Post by coreyhelfordgallery on Jul 10, 2014 11:55:05 GMT -8
Two fantastic exhibitions open at CHG CIRCA (8530A Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA) on Saturday evening, July 19th; "Satisfaction Guaranteed", a body of new 3D resin paintings and sculptures by LA's own amazing NOUAR, and "Fantastic Planet, Goodbye Man" by Japanese artist Hikari Shimoda, one of the most exciting new voices in the New Contemporary art scene.
The bright, usually cheery, pastel color palette Hikari employs in her portraits tell the opposite story of the anx- ious, starry-eyed spirits she portrays. The paintings, embellished by sparkly stickers and Manga stylings, depict pale, horned children—demonic muses called upon to remind us of our mortality and the longevity of harm caused to humanity and our ecosystem. Hikari explores two concepts for this first solo exhibition at Circa. Chil- dren of this Planet, using Anime depictions of Japanese magic or “Shojo”, girls and Whereabouts of God, a series inspired by Fukushima and the equally tragic Chernobyl disasters. Hikari’s pint-sized omniscients carry a tell-tale scar around their neck, the “Chernobyl necklace” seen on those children who underwent surgeryfor thyroid cancer after the incident. This new body of work also shows an evolution of Hikari’s technique, as the skin tones of her subjects achieve more depth through detail and there is a renewed emotional complexity in their expressions.
Nouar’s candy-colored creations are inspired by mid-century modern visions of prosperity and the wealth of inventions that culture encouraged. The same age that brought about the Eames chair, atomic light fixtures and electric stoves also begat rainbow jello desserts, kooky casseroles and mass production of elaborately packaged convenience food, helping to feed a wild consumer culture. As a result, the myriad of advertising art and car- toons hand-created during this era serve as huge inspiration for Nouar as an artist. Her new work stylistically captures the exuberance in which the desires of post-war American consumers were met with inventive presen- tation of new goods and items.
The opening reception for NOUAR & Hikari Shimoda's new exhibitions will be hosted Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 7-10pm at CHG Circa. The reception is open to the public, and the exhibition is on view through August 23, 2014.
RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/1474196796158499/
Corey Helford Gallery / CHG Circa
8530A Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
310.287.2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com![]()
The bright, usually cheery, pastel color palette Hikari employs in her portraits tell the opposite story of the anx- ious, starry-eyed spirits she portrays. The paintings, embellished by sparkly stickers and Manga stylings, depict pale, horned children—demonic muses called upon to remind us of our mortality and the longevity of harm caused to humanity and our ecosystem. Hikari explores two concepts for this first solo exhibition at Circa. Chil- dren of this Planet, using Anime depictions of Japanese magic or “Shojo”, girls and Whereabouts of God, a series inspired by Fukushima and the equally tragic Chernobyl disasters. Hikari’s pint-sized omniscients carry a tell-tale scar around their neck, the “Chernobyl necklace” seen on those children who underwent surgeryfor thyroid cancer after the incident. This new body of work also shows an evolution of Hikari’s technique, as the skin tones of her subjects achieve more depth through detail and there is a renewed emotional complexity in their expressions.
Nouar’s candy-colored creations are inspired by mid-century modern visions of prosperity and the wealth of inventions that culture encouraged. The same age that brought about the Eames chair, atomic light fixtures and electric stoves also begat rainbow jello desserts, kooky casseroles and mass production of elaborately packaged convenience food, helping to feed a wild consumer culture. As a result, the myriad of advertising art and car- toons hand-created during this era serve as huge inspiration for Nouar as an artist. Her new work stylistically captures the exuberance in which the desires of post-war American consumers were met with inventive presen- tation of new goods and items.
The opening reception for NOUAR & Hikari Shimoda's new exhibitions will be hosted Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 7-10pm at CHG Circa. The reception is open to the public, and the exhibition is on view through August 23, 2014.
RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/1474196796158499/
Corey Helford Gallery / CHG Circa
8530A Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
310.287.2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com