Studio Visit: Sarah Awad, A Dialogue with History… By Gary Brewer “You have to know how to use the accident, how to recognize it, how to control it, and ways to eliminate it so that the whole surface looks felt and born all at once.” “Every canvas is a journey all its own.” Helen…
Glen Rubsamen The Disguise Was Almost Perfect Christopher Grimes Gallery By Jody Zellen Through September 1st What constitutes iconic Los Angeles imagery: ocean sunsets, palm trees, the Hollywood sign? In many ways it is easy to imagine the black silhouette of a palm tree against a sky colored gradient, and think, classic Los Angeles.…
Uncharted Territory: The Work of Steve Seleska at ARK Gallery By Patrick Quinn Altadena is one of those small communities scattered along the 210 freeway that seems trapped in time. Perhaps being so close to what’s left of Route 66 has something to do with it. The city’s biggest claim to fame…
A Case for Art Why Art Matters! Torrance Art Museum By Lorraine Heitzman Through August 12th Anybody reading this review won’t likely need to be convinced that art matters, but if they did entertain any doubts, the show at the Torrance Art Museum provides ample justification. Why Art Matters! is TAM’s response to the…
Studio Visit: Paul Paiement, Synthetic Hybrid Spirituality By Gary Brewer “Through the process of coevolution human ideas find there way into natural facts: the contours of a tulip’s petals say, or the precise tang of a lonagold apple…the offspring of the ancient marriage of plants and people are far stranger and more marvelous than…
What’s Hot in L.A.? Art Events You Should Check Out UPCOMING OPENINGS July 5th Superbloom PØST 1206 Maple Ave. #515 Los Angeles, CA 9001 Opening July 5th 7-9pm For more information July 6th Life Lines by Karena Massengill Studio 347 347 W 7th St, San Pedro, California 90731 Opening July 6th 6-9pm For more information…
“Twenty-One” at Subliminal Projects By Evan Senn Through July 15th In Los Angeles, the art world is more than not a competitive industry of buying and selling goods. The competition in this city for creative expression and artwork with market value often times removes a large part of why most people are drawn to…
