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13/2/2004

Thomas Trivitt

L2kontemporary, Los Angeles

The Yin/Yang of Order/Chaos

Reception for the artist: Saturday, February 14, 6-9pm

Image:
Thomas Trivitt, '37-286' (detail), acrylic on canvas

Order/Chaos features a new series of acrylic on canvas paintings by the Southern California based artist. Using tools more commonly found in automobile customizing, Trivitt combines the gesture and movement of the Abstract Expressionists with the colorful and precise lines of the 'California Cool' school of art. Making each painting out of thousands of individual lines in multiple colors, the artist creates works that are full of energy and movement, yet balanced and harmonious, creating a satisfying and visceral experience for the viewer.

Each canvas is laid on the floor in Trivitt's studio and painted from above. 'I find it connects me to the work much better than using an easel or a wall,' says the artist, 'and not just because strands of my hair keep falling into the paint.' A base of color is applied to each canvas until the surface is smooth and shiny. Then come the many thousands of lines applied by hand that make up each layer of color. The colors are mixed with an iridescent medium to give them a bright sheen. The movement of the lines and the unique color combinations give the works a sense of playfulness. 'I've finally gotten old enough to learn how to paint like a child,' says Trivitt, 'so I just want to take my big box of colors and have some fun.'

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The Inaugural Literary Event:
MARTIN NAKELL
Saturday, February 21, 2004, 3:00 p.m.

Thursday ­ Saturday, 12-6pm

L2kontemporary
990 N. Hill St. #205, Los Angeles 90012-1753
(323) 225-1288, Fax (323) 225-1282

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