In the other blog post I am putting up today I talk about the Todd Papageorge exhibition at Danziger which is why I went to Bergamot Station Arts Center yesterday. While I was there, I bounced around the other galleries and found enough other good work that I liked so I decided to do a separate post on the other spaces.
Galerie XII - Los Angeles. French photographer Sacha Goldberger’s first Los Angeles solo exhibition “Alien Love” is a lot of fun. His images are stunning, so well made, and the story line is hilarious. 1950’s Sci Fi feel with the clean look of modern image making. There is an accompanying DIY book of the Alien Love portfolio, which is interesting, but I took pass on it. The book printing is okay, but it doesn’t come close to the beautiful prints in the exhibition, so it wasn’t the same for me. It is a solid exhibition still which runs through September 3rd. Below are my two favorite photographs. I am sure my law enforcement background, my ties to Arizona and its Saguaros, and my appreciation of beautiful brunette women had something to do with these prints standing out for me.
Galerie XII was also showing Matthew Arnold’s “Longing for Amelia”. I was not familiar with Arnold or his work but found “Longing for Amelia” to be a tight exhibition with lots of unique details. I felt it had good value.
Rose Gallery had Life:Still by Godeleine De Rosamel which I would best describe as pottery-based sculpture. I thought it was interesting and fun, I enjoyed viewing it, but it doesn’t fit my collecting interests.
I absolutely loved some of the paintings up at Skidmore Contemporary Art. Jessica Brilli’s “Chrystler in Carport” brought me back to my mom’s blue Chevy station wagon I grew up in and Jessica’s “Morning of the Camping Trip” was equally beautiful. I love her style. Richard Baker’s “Sonoran Sunset” was also awesome. Reminded me of Ed Mell’s work, one of my favorite painters. Lia Skidmore has a solid eye for work and a nice space, I will definitely be back there again.
Peter Fetterman Gallery had his “Power of Photography” exhibition up to coincide with the release of his new book of the same title. I love the fact he chose a Max Yavno photograph for the book cover, I love Yavno’s work, and how he used a long lens to flatten out his subject matter, an interesting different perspective and wonderful prints. The same print is on the wall in Fetterman, and it is such a beautiful rich print. Fetterman always has classic prints up, always something good to see there. It should be noted that Peter also has a book signing and discussion scheduled at Arcana Books in Culver City on Saturday August 13th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Arcana is one of the best fine art photography bookstores in the country, their stock is amazing, great space, and knowledgeable staff. John Divola is also signing his new book “Scapes” at Arcana tomorrow, Sunday July 24th from 4:00-6:00 PM. See Map below for Arcana Books location: