Above, curator Dale Youngman, right
What better way to celebrate Earth Month than by visiting the beautiful exhibition currently at Loft at Liz’s in mid-city,
Enchanted Earth: Capturing Nature’s Magic.
Nature’s diversity – and a wide range of artistic mediums and impressions of of nature itself – are the subjects of this lovely group exhibition, curated by Dale Youngman. Filled with vibrant and varied art works including sculptural, mixed media, paintings, and more, this is an immersive, blossoming body of work that includes a stunning use of rose petals by Lori Schouela; lush monoprints from Rhonda Burton, and immersive organic-based works from artist Sarah Pigion.
The heady and ethereal bronze sculpture of Stuart Kusher and the beautiful trompe l’oeil realism of Mark Brosmer are also standouts, but there are no leaves of lovliness left unturned in this exhibition. While each artist works uniquely, the show blends together as a cohesive whole, taking viewers on a walk through forest, field, jungle, and garden. Exceptional scenes of endangered animal species from Luis Sanchez pair well with a pop-surrealist view of nature from street artist Mike ‘Tewsr’ Duncan. Sinulous organic wood sculptures and mixed media works from Joshua Abarbanel, Matteo Borgardt and
Gary Polonsky are as intricately lovely and unique as the landscapes that inspire them.
It’s a compelling show, filled with joy, light, color, and a fascinating use of materials. As radiant as the natural world itself, put this Loft show on your must see and linger list.
The exhibition runs through June 1st. Loft at Liz’s is located at 453 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. There are several special events of note as well, including one coming up this week.
Saturday, April 20th from 1-4 p.m., curator Dale Youngman along with exhibiting artists Rhonda Burton, Lori Schouela, Sarah Pigion, Matteo Borghardt, and Joshua Abarbanel will speak about the various processes and materials used in their unique work, from garden grasses to rose petals to wood in a discussion titled “Bringing Nature Inside: Using Nature’s Materials in Art.”
Can’t make this event? Then visit May 11, 1-4:00 when Youngman along with artists Luis Sanchez, Mark Brosmer, Mike ’Tewsr” Duncan, Gary Polonsky, and Stuart Kusher will talk about the how, the why, and also the
importance of, their inspiration from the beauty of nature in ” Nature’s Beauty is SURREAL!”
- Genie Davis; photos by Genie Davis
Looks magical!