Sylvia Ji: "La Catrina"
Dates:
Sat Nov 03, 2012 19:00 - Sat Dec 01, 2012
Location:
Culver City,
California
United States of America
United States of America
CHG Circa presents
SYLVIA JI
“La Catrina”
Opening Reception Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 7-10 pm
On View November 3 to December 1, 2012
CHG Circa
8530-A Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
www.chgcirca.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm
On Saturday, November 3, 2012, CHG Circa will feature “La Catrina,” Sylvia Ji’s new paintings of sublime Catrina beauty and her fifth solo exhibition with the gallery.
Central to the paintings of “La Catrina” is the specter of La Calavera Catrina, an iconic deity of Mexico’s “Day of the Dead” celebrations, invoked by Sylvia Ji as a chromatic presence enciphered with allegory. “I wanted to revisit this female figure that haunts me, the Catrina, and put her in a less sexually provocative form to a more concerned, almost sad tranquility and reflection,” says Ji.
La Calavera Catrina, or The Elegant Skull, was originally portrayed in 1910s by the Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada as a richly adorned skeletal figure and became an enduring icon of the “Day of the Dead” celebrations. The Catrina was adoptive of the Aztecan goddess Mictecacihuatl who in the afterlife watched over the bones of the dead and all commemorating festivals. In “La Catrina,” the Lady of the Dead oversees the artist’s changes, divined through painting, and reflective with her unearthly visage.
“The color red is still prominent in a lot of the work, but takes on new meaning as the color of blood,” says Ji. “Not only is red prominent, but other colorful jewel tones as well; also intricate use of gold, copper and silver leaf.” Red hues change from the noir to traditional, shapeshifting its figure’s lives from the past to the present. As a painterly possession, “La Catrina” reveals the contemporary as a translucent identity of the past. “Many of the eyes are closed, mouths drawn in a sort of calm resignation to fate.” “La Catrina” exorcises the contemporary, where the past remains an ongoing force, grounding the present with an unworldly vibrance.
“La Catrina” will exhibit twenty-three paintings, including a series of smaller works. “I’ve tried to incorporate many of the textiles and patterns that evoke the indigenous spirit of Mexico,” says Sylvia. The rich hues and tonalities inlaid with traditional patterns and metallic foil motifs create an exhibition of saturnine beauty, resonant with life.
The opening reception for “La Catrina” takes place Saturday, November 3 at CHG Circa. The reception is open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through December 1, 2012.
SYLVIA JI
“La Catrina”
Opening Reception Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 7-10 pm
On View November 3 to December 1, 2012
CHG Circa
8530-A Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
www.chgcirca.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm
On Saturday, November 3, 2012, CHG Circa will feature “La Catrina,” Sylvia Ji’s new paintings of sublime Catrina beauty and her fifth solo exhibition with the gallery.
Central to the paintings of “La Catrina” is the specter of La Calavera Catrina, an iconic deity of Mexico’s “Day of the Dead” celebrations, invoked by Sylvia Ji as a chromatic presence enciphered with allegory. “I wanted to revisit this female figure that haunts me, the Catrina, and put her in a less sexually provocative form to a more concerned, almost sad tranquility and reflection,” says Ji.
La Calavera Catrina, or The Elegant Skull, was originally portrayed in 1910s by the Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada as a richly adorned skeletal figure and became an enduring icon of the “Day of the Dead” celebrations. The Catrina was adoptive of the Aztecan goddess Mictecacihuatl who in the afterlife watched over the bones of the dead and all commemorating festivals. In “La Catrina,” the Lady of the Dead oversees the artist’s changes, divined through painting, and reflective with her unearthly visage.
“The color red is still prominent in a lot of the work, but takes on new meaning as the color of blood,” says Ji. “Not only is red prominent, but other colorful jewel tones as well; also intricate use of gold, copper and silver leaf.” Red hues change from the noir to traditional, shapeshifting its figure’s lives from the past to the present. As a painterly possession, “La Catrina” reveals the contemporary as a translucent identity of the past. “Many of the eyes are closed, mouths drawn in a sort of calm resignation to fate.” “La Catrina” exorcises the contemporary, where the past remains an ongoing force, grounding the present with an unworldly vibrance.
