Black Maria Gallery is hosting two shows on one night. The first exhibit entitled Creeps and Dreamers features new work from Jennybird Alcantara and Craig LaRotonda. More info on both these artists from Black Maria.
“Jennybird’s work has at its core a narrative; she explores the complex interconnectedness of opposites as seen through the prism of fable and fantasy. In her latest series, she is exploring the riddle realms of the unconscious and dreams. Sleep as an escape, but dreamland is also a place where the subconscious can’t hide from the restlessness of the waking world that creeps in to reveal itself in distortion as if through water. At the threshold of the subconscious" the sleepwalker" peers into deep pools, seeing herself upside down and inside out, reflected in the living creatures around her, in harmony and discord, one moment floating lightly above the surface and in an instant sunk into the looming depths.
LaRotonda’s haunting figurative works are introspective and meditative interpretations of the human condition. Applying what he calls "spiritual technology," LaRotonda’s brushwork is meticulous and precise, reminiscent of the Flemish figurative paintings of the 15th and 16th centuries. "My paintings explore the unspeakable nature of consciousness," he says. "Existence is much more than what we perceive with the five senses. I’m captivated by the spaces in-between, like the passage between life and death, which plays continuously in my work." LaRotonda’s works have appeared in several motion pictures including Traffic and Heartbreakers, as well as numerous publications such as Time, The Washington Post, and Juxtapoz. “
Next up we have Luke Feldman aka Skaffs with his solo show called The Sleep of One Hundred Years. This is exhibit is inspired by a Jewish fairytale under the same title. Original paintings, ink and digital artwork will be on display for this show. Luke will have on display original paintings, ink, and digital art pieces. Saturday, August 16th will be the opening reception of both shows at Black Maria Gallery from 7-10:30 PM.
Black Maria Gallery
323.660.9393
3137 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
