The Art of Nat Reed — Attraction in Palm Springs

Nat’s work stands alone at the intersection of classic art, rich in symbolism and theme, pop art in its tongue-in-cheek humor, appropriation of popular symbols and cultural icons, and modern art with an eye toward Googie architecture and landmark buildings from the 50s thru the 70s. All this is filtered through the lens of the desert landscape, his adopted home, and Nat’s affection for mining the camp value found in Tiki counterculture. Seemingly whimsical but acutely systematic and detailed, his works define a world where one-eyed cats lounge poolside with Poodles and strutting Peacocks; perhaps stand-ins for the cast of characters one meets in a desert life. Nat’s gift for composition and color are at the root of what make these cheerful pieces have a surprising depth upon further study. This lifelong craftsman having mastered all mediums in his long career has also carved out a place in the hearts of desert dwellers and its visitors. Nat pursues kindness warmth humor and generosity with the same passion given to his art. The exceptionally gifted artist, Nat Reed, is a Palm Springs and Desert Valley treasure and an artist of world...

The vibrant colors in this gallery drew us in while strolling through downtown Palm Springs recently. A kind, gentle man, Steve runs the gallery and we spent quite a bit of time chatting with him to learn about Nat and his art. I love everything mid-century modern vibe and you can't help but smile when gazing on the whimsy and color of Nat's art. I couldn't leave without something and ended up with a gorgeous tile to memorialize our stop. I would decorate my entire house with this art lol and am already looking where I can inject the joy the exudes from Nat Reed's pieces. This gallery is absolutely worth a stop when visiting...

LOVE. Perfect for any Midcentury Art lovers. Bright, bold pieces for every inch of your wall. They also carry tiles, pillows and coffee mugs. It's hard to choose which piece to take home. I get something every time I pop in. Friendly, attentive staff. VERY reasonable price points...too reasonable, if you ask me (they could easily charge WAY more for these fabulous...