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Give forth the hand breaking the sky from the Kingdom! An angel appears, no two! The picked flesh from the last Martyr from which the crow grows fat seems to never live yet never die. The agony breath persists in the wake of no one, what fresh hell awaits? Just push me down further in to earth so Virgil can guide me, I cannot take Earth any longer! One angel responds to the plea, the other looks on with pleasure. Hell does better deeds than Heaven perhaps, the hope is so.
@commonwellboise
@alexarosefoundation by @cackleboi

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5 months ago

“Malignant Cardinal
Tumor of Sin
Glory to God
Behold the Beheaded!
Last of its kin”
Acrylic and Oil on canvas
@commonwellboise
@alexarosefoundation by @cackleboi

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Some moments I loved over the last months, Caleigh and I got a cat who we love dearly, his name is Gene Clark! Lots of miles on the saddle and some fantastic pics from last months art show via @electric.antz
Bless 🎱 by @cackleboi

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10 months ago

Did an excursion out to Placerville with my dad, 3 days two nights. Ended up being perfect to split the two hard days up, this being my second bikepacking trip and my dad’s first one in a few years it was good to have time to rest. Placerville was a nice town, we talked to the gal who works at the convenience store and regulars who stopped for a long time before we found a place to camp for the night. I’m pretty amazed how close all of this is in relative terms to Boise. This will be the first of many adventures to be had🎱 by @cackleboi

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Packed up the majority of my studio space at Commonwell today. My time here has been deeply fulfilling, to have had the opportunity to work on art full time for several months is such a blessing. I’m deeply grateful to all my cohort, I’ve made connections with y’all that will carry onward for years to come. Thank you to Kathrine and Amber @commonwellboise and @alexarosefoundation for such a thoughtful program, I am a better artist because of this experience. The body of work is evidence of this, I feel real proud of it. Looking forward to continue a regular studio practice at home and I have some things planned for the spring 🎱 Photo Cred. @christinenygard.music for the first portrait & @janellnstrouse for the photos of my work, thank you❤️ by @cackleboi

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“Stochastic Impalement”-oil on canvas
“Crucified Against The Cross” -oil on canvas
These are the last two paintings I’ll complete at this studio, the residency is wrapping up soon, lots of feelings to process. More on that later, but working on these felt really great, a perfect way to close out this residency❤️ @commonwellboise @alexarosefoundation by @cackleboi

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3 years sober today, a steady hum steadfast. Grateful to have this clarity and devotion to stay on this path, thank you to all who I love for the support😘 by @cackleboi

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Sean Ahern’s paintings wrap around found objects to create strange, abject bodily forms. Kept literally “under wraps” during the last First Friday Art & Studio Stroll, the works have been waiting for their reveal in the SHOW & TELL Group Exhibition.

Ahern’s recent paintings and drawings draw on religious iconography and distorted figuration to explore violence, grief, and the body. A self-taught artist born and raised in Boise, Idaho, his practice has been shaped by an ongoing study of art history, including time spent living in Seattle and Europe.

Ahern has exhibited in Boise at The Common Well, Clay Collective, AI Gallery, and Treefort Music Festival.

Join us at The Common Well for an artist talk with Sean and fellow resident artists Brecken Bird and Hunter Simmons on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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SHOW & TELL
Group Exhibition
August 28th - September 25th

@commonwellboise
110 W 31st St
Garden City, ID

Artists:

Brecken Bird @brecken_bird
Brie Schettle @bschettle
Emily Hales @emily.e.hales
Hunter Simmons @hunter.simmons.art
Jessica Evett @jessicaevettartist
Laura Feeney @la.urafeeney
Matthew Thorley @matthew_thorley_artist
Sean Ahern @cackleboi

📸@pentaxagram (slide 1)
📸@janellnstrouse (slide 2,3) by @cackleboi

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Please join us at The Common Well Tuesday, September 8th, at 6pm for the second of three nights of Artist Talks to accompany SHOW & TELL — a group exhibition of selected works by the fourth wave of artists in our Show & Tell Artist Residency Program in partnership with Alexa Rose Foundation.

Artists include Sean Ahern, Brecken Bird, Jessica Evett, Laura Feeney, Emily Hales, Brie Schettle, Hunter Simmons and Matthew Thorley. These eight artists have been working at The Common Well since April 2026 in a myriad of disciplines — from painting and drawing, to printmaking, sculpture, installation, performance, textiles, photography and video.

This event is free and open to the public.
Over three Tuesday nights, the eight residents will present public artist talks at The Common Well.

Tuesday, September 1 - Laura Feeney and Matthew Thorley
Tuesday, September 8 - Brecken Bird, Hunter Simmons & Sean Ahern
Tuesday, September 15 - Emily Hales, Jessica Evett & Brie Schettle

The SHOW & TELL exhibition in the gallery at The Common Well will be open Mondays - Fridays, 10am - 5pm and by appointment through September 25, 2026. For a preview or for more information, email art@thecommonwellboise.com. taken in The Common Well by Fort Builder by @cackleboi

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A preview, a lovely moment in time. The group show is up and I spent a lot of time looking at it yesterday, perhaps due to the intense nature of setting up my emotions are a bit suspended in limbo. I’m sure by tomorrow everything will feel more real, the show itself I could not feel more honored to be in! Truly inspired by everyone in this residency, come by and see the work starting tomorrow through Sept. 25th ❤️ @commonwellboise @alexarosefoundation
Photo by the best @benjaminjhuynh ❤️ taken in The Common Well by Fort Builder by @cackleboi

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2 months ago

Please join us at The Common Well Friday, August 28th, from 6-8pm for the opening reception of SHOW & TELL — a group exhibition of selected works by the fourth wave of artists in our Show & Tell Artist Residency Program in partnership with Alexa Rose Foundation.

Artists include Sean Ahern, Brecken Bird, Jessica Evett, Laura Feeney, Emily Hales, Brie Schettle, Hunter Simmons and Matthew Thorley. These eight artists have been working at The Common Well since April 2026 in a myriad of disciplines — from painting and drawing, to printmaking, sculpture, installation, performance, textiles, photography and video.

This event is free and open to the public and includes live jazz by The Dragons Slayers and a special toast to the artists at 6:30pm.

On the three Tuesday nights following, each resident will present a public artist talk at The Common Well beginning at 6pm.

Tuesday, September 1 - Laura Feeney and Matthew Thorley
Tuesday, September 8 - Brecken Bird, Hunter Simmons & Sean Ahern
Tuesday, September 15 - Emily Hales, Jessica Evett & Brie Schettle

The SHOW & TELL exhibition in the gallery at The Common Well will be open Mondays - Fridays, 10am - 5pm and by appointment through September 25, 2026. For a preview or for more information, email art@thecommonwellboise.com. taken in The Common Well by Fort Builder by @cackleboi

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It’s nearing the final month and a half of the residency, and only a few weeks away until our group show exhibition opening @commonwellboise in conjunction with the @alexarosefoundation
I’m really looking forward to showing yall my work(it’s a secret so come to the show) so come by August 28th! Everyone has put their whole soul in to their respective pieces, this is one not to miss ❤️ taken in The Common Well by Fort Builder by @cackleboi

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