Notes on Looking

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  Born in Japan, he is a world citizen, through his peregrinations in urban surroundings, observing with his camera the meaner streets and the social changes in the second half of the 20th century. Two coinciding shows , one called … Continue reading →

The show – from the flag that is jammed into a molded concrete vase at the bottom of the stairs, to the nice surprise of carpet in the upstairs spaces at HR and including all the posters, lights, cigaret butts and bottles - has … Continue reading →

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I like these paintings when I walk into the gallery, but I observe my own condescenscion: “Oh. Modestly scaled abstract paintings in off tones. Nice. I get these - a peaceful, easy feeling.” (It’s remarkable how complacent and shallow my responses are. … Continue reading →

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I need to begin in the space, with the work. Without planting myself in front of a piece, and thereby reminding myself – and you - of the material nature of our subject, of art, I find that the words I choose have … Continue reading →

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William Wordsworth, a 19th century English poet, would have liked this show. Charlotta Westergren’s paintings are more than gorgeously painted images of sheep and birds. The paintings could very well  illustrate Wordsworth’s lines: “Getting and spending, we lay waste our … Continue reading →

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A few weeks ago in Boyle Heights, Ernesto de la Loza unveiled his restored mural Organic Simulus on one of the lucky buildings of Estrada Courts.  In the audience were artists, iconic muralists, activists, historians, journalists, residents and community members.  … Continue reading →

They’re the color of dried blood, but are shiny; and briefly, upon seeing seeing Phil Chang’s unique photographic prints, I think of monochromatic paintings. (I have to begin somewhere, and with me “somewhere” usually is visual and from my past.) … Continue reading →

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  Aah, ooh. But a few of the many images by Alis Pelleschi. Found at “(B) for Blog – Create Build Destroy,” link to Pelleschi’s website: www.alispelleschi.com/About A simple and reliable release mechanism for water rockets can be built from … Continue reading →