Category: Los Angeles Art

Summertime Views

8/2/2017

We've compiled a list of shows we're excited about this summer. Here's just a fraction of what's happening along the west coast.

Satisfactual
Heidi Schwegler + Derek Monypen

THRU Media
1706 NW Gilson St, suite 7,
Portland OR 97209

On view:
July 2017

New Modernism
group show
Math Bass - Pat Boas - Chris Gander - Chris Johanson - Samuel Levi Jones -Joanna Pousette-Dart - Amanda Wojick

Elizabeth Leach Gallery
417 NW 9th avenue
Portland OR 97209

On view:
July 20th - September 2nd, 2017
Tuesday - Saturday
1030am - 530pm

Chris Johanson // Do You Know the Anser to the Riddle (Perceptions #3) // color sugarlift aquatint // 28 x 25" // 2007 // ed of 30

Wolf Haven:
Annie Marie Musselman

Charles A. Hartman Fine Art
134 NW 8th Avenue
Portland OR 07209

On view:
July 20th - September 2nd, 2017
Thurs-Sat
11am - 5pm

Under Cover
Alison OK Frost

Fourth Wall Gallery
473 25th St
Oakland CA 94612

On view:
July 22nd - September 9th, 2017
Saturdays, 1 - 5pm
1st Fridays, 6 - 9pm & by appointment

Miss Van //soft blindess I // pencil and acrylic on paper // 16 x 10" // 2016

ONSET
group show
Adele Renault - Bagger 43 - Basik - Caratoes - David Ryan - Jade Rivera - Jaime Molina - Joseph Martinez - Josh Grotto -
Lena Gustafson - Li-Hill - Lie -Miss Van - Roan Victor

First Amendment Gallery
1000 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103

On view:
July 20th - August 17th, 2017
Wednesday - Saturday 12 - 630pm

Currents
Paula Morales

R/SF
1050 Larkin St
San Francisco CA 94109

On view:
July 28th - August 20th, 2017
Saturday & Sunday 8pm - 1030pm
& by appointment

Me, Myself & Delerium

Michael Reeder

Cordesa Fine Art
942 2nd St #208
Los Angeles CA

On view:
July 8th - August 5th, 2017
Wed - Fri 2pm - 6pm
Sat 12pm - 4pm

Figurative Futures
group show
Jason Shawn Alexander - Christian Clayton - Richard Downs - Chambliss Giobbi - Hugo Crosthwaite - Joshua Hagler - Nate Harris - Trenton Doyle Hancock - Seonna Hong - Tim Hussey - Maria Kreyn - Sophia Narrett - Joakim Ojanen - Irene Hardwicke Olivieri - Robyn O’Neil - Erik Mark Sandberg - Larry Rivers - Kristen Schiele - Allison Schulnik - Rodger Stevens - Mark Whalen - Kent Williams - Martin Wittfooth - Marco Zamora

101/Exhibit
668 North La Peer Drive
Los Angeles CA

On view:
July 22nd - August 26th, 2017
Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm

Sophia Narrett // Along the Vein // Embroidery thread and fabric // 26 x 20" // 2015

Loren Erdrich // I Will Touch A Hundred and Not Pick One // 30 x 22" // 2016

Wooleyes
group show
Miguel Aldaz - Thomas Birdsong - Christopher Brown - Nicolas Canales - JooYoung Choi - Seong Chon - Michael Crew - Sylvia Drzewieski - Scott Daniel Ellison - Loren Erdrich - Mandy Lyn Ford - Julio Galarza - Rema Ghuloum - Jamey Hart - Easton Miller - Alex Paulus - Larry Pearsall - Steve Remington - Dale Riley - Karen Veronica Taylor -

UCPLA Washington Reid Gallery
6110 Washington Blvd
Culver City CA 90232

Opening Reception:
August 5th, 2017
6 - 9pm

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Opening | Natural Selections

5/11/2017

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Brand Library & Art Center is pleased to present the artwork of Amabelle Aguiluz, Sarajo Frieden, Wakana Kimura, Karin Lanzoni and Hiroko Yoshimoto in an exhibition that embraces the fluid and instinctive nature of each artists’ practice while honoring the sophistication of their invention.

