Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Loft at Lizs Art Gallery ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://theloftatlizs.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://theloftatlizs.com/blog/) - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 19: The Pharmaceutical Edition](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-19-the-pharmaceutical-edition/) - OPENING: Sunday, June 28, 2026 TIME: 12 pm - 4 pm LOCATION: 453 S. La Brea Ave Enter via Liz's Antique Hardware Exhibition featured 6/28/26 - 09/12/26 ARTISTS: Mike Mollet Maru Garcia Monica Marks Enoch Waiswa Nancy Kay Turner Wendy Lee Gadzuk Monique Birault/Evan Nie DIVERTED DESTRUCTION is The Loft at - [Galactic Nature](https://theloftatlizs.com/galactic-nature/) - Each year, The Loft at Liz’s Annual Nature Show pays homage to our natural environment. This year's rendition, originally curated for 2020, had to be cancelled due to the COVID epidemic. Serendipitously, six years later, this is the year for space exploration. The artists explore imagery and survival in space as well as how space - [Monique Birault/Evan Nie](https://theloftatlizs.com/monique-birault/) - ARTIST STATEMENT SKIN DEEP: THEN and NOW (2020) In 2010, still in the afterglow of Obama’s victory, I viewed the black white discourse as a dance. I believed that society was learning to put the ugly past behind us to move beyond the limited values of racial prejudice. While aware that pockets of white culture - [FREE GIVEAWAY](https://theloftatlizs.com/give-away/) - FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE LA FIRE AND FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO HELP, PLEASE SELECT THE FORM THAT APPLIES TO YOU. LAH and The Loft at Liz’s will be hosting a month-long FREE giveaway to those affected by the LA Wildfires. Upstairs at The Loft at Liz’s. June 2nd to June 18th Tuesday - [Till We Have Justice](https://theloftatlizs.com/till-we-have-justice/) - Artist Talks February 28th & March 14th 2-4 PM Viewing with the Curator Richard Allen May 111 email: artcritic247@gmail.com Till We Have Justice: Honoring the memory of Emmett Till and Celebrating the Courage of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley January 24th-March 31st, 2026 Opening during Black History Month and extending into Women's History Month, this - [Gary Brewer - Desert Muse](https://theloftatlizs.com/gary-brewer-desert-muse/) - GARY BREWER: DESERT MUSE 11.01.25 - 01.10.26 Life is an incomprehensible mystery. The forces that have shaped the infinite variations of living things are vast and our understanding of what we see as reality is a mercurial, shape-shifting phenomenon. My paintings and sculptures express my deep love of life and a desire to engage in - [Contemporary & Vintage Art, Lighting & Unique Objects](https://theloftatlizs.com/contemporary-vintage-art-lighting-unique-objects/) - Discover a captivating selection of Contemporary and Vintage Art, Lighting, and Unique Objects! Join us from October 6 to October 28 for this extraordinary exhibition. Our gallery is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Don’t miss the chance to find something truly special! - [GIFT OF ART 2025 Catalog](https://theloftatlizs.com/gift-of-art-2025-catalog/) - FOR INQUIRY OR PURCHASE CONTACT ART INFLUENZA PUBLIC VIEWING HOURS: TUESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 6PM SATURDAYS 9AM - 5PM @ WORKS OF ART 4655 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027 FOR INQUIRY OR PURCHASE CONTACT ART INFLUENZA P (213) 804-7654 (text/call) email: artinfluenza@gmail.com Purchases may be made via Venmo, PayPal or Cash - [GIFT OF ART: A Holiday Celebration](https://theloftatlizs.com/gift-of-art-a-holiday-celebration/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GIFT OF ART CATALOG It's that time of year when we could all use a little holiday cheer! What better way to celebrate than by sharing the GIFT OF ART! Whether you're looking for that perfect gift for a friend or loved one, you're sure to find a little something - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 18: Public Assemblage Workshops](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-18-public-assemblage-workshops/) - FREE