A Matter of Public Record at Durden and Ray through September 29th By Patrick Quinn Our current presidential administration has managed to do something that hasn’t happened in decades; make political art more than just relevant – now it’s hip and trendy as well. We are a country divided not only by policy, but by…
In the Stillness Between Two Waves of the Sea: A Group show at Durden and Ray On view through June 29th By Patrick Quinn The exhibit currently showing at the Durden and Ray Gallery is, in many ways, no different than most group shows. Work created by a dozen artists in a variety of mediums…
Manipulating the Masters: Christina Ramos Gabba Gallery By Patrick Quinn For the past five years, Gabba Gallery has showcased a variety of street artists. Gallery owner Jason Ostro has also introduced the Gabba Alley Project in which local painters create murals to beautify the neighborhood. Christina Ramos’ solo show currently on display at Gabba…
Birth, Death, & Mr. Snuggles: Four Unique Shows at the Armory Center For The Arts Through June 10th Armory Center for The Arts, Pasadena, CA. By Patrick Quinn Over the past decade, the Pasadena Armory and Head Curator Irene Tsatsos has consistently mounted exhibitions that are both challenging and rewarding. The four shows…
Two Solo Shows at Chimento Contemporary; Kim Schoenstadt, Context v. Perspective and Cole Case, Riding Shotgun in the Sky Through May 5, 2018 By Jody Zellen Kim Schoenstadt is interested in architecture, perspective and point of view. To that end, she makes works that appear flat and dimensional simultaneously. In her prize winning installation at the 2018…
Andrea Bersaglieri’s Suburban Nature through April 21 Curve Line Space, Los Angeles By Patrick Quinn On a recent damp and drizzly Saturday night, a large crowd attended the opening of “Suburban Nature”, Andrea Bersaglieri’s solo show at Curve Line Space. The presentation was simple and straightforward. Three white walls displaying thirteen paintings; a few are…
PRISMS: Five Artists Make Magic With Light through Friday, March 23 Fellows of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles By Patrick Quinn Can light be art? Or more to the point, can one manipulate light to create art? It’s a unique creative medium that most would associate with the Burning Man Festival rather than a respected art museum.…