“La Catrina” will exhibit twenty-three paintings, including a series of smaller works. “I’ve tried to incorporate many of the textiles and patterns that evoke the indigenous spirit of Mexico,” says Sylvia. The rich hues and tonalities inlaid with traditional patterns and metallic foil motifs create an exhibition of saturnine beauty, resonant with life.
The opening reception for “La Catrina” takes place Saturday, November 3 at CHG Circa. The reception is open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through December 1, 2012.
Lola "Haro"
Dates:
Sat Sep 08, 2012 19:00 - Sat Oct 06, 2012
Location:
Culver City,
California
United States of America
United States of America
CHG Circa presents
LOLA
“Haro”
Inaugural Exhibition
Opening Reception Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 7-10pm
On View September 8 – October 6, 2012
To celebrate the inaugural opening of their newest space CHG Circa, gallerists Jan Corey Helford and Bruce Helford are pleased to present “Haro,” the highly-anticipated solo exhibition by artist Lola.
“Haro” reflects Lola’s most personal work to date. Based in Southern California her entire life, Lola recently relocated to the United Kingdom. She adds, “These paintings are reminders of what it means to chase a dream. I decided one year ago to change everything I know about comfort, leave my Los Angeles home, and save all I can to move myself and my girls to a cozy setting in England.”
“Haro” combines the daydreams of what we desire with the discipline it requires to make significant life changes, as Lola experienced during the year leading up to her show. Lola says, “It takes great sacrifice and a world of introspection, which I wasn’t exactly prepared for. We get so caught up with having ‘things’ — consumption. I decided to give it all away, put myself back in my childhood home and paint.”
Having sold out her first two shows, “Haro” is Lola’s third exhibition with Corey Helford Gallery, and for CHG Circa’s inaugural exhibition, she will unveil thirteen new paintings. While her palette remains soft and ethereal, her technique moves toward a more realistic aesthetic. Lola’s enchanting narratives continue to explore themes of discovery, hope and finding one’s authentic voice, despite life’s challenges. “I think this show, like all I work toward, has a silver lining.”
The opening reception for “Haro,” takes place on Saturday, September 8 at CHG Circa, and is open to the public. The exhibition will be on view through October 6, 2012.
LOLA
“Haro”
Inaugural Exhibition
Opening Reception Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 7-10pm
On View September 8 – October 6, 2012
To celebrate the inaugural opening of their newest space CHG Circa, gallerists Jan Corey Helford and Bruce Helford are pleased to present “Haro,” the highly-anticipated solo exhibition by artist Lola.
“Haro” reflects Lola’s most personal work to date. Based in Southern California her entire life, Lola recently relocated to the United Kingdom. She adds, “These paintings are reminders of what it means to chase a dream. I decided one year ago to change everything I know about comfort, leave my Los Angeles home, and save all I can to move myself and my girls to a cozy setting in England.”
“Haro” combines the daydreams of what we desire with the discipline it requires to make significant life changes, as Lola experienced during the year leading up to her show. Lola says, “It takes great sacrifice and a world of introspection, which I wasn’t exactly prepared for. We get so caught up with having ‘things’ — consumption. I decided to give it all away, put myself back in my childhood home and paint.”
Having sold out her first two shows, “Haro” is Lola’s third exhibition with Corey Helford Gallery, and for CHG Circa’s inaugural exhibition, she will unveil thirteen new paintings. While her palette remains soft and ethereal, her technique moves toward a more realistic aesthetic. Lola’s enchanting narratives continue to explore themes of discovery, hope and finding one’s authentic voice, despite life’s challenges. “I think this show, like all I work toward, has a silver lining.”
The opening reception for “Haro,” takes place on Saturday, September 8 at CHG Circa, and is open to the public. The exhibition will be on view through October 6, 2012.
Colin Christian and RISK
Dates:
Sat Jul 07, 2012 19:00 - Wed Aug 08, 2012
Location:
Los Angeles,
California
United States of America
United States of America
COLIN CHRISTIAN
“Hello, Pretty, Pretty”
RISK
“Old Habits Die Hard”
Opening Reception Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 7-10pm
On View July 7 – August 8, 2012
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm
Marking the convergence of pop surrealism and graffiti, Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present a double solo exhibition by iconic artists Colin Christian and RISK on Saturday, July 7.