ASSEMBLAGE ART WORKSHOPS SATURDAY JULY 19th HOSTED BY COLLAGE & ASSEMBLAGE ARTIST MOLLIE BROWN SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd (2-5pm) HOSTED BY MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST JULIE GREEN Choose what you would like from the Assemblage Art Material Installation Gallery supplies tools, various media & glues. Participants are also welcome to bring their own tools or materials. Each - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 18 - The LA Fire](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-18-the-la-fire/) - Opening Reception Sunday June 29th 12 PM - 4 PM Exhibition Featured 06.29.25 - 09.09.25 Featured Artists: Jamison Carter, Kate Carvellas, Malado Francine, David Grant, Julie Green, Margaret R. Griffith, Marcus Guillory, Brad Howe, Liz Huston, Karol Kaufman, Aaron Kramer, Stevie Love, Aline Mare, Gary Palmer, Laura Parker, Kassia Rico, Gay Summer Rick, Jean Robison, - [ABRACADABRA – Marcus John Guillory](https://theloftatlizs.com/hello-world/) - For more than two decades, Marcus Guillory has - [OCEANS 25 - A Visual Love Letter to the Ocean and Her Inhabitants](https://theloftatlizs.com/oceans-25-a-visual-love-letter-to-the-ocean-and-her-inhabitants/) - Date of Exhibition: March 29 - May 10 Opening Event: Saturday March 29,2025 Start and End time: Artist Reception 5-8:00 PM Title of Exhibition/Event/Program: Oceans 25 - A Visual Love Letter to The Ocean and Her Inhabitants Curated by: Dale Youngman Participating artists: Featured artists include: Baha Danesh, Catherine Ruane, Hung Viet Nguyen, Kevin Avery, Kevin Flint, Krista Machovina, Lara Kempke, Maria Kazanskya, Maureen Haldeman, Mike Tewsr Duncan, Ricardo Garcia, Sarah Pigion. Site-specific installation - [Steven Fujimoto](https://theloftatlizs.com/steven-fujimoto/) - "Betula Lenta is the scientific name of the primary constituent of a decidedly humble material commonly used in my artwork. First designed as an inexpensive alternative to more costly building stock, plywood in a functional sense is meant to be hidden: Painted, clad, stuccoed, or entombed. My use of plywood seeks to explore the hidden - [Guns - Exhibition Press](https://theloftatlizs.com/guns-exhibition-press/) - CLICK ANY ARTICLE BELOW TO READ IN FULL Click here to view article online - [WHERE Magazine - In Taglio / A Cut Above](https://theloftatlizs.com/where-magazine-in-taglio-exhibition/) - [Old House Journal - October 2022](https://theloftatlizs.com/old-house-journal-october-2022/) - [Artist Talk](https://theloftatlizs.com/artist-talk/) - Wednesday, April 9, 7-9:00 PM Panel Discussion with Heal The Bay and select artists Join Heal the Bay and a group of visionary artists for a compelling panel discussion on A Visual Love Letter to Our Ocean & Her Inhabitants. This exhibition celebrates the beauty and fragility of marine life through art, fostering a deeper - [Monique Birault](https://theloftatlizs.com/jewelry-trunk-show/) - 10am - 6pm, December 15, 2007453 S. La Brea AveLos Angeles CA, 90036 - [The Loft at Liz’s is Hot in Hollywood!](https://theloftatlizs.com/the-loft-at-lizs-is-hot-in-hollywood/) - Thanks to Michael Armani over at Hot in Hollywood for linking us on the site! Head on over and take a look! - [Renée A. Fox](https://theloftatlizs.com/renee-fox/) - Renée A. Fox creates mixed media paintings based on natural found objects. The paintings use traditional painting and drawing techniques to portray a sensually feminine, idealized interpretation of nature, often by changing singular floral subjects into sexualized icons. Born in Frederick, Maryland, Renee attended the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington D.C. and - [SAVVA](https://theloftatlizs.com/savva-2/) - INSECTICIDE AN ART EXHIBITION May 15 thru June 22, 2010 ARTIST STATEMENT It is all about harmony in our life, when there is a constant grasshoppers' or crickets' chirping and buzzing in the grass. When there is a harmony, there is always a place for a miracle. It's about serenity of life filled with grasshopper's - [John Huggins](https://theloftatlizs.com/john-huggins/) - JOHN HUGGINS EDUCATION 1986 - Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts Chairpersons, Jerome Liebling / Sandra Matthews SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2007 - “WAVES AND SLOPES” Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica, California 2006 - “ONCE” Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica, California 2004 - “POLAGRIDS 1997-2004” Sears Peyton Gallery, New York, New York 2002 - “POLAGRIDS 2000-2002” Craig Krull Gallery, - [Cha-Rie Tang](https://theloftatlizs.com/cha-rie-tang/) - ARTIST STATEMENT Seeking patterns is human nature, from the caveman distilling the mysteries of the hunt, the child seeing animals in the clouds, the naturalist studying tree formation, to the abstract painter correlating colors with musical rhythm. Entropy, death, or the destruction of pattern, is the antithesis of life. The depth and scale of the - [Vladimir Sierra](https://theloftatlizs.com/vladimir-sierra/) - BIO Vladimir Sierra is a Colombian-born artist formally trained as an orbital analyst. Vladimir’s ability to visualize object motion in three dimensions led him eventually to pursue a career in animation. Sierra's body of work ranges from hand-drawn animation to mosaic and digital installations. Currently, Vladimir creates a type of mosaic which he came to - [Launa D. Romoff](https://theloftatlizs.com/launa-d-romoff/) - ARTIST STATEMENT I have been working with collage/mixed media since 1997. I have been inspired by the work of Kurt Schwitters, regarded by most as the 20th Century master of collage. I find my material everywhere because by working in this medium, I believe one learns to "see" the beauty of the discarded and into - [Bruce Hubbard](https://theloftatlizs.com/bruce-hubbard/) - ARTIST STATEMENT Trained as a cell biologist, my main interest has always been in pattern formation and self-assembly – the ability of simpler parts to assemble into a complex whole through combination's of their basic behaviors. Glass is like this. It starts out hard and inflexible, but through its behaviors, inherited from the solid phase - [John Huggins](https://theloftatlizs.com/john-huggins-2/) - BIO John Huggins Born, 1961, Los Angeles, California. SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2008 “THE IMBUE PRINTS” Sears Peyton Gallery, New York, New York. 2007 “WAVES AND SLOPES” Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica, California. 2006 “ONCE” Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica, California. 2004 “POLAGRIDS 1997-2004” Sears Peyton Gallery, New York, New York. 2002 “POLAGRIDS 2000-2002” Craig Krull Gallery, - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 3](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-part-3-opening-reception-7-10pm-saturday-june-26-2010/) - The day started off with the Inaugural "Found Object Workshop" where art walkers and artists showing in Diverted Destruction Part 3 created one of a kind pieces of art from bottle caps, discarded hardware, Waialua Soda Works cardboard packs, (thanks for the donation of soda, too!) and other recyclable items! Artists included, Joan Robey, Annemarie - [John Robertson](https://theloftatlizs.com/john-robertson/) - ARTIST STATEMENT “Look at light and admire its beauty. Close your eyes, and then look again; what you saw is no longer there, and what you see later is not yet.” Leonardo da Vinci There once was a generation of American artists who completely revolutionized the essence and design of abstract painting. In my course - [Meghan Quinn](https://theloftatlizs.com/meghan-quinn/) - ARTIST STATEMENT "From The Deepwater Horizon Gift Shop" Two weeks into the disastrous oil spill caused by the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico photos of animals covered in crude oil had begun to surface. Daily we were inundated with heart-wrenching photos of dead or near death pelicans, turtles, fish, - [Miles Regis](https://theloftatlizs.com/miles-regis/) - ARTIST STATEMENT SKIN DEEP (2020) Technology has allowed for ugly truths to reach the homes of the masses like never before. 