Natural Selections
Exhibition dates| May 13th - July 1st, 2017
Opening Reception | May 13th, 6pm

Brand Library & Art Center
1601 West Mountain Street
Glendale CA 91201
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Meager Form, work by Camilla Taylor

1/4/2017

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Meager Form
Work by Camilla Taylor
@camillataylor

Reception | January 13th, 2017 | 5:30 pm

Penny Contemporary
187 Liverpool Street
Hobart Tasmania, Australia
pennycontemporary.com.au
@pennycontemporary

Photos by Mike Reynolds

I won't tell you // unglazed stoneware, linseed oil, graphite // 7" x 9" x 6" // 2016

How often do we get out work done a week or so early? Not often, in my experience. Luckily Camilla completed her works for Meager Form early, and we got to reap the benefits. Here's a look into my studio visit with her!

Meager Form is comprised of sculptures and collographs that depict the relationship between strength and vulnerability. Camilla, who has been greatly influenced by TS Eliot for this series, spoke with me for about an hour and we discussed everything from art, to neighbors, family and social trends.

Preview by Nazish Chunara

You will always hesitate // stoneware, graphite, linseed oil, synthetic hair, wrought iron, stainless steel // 34" x 43" x 4" // 2016

Camilla used her own hands as a guide for these sculptures and was able to vary them in size and gesture. They're beautfully depicted, all the way down to the lines in the palms which are curiously detailed. The weight of hands versus the weight of hair provide a little fight. You only have parts of a body to create an identity, if that's even what you want to do. Camilla's works are intentionally left unidentified which leaves ample room for wonder. Whose body could be attached to these hands or feet or braid of hair? It could be yours, mine, your professor's, maybe your mom from a few years ago or the hand of someone you have yet to meet. It's pretty magical to think about.

You will always hesitate (detail)

Though these limbs leave room for you to elaborate on, they are also representative of the things we potentially have in common. We're all ideally born with ten fingers and a set of life lines to get our palms read. The exploration of identity is high right now, which makes Camilla's works stand out even more. There is no eye color, shape, finger nail, or skin color to point out and run with.

Grasp // lost wax cast pewter // 6.5" x 3.5" x 3" // 2016

Alternatively, there's is much security to be found in There is space all around you. Wrapped in itself, these feet are kept warm, cozy and safe. It's like creating a personal bubble; there's space for yourself provided by yourself, which immeditely led me to the idea of the imporance of self care.

We can have our heads in the clouds, just as long as our feet are on the ground - isn't that how it goes? Camilla's works trigger a number of varying thoughts to tinker with.

There is space all around you // lost wax cast pewter, synthetic hair // 25" x 14" x 4.5" // 2016

Reminicent of etchings, the prints below were made through the process of collography. The images are carved onto board, covered in ink and transfered onto paper. This was my first experience with it. Of course, I asked her if she ever considered incorporating color (I bet she's gotten that one too many times.) I realized that it's unnecessary because the texture created with this technique is so deep, that they are extremely vibrant as is.

Hang limp // collograph on cotton rag paper // 42" x 30" // edition of 2 // 2016

Look away 2 // collograph on cotton rag paper // 42" x 30" // edition of 2 // 2016

Gathered hair // relief print on kozo paper // ed. of 3 // 50" x 11" // 2016

Hair in a braid // relief print on kozo paper // ed. of 3 // 50" x 11" // 2016

Loosening braid // relief print on kozo paper // ed. of 3 // 50" x 11" // 2016

Meager Form ships off to Penny Contemporary this week. If you have the chance, I recommend saying hello to Camilla and checking out the work personally!

PS, Camilla has a new system of screen printing and it's with watercolor. Check out the following piece, along with many others in With Liberty and Justice for Some at Walter Maciel Gallery Los Angeles, starting January 7th, 2017.