Entitled “Hello, Pretty Pretty,” Colin Christian’s first solo exhibition with Corey Helford Gallery pays tribute to the Black Queen of Sogo from the 1968 cult film “Barbarella.”
Internationally known for his glamorous sci-fi-esque female figures crafted from fiberglass, Christian describes his aesthetic as “optimistic futurism with a giggle.” His large-scale sculptures capture beauty in many forms from futuristic portraits of Cleopatra and Hello Kitty to ultra-mod Orbit Chairs made from fiberglass, steel and faux fur.
For “Hello, Pretty Pretty,” Christian will unveil twelve new pieces, featuring luxe textures that incorporate glitter and sequins as well as darker overtones addressing transhumanism. He adds, “I wanted to push it as far as light and dark goes, both figuratively and literally.”
A striking blend of fashion, 60s pop art and 70s interior design, “Hello, Pretty Pretty,” references a wide range of influences from Christian’s life. He notes,“‘Zoofy’ was inspired by my sister-in-law’s traffic accident. It features a gothic corseted girl in eighteen-inch heels with a metal support frame on wheels so that she could walk. Another piece, my first major black figure, ‘Superflyhoney’ is a nine and a half foot tall, 70s inspired futuristic girl. Wearing a painted on rubber cat suit with giant space flares, she is based on my love of 70s soul and disco.”
Following an outdoor installation at the London Pleasure Gardens and UK gallery show on view this summer during the 2012 Olympics, graffiti artist RISK returns to Corey Helford Gallery for “Old Habits Die Hard.” Last year Roger Gastman curated the gallery’s first graffiti show “Blurring the Lines” featuring RISK, and “Old Habits Die Hard” is his first solo exhibition at the gallery and his most comprehensive to date.
For the show, RISK returns to his graffiti roots with a series of traditional work that celebrate his iconic lettering style, self-described as “organized chaos.” He adds, “although I’ve been painting with many different mediums and aesthetics, the majority of the new pieces in this show are variations of RISK pieces.” The collection of new paintings is organized into groups, allowing RISK to have chapters in his repertoire, rather than just one story. The show is made up of traditional pieces on various surfaces and textures, the new “Beautifully Destroyed” series on plaster steel frames, and “The Symbol” and “Good Times” hand series, which recently debuted at SCOPE NY. Additionally, the exhibition showcases recent sculpture collaborations. For “Elephant in the Room,” RISK partnered with artist OG ABEL to create a large-scale elephant figure with a vibrant pink glitter glaze, and for the “Pigs” series, RISK teamed up with low-rider artists Danny D, Emmanuel Cisneros, and Vince Felix to paint custom finishes.
The opening reception for “Hello, Pretty Pretty” and “Old Habits Die Hard,” takes place Saturday, July 7 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is open to the public, and both exhibitions will be on view through August 8, 2012.
“Hello, Pretty, Pretty”
RISK
“Old Habits Die Hard”
Opening Reception Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 7-10pm
On View July 7 – August 8, 2012
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm
Marking the convergence of pop surrealism and graffiti, Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present a double solo exhibition by iconic artists Colin Christian and RISK on Saturday, July 7.
Entitled “Hello, Pretty Pretty,” Colin Christian’s first solo exhibition with Corey Helford Gallery pays tribute to the Black Queen of Sogo from the 1968 cult film “Barbarella.”
Internationally known for his glamorous sci-fi-esque female figures crafted from fiberglass, Christian describes his aesthetic as “optimistic futurism with a giggle.” His large-scale sculptures capture beauty in many forms from futuristic portraits of Cleopatra and Hello Kitty to ultra-mod Orbit Chairs made from fiberglass, steel and faux fur.
For “Hello, Pretty Pretty,” Christian will unveil twelve new pieces, featuring luxe textures that incorporate glitter and sequins as well as darker overtones addressing transhumanism. He adds, “I wanted to push it as far as light and dark goes, both figuratively and literally.”