2010 gave us just a peek into the future as victims of police brutality were becoming household names as a result of cell phone footage being shared globally. Like the actions of the people - [Thank you for making ‘Memory: an Exploration of Our Space in Time’ a night to remember!](https://theloftatlizs.com/thank-you-for-making-memory-an-exploration-of-our-space-in-time-a-night-to-remember/) - Thank you to all of those who joined us at The Loft at Liz’s this past Saturday for making ‘Memory: an Exploration of Our Space in Time’ a great success. We all had an amazing time and we hope you did too. We look forward to seeing you at our next fabulous event. Take a look - [Artist Section Updates and a call for submissions](https://theloftatlizs.com/artist-section-updates/) - Gob by Max Neutra Just a quick update: We have updated and added images to many of our artists sections to please click on over and have a look! We have also put out a call for artists for an upcoming show. Please Click Here to read the submission guidelines. - [Max Neutra Giclee Prints Now Available!](https://theloftatlizs.com/max-neutra-giclee-prints-now-available/) - 'Metastatic Lore' We are very happy to annouce that limited edition Max Neutra prints are now available for purchase at The Loft at Liz's! We have two 11 x 14 Giclee print to chose from:'Audition' and 'Metastatic Lore' $120 matted. 'Audition' - [Exhibit Opening: Da Cosa Nasce Cosa, Work by Anna Dusi](https://theloftatlizs.com/exhibit-opening-da-cosa-nasce-cosa-work-by-anna-dusi/) - The Loft at Liz’s is excited to present ‘Da Cosa Nasce Cosa’ (One Thing Leads to Another), works on paper by Anna Dusi. The title ‘Da Cosa Nasce Cosa’ and the works that make up this exhibition represent an intuition about the meaning of the world in which we live, words, ideas and processes we use - [Work from Anna Dusi: Da Cosa Nasce Cosa](https://theloftatlizs.com/work-from-anna-dusi-da-cosa-nasce-cosa/) - [Richard Turner](https://theloftatlizs.com/richard-turner/) - "Reliquary like assemblage constructed from found objects to depict the black woman as demigod. Resplendent, the ancestor, first mother, healer, nurturer, defender, warrior, oracle, the wellspring of our perseverance, bearing the outrage and pain of life and death in an inequitable environment. She is...the chronicler of what matters." Richard Turner 5 scraps of - [Garth Trinidad](https://theloftatlizs.com/garth-trinidad/) - SKIN DEEP (2020) TITLE: Ruse (study) SIZE: 30” x 40” MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas RETAIL PRICE: $5000.00 DESCRIPTION: The piece is a personal reflection on the madness of appearing comfortable while contorting to exist as a black man in America. It is part of a series that explores the idea of the black experience - [Ted Meyer](https://theloftatlizs.com/ted-meyer/) - ARTIST STATEMENT (SKIN DEEP 2010) “I grew up in a racially mixed town right outside of New York City. In addition to the locals, we had kids from all over the world whose parents worked at the United Nations. With few exceptions we all got along great. My high school girlfriend was a real African - [Shelley Adler](https://theloftatlizs.com/shelley-adler/) - FANTASY AND MEMORY JANUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 12, 2011 ARTIST STATEMENT "Most of these paintings reflect my love of old black and white snapshots. I am intrigued by the momentary element of them that catches people on the fly…when they might not think that they were revealing much about themselves. Actually, because of the spontaneous - [Art Curtis](https://theloftatlizs.com/art-curtis/) - FANTASY AND MEMORY JANUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 12, 2011 ARTIST STATEMENT I have been an artist most of my life and watercolor has been my preferred medium. The subject matter may change, but the fascination with how the water mixes with pigment to make beautiful color combinations has always been a major draw for me. - [Zeal Harris](https://theloftatlizs.com/zeal-harris/) - Artist Statement SKIN DEEP: Then and Now (2020) Statement by Zeal Harris My task is to write a statement about “Then and Now”. I feel underqualified to do this. For me it’s been 10 years plus 40lbs that I’ve gained since the last Skin Deep exhibit. I am fatter and wiser, while no less naive - [Jackie Nach](https://theloftatlizs.com/jackie-nach/) - ARTIST STATEMENT SKIN DEEP: THEN AND NOW (2020) South African born painter/printmaker JACKIE NACH studied art at The Johannesburg School of