"Color of Money" On View at huZ Galleries

"Color of Money" is currently having a successful run at huZ Galleries in San Pedro. Attracting much attention, the solo exhibition by artist Huss Hardan is the second exhibit of a three-part trilogy named “Anguish and Obsession” which he began in 2016. Hardan is an advocate of women. He is moved by the tragic plight of females who are abused and abducted as part of human trafficking. 

  "Insurrection of the Innocent" 35mm film, 12 by 18 matted/framed to 20 by 28 silver halide print.

His first of the three-part series “An American Love Story” dealt with fetishistic obsession that many have with firearms in a shocking but pointed way. Last year, it garnered much acclaim at both his shows at HuZ Galleries and the international photo fair photo l.a. where he was a featured artist. “It is the second installment, said Hardan. “The third “Mother Earth” has already been shot and will be shown in 2018.”

In his exhibition, "Color of Money," the photos were shot on film to bring about awareness of the issue. The exhibition combines a stylized technique with a jarring and yet emotional touch. The artist chooses to look at the situation with a renewed hope of change. “I want my viewers to feel the emotion that not all is lost, that shouting out and fighting back can change the outcome.”

Hardan said that the trilogy took a few months for him to finalize on paper, and the actual shooting time was about three days. “What took longest was creating a concept that worked. I would brainstorm while exercising, I find that that gets my creative juices flowing for some reason! Perhaps due to the increased flow of oxygen to the brain.” He created story boards to help speed up the process.

Also on view is the solo exhibition entitled "Urban Dilemmas” featuring the work Randi Matushevitz.

It's A Gas, 2017, charcoal, pastel, spray paint, acrylic on canvas, 54" x 64"

The artist strives to illustrate how each individual’s point of view impacts his or her everyday experience. “I explore uncertainty, reflecting the reactive mania or calm surrounding political polarization, and the realities of our changing natural environment as they are reflected in the indifference or involvement of the populous.”

huZ Galleries will host a closing reception on Saturday January 27th from 3-6pm, with an artist talk at 4pm. huZ Galleries is located at 341 West 7th St San Pedro;  Visit the website at https://www.huzgalleries.com/

Find out more about the artists on their websites - http://husshardan.com/   https://www.randimatushevitz.com

Harrison Love Featured at the Upper West November 19th, 2017!

On Sunday, November 19, 2017...Santa Monica restaurant, the Upper West celebrates the art of Harrison Love. The opening reception for his solo exhibition will take place from 4- 7pm.    

  

As a frequent diner of the restaurant, Love said he is excited to see his paintings exhibited on the walls. “The Upper West is definitely a cut above other restaurants. It has beautiful décor and a classy ambience. As far as the food… everything coming out of that kitchen is delicious.”

Love will exhibit approximately sixteen paintings. The exhibition will feature works from two series. His Calligraffiti series offers a combination of traditional calligraphy and ‪American graffiti styles. His other series includes original illustrations from his upcoming book, The Hidden Way, which is a fiction inspired by Amazonian Myths and Folklore, generated from his own personal research into Amazonian Tribal Cultures.

A graduate of The Rhode Island School of Design, Harrison Love, is a painter and author of illustrated books. Born in New York but having spent his childhood in Brussels Belgium; Harrison started his arts education early in European schools as well as under the tutelage of his family; who are all artists.

Love is a well-traveled person. As a young adult he lived and worked in New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Peru, Colombia, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Harrison has created murals for Google, The City of Detroit, and for The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. His work has been shown around the world and a good portion of his art is currently in the collection of The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Artist's Gallery. He currently works out of his studio at the Brewery Arts Complex in downtown Los Angeles.

Stop by the Upper West Restaurant on Sunday, November 19, 2017...and make a toast to Harrison Love. The artist will be in attendance. The opening reception runs from 4-7pm. Visit the artist’s Instagram at @harrisonlove and @brightfuturism, as well as his website at BrightFuturism.com

Don’t miss this fantastic opening at Upper West Restaurant in Santa Monica on Sunday, November 19, 2017, from 4-7pm.  http://www.theupperwest.com/

SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS Hosts its Fall Auction, November 18th & 19th, 2017

It’s time for the fall edition annual SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS.  Due to popular demand, the event will be held on two days…Saturday, November 18^th and Sunday November 19^th where art lovers and collectors gather for exceptional deals.

Robert Berman; Photo by RBilow Photography

Owner Robert Berman has a longstanding reputation as an established art dealer. SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS was founded in 1984 offering the general public unlimited access to fine art in all media such as paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, drawings, etc.

This event offers a timely feature. A good percentage of the work being auctioned is by artists who fall under the jurisdiction of the Getty Museum's initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. The initiative explores Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles. Artists include: Carlos Alfonzo, Richard Duardo, Elsa Flores, Diane Gamboa, Margaret Garcia, Gilbert “Magu” Lujan, Frank Romero, Robert Graham, Manuel Ocampo, GRONK, Salomon Huerta, Luis Jimenez,  Leo Limon, Los Carpinteros, Los Four, and Vik Muniz.

Hawaiian Nocturne, a work by Carlos Almaraz painted in 1983 is one of the works up for auction. This timeless pastel on paper is currently on view at the prestigious LA County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Carlos Almaraz (NOW on view at LACMA), Hawaiian Nocturne, 1983, Pastel on paper, Signed and dated on recto, 18.75 x 24.5 inches, Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist by present owner; Currently on view/on exhibit at LACMA’s Playing with Fire; Illustrated: Playing with Fire, Paintings by Carlos Almaraz, p. 37 - Estimate: $25,000/$30,000

Other works garnering attention include: The American Way II, by Ed Kienholz, Llyn Foulkes’ Return Here, Robert Graham’s Lori and works by additional renowned artists such as Peter Alexander, John Baldessari, Banksy, Jean Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, David Hockney, Mike Kelley, Patrick Nagel, Andy Warhol, and more.

New art collectors and pros come from all over...don’t miss the chance to purchase rare and fine collectible art at unbelievable prices. Consumers are encouraged to stop by prior to the auction and ask questions.The staff at SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS will answer questions to help enlighten new collectors about the ins and outs of collecting art.

Andy Warhol, Flowers, 1970, Silkscreen, From the numbered edition of 250, Signed in ballpoint pen on verso, stamped on verso, Sheet: 36 x 36 inches; Framed: 36.5 x 36.5 inches Provenance: Acquired from Ronnie Greenburg Gallery by Frank Jacobs ca. 1975 - Estimate: $20,000/$25,000

 

The auction preview is currently on view now at the A-5 & B-7 galleries at Bergamot Station (Tues-Fri 11-6pm) and will remain on view through Friday, November 17^th 2017, until 8:00pm.
 

The SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS event will take place across two days… Saturday, November 18th, 6:00 p.m. and Sunday November 19th, at 1:00 p.m. at the ROBERT BERMAN GALLERY (B-7), Bergamot Station at 2525 Michigan Avenue in Santa Monica. For additional info call 310 315-1937 or email the gallery at  info@smauctions.com. View all works on  www.smauctions.com.