A striking blend of fashion, 60s pop art and 70s interior design, “Hello, Pretty Pretty,” references a wide range of influences from Christian’s life. He notes,“‘Zoofy’ was inspired by my sister-in-law’s traffic accident. It features a gothic corseted girl in eighteen-inch heels with a metal support frame on wheels so that she could walk. Another piece, my first major black figure, ‘Superflyhoney’ is a nine and a half foot tall, 70s inspired futuristic girl. Wearing a painted on rubber cat suit with giant space flares, she is based on my love of 70s soul and disco.”
Following an outdoor installation at the London Pleasure Gardens and UK gallery show on view this summer during the 2012 Olympics, graffiti artist RISK returns to Corey Helford Gallery for “Old Habits Die Hard.” Last year Roger Gastman curated the gallery’s first graffiti show “Blurring the Lines” featuring RISK, and “Old Habits Die Hard” is his first solo exhibition at the gallery and his most comprehensive to date.
For the show, RISK returns to his graffiti roots with a series of traditional work that celebrate his iconic lettering style, self-described as “organized chaos.” He adds, “although I’ve been painting with many different mediums and aesthetics, the majority of the new pieces in this show are variations of RISK pieces.” The collection of new paintings is organized into groups, allowing RISK to have chapters in his repertoire, rather than just one story. The show is made up of traditional pieces on various surfaces and textures, the new “Beautifully Destroyed” series on plaster steel frames, and “The Symbol” and “Good Times” hand series, which recently debuted at SCOPE NY. Additionally, the exhibition showcases recent sculpture collaborations. For “Elephant in the Room,” RISK partnered with artist OG ABEL to create a large-scale elephant figure with a vibrant pink glitter glaze, and for the “Pigs” series, RISK teamed up with low-rider artists Danny D, Emmanuel Cisneros, and Vince Felix to paint custom finishes.
The opening reception for “Hello, Pretty Pretty” and “Old Habits Die Hard,” takes place Saturday, July 7 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is open to the public, and both exhibitions will be on view through August 8, 2012.
“Motion: The Art of Movement”
Dates:
Sat Jun 09, 2012 07:00 - Sat Jun 30, 2012
Location:
Culver City,
United States of America
“Motion: The Art of Movement”
A Group Exhibition
Opening Reception Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 7‑10pm
On View June 9 - June 30, 2012
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm
On Saturday, June 9, Corey Helford Gallery marks the arrival of summer with “Motion: The Art of Movement.”
For the group exhibition, more than twenty five artists from the New Contemporary Art Scene created a wide range of works depicting people in motion, design in motion, and nature in motion. Each piece captures a different aspect of movement, creating an intensely vital and energized multi-artist exploration.
Ray Caesar’s elegant and haunting work takes a delightful direction in “Turning Point,” his exquisite digital rendering of a woman with her parasol strolling amidst flowers in full bloom. Her profile echoes with each turn of her delicate figure. Alternately, Los Angeles artist Cleon Peterson paints a swarm of deviance in “The Mess.” Known for his “anxiety-ridden dystopias where corruption and injustice plague the social order,” Peterson’s desperate characters struggle for power and control over their environment in a scene loaded with sex, drugs and violence. Internationally-renowned UK street artist HUSH brings an urban edge to the exhibition with his piece “Dark Dancer,” in which a female figure appears still, yet her hair and clothing are adorned with chaos and flux.
“Motion” features new works by:
Alex Gross
Amy Sol
Anita Kunz
Benjamin Bryce Kelley
Billy Norrby
Chris Pugliese
Cleon Peterson
COOP
Eric Joyner
HUSH
Jeremy Lipking
Joe Sorren
Josh Agle (SHAG)
Korin Faught
Marco Mazzoni
Maria Kreyn
Melissa Forman
Michael Mararian
Paul Frank
Phil Hale
Ray Caesar
Sarah Folkman
Sas Christian
Stella Im Hultberg
Sylvia Ji
Van Arno
The opening reception for “Motion: The Art of Movement” takes place Saturday, June 9 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through June 30, 2012.