Art, South Africa, Boston University, The Decordova Museum School, UCLA and The Brentwood Art Center. A WOMAN OF SOUTH AFRICA achievement award in 1996 recognized her - [FANTASY AND MEMORY 2 PERSON ART EXHIBITION OPENING JANUARY 15, 2011](https://theloftatlizs.com/fantasy-and-memory-2-person-art-exhibition-opening-january-15-2011/) - Los Angeles, CA -- Life partners for thirty years, Art Curtis and Shelley Adler have achieved the rare ability to mentor and critique each other as artists, while maintaining and continuing to develop their own personal styles despite working and living in the same space. Adler’s intimate realistic depictions of people invite the viewer to - [Franceska Schifrin](https://theloftatlizs.com/franceska-schifrin/) - Paid By Cotton Death By Bullets (For Ferguson) Mixed Media on Antique Ledger Paper $1800 Franceska Schifrin - Finding Death - Oil on canvas $7,200 ARTIST'S STATEMENT SKIN DEEP: THEN AND NOW (2020) It is tragic, but unsurprising, that in looking back at - [Luigia Martelloni](https://theloftatlizs.com/luigia-martelloni/) - Artist Statement My work focuses on the symbolic attachments intrinsic in nature and culture. Since 1990 I have worked with multimedia installations, films, and photographic reportage. Reflecting through a specific and observable non manipulated reality. I try to identify what is hidden behind that reality and separate the layer of objective composition. The intention is - [Lisa Bartleson](https://theloftatlizs.com/lisa-bartleson/) - Bartleson’s canvases are said to be “records of the meditative act of painting, meditations for the viewer to contemplate and engage.” For the Artist, creating art is a means to express emotion – to gather the chaos in the world and channel it into a tranquil work that challenges (commands) the viewer to be - [ART / WORK](https://theloftatlizs.com/art-work/) - ART / WORK features a variety of sculpture, painting, installations and fabric art from our current staff and alumni. Featured artists include: Matjames Metson, Doc Farnsworth, Carolyn Crosse, Rozalyn Myles, Terri Hartman, Erin Hensley, Paul Martin, and Robert Silva - [Depth of Field](https://theloftatlizs.com/depth-of-field/) - DEPTH OF FIELD explores the techniques of six painters whose works create a unique viewing field of illusionary abstraction through layering, deep paint, brush or droplet patterns and a variety of optical effects wherein color and shape are reinterpreted in viewing. FEATURED ARTISTS GALLERY MAIN Richard Turner Barbara Kolo Kim Chasen Elana Kundell - [Barbara Kolo](https://theloftatlizs.com/barbara_kol/) - Barbara Kolo was born and educated in New York. Having developed an appreciation for art from an early age, her interest in drawing and painting lead her to attend the High School of Art and Design, followed by the School of Visual Arts. She received her BFA from SVA in 1981. During the 1980's Barbara - [DOWNS](https://theloftatlizs.com/downs/) - Downs' interest in art evolved from his fascination with Art Deco and the Modernist Movement. Coming to California in the early 80's, and having no formal training in the arts, Downs was fortunate to have had mentors like Karl Benjamin, Jeff Faust and Frederick Hammersley. After exploring different forms of painting, elements of abstraction and - [Kelly Berg](https://theloftatlizs.com/kelly-berg/) - In Kelly Berg's paintings, a controlled chaos emerges from the overall compositions which are formed by intricate series of acrylic and ink layers. Through her painting process, Kelly is interested in expanding the language of abstraction through the use of pattern, shapes and pictorial imagery, including self-portraits. In reaction to the current state of our - [Kim Chasen](https://theloftatlizs.com/kim-chasen/) - Having always been surrounded by creative people, Kim Chasen was destined to become an artist. With an active imagination fueled by the desire to express, Chasen gravitated toward the visual arts. In all of her work, she’s created her own sense of unique color and sensuous texture. Chasen’s objectives and methods are relatively simple with - [Mark Steven Greenfield](https://theloftatlizs.com/mark-steven-greenfield/) - Mark Steven Greenfield will feature lenticular