Here at
Torrance Art Museum, we're starting off our yearly rotation with a painting exhibition,
Paradox Maintenance Technicians, in Gallery One. Showcasing the works of twenty-seven artists, we're continuing our exploration of emerging trends that can be found within the Los Angeles art scene, with a special focus upon new approaches towards abstractions. From the expressive to the minimalist, from the geometric to the organic, there are so many styles and ideas percolating through the realm of the contemporary abstract.
Well, the show opened this past weekend to a large and enthusiastic crowd. Along with
Theatrical Dynamics in Gallery Two, Karen Cope's
One Gross Face in the Presentation Hall, and McLean Fahnestock's
In The Offing in the Darkroom, we've got a very full set of works on view.
So, here are a few photos of Opening Night.
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| Facing the Patio, with works by Matthew Choberka and Heather Gwen Martin |
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| The Eastern Wall with works by Helen Garber and Tyler Vlahovich |
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| Along the Southern Wall with works by Lisa Sanditz and Summer Wheat |
And it is only proper to start the new year off with some performance art, courtesy of Hannah Schwadron as part of Theatrical Dynamics, curated by David Leapman.
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| Hannah Schwadron performs among the works of Theatrical Dynamics in Gallery Two |
We had a great time at the show. We thank all the artists who came out to support the opening, the
TAM's staff for all their hard work, and all you art enthusiasts who joined us to celebrate the beginning of yet another fine year down here in the South Bay.
The show runs until March 9, 2013. So, come check it out and help us maintain the Paradox. ;-)
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| Paradox Maintenance Technicians in on exhibit at the TAM until March 9, 2013. |
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| One Gross Face by Karen Cope |
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| Along the North Wall with works by Tom LaDuke and Esmeralda Montes |
We're looking forward to seeing you all at the
TAM!!!
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| View towards the West Wall, featuring works by Sarah Awad and Juan Carlos Quintana |