A Group Exhibition
Opening Reception Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 7‑10pm
On View June 9 - June 30, 2012
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm
On Saturday, June 9, Corey Helford Gallery marks the arrival of summer with “Motion: The Art of Movement.”
For the group exhibition, more than twenty five artists from the New Contemporary Art Scene created a wide range of works depicting people in motion, design in motion, and nature in motion. Each piece captures a different aspect of movement, creating an intensely vital and energized multi-artist exploration.
Ray Caesar’s elegant and haunting work takes a delightful direction in “Turning Point,” his exquisite digital rendering of a woman with her parasol strolling amidst flowers in full bloom. Her profile echoes with each turn of her delicate figure. Alternately, Los Angeles artist Cleon Peterson paints a swarm of deviance in “The Mess.” Known for his “anxiety-ridden dystopias where corruption and injustice plague the social order,” Peterson’s desperate characters struggle for power and control over their environment in a scene loaded with sex, drugs and violence. Internationally-renowned UK street artist HUSH brings an urban edge to the exhibition with his piece “Dark Dancer,” in which a female figure appears still, yet her hair and clothing are adorned with chaos and flux.
“Motion” features new works by:
Alex Gross
Amy Sol
Anita Kunz
Benjamin Bryce Kelley
Billy Norrby
Chris Pugliese
Cleon Peterson
COOP
Eric Joyner
HUSH
Jeremy Lipking
Joe Sorren
Josh Agle (SHAG)
Korin Faught
Marco Mazzoni
Maria Kreyn
Melissa Forman
Michael Mararian
Paul Frank
Phil Hale
Ray Caesar
Sarah Folkman
Sas Christian
Stella Im Hultberg
Sylvia Ji
Van Arno
The opening reception for “Motion: The Art of Movement” takes place Saturday, June 9 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through June 30, 2012.
Mia Araujo “Into the Woods” and guest artist Nouar
Dates:
Sat May 12, 2012 19:00 - Sat Jun 02, 2012
Location:
Culver City,
California
United States of America
United States of America
Mia Araujo
“Into the Woods”
Featuring guest artist Nouar
Opening Reception Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 7‑10pm
On View May 12 – June 2, 2012
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
On Saturday, May 12, Los Angeles artist Mia Araujo returns to Corey Helford Gallery to unveil her first solo exhibition at the gallery, “Into the Woods.”
Mia is known for her beautiful and ethereal imagery, tempered with the darkness and horrors of reality. “The worlds I create are heavily charged with mysticism, magic, and mythology — things that I find mostly lacking in contemporary times,” she notes.
For “Into the Woods,” Mia drew inspiration from a variety of sources: Miyazaki’s film Princess Mononoke, the writings of John Muir, and Timothy Egan’s book The Big Burn. Her newest body of work is about connecting with the outdoors to go inward and discover your truest self. Nature is a sanctuary, and “a place to heal from all the exhaustion, stress, and wounds that each of us carry in our daily lives.” Mia adds, “I feel that people today need to be reintroduced to the raw power and beautiful honesty of nature, an experience that no manner of technology can ever replicate.”
Layered with the emotions, ghosts, memories, and dreams of the main figure in each piece, her narratives have matured in every sense - color, anatomy, detail and composition. “I love to tell stories with many facets, like a diamond,” Mia adds. The main floor of the gallery will showcase seven new paintings and ten drawings, including her largest piece to date, a 60” x 40” painting.
The upstairs gallery will feature “Confectionary Affections” a new body of work by Los Angeles artist Nouar. The title of the exhibition alludes to how “the sweet things in life can seamlessly lead into the not so sweet,” Nouar adds. “Dissolved,” is one of ten new works in the show illustrating this concept. In the piece, a bubbly bottle of pop bounces along with the remains of its hapless victim inside.
Nouar continues to feature confectionary-themed resin works created from a unique process of casting and then painting each one. However, For “Confectionary Affections” Nouar embeds objects inside, producing seamless combinations to further push the medium. For the exhibition, Nouar’s signature brightly-colored, sugary-sweet works are infused with darker flavors such as skeletons, apparitions, and symbols of mortality.
Nouar adds “It creates a literal sense that the good things and bad things in life, two opposing forces, can collide and meld into one.”
