RAY CAESAR “A Dangerous Inclination”
Dates:
Sat Oct 22, 2011 19:00 - Sat Oct 22, 2011
Location:
Culver City,
California
United States of America
United States of America
RAY CAESAR
“A Dangerous Inclination”
Opening Reception Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 7‑10pm
On View October 22 - November 12, 2011
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
On Saturday, October 22, Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present “A Dangerous Inclination,” a solo exhibition by digital artist Ray Caesar and his most revealing to date.
Caesar’s first exhibition with Corey Helford features 30 pieces, unveiling Caesar’s cathartic process of making art. “I look inside myself and see very difficult and wonderful memories I have forgotten; things I tucked away in a secret box 45 years ago,” Caesar explains. “I am now sitting by that box and opening up what’s inside. [This exhibition] communicates what I am finding.”
Caesar is known for his elegant and haunting works, which are a reflection of his subconscious mind and path to self-discovery. “I take difficult memories and hidden emotions and turn them into something that at first glance seems pretty, then you notice something a little disturbing or an ingredient that you wonder why it might be there,” Caesar explains. “A little tainted, a little melancholy, a little funny, a little sad and a little taboo… I mix this with clocks and scissors and irons and knives and silk dresses hiding strange things underneath.”
“A Dangerous Inclination” continues on this theme, disclosing a more personal side to his narratives than before. For example, his new painting “Iron Shoes” features a child wearing a fluffy, white petticoat and fiery feet, which deals with Caesar’s traumatic childhood memories and his experiences working in a children’s hospital. Whereas “La Chasse”—a three-dimensional fête galante inspired by Antoine Watteau—is about hunting back innocence that has been taken from childhood. Other works, such as “Siren” and “Titania” serve as metaphors for self-exploration and escape, respectively.
While maintaining the self-discovery theme, “A Dangerous Inclination” has noted differences: some of the pieces feature multiple figures, whereas some feature none at all. For example, the subject of “Death of an Unfaithful Still Life” is a dresser lying broken on the floor. “It is a strange piece for me and part of my work I am moving towards of non-figurative pieces—although I see them as figurative,” Caesar explains.
The opening reception for “A Dangerous Inclination” takes place Saturday, October 22, at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through November 12, 2011.
“A Dangerous Inclination”
Opening Reception Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 7‑10pm
On View October 22 - November 12, 2011
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
On Saturday, October 22, Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present “A Dangerous Inclination,” a solo exhibition by digital artist Ray Caesar and his most revealing to date.
Caesar’s first exhibition with Corey Helford features 30 pieces, unveiling Caesar’s cathartic process of making art. “I look inside myself and see very difficult and wonderful memories I have forgotten; things I tucked away in a secret box 45 years ago,” Caesar explains. “I am now sitting by that box and opening up what’s inside. [This exhibition] communicates what I am finding.”
Caesar is known for his elegant and haunting works, which are a reflection of his subconscious mind and path to self-discovery. “I take difficult memories and hidden emotions and turn them into something that at first glance seems pretty, then you notice something a little disturbing or an ingredient that you wonder why it might be there,” Caesar explains. “A little tainted, a little melancholy, a little funny, a little sad and a little taboo… I mix this with clocks and scissors and irons and knives and silk dresses hiding strange things underneath.”
“A Dangerous Inclination” continues on this theme, disclosing a more personal side to his narratives than before. For example, his new painting “Iron Shoes” features a child wearing a fluffy, white petticoat and fiery feet, which deals with Caesar’s traumatic childhood memories and his experiences working in a children’s hospital. Whereas “La Chasse”—a three-dimensional fête galante inspired by Antoine Watteau—is about hunting back innocence that has been taken from childhood. Other works, such as “Siren” and “Titania” serve as metaphors for self-exploration and escape, respectively.
While maintaining the self-discovery theme, “A Dangerous Inclination” has noted differences: some of the pieces feature multiple figures, whereas some feature none at all. For example, the subject of “Death of an Unfaithful Still Life” is a dresser lying broken on the floor. “It is a strange piece for me and part of my work I am moving towards of non-figurative pieces—although I see them as figurative,” Caesar explains.
The opening reception for “A Dangerous Inclination” takes place Saturday, October 22, at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through November 12, 2011.
October 8th: In Celebration of the 1st Sighting of Kepler’s SuperNova
Dates:
Sat Oct 08, 2011 18:00 - Sat Oct 08, 2011
Location:
Culver City,
California
United States of America
United States of America
Corey Helford Gallery presents
October 8th: In Celebration of the 1st Sighting of Kepler’s SuperNova
Extended Hours Saturday, October 8, 2011 until 9:30pm
One Night Only
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
This Saturday, Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present “October 8th: In Celebration of the 1st Sighting of Kepler’s SuperNova.” For this special engagement, Corey Helford Gallery will unveil an exclusive preview of works by art stars who will be showcased at SCOPE Miami later this year. This rare opportunity to view the collection is for one night only in the main gallery. All pieces will be available for sale.
