a.p.gath
Keep the Good Ones

This April, the artwork of Seattle-based artist a.p.gath returns to PUNCH gallery. These paintings incorporate fun and frenetic energy through his use of color, multiple built-up layers, arguably maximalist style. “Keep the Good Ones” celebrates fleeting yet profound moments that shape our lives. These paintings and mixed media works capture both quiet and boisterous moments – fragments of time when we feel truly alive. From peaceful afternoons to chaotic celebrations, they invite viewers to pause and appreciate beauty in both calm and raucous. Vibrant colors and moody hues contrast with the mundane or difficult, evoking motion, light, and emotion.

Abstracted figures and dreamlike environments capture joy of connection and quiet solace. In a noisy world, this series calls us to recognize and hold on to the positive, for they make life worth living. As the artist states, “Each piece reflects how time shapes our experiences, creating nostalgic memories. The aim is to preserve and honor these impermanent moments that stay with us long after they pass.”

Upcoming Events on the PUNCH Stage
3-5 pm on Saturdays

4/05: Robber’s Roost
(swingtime/ragpunk)

4/12: Third Seven
(experimental cello rock)

4/19: Deep Green Sea
(fathomless harmonies)
and Tinned Fish
(oldtime/folkgrass)

4/26: Ava Lin + Jen Borst
(country folk)