The opening reception for the “Into the Woods” and “Confectionary Affections” takes place Saturday, May 12 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is open to the public, and both exhibitions will be on view through June 2, 2012.
Mia Araujo
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Mia graduated as valedictorian from Otis College of Art and Design with a BFA in Illustration and a minor in Creative Writing. Fascinated by story and character, Mia’s paintings are “personality portraits” that illustrate the spirits, inner demons, conflicting emotions and imagination of her subjects. Mia currently shows her work in prominent galleries across the U.S., and her work has been published in ImagineFX, Spectrum, the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, and the Creative Quarterly. For more information about Mia, please visit art-by-mia.com.
Nouar
In 2004, Nouar graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She has since worked in many artistic facets, including work as a background painter in the television animation industry, and as a freelance illustrator. As a painter, her love of animation, food and vintage ephemera, coupled with darker personal narratives continually act as an inspiration for her work, and her work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide. For more information about the artist, please visit noirnouar.com.
“Into the Woods”
Featuring guest artist Nouar
Opening Reception Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 7‑10pm
On View May 12 – June 2, 2012
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
On Saturday, May 12, Los Angeles artist Mia Araujo returns to Corey Helford Gallery to unveil her first solo exhibition at the gallery, “Into the Woods.”
Mia is known for her beautiful and ethereal imagery, tempered with the darkness and horrors of reality. “The worlds I create are heavily charged with mysticism, magic, and mythology — things that I find mostly lacking in contemporary times,” she notes.
For “Into the Woods,” Mia drew inspiration from a variety of sources: Miyazaki’s film Princess Mononoke, the writings of John Muir, and Timothy Egan’s book The Big Burn. Her newest body of work is about connecting with the outdoors to go inward and discover your truest self. Nature is a sanctuary, and “a place to heal from all the exhaustion, stress, and wounds that each of us carry in our daily lives.” Mia adds, “I feel that people today need to be reintroduced to the raw power and beautiful honesty of nature, an experience that no manner of technology can ever replicate.”
Layered with the emotions, ghosts, memories, and dreams of the main figure in each piece, her narratives have matured in every sense - color, anatomy, detail and composition. “I love to tell stories with many facets, like a diamond,” Mia adds. The main floor of the gallery will showcase seven new paintings and ten drawings, including her largest piece to date, a 60” x 40” painting.
The upstairs gallery will feature “Confectionary Affections” a new body of work by Los Angeles artist Nouar. The title of the exhibition alludes to how “the sweet things in life can seamlessly lead into the not so sweet,” Nouar adds. “Dissolved,” is one of ten new works in the show illustrating this concept. In the piece, a bubbly bottle of pop bounces along with the remains of its hapless victim inside.
Nouar continues to feature confectionary-themed resin works created from a unique process of casting and then painting each one. However, For “Confectionary Affections” Nouar embeds objects inside, producing seamless combinations to further push the medium. For the exhibition, Nouar’s signature brightly-colored, sugary-sweet works are infused with darker flavors such as skeletons, apparitions, and symbols of mortality.
Nouar adds “It creates a literal sense that the good things and bad things in life, two opposing forces, can collide and meld into one.”
The opening reception for the “Into the Woods” and “Confectionary Affections” takes place Saturday, May 12 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is open to the public, and both exhibitions will be on view through June 2, 2012.
Mia Araujo
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Mia graduated as valedictorian from Otis College of Art and Design with a BFA in Illustration and a minor in Creative Writing. Fascinated by story and character, Mia’s paintings are “personality portraits” that illustrate the spirits, inner demons, conflicting emotions and imagination of her subjects. Mia currently shows her work in prominent galleries across the U.S., and her work has been published in ImagineFX, Spectrum, the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, and the Creative Quarterly. For more information about Mia, please visit art-by-mia.com.
Nouar
In 2004, Nouar graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She has since worked in many artistic facets, including work as a background painter in the television animation industry, and as a freelance illustrator. As a painter, her love of animation, food and vintage ephemera, coupled with darker personal narratives continually act as an inspiration for her work, and her work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide. For more information about the artist, please visit noirnouar.com.