Thank you for having me over Camilla!

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John Wolf of Human Condition

11/11/2016

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I visited Human Condition the week of Halloween at the abandoned Los Angeles Metropolitan Medical Center. With three floors and over 8o artists, I decided to start at the top, with curation. I reached out to John Wolf, the Los Angeles based art advisor and mastermind behind this large exhibition.

Patrick Mcelnea // Dr. Super Igor // single channel hd video // 2015

Q&A by Nazish Chunara

How did Human Condition come together? What was the process like?

The Human Condition stemmed from a personal desire to feel emotion. I had a shortlist of figurative artists that elicited a visceral feeling to me. At the moment of inception, I did not have a physical space for the show. It was when a client of mine mentioned the acquisition of the abandoned hospital that a light bulb illuminated. Upon viewing the space I knew that it was within these walls that previously stored so much human emotion I would find a great fit for the show.

Polly Borland // Ring a Ring a Rosy // 2001

Tanya Batura // Achromic B // 2012

There are so many wonderful artists and so many works of art. Did you decide that it was going to be this large when you initially started planning?

No! I initially thought maybe 20 artists. The space is so big, I couldn’t stop, there were too many great works to display, so I kept going, finally capping it at 87 ;)

What were some frustrations that you encountered?

There were the day-to-day curatorial frustrations of artists whose works were not available, or the short timeline being a hinderance, but ultimately my own inner doubts that were the most frustrating. I chose not to listen to them, and forged ahead, not knowing if anyone would come see the show. Turns out people came ;) 2000 people on opening night.

Do you have plans to curate another show?

Yes, it will be even more immersive and intense, a surprise, so no spoilers!

Alexander Yulish // acrylic on canvas // 2016

What do you see through the lens of this role in the contemporary art world that you may not have otherwise known about?

People are craving a different experience. The white walls of a gallery have gotten tired. The site specificity of unique exhibitions like this are what excites younger generations to educate themselves on the art world.

What is your role as an art broker?

As a private art dealer, I assist clients in creating outstanding collections based on pre-defined goals. I work in contemporary, post-war, and emerging. I work tirelessly to source the best works for clients, whether new to collecting or established.

Christopher Reynolds // 2013 - 2016

What is something every artist should know, from an art broker’s perspective?

Kindness and being really cooperative will get you everywhere. You have to earn your stripes just like anyone else. No one owes you anything just because you’re an artist. Your ego is not your amigo. Share.

When or how did you decide to pursue a career in the arts?

I was a collector and passionate about art, educating myself at every chance I could get. It was an organic process to become an advisor as I was being asked by myriad friends and colleagues for advice. It was shortly after I realized I could make a living doing it!

Marl Verabioff // LOAN-DILF // 2015

Other than centers such as The Getty, I’ve never experienced art this way. What kind of feedback have you received about this exhibition?

People have been “delightfully” overwhelmed, they have mentioned enjoying having so many works to experience. The excitement of turning a corner and seeing something different and unexpected is a fantastical experience.

Christopher Reynolds // video installation

Owen Kydd // With Your Shadows // 2016

With the current political climate, what kind of efforts do you foresee within the contemporary art world?

Anytime there is dramatic political change, artists and culture rise up in response. Whether with blatant statements, or with process change and enhanced creativity - there will be a surge of new work that is truly inspirational. Whatever your opinion on the new president, one thing is certain - disruption will take place, and positive movement in the art world, and I believe, enhanced investment in buying work.

Amir Fallah // Evil Eye // installation // 2016

Photos // Josh White

For a full artist list, check out the exhibiton's website:
Human Condition
2231 S. Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Exhibition through November 30th
Hours | Fri, Sat and Sun 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

You can also see the works on Artsy

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Summertime Views

We've compiled a list of shows we're excited about this summer. Here's just a fraction of what's happening along the west coast.

Opening | Natural Selections

Meager Form, work by Camilla Taylor

Preview by Nazish Chunara

John Wolf of Human Condition

Q&A by Nazish Chunara

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