works from his series “Incognegro”. Using appropriated photographs of white people in blackface, just as whites appropriated African American culture, Greenfield offers alternate context wherein a photo negative image is the default lenticular image. His work exposes and dramatizes the complexities surrounding issues of race, identity and perception. These - [Clayton Campbell](https://theloftatlizs.com/clayton-campbell/) - Clayton Campbell Artist Statement- ONE SHOT : [SPACES] Inside, Outside and The Space Between The work I do as an artist using photography deals with the intentional corruption of digital imagery so they become a departure point for visual opportunities not possible in the original image. What I mean by this is that I like - [ONE SHOT : [SPACES]](https://theloftatlizs.com/one-shot-spaces/) - ONE SHOT : [SPACES] The Projects Room at The Loft at Liz’s hosts The International Photography Award (IPA) winners for a second consecutive year. “ONE SHOT Spaces: Inside, Outside and the Spaces Between” opens during Month of Photography LA (MOPLA) sponsored by The Lucie Foundation. Inspired by the theme, curator Liz Gordon offers a look - [Doug Pearsall](https://theloftatlizs.com/doug-pearsall/) - Doug Pearsall likes to involve the viewer in his work, whether through teasing associations or participatory interactivity. He cites a number of influences ranging from folk to several periods of classic, modern and postmodern art. The projects he undertakes involve mixing materials, media, imagery and other elements to create spaces that entice, engage & challenge. - [Teresa Tolliver](https://theloftatlizs.com/teresa-tolliver/) - Teresa Tolliver is an African-American artist who is a native of Los Angeles. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from California State University, Northridge and has won numerous awards and Grants from the California Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the cities of Los Angeles, Pasadena and Anaheim. Teresa has - [Diverted Destruction 6](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-6-2/) - CAAM, the California African American Museum and The Loft at Liz's co-curated this year’s Diverted Destruction 6 found object assemblage show. Diverted Destruction, now in its sixth year, presents works from cast-off objects often destined for landfill. This show marks the first time the museum has collaborated with a private gallery to introduce local African - [Cheby](https://theloftatlizs.com/cheby/) - Ronald Bazile, aka CHEBY, was born in 1980 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and grew up in the Grand Rue (Main Street), heart of the capital city. Grand Rue is home to generations of wood workers who produced vessels, masks and figurative sculptures. In homage to his father Ronald Bazile, who died in 2007, Cheby began - [Max Finkelstein](https://theloftatlizs.com/max-finkelstein-2/) - As an artist in the 1950s, I first started carving in wood, then welding. The created works were based on biblical themes, fossil forms and images from nature. I began utilizing twenty five years of machine shop experience in 1963 - the next phase of my art. When machining aluminum, light, reflected from its etched - [Matjames Metson](https://theloftatlizs.com/matjames-metson/) - I try and push myself. I work as hard as I can every day. The medium, the subject matter and the materials demand it. I work directly with time, memory, and ghosts. What I am doing is translating voices that are not being heard. Building homes for vanished things needing a place to settle. Creating - [Brad R. Nelson](https://theloftatlizs.com/brad-r-nelson/) - My series “The Pets” was inspired by emerging evolutionary theories on aesthetics and attraction. If concepts of beauty (symmetry, mean proportionality…) are instinctually correlated with genetic fitness, why do we manipulate our bodies in conformance with variable and seemingly arbitrary standards? If all life shares a common source, what morphological traits make one recognizably human - [ONE SHOT : ONE WORLD](https://theloftatlizs.com/one-shot-one-world/) - OPENING RECEPTION Friday April 4th 7pm to 10pm OPEN SHOW ARTIST TALK Wednesday April 16th 7pm to 9pm EXHIBIT FEATURED 04.04.14 