An exhibition by two young artists who wear their femininity on their sleeves. Their works span the full array of human emotions, from longing to innocence, to surreal flights of fantasy that only begin to hint at the more solemn emotions that most of us try and hide.
Sour Hearts & Sweet Tarts is an exhibition by two young artists who wear
their femininity on their sleeves. Both wield a certain kind of mojo
that make human hearts skip a beat. The more one looks at their works,
the more one will start to see the emotional complexity that makes their
paintings far deeper than just being eye candy for the soul. Their works
span the full array of human emotions, from longing to innocence, to
surreal flights of fantasy that only begin to hint at the more solemn
emotions that most of us try and hide.
This may be the first art movement in Western history where women are
not second-class citizens, but may even have an edge in the mind of the
public, especially when it comes to capturing the essence that is woman.
With this exhibit, you can feel the pulse of something about to happen,
something magical. This will serve as a breakthrough moment in both
Sarah and Camilla's young careers and establish a foundation for both to
build upon for years to come.
Please note: We will also be issuing a new limited edition print from Camilla
d'Errico on opening night. Please plan to arrive early, as there will be
no pre-orders or phone orders on this print and a limit of one per
customer. If quantities allow, phone orders will follow on Saturday
afternoon.
Camilla d'Errico:
Camilla d'Errico is a product of her split heritage, Italian and
Canadian rolled into one. Being Italian she's no stranger to drama;
growing up it was the loud voice, the hit and the hug. And growing up in
Canada she adopted independence, high levels of politeness and the need
for Saturday morning cartoons.
Camilla first got into comics in high school where she was constantly
drawing dragons and sexy girls for fun. It was in 2000 that Camilla
first attended the San Diego Comic Con International. There she realized
the instant she walked through the doors that she wanted to draw comic
books and illustrate for a living. Coming to the conclusion that a 9-5
day job would kill her, the choice was soon made clear to her that art
was the path to follow.
After a few years in the comic industry Camilla realized she could
actually expand her style into a variety of other industries.
Snowboards, advertisements, magazine covers... new possibilities
continue to pop up daily it seems. Camilla has already begun to carve
out a niche for herself in the fine art field due to her unusually high
level of ambition and her fiery Italian nature. Seeing her next few
years are already filling up with high profile shows with galleries the
world over, it's easy to see why many are quickly becoming collectors
and admirers of her alluring works.
Sarah Joncas:
Sarah Joncas was born in 1986 and grew up within both Hamilton and
Niagara Falls, Ontario. Her interest in the visual arts developed at a
very early age, starting with the dedicated drawings of dinosaurs and
lizards. Though at five years old her desire to become a paleontologist
overshadowed the dreams of drawing cartoons for the remainder of her
life, Sarah's need to create visually returned and surpassed. Eventually
the study and enjoyment of drawing from existing images stirred up the
need in Sarah to create images all her own; ones that could reflect the
world we live in, yet also appease the personal feelings and ideas that
she herself maintained.
With this, Sarah's interest in art changed gradually from the world of
animation and illustration, to the eventual and grounded path towards
fine art. Currently in her last year of studies, Sarah has been rewarded
a number of high-profile scholarships and grants in the past year,
further fueling her creative juices. Even though Sarah has already
developed a particular style and manner of painting, there still
progresses a steady evolution to the art she is continually producing.
With solo shows already in place for 2009 and 2010 at galleries on both
coasts, the future looks promising indeed for young Ms. Joncas.
Also opening on Fri, January 11th in our project room:
If Only... featuring new works and an installation from Melanie Moore
Born In Riverside, California. Currently located in Hemet, California. Outside the influence of my creative parents, I was formally trained at
Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design in London, England.
Excavator and artifact maker; my creative visuals are found in the vast
reaches of my senses and inspiration. Texture is on the forefront when
pulling together my bodies of work. Materials used are themselves
archaeological finds, whether it be sketches from my sketchbook, a
Polaroid or an aged piece of fabric.
Collecting memories, smells,
thoughts, etc. combined with physical elements create work that is
honest and preserved within the places from which it unearthed. I also
enjoy involving others in my pieces by stimulating their senses and
thoughts. In turn they take over where I've left off by extracting and
absorbing the infinite nature of creating.
Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 11th 7-11PM
thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd. (near Sunset Junction) Los Angles, CA
Thursday through Sunday 1-6PM (or by appointment)
Free admission