Projections, Sculptures and Photographs Change How We See the World

"Four Dimensions" by Santa Monica's Katzuhisa Sakai -- whose works in varied media evoke abstract urban landscapes -- is among the must-see art on exhibit in October in LA.

Working with stone, wood, and acrylic on canvas, Sakai's approach is abstract and alludes to big great structures in the urban landscape. His work evokes those moments of transition in the physical and the spiritual spheres

Sakai -- who exhibits in New York, Japan and other parts of the world -- is holding the first exhibition of his work in Los Angels in 20 years.

The Look gallery is located in a most unusual space at the LA Mart downtown.

Opening reception Oct 1, 6-9 PM
Look Gallery
1983 S. Broadway suite 111
Los Angeles CA 90007
213.748.1113

The wonderful sculptures of Gwynn Murrill have a simplicity that makes them exquisite. The early wood sculptures bring forth the essence of the animals she depicts. Her abstract strokes makes one want to reach and touch.

October 1 – November 7, 2009
Pete and Susan Barrette Gallery located at SMC College
1310 11 th street (at Santa Monica Blvd room 101)
Santa Monica CA 90403
310.434.3434

An exhibition of maquettes, small models for her sculptures, will be showing at LA Louver Gallery in Venice.

A projection by Doug Aitken titled “Migration” will change the meaning of that word in many people's minds when the see the images it evokes on a large billboard displayed at night.

The work can be viewed from Santa Monica Blvd at Almont Drive
From Sunset to Sunrise
September 12 - October 17, 2009
LA Public Domain (L.A.P.D)

The project will then be mounted for the remainder of October on La Cienega Blvd between Venice and Washington Blvds.

Actress Jessica Lange's photographs lift everyday moments that would otherwise seem mundane. The images, printed in exquisite black and white, capture the subtleties of solitude.

July 14 – October 10, 2009
Rose Gallery
At Bergamot Art Center
2525 Michigan Ave
Santa Monica Ca 90404
310.264.8440

Art Shows Feature Wide Range of Media

A huge and exciting season opened on the 12th of September
Here are some suggestions for exhibitions that are open now through October.

The work of MERION ESTES
Merion Estes' art works at the gallary Annais features new works -- collages on Archers paper. By the time you finish looking at her work, something else is happening.
Galley Anais at the new space at Bergamot Art Center
2525 Michigan Ave D2
Santa Monica CA 90404
310.449.4433

on view until Oct 24th 2009 TOM VINETZ
An amazing 30-year survey of photographs that depict the heart of LA in graffiti murals. You get a real feeling for the pulse of the city. The images are clear and clean and the colors are beautiful.
A&I gallery
933 North Highland Ave
Hollywood, 90038
Great catalog. A portion of the sales goes to
Children’s Defense Fund
On view until Oct 16
At A& I in Santa Monica Oct 23 – Nov 27 2009

The work of HELEN AND NEWTON HARRISON
A body of recent photo/text based artworks collectively titled FORCE MAJEURE.
The two artists created the California Wash at the foot of Pico Blvd in Santa Monica. The first public work in Santa Monica created with the private percent for art, the piece etched and embedded in the concrete between two luxury hotels traces how the water comes down from the mountains to the beach and depicts native animals and fauna. The artists, who have created works around the world have been consistent and persistent champions of the ecology.
Cardwell Jimmerson Gallery
8568 Washington Blvd
Culver City CA 90232
310.815.1100
On view Sept 12- Oct 31 st 2009

The art works of JUNE WAYNE
June Wayne, who is 91 years old, is credited with saving printmaking and lithography in this country by inviting very important artists to come and work at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop, which she opened in 1960. Her own lithographs are considered masterpieces.
Khatstoo Gallery
7556 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.472.6498
On view Sept 10- Oct 24 2009