On November 5th, 2006, the A Shenere Velt Gallery of West Los Angeles will present its latest exhibition - Utopia: Dreams of Paradise & Possibility. Reading from the gallery’s press release regarding the exhibit:
"Our call for submissions went out this year asking artists to think about the theme of Utopia. 'In a world climate of pessimism and fear, dreams of earthly paradise and possibility are vital,' we said. 'Pieces selected for this show will reflect on the myriad imaginings of perfect worlds and the shapes they might take.' Over 60 artists responded, from all over the country, and our jurors selected 21 artists (some with multiple works). Mark Greenfield, Director of the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, and Mark Vallen, artist and essayist, both jurors, were also asked to participate with art works of their own. Our third juror was Alice Wexler, biographer of the anarchist activist Emma Goldman. Art accepted into the show ranges in style from fairly abstract to fanciful to propagandistic to realistic to comic, and in media from photography to light sculpture to prints and painting. Each work is accompanied by an explanatory Artist Statement which clarifies the artist’s intention."
Utopia: Dreams of Paradise and Possibility, opens on Sunday, November. 5th, and runs until December. 29th, 2006. The Artist’s Reception will be held Nov. 5th, from 3 to 6 pm. The A Shenere Velt Gallery is located at: 1525 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035. Phone: 310-552-2007. Regular Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 10-5; Friday, 10-3; and by special appointment. Web: www.circlesocal.org
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