Highlights include:
· Large-scale “troubled youth” paintings by New York artist Michael Mararian
· New works by Buff Monster
· Select paintings from Pure Evil’s “crying” celebrity series
· Hand-finished prints by HUSH
· Two rare street alphabet paintings by RISK
· Available works by D*FACE, Nick Walker, EINE and Kukula
Inhabiting an impressive 800 square foot exhibition space at SCOPE Miami this December, Corey Helford Gallery will present new works by all of the artists on view. The lineup for the gallery’s second year at the prestigious Miami art fair will include some new surprises as well from artists Sas Christian, Colin Christian, Melissa Forman, Korin Faught, Chloe Early and others. “If you can’t make it out to Art Basel Miami this December, here’s a chance to see a ‘1st sighting’ of some of the amazing artists who will be featured there,” gallerist Jan Corey Helford adds.
Corey Helford Gallery will have extended hours on Saturday October 8 until 9:30pm. “October 8th: In Celebration of the 1st Sighting of Kepler’s SuperNova” is free and open to the public.
October 8th: In Celebration of the 1st Sighting of Kepler’s SuperNova
Extended Hours Saturday, October 8, 2011 until 9:30pm
One Night Only
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
This Saturday, Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present “October 8th: In Celebration of the 1st Sighting of Kepler’s SuperNova.” For this special engagement, Corey Helford Gallery will unveil an exclusive preview of works by art stars who will be showcased at SCOPE Miami later this year. This rare opportunity to view the collection is for one night only in the main gallery. All pieces will be available for sale.
Highlights include:
· Large-scale “troubled youth” paintings by New York artist Michael Mararian
· New works by Buff Monster
· Select paintings from Pure Evil’s “crying” celebrity series
· Hand-finished prints by HUSH
· Two rare street alphabet paintings by RISK
· Available works by D*FACE, Nick Walker, EINE and Kukula
Inhabiting an impressive 800 square foot exhibition space at SCOPE Miami this December, Corey Helford Gallery will present new works by all of the artists on view. The lineup for the gallery’s second year at the prestigious Miami art fair will include some new surprises as well from artists Sas Christian, Colin Christian, Melissa Forman, Korin Faught, Chloe Early and others. “If you can’t make it out to Art Basel Miami this December, here’s a chance to see a ‘1st sighting’ of some of the amazing artists who will be featured there,” gallerist Jan Corey Helford adds.
Corey Helford Gallery will have extended hours on Saturday October 8 until 9:30pm. “October 8th: In Celebration of the 1st Sighting of Kepler’s SuperNova” is free and open to the public.
Kukula and Natalie Shau
Dates:
Sat Sep 24, 2011 19:00 - Sat Sep 24, 2011
Location:
Culver City,
California
United States of America
United States of America
NATALY (KUKULA) ABRAMOVITCH
“Lonely Opulent Things”
NATALIE SHAU
“Time Stood Still”
Opening Reception Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 7-10pm
On View September 24–October 15, 2011
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
On Saturday, September 24, Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present new works by internationally-collected California artist Nataly (Kukula) Abramovitch. Digital artist Natalie Shau will be featured in the loft gallery.
Following the success of her 2009 sold-out exhibition “Immortal Artifacts,” Kukula returns to Corey Helford for her second solo show at the gallery entitled “Lonely Opulent Things.” Featuring twelve new paintings, including Kukula’s largest works to date, and a limited-edition Jacquard tapestry, “Lonely Opulent Things” celebrates the florid ambiance of the French aristocracy. Drawing inspiration from her recent sojourn to the Palace of Versailles, the concept for Kukula’s new show revolves around “the beauty of objects and how we make them parts of ourselves. At the same time, as we collect more and more beautiful things, we end up isolating ourselves behind walls of decadence.”
For the exhibition, Kukula’s process began with a sketch of the painting “Broken Limoges.” A periwinkle blue-haired nymph sits perched on her knees atop a marble floor. Surrounded by exquisite Limoges porcelain objects, the delicate girl becomes an object herself. Infusing her imagery with the fanciful stylings from France’s Rococo period, Kukula examines the idea of detaching from the ugliness of reality in “Lonely Opulent Things.” Elaborate surroundings such as lush floral embellishments, ornate pedestals, and classical cherubs provide the ideal escape from the rest of the world. “Flourishes are often dismissed as ‘mere’ decorations without substance,” Kukula explains “but for me they are the substance that make life bearable.”
