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Edwin Malavé II
Inspire and be inspired
Partner: @kin_flo_

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See you in November 🔥.

Kin + Flo presents SYNTHESIS, a two-day group exhibition at @playnicelbc. Join us!

Saturday, November 7: 12–9pm - Opening Reception @ 7pm
Sunday, November 8: 12–4pm

Play Nice
1029 E. 4th Street
Long Beach, CA

Artists:
@kaleekab
@photoham
@aveartdesign
@joseph_roi
@artistnatemcmullen
@coyote_rob_art
@honorablemohammed
@van_gotti
@philippeanthony
@ajwilldesign

Community Partners:
@smbdy2me
@scntrl

Poetry Performance:
@marcusomariprp

DJs:
@djpuffs
@illmeca
@wordamouph by @aveartdesign

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13 days ago

✨ SYNTHESIS: November 7 + 8, 2026 ✨ We’re excited to share the artists and creatives joining us for Synthesis, a two-day group exhibition presented by Kin+Flo at Play Nice in Long Beach. We imagined Synthesis as a space to bring together artists whose work reflects their stories, histories, cultures, experiences and perspectives. On November 7 + 8, we bring that vision to life, together.

Join us. Spend time with the work, meet the artists, listen to some music, connect with someone new, and experience these stories together in one space.

Artists:
@kaleekab
@photoham
@aveartdesign
@joseph_roi
@artistnatemcmullen
@coyote_rob_art
@honorablemohammed
@van_gotti
@philippeanthony
@ajwilldesign

Community Partners:
@smbdy2me
@scntrl

Poetry Performance:
@marcusomariprp

DJs:
@djpuffs
@illmeca
@wordamouph

Saturday, November 7: 12–9pm - Opening Reception @ 7pm
Sunday, November 8: 12–4pm

Play Nice
1029 E. 4th Street
Long Beach, CA by @aveartdesign

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22 days ago

✨ This past Sunday, we brought Kin+Flo back to Long Beach and hosted our third Creative Exchange ✨.

Our Creative Exchange is our favorite tradition because every gift comes with a story and a glimpse into someone’s creative process, inspiration, and journey.

And while the exchange always leaves us inspired, what inevitably unfolds is something even more meaningful: vulnerability, laughter, storytelling, authentic connection, and the reminder that creativity has the power to bring people together in ways few other things can.

Our Kin+Flo fam, Mark, said it best:

“Kin+Flo is about holding space, exchanging energy, and staying in flow together. We’re carrying this forward with more meetups, exchanges, and moments of connection in the year ahead.”

To everyone who joined us in community of this weekend, thank you being in flow with us: @wutangplant @wordsandcats @marcusomariprp @sumaan @honorablemohammed @photoham @wordamouph @illmeca

Deep gratitude to @theprettylittlepastries + @msmelod for so generously sharing your incredible sweet treats with our Kin+Flo fam. We appreciate you!

You all inspire us. We’ve got so much more ahead. See you soon!
- Edwin, Phil, Aaron + Kris by @aveartdesign

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3 months ago

Lauren Halsey’s Sister Dreamer Sculpture Park stands as both an archive and an offering. Sister Dreamer is a monumental reflection of the beauty, strength, and cultural memory rooted in South Central Los Angeles. Every surface holds story. Every detail feels intentional. The space invites you to slow down, look closer, and return again, because there is always another layer revealing itself.

Kin+Flo was deeply grateful to gather in community with Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson @mhdcd8 who led a conversation about the vision behind Sister Dreamer and the significance of creating expansive public art spaces that honor the people and spirit of South Central LA. Lauren Halsey’s cousin, Kenneth, also shared meaningful insight into the creation of the sculptures—the care, symbolism, and communal intention woven throughout the entire space.

Grateful for everyone who joined us in creative community. Spaces like these remind us that art is not separate from the people. Thank you, Lauren Halsey, for creating this space and honoring these stories. Power to the creatives. Power to community. Power to South Central Los Angeles. by @aveartdesign

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5 months ago

P+P ❤️ Wedding
Match Made 04.05.26
Brooklyn, New York

Hachu ❤️ 🐶 taken in Brooklyn Botanic Garden by @aveartdesign

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6 months ago

A day at the Maloof with my sister
@malooffoundation
Highly recommend for all. Beautiful garden and home. An amazing time learning all that Sam Maloof built with exceptional craftsmanship 🪵.
Thank you @dennishayswoodworker for the great tour taken in Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts by @aveartdesign

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7 months ago

A night at the Maloof
03.05.26
@malooffoundation
📸: @ajwilldesign

ART HELPS YOU KNOW YOUR HEART taken in Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts by @aveartdesign

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7 months ago

Thursday evening was beautiful. I was truly honored to speak at the historic home of Sam and Alfreda Maloof and share my story of growth and creative process while connecting with new and familiar faces. Our creative community is everything.

It was also an honor to reveal my newest piece, In the Eye of the Beholder, and invite people to experience its textured movement up close.

Thank you to everyone who attended and for the conversations, connection and thoughtful, generous feedback. My deepest appreciation to the Maloof Guild and @malooffoundation for the warm welcome. Let’s keep creating ✨. taken in Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts by @aveartdesign

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7 months ago

So grateful to lead the Maloof Guild’s “Creative Energy From Within” conversation on Thursday, March 5!

The evening will include the unveiling of my newest sculpture, “In the Eye of the Beholder”, followed by an open discussion on art, perception and creative energy.

Come engage, reflect, and explore what moves you. I hope you’ll join us ✨.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

6:00 PM start | Doors open at 5:30 PM

Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation
5131 Carnelian St, Alta Loma, CA taken in Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts by @aveartdesign

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8 months ago

Day 2 Hawaii
-sunrise
-Makapu’u Beach
-Thank you @helenashawaiianfoood amazing food and service taken in Makapu'u Beach, Oa'hu, Hawai'i. by @aveartdesign

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8 months ago

A lifelong appreciation for artistry and the natural world shapes the work of Californian woodworking artist Edwin Malavé II. On March 5, 2026, join us for an intimate, community-centered evening as Edwin hosts and facilitates a conversation on creativity, perception and the stories held within the materials we create with.

This gathering will include the unveiling of Edwin’s newest sculpture, “In the Eye of the Beholder”, alongside select works from his practice. Edwin’s work has been exhibited in Claremont, Los Angeles, and Pomona and is inspired by artists such as Sam Maloof, George Nakashima, Thaddeus Mosley, M. C. Escher, Haroshi and Nuge.

Edwin’s sculptural work highlights the natural beauty of diverse wood species, blending fluid abstract movement with personal narrative. This evening is an invitation to slow down, gather in dialogue and explore the creative energy we each carry. We hope you’ll join us.

📍Location:
Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation
5131 Carnelian St, Alta Loma, CA 91701
📅 Date:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ Time:
6:00 -7:00 pm
Doors open 5:30 pm taken in Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts by @aveartdesign

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8 months ago

SATURDAY WIP 2026 taken in Upland, California by @aveartdesign

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9 months ago