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“Consumerism & Product” #2

A Commercial Gallery hosts a Non-profit Gallery

Gallery Revisited curates show of LA Art Association Artists

Reception:  Saturday   July 15   6-10pm
Show continues until August 19

featured artists
judy y, kimber berry, marie-claire bozant, steve bartlett, sharon ben-tal, susan bolles, joy j. rotblatt, dane a. davis, mary addison hackett, miller updegraff, & zig gron

This is the first cross-publicity venture of its kind that bridges the business gap between commercial art galleries and non-profit art galleries.

The goal of this exhibit is to showcase compelling work and raise awareness about the two types of art-selling venues and to enlighten audiences about the benefits of supporting artists. By abandoning the distinction between commercial & non-profit gallery tax status, one core purpose remains – to facilitate the careers of artists by not only providing a venue in which their work can be displayed & to generate a collector base that furthers the artists’ careers through acquisition and exposure.

“Consumerism and Product #2” is curated and hosted by Gallery Revisited owner Leora Lutz. Her concept points toward the business of art while showing work indicative of Consumerism via the hyper-realistic to abstracted, even blurred, relatable yet not banal.

Beginning with the literal, there are paintings of power-tools in minute detail by Steve Bartlett, then moving into the looser style of Susan Bolles’ domestic utility objects painted on panel, and video of a mouth chomping on various foods by Zig Gron. The concept then steps into hinting at Consumerism through the materials that are used, such as cardboard in new work by Miller Updegraff and vinyl/oil paintings by Kimber Berry. Consumerism is then further abstracted through drawing or photography that evokes the energy or picks apart our consumed surroundings (architecture, decoration, the streets, horticulture), such as the free association works on paper by Mary Addison Hackett and the blurred photos of industrial surroundings by Dane A. Davis. Additional artists in the show are Marie-Claire Bozant, Sharon Ben-Tal, Joy J. Rottblatt & Judy Y. The artists range from self-taught to MFA, boasting international resumes, awards of distinction and extensive bibliographies.

Founded in 1925, LAAA has launched the art careers of many celebrated artists and has played a central role in the formation of Los Angeles' arts community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, LAAA's mission is to provide opportunities, resources, services and exhibition venues for Los Angeles artists, with an emphasis on emerging talent. LAAA is pledged to providing emerging artists with the experience, education and exposure needed to create and sustain a career in the arts.