The loft gallery will feature “Time Stood Still,” an exhibition of eight new digital paintings by Lithuanian artist Natalie Shau. Her surrealistic portraits achieve a dark elegance, combining elements from human emotions to fashion and fairytales, and her color palette of calming pastels and smoky grays creates an equally dreamy atmosphere. Shau notes “usually all beautiful moments and things in life do not last long, so I try to capture beauty in stillness.”
Open to the public, the reception for “Lonely Opulent Things” and “Time Stood Still” will take place on Saturday, September 24 from 7 to 10pm, and the exhibition will be on view until October 15, 2011.
“Lonely Opulent Things”
NATALIE SHAU
“Time Stood Still”
Opening Reception Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 7-10pm
On View September 24–October 15, 2011
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
On Saturday, September 24, Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present new works by internationally-collected California artist Nataly (Kukula) Abramovitch. Digital artist Natalie Shau will be featured in the loft gallery.
Following the success of her 2009 sold-out exhibition “Immortal Artifacts,” Kukula returns to Corey Helford for her second solo show at the gallery entitled “Lonely Opulent Things.” Featuring twelve new paintings, including Kukula’s largest works to date, and a limited-edition Jacquard tapestry, “Lonely Opulent Things” celebrates the florid ambiance of the French aristocracy. Drawing inspiration from her recent sojourn to the Palace of Versailles, the concept for Kukula’s new show revolves around “the beauty of objects and how we make them parts of ourselves. At the same time, as we collect more and more beautiful things, we end up isolating ourselves behind walls of decadence.”
For the exhibition, Kukula’s process began with a sketch of the painting “Broken Limoges.” A periwinkle blue-haired nymph sits perched on her knees atop a marble floor. Surrounded by exquisite Limoges porcelain objects, the delicate girl becomes an object herself. Infusing her imagery with the fanciful stylings from France’s Rococo period, Kukula examines the idea of detaching from the ugliness of reality in “Lonely Opulent Things.” Elaborate surroundings such as lush floral embellishments, ornate pedestals, and classical cherubs provide the ideal escape from the rest of the world. “Flourishes are often dismissed as ‘mere’ decorations without substance,” Kukula explains “but for me they are the substance that make life bearable.”
The loft gallery will feature “Time Stood Still,” an exhibition of eight new digital paintings by Lithuanian artist Natalie Shau. Her surrealistic portraits achieve a dark elegance, combining elements from human emotions to fashion and fairytales, and her color palette of calming pastels and smoky grays creates an equally dreamy atmosphere. Shau notes “usually all beautiful moments and things in life do not last long, so I try to capture beauty in stillness.”
Open to the public, the reception for “Lonely Opulent Things” and “Time Stood Still” will take place on Saturday, September 24 from 7 to 10pm, and the exhibition will be on view until October 15, 2011.
Korin Faught and Joey Remmers
Dates:
Sat Sep 03, 2011 19:00 - Wed Sep 21, 2011
Location:
Culver City,
California
United States of America
United States of America
KORIN FAUGHT
“Voices of the Lake”
JOEY REMMERS
“Sheeps Clothing”
Opening Reception Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 7-10pm
On View September 3–21, 2011
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to announce the launch of its fall exhibition schedule with the opening of new solo shows from Korin Faught and Joey Remmers on Saturday, September 3, 2011.
Since 2006, Los Angeles artist Korin Faught has exhibited with Corey Helford Gallery, and this September she will unveil her new solo exhibition entitled “Voices of the Lake.” Infusing her signature portraits of multiples with a modern style and timeless beauty, Faught’s work captures a composed elegance within each pool of reflection. Her feminine narratives feature a refined palette that spans from pale whites to dark neutrals, revealing layers of subtle textures and hidden details in between. Inspired by her own underwater photography, Korin brings her paintings above water, aligning herself with Victorian themes and painters from The Romantic era who sought to capture such classical values as chivalry and female fragility. Seen submerged or simply standing in shallow water, Faught’s subjects possess that elusive quality that leave one wondering who are the “Voices of the Lake?”
Accompanying Faught’s “Voices of the Lake,” the upstairs gallery will feature new works by artist Joey Remmers entitled, “Sheeps Clothing.” Returning to Corey Helford for his second solo exhibition, Remmers transforms elements from the psychological crime studies of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman into tranquil oil-on-panel tableaus that expose a darker side. Remmers notes, “I’ve always liked the idea and feel of peaceful, serene landscapes but laced with sinister, underlying themes.” His muted palette of desaturated tones is layered with splashes of vibrant hues, and for the exhibition, Remmers incorporates his profession as a tattoo artist into his paintings, adding ink-inspired embellishments throughout.
The opening receptions for “Voices of the Lake” and “Sheeps Clothing” take place on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is free and open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through September 21, 2011.
“Voices of the Lake”
JOEY REMMERS
“Sheeps Clothing”
Opening Reception Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 7-10pm
On View September 3–21, 2011
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to announce the launch of its fall exhibition schedule with the opening of new solo shows from Korin Faught and Joey Remmers on Saturday, September 3, 2011.
Since 2006, Los Angeles artist Korin Faught has exhibited with Corey Helford Gallery, and this September she will unveil her new solo exhibition entitled “Voices of the Lake.” Infusing her signature portraits of multiples with a modern style and timeless beauty, Faught’s work captures a composed elegance within each pool of reflection. Her feminine narratives feature a refined palette that spans from pale whites to dark neutrals, revealing layers of subtle textures and hidden details in between. Inspired by her own underwater photography, Korin brings her paintings above water, aligning herself with Victorian themes and painters from The Romantic era who sought to capture such classical values as chivalry and female fragility. Seen submerged or simply standing in shallow water, Faught’s subjects possess that elusive quality that leave one wondering who are the “Voices of the Lake?”
Accompanying Faught’s “Voices of the Lake,” the upstairs gallery will feature new works by artist Joey Remmers entitled, “Sheeps Clothing.” Returning to Corey Helford for his second solo exhibition, Remmers transforms elements from the psychological crime studies of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman into tranquil oil-on-panel tableaus that expose a darker side. Remmers notes, “I’ve always liked the idea and feel of peaceful, serene landscapes but laced with sinister, underlying themes.” His muted palette of desaturated tones is layered with splashes of vibrant hues, and for the exhibition, Remmers incorporates his profession as a tattoo artist into his paintings, adding ink-inspired embellishments throughout.
The opening receptions for “Voices of the Lake” and “Sheeps Clothing” take place on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is free and open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through September 21, 2011.
David Stoupakis and Tom Bagshaw
Dates:
Sat Aug 06, 2011 19:00 - Mon Aug 29, 2011
Location:
Culver City,
California
United States of America
United States of America
August opens at Corey Helford Gallery with standout double solo exhibitions by New York painter David Stoupakis and UK digital artist Tom Bagshaw.
Returning to the gallery for his third solo exhibition entitled “Walking Within These Shadows”, Stoupakis reveals a more personal side to his work — exploring life, death and the unknown. Stoupakis is internationally recognized for his clever narratives and haunting imagery that portray the darker side of childhood innocence and fairytales. However, his new body of work adopts a more serious tone, departing from the playful themes he is known for. For the show, Stoupakis spent the past year reflecting on his life experiences, infusing his work with a darker color palette as well as more mature themes. Of the seven new oil-on-panel paintings showcased in the exhibition, Stoupakis notes “Peddlers of Death” as the highlight, describing the painting as “the boundary between Earth and the unknown.”
Exhibiting alongside Stoupakis in the main gallery, UK artist Tom Bagshaw will have new works inspired by stories, myths and legends from around the globe on view entitled “Beautiful Imperfections”. Bagshaw notes, “In my first show, I had focused purely on Japanese Yokai. I wanted to continue with that exploration of folklore, ghosts and mythology, but on a much broader scale.” Continuing with his aesthetic he describes as “darker elements combined with an edge of humor or playfulness,” Bagshaw combines realistic portraiture and figurative work with imaginative back-stories. “‘There’s Always One’ is the centre piece for the show and is primarily my interpretation of the adage you can’t take it with you.”
The opening reception takes place on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is free and open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through August 27, 2011.
Returning to the gallery for his third solo exhibition entitled “Walking Within These Shadows”, Stoupakis reveals a more personal side to his work — exploring life, death and the unknown. Stoupakis is internationally recognized for his clever narratives and haunting imagery that portray the darker side of childhood innocence and fairytales. However, his new body of work adopts a more serious tone, departing from the playful themes he is known for. For the show, Stoupakis spent the past year reflecting on his life experiences, infusing his work with a darker color palette as well as more mature themes. Of the seven new oil-on-panel paintings showcased in the exhibition, Stoupakis notes “Peddlers of Death” as the highlight, describing the painting as “the boundary between Earth and the unknown.”
Exhibiting alongside Stoupakis in the main gallery, UK artist Tom Bagshaw will have new works inspired by stories, myths and legends from around the globe on view entitled “Beautiful Imperfections”. Bagshaw notes, “In my first show, I had focused purely on Japanese Yokai. I wanted to continue with that exploration of folklore, ghosts and mythology, but on a much broader scale.” Continuing with his aesthetic he describes as “darker elements combined with an edge of humor or playfulness,” Bagshaw combines realistic portraiture and figurative work with imaginative back-stories. “‘There’s Always One’ is the centre piece for the show and is primarily my interpretation of the adage you can’t take it with you.”
The opening reception takes place on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Corey Helford Gallery. The reception is free and open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through August 27, 2011.
