Mixed Messages

Mixed Messages:
Celebrating 20 Years of Art by Local Legends
Justin Hillgrove and Mike Capp

August 6 – September 5
Artist’s Reception Thursday, August 14, 5–8pm

Twenty years ago, Justin Hillgrove was drawn into a mysterious office building by the siren song of toys placed in a window. Inside, he encountered Mike Capp, an artistic madman whose sage ramblings and bizarre paintings inspired Justin to start creating. Thus began their infamous alliance and rise to artistic legend. Come celebrate this 20-year journey of art, collaboration and friendship. And also, their birthdays. Yes, we’ll have cake.

Visit us to see the artworks on this page and lots more in the gallery!

The first in our Artist Insight Series of interviews feature Justin Hillgrove and Mike Capp. Hear the tale of their artistic journeys, inspirations, and information for the upcoming show. Don’t forget to subscribe for future artist interviews and more.

A surreal and colorful artwork featuring a bird with a human skull, blending abstract and figurative elements.

Shelf Life, by Justin Hillgrove. 20x30” giclee print on canvas, $365

Street art painting of two characters with robotic faces in suits, wearing sunglasses and hats, against a blue abstract background.
Colorful illustration of various cute monsters with different colors and shapes, sitting on shelves filled with jars and food items, in a whimsical style.

We’re on a Mission From Leia Redux, by Mike Capp & Justin Hillgrove. 16x20” acrylic on canvas, $1200

An abstract painting of a bear with a bird on its paw, surrounded by a night sky with stars, featuring surreal elements like spiral shapes, a crown, and colorful patterns.

Winter King, by Mike Capp & Justin Hillgrove. 16x20” acrylic on canvas, $2000

A colorful, abstract painting of a cat with orange stripes and a mischievous expression. The cat's face is split with various vibrant geometric shapes, and handwritten text is visible in the background.

A Grin Without a Cat, by Mike Capp & Justin Hillgrove. 16x20” overpainted giclee on canvas, $375

Abstract collage artwork featuring a dog's head silhouette, composed of various colorful geometric shapes, patterns, and smaller images on a dark background.

Dreamer Deceiver, by Mike Capp & Justin Hillgrove

Crowlaborative, by Mike Capp & Justin Hillgrove. 16x20” overpainted giclee print on canvas, $375

Flotsam, by Justin Hillgrove. 8x16” acrylic on canvas, $900

A whimsical illustration of a fluffy creature with bunny ears, wearing sunglasses, sitting on a wooden pail in the rain with jars beside it, against a dark red background.

Aisle of Bounty, by Justin Hillgrove. 20x24” acrylic on canvas, $2000

A fantasy-themed painting of a tree with a pink dragon resting on its branches. The tree has green leaves and pears hanging from it, and a skull at the base. A goblin-like creature with long white hair, horns, and green skin is playing a guitar at the bottom of the tree. Several jars with ghostly figures inside hang from the branches.

Aisle of Bounty, by Justin Hillgrove. 20x24” acrylic on canvas, $2000

A fantasy-style painting of a green creature with horns, reading a red book under a twisted tree. The tree has a dragon-like creature on top with white hair, wings, and an orange-red body, sitting on a branch. Around the tree, there are hanging lanterns with black spiders inside, a skull, and a bag with writing. The background is dark red with rain falling.