Michelle Robinson || August - September 2026
We are delighted to announce the debut solo exhibition of Michelle Robinson at Hall Spassov. Originating from Los Angeles, Robinson is a self-taught artist currently based in Seattle, Washington. Over the course of two decades, she has gained international recognition for her acrylic and gold leaf paintings that delve into layered masking techniques. These compositions seamlessly blend architectural elements with natural and organic forms.
Robinson’s works explore the concepts of balance, structure, and the pursuit of order through texture, light, and shape. Her works create contemplative spaces that encourage viewers to pause and discover personal significance within each piece. Working intuitively beyond conventional academic training, Robinson has cultivated a distinctive visual language rooted in experimentation and instinct. As her practice continues to evolve between precise symmetry and expressive imbalance, she creates spaces that evoke both a grounded and otherworldly experience.
Spring into Summer, A Group Exhibition | May - June 2026
Featuring the latest new works by Morgan Bak
Hall Spassov is pleased to present Morgan Bak’s latest quilted paintings. Drawing from personal memory and quiet moments of everyday life, Bak constructs layered compositions where figurative and botanical forms overlap with a sense of translucency and motion—limbs shifting in angular rhythms, intersecting and unfolding. These dynamic scenes explore the complexities of connection and interaction across human and natural realms. LEARN MORE >>
The gallery will also feature a curated selection of works by represented artists, including early paintings by Jeff Peters and a striking new piece by Portland-based David Rice, who joined us at the San Francisco Art Fair this April. We look forward to sharing these works with you.
We’re now preparing for the Seattle Fair season this July, with a dynamic selection of new pieces underway—including four exceptional new paintings by the highly sought-after Yool Kim. Please reach out if you’d like to receive an early preview and sign up for our enews for updates and your fair passes.
LANDSCAPES | January - February 2026
View landscape work by gallery director and founder, Erik Hall, Los Angeles based painter, Jeff Peters and Norwegian photographer, Ole Marius Joergensen.
Hall’s landscapes are representations of reality that have been filtered and augmented by his memory. As described by Hall, “The expanses in my work are an indication that something I have seen is present, is real and exists, even though it is being told as I remember it and not as it actually occurred.
A painter and illustrator, Peters’ work has been shown nationally for over two decades. In his most recent series, the artist has turned his attention to landscapes, painting them from memory, referencing childhood photographs and utilizing AI.
Joergensen, a child of 80s rural Norway, became fascinated with the popular narratives told on screen by American movies. Drawn to the descriptive narrative and quality of light, he found himself wanting to create his own stories. Influenced by the work of the mid century painters, as well as 19th Century painting traditions. His work often depicts ordinary situations infused with a unique narrative that unlocks an unexpected mystery that feels both old and new.
ITS GIVING | Group Exhibition | November - December
Opening : Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
It’s giving… is slang for describing an aesthetic or vibe: It's often used to describe the overall feeling of a person, place, or thing, but giving also means to hand over, or to donate. Throughout the months of November and December, the gallery will host a rotating group exhibition of 30 plus works priced under $3,000. Browse a diverse selection of pieces from our esteemed exhibiting artists in the gallery as well as on our online shop. Discover new pieces and find works of the past—perhaps even one that has lingered in your thoughts for years. We extend an invitation to our most inquisitive guests to also explore our inventory in the back room.
The proceeds generated from this two month exhibition will be donated to the University District Food Bank, an organization that provides essential groceries and necessities to the growing number of individuals and families in need. The gallery will contribute 10% of its commission to support this vital cause.
In addition to our unwavering commitment to supporting artists and cultivating collectors, Hall Spassov Gallery remains steadfast in fostering a sense of community. If you would like to make your own contributions to the University Food Bank we have listed their information below along with a link to a hunger relief resource list.
Since its establishment in 1983, the University District Food Bank’s mission has been to provide high-quality, culturally familiar food and connect individuals experiencing food insecurity in Northeast Seattle with essential resources. Headquartered at 5017 Roosevelt Way NE, the organization has expanded its programming to effectively address community needs. These initiatives include the addition of satellite pantries to reach new neighborhoods, the expansion of home delivery services, the partnership with new schools through Packs for Kids, the hiring of staff to intentionally facilitate connections between customers and other community programs, and the establishment of a rooftop farm.
https://www.udistrictfoodbank.org/
Gretchen Gammell | ShellBodies | OCTOBER 2nd - Nov 22nd
“ShellBodies carry eight years of meditative nature studies that I leaned on to process the transition between life to death. My entry into the work of nursing brought me face to face with how bodies move from this life into the unknown. What was once vibrant and interactive is replaced with a mysterious stillness. My job gives me the responsibility of holding and caring for the bodies of those who go on ahead of us. It is a traumatic privilege. Painting the delicacy of nature has become a place of meditation on the lives I so often spend last moments with. Their unique stories are so much like the intricacies of a leaf, a petal, a washed stone. When the body transitions into death, what is left behind is a shell marbled and grooved with the history of their life.
I believe in sending stories into the world, they have a life I am not privy to beyond my hand.” -Gretchen Gammell
ERIK ANDOR | Artist Talk | Art and Culture Week 9-20
September 20th from 2-4pm | Artist talk and live demo with Seattle soft sculpture artist, costume designer and fabricator, Erik Andor. Andor uses his years of experience as a sought after designer and fabricator for theater companies and performers. Most recently the artist has been working alongside costume designer, Paul Tazewell, puppeteer, Basil Twist, and glass artist, Preston Singletary for the latest iteration of 'Sleeping Beaty’ with PNB.
Yool Kim | March 6th - April 30th
We are thrilled to present the latest work by Yool Kim. Yool Kim is a contemporary Korean artist, based in Seoul. Kim has exhibited her mixed media works across the United States, as well as internationally. Her practice explores ideas of identity and the subconscious through a maximalist approach. As she navigates these thoughts her work takes on a figurative form often featuring a single face repeated many times – suggesting a series of selves. Her fast-paced thoughts and emotions are shown in her use of impulsive and overlapping mark-making. These layers represent her own personal experience and in her words, 'highlights self-expression through my deepest most inner thoughts’.
*The gallery will be closed for spring break April 9th - 24th. Join us at San Francisco Art Fair April 17-20! Contact us for your tickets.
Chris Leib | January 9th - February 28th
PAST TOMORROW
In January we have new work in the gallery by artist, Chris Leib. His quizzical, hyper-surreal astronauts are both enchanting and mysterious and his technical ability as a painter is most impressive. Chris Leib has exhibited his artwork across the United States, as well as in Germany, France, Denmark and Australia. A classically trained painter, Leib has spent over a decade applying renaissance techniques to subject matter outside traditional boundaries. Despite their dark tones, his subjects are characterized by humor and an exploration of heroic imagery.
Join us on First Thursday, February 6th for a reception from 5-7pm and enjoy wine and pizza from our friends at Oxbow! Chris Leib's show will be on view through February 28th.
The Gallery is located on the corner of 24th and Boston Street.