Aaron De La Cruz recently opened his new Exhibition titled “Long Walk Home” in Hawaii at Loft in Space. Utilizing every inch of wall and even furniture in some occasions, Aaron has transformed the gallery space into his own personal reflection of his past as he contemplates what is next.

The work of Aaron De La Cruz is minimal in nature yet intricately detailed. Working with strong lines and labyrinth like compositions, Aaron is able to speak in a language built of geometric and organic shapes. Patterns start to emerge from what might seem like random markings. The rhythmic and overwhelming paintings start to take over allowing the viewer to see from the artists viewpoint. This is further enhanced in the installation of the artist’s childhood bedroom. The childhood scrawlings on walls have now transformed into a full blown realization of daydreams images and patterns. Working primarily in black ink and paint the confident hand of the artist allows the paintings to have a strong impact. With his brushstroke you are also allowed to watch a genuine and honest painter create marks that have meaning within. A  great showing from Aaaron in this exhibit, and an amazing installation.

Look out for Aaron also in Dec as he will be part of our Art Basel Group Installation.

GF

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Matt W. Moore recently finished a residency in Moscow Russia where he painted and prepared for “Sun Ray Ricochet” an exhibition that was part of Sretenka Design Week. Inspired by the city of Moscow and its dynamic range of color and experience, Matt painted 15 canvases. Half of the canvases were in grey scale, the other half in full color. Matt also was able to build and paint 17 geometric sculptures during his stay. He also was able to get in some walls of course. If you know Matt you know when he comes to work he comes with everything, and gives everything. Being able to paint this much work in one trip is no small task.

The new sculptures painted in his geometric style are my favorite from this new group of work. Matt’s work transitions well into sculpture as the shapes push and reflect creating that illusion of movement. The shifts in color and linear color fields create a dynamic effect of movement with stillness. The sculptures add another layer of dimension that enhances his painterly style. The grey scale paintings and mural are a nice contrast to all the color as they enable your eye to grasp the form without falling in love with the color. Really impressed with the intricacy of the full color pieces. We really like progression of these works, as it seems Matt has found a nice rhythm in his work and these pieces are proof of that fact.

Matt continues to innovate and push not only his art but the art form itself. An amazing showing from Matt W. Moore as he continues to make his name  known around the world. Moscow was lucky to have had this exhibition, and If you live near Moscow make the trek. I know you will love the work more when you see it in person.

GF

How and Nosm touched down in LA recently as they get ready for their upcoming exhibition at Known Gallery titled “Achtung”. Their first line of business was to paint an enormous wall in Los Angeles as part of the LA Freewalls Project. How & Nosm are no strangers to large scale murals so it was exciting to watch them tackle yet another monster wall. With this new mural installation How & Nosm  show us not only what is capable from our current graffiti artists, but it also shows us how far we have come as a culture. When I look back over the last 20 years I cant remember a time when we had such free reign across the globe on so many monumental walls. It is great to see artists like How & Nosm getting the opportunity to show what is possible. We all know the problems with Los Angeles and its current stance on murals. See Sabers Petition here. It is great that there are still bright spots and organizations like this that are actively securing walls for artists.

Known Gallery seems to be on a roll,  once again they are able bring an important show “Achtung” to Los Angeles. There are not many artists that can go from painting a multi story mural, to painting a canvas and not miss a beat. Most artists have their strengths in one, over the other. How & Nosm fortunately for us do not. Their gallery work is just as important and intense as any mural they paint. Coming from a Graffiti background How & Nosm are able to contribute to the Art world in the same manner they have contributed to ours. By creating  groundbreaking art there is no line between either. We cant wait to see the final opening pictures. We know that it will be impressive and event not to be missed. So Make sure you dont miss it. If you are anywhere near Los Angeles Oct 15th do your self a favor and go.

GF