through 05.12.14 ONE SHOT : ONE WORLD features the work of artists: Clayton Campbell, Mike Saijo, Mei Xian Qiu, Phil Tarley, Ben von Mahler and Jeff Frost (Projects Room). Our annual photographic exhibition adopts - [Shana Mabari](https://theloftatlizs.com/shana-mabari/) - A Los Angeles native, Shana Mabari studied at l’École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris (1990), École Parsons à Paris (1990), American University of Paris (1990) and Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles (1991). Mabari has spent many years working and traveling throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East and incorporates - [Laddie John Dill](https://theloftatlizs.com/laddie-john-dill/) - LADDIE JOHN DILL 1943 Born in Long Beach, California 1964 - 1968 Attended Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles, BFA 1968 Lives in Venice, California 1975 National Endowment for the Arts, Artists Fellowship 1979 John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship 1982 National Endowment for the Arts, Artists Fellowship 1983 California Arts Council, Art in Public Buildings Program - [SPECTRA : Laddie John Dill / Alain Rogier](https://theloftatlizs.com/spectra-laddie-john-dill-alain-rogier/) - LADDIE JOHN DILL / ALAIN ROGIER OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2014 Joint Artist Talk 6PM - 7PM Artist Reception 7PM - 10PM exhibit featured through 12.02.14 - [Alain Rogier - Artist's Statement](https://theloftatlizs.com/alain-rogier-artists-statement/) - But for Auschwitz, I would not be alive. My parents met there working in a munitions factory. My mother was deported from Hungary and sent to Auschwitz when the Germans invaded. As a young girl, she fled Czechoslovakia with hopes and dreams when it was invaded. Her sister fled to Budapest as well. My father, - [Paper Trails: new collage - curated by Peter Frank](https://theloftatlizs.com/paper-trails-new-collage-curated-by-peter-frank/) - Paper Trails, curated by Peter Frank, features works from: Lou Beach, Sharon Bell, Andy Burgess, Georganne Aldrich Heller, George Herms, Lark & Joel Woodard - [Concept To Reality](https://theloftatlizs.com/concept-to-reality/) - The Loft at Liz's presents CONCEPT TO REALITY curated by Simon Edery featuring photographic works by cinematographers: Ed Lachman Jacek Laskus Phil Parmet Peter Rodger Vilmos Zsigmond and behind the scenes photographer Isabella Vosmikova Our Projects Room features select works from the 2014 IPA (Int'l Photography Awards) annual juried ONE SHOT competition. ARTIST TALK Saturday - [Diverted Destruction 8 Featured Works](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-8-featured-works/) - [Diverted Destruction 9 - The Recology™ Edition](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-9-recology-edition/) - SATURDAY JUNE 25th ARTIST TALK 6PM - Moderated by Deborah Munk, Director of the Artist in Residence Program (Recology) OPENING RECEPTION 7-10PM The Loft at Liz's annual assemblage show, Diverted Destruction, the 9th edition, will feature work by five artists who have participated in the Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence (AIR) Program. For the - [GUNS](https://theloftatlizs.com/guns/) - GUNS Opening Reception Saturday September 24th (7-10pm) The Loft at Liz’s fine art gallery (Los Angeles, CA) debuts its exhibition dedicated to the national dialogue on gun violence on Saturday, September 24th, 2016. The show, titled simply “GUNS”, features an astounding 23 artists’ works on the titular subject. This exhibition is jointly curated by - [Blue](https://theloftatlizs.com/blue/) - Opening Reception Saturday November 5th, 2016 (7pm-10pm) Artist Lauren Kasmer presents NOT SO BLUE Thursday December 8th, 2016 (7pm-10pm) On December 8, 2016, in conjunction with the Blue exhibition at The Loft at Liz’s, Lauren Kasmer presents Not So Blue, an evening of small bites, R&B, hip-hop, video and wearable art. The event is - [Anna Dusi - Ardumman House Project](https://theloftatlizs.com/ard/) - Ardumman House Project created by Anna Dusi / curated by Kio Griffith with sound installation by Giuseppe Patanè. Opening Reception Saturday May 20th 7PM – 10PM “Each single drawing is born from reality and