Sarah Cromarty
dal 25/1/2013 al 1/3/2013
Segnalato da
25/1/2013
Sarah Cromarty
Anna Meliksetian and MJBriggs Gallery, Los Angeles
Tyger Tyger. Cromarty creates paintings that symbolize the beginnings of a fantastical world. A large free standing work, blurs the boundaries of painting and sculpture, serving as a key to understanding the other works.
Anna Meliksetian/MJBriggs Gallery is pleased to present Tyger Tyger, a solo exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Sarah Cromarty. In this recent body of work, Cromarty creates paintings that symbolize the beginnings of a fantastical world. Wizards enter other dimensions through portals; talismans, such as a disc, poncho, or rhinestone strand, carry a magical force for its possessors; and larger than life figures, having undergone transformation, play the role of protectors or watchers in the night.
The central piece of the exhibition, a large free standing work, blurs the boundaries of painting and sculpture, serving as a key to understanding the other works. Two eight foot by four foot paintings, populated by larger than life figures are surrounded by smaller circle paintings, which represent holes cut out by wizards to open a portal that leads to another dimension. The circle is then used as a magical message board. Cromarty arranges parts from the larger paintings, leaves, scarves, beards, to make a language for believers to read. The circles become maps to the portal.
Cromarty received her BFA, with distinction, from Art Center College of Design in 2005 and her MFA from UCLA in 2012. Since 2004, Cromarty has participated in numerous group and two-person exhibitions. This is Cromarty’s second solo show since 2008 in Los Angeles and her first since graduating from the MFA program at UCLA. Cromarty’s work has been reviewed in prominent publications, such as, the LA Times, Artnet Magazine, and the LA Weekly.
Anna Meliksetian Gallery
313 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11-6pm
Free Admission