable experience you won’t forget.  From the fantastic display of new paintings to spending time with this amazing artist in an intimate gallery setting, to the live music and fine wine – trust us when we say this is not a show to miss!  

Off to the Races show dates are June 25^th and 26^th from 6 pm to 9 pm and June 27^th from 12 pm to 5 pm. 

7007 Friars Road, Suite 683, San Diego, CA 92108

Phone – 800-599-7111

RSVP via email to PR@ecgallery.com