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3-2-1: Three Artists, Two Openings, One Gallery C
Victor Hugo Zayas Shows 'New Paintings & Maddy Le Mel and Yossi Govrin Shows 'Passionate Objects
Hermosa Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 11, 2005 -- Gallery C, known for featuring California contemporary artists, will present its first ever dual exhibition featuring "New Paintings" by critically acclaimed artist Victor Hugo Zayas in the main gallery and Passionate Objects" by artists Maddy Le Mel and Yossi Govrin in the vestibule and front gallery. The exhibitions will kick off with a cocktail reception open to the public on June 2, 2005 at 7 p.m. and both shows will remain on display through July 23, 2005.
Gallery Cs great success is due in part to the display space it provides the artists. The 6,500 square- foot venue is a mix of eclectic old theatric moldings, soaring ceilings and modern white walls against cement and bamboo flooring. The gallery is partitioned to create separate spaces for a one-on-one encounter with the art. Gallery Cs Executive Director Nancy Silverman-Miles, decided to make use of these spaces by featuring two exhibitions simultaneously. The gallery space is so monumental I wanted to experiment with a new configuration and utilize the space in a different way. I have the utmost confidence these artists will fill the space with an equally monumental impact because their new works are so spellbinding," says Miles. She also makes a point to discern that even though the two shows are completely distinct there is a certain synergy between them. The pieces created for 'New Paintings and 'Passionate Objects have great emotion and really come from somewhere very organic and personal to the artist. I really let them have creative freedom to follow their own instincts with these two exhibits," says Miles.
Unveiling his New Paintings," the very alluring Zayas, has become known for his powerfully moody and sensual landscapes and seascapes created from light and dark weighty brushstrokes. After participating in more than 60 exhibitions and establishing an extensive list of private and corporate collectors, Zayas has reached a point in his career where he feels when the art begins to speak, the artist should quiet down. The much anticipated new works by Zayas are poetic in nature and reflective of the artists personal journeys. These are some of my quietest paintings. There is a real stillness, but these works actually speak the loudest. Its almost like looking into the eyes of a girlfriend, where the eyes tell the truth and the rest is a lie. She doesnt need to say a word, but she is communicating in volumes," Zayas comments. The truth here may be found in the delicate light of twilight captured by the new color palette in his latest works.
Passionate Objects" is a culmination of paintings and sculptures by Yossi Govrin and Maddy Le Mel. The two artists will share art space in the gallery, but are completely unique in style. Govrin, who is also the gallery director of the Santa Monica Fine Art Studios, describes his works for this show to be about movement and change. His painting entitled Random Flight" depicts a moment in flight when a flock of birds lose their formation after stopping to analyze the moment. It really shows how one encounter or event can change or shape our lives one way or the other," states Govrin. Le Mels works explore the notion of multiples. Where one object might have little meaning, when it is multiplied it becomes an entirely new entity," says Le Mel. Le Mel uses various medium in this exhibit including monotype on Japanese paper, LED lights on screening and plexi glass covering grains, nails, photos, wires and found objects. The piece titled Loads" utilizes an old weight measure with multiple black stockings bound together with colored satin ribbon and filled with white grains to create texture.
New Paintings" and Passionate Objects" opens to the public with a reception at Gallery C on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will remain on view until July 23, 2005. Gallery C is located at 1225 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach, CA. Public hours are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Public parking is available in the structure that is immediately to the north of the building.
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