reaches the realm of imagination. The result is a narration where the place, structure, objects, and recurring characters venture through a journey. - [A Cut Above](https://theloftatlizs.com/a-cut-above/) - A CUT ABOVE Saturday September 23rd Artist Talk 6-7PM Reception 7-10PM A Cut Above / aka In Taglio In April 2017 "In Taglio", curated by Liz Gordon and Cynthia Penna of Art1307, opened in Naples, Italy. Our companion exhibition "A Cut Above" features works from "In Taglio" featured artists: Richard Aber, Emilia Castioni, Syuta - [South of the Border](https://theloftatlizs.com/south-of-the-border/) - “South of the Border" is an exhibition addressing the timely and controversial topic of immigration through the works of ten artists. Featured artists include (in alphabetical order): Lili Bernard, Marisa Caichiolo, Pablo Cristi, Joel García, Oscar Magallanes, Maja, Poli Marichal, Andres Montoya, Sandy Rodriguez and Votan DREAMERS: - [BLACK](https://theloftatlizs.com/black/) - [Nature: Human Nature](https://theloftatlizs.com/nature-human-nature-2/) - Opening Reception Saturday May 5th, 2018 7-10pm curated by Katie Nartonis In Tandem - The Life and Work of Jerry and Evelyn Ackerman Film Screening Sunday May 6th, 2018 3pm click for details - [Marinella Paolini - Cross The Line](https://theloftatlizs.com/marinella-paolini-cross-line/) - Marinella Paolini - Cross The Line Patrizia Biba Mogherini, creative director Guy Dill, curator Artist Talk SATURDAY APRIL 7th 3-5pm Artist Meet & Greet THURSDAY APRIL 19th 7-9pm Curated by Guy Dill, Cross The Line is the photographic narration of Marinella Paolini's artistic journey into miles travelled through roads and cities all over the world - - [Self Definition](https://theloftatlizs.com/self-definition/) - SELF DEFINITION Opening Reception Saturday August 25th (7-10pm) The exhibition Self Definition features three artists from the Los Angeles Art Association who have joined together to form the collective "Three Graces". Artists Laura Cullen Cohen, Meaghan Miller Lopez, and Eris Sharon address the roles and expectations assigned to them as women and creatives with paintings - [Here's Looking at You, Kid](https://theloftatlizs.com/heres-looking-kid/) - OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29th (7-10pm) Featured Artists: Carl Grauer, Justin Bower, Mary Cinque, Alex Schaefer, Annie Terrazzo, Alejandro Gehry, Antonella Masetti, Jane Szabo ... Curator's Statement Should we call it “selfie”, or “ego portrait” as the Canadians do? I prefer the term “ego exposure”: the need and desire to appear in a portrait or - [Edwin Jeffrey](https://theloftatlizs.com/edwin-jeffrey/) - ARTIST STATEMENT AND BIO 1949 Tennessee - At no time during his nearly thirty-year career as a firefighter did noted, self-taught, carver, Edwin Jeffery, ever think that his childhood fascination with woodworking would lead him to a post-retirement career as an artist. “I carve because I want to make a name and leave a legacy - [Luminosity 2.0](https://theloftatlizs.com/luminosity-2-0/) - LUMINOSITY 2.0 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10th (7-10pm) "Art should be an experience, an experiment, an environment." - Randi Kristopher Kreeft, curator Join us as nine luminary artists transform The Loft at Liz's into a condensed exploration of light and space. Featuring works by: Jeff Frost Darren Sarkin Kelly Brumfield Woods Laddie John Dill Jerico Woggon Barbara Kolo - [Love Joyful - an exhibition of contemporary Japanese art](https://theloftatlizs.com/love-joyful-exhibition-contemporary-japanese-art/) - LOVE JOYFUL - an exhibition of contemporary Japanese art OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7th (7-10PM) limited feature 09.04.19 - 09.08.19 Gallery Hours Wednesday September 4th - 10am to 6pm Thursday September 5th - 10am to 6pm Friday September 6th - 10am to 6pm Saturday September 7th - 10am to 10pm (reception 7-10pm) Sunday September - [Joel Douek - Metalmorphosis](https://theloftatlizs.com/joel-douek-metalmorphosis/) - Join us Saturday October 26th from 7-10pm for the opening reception of artist and composer Joel Douek's "METALMORPHOSIS". Featuring a solo exhibition of the artist's mixed media sculpture and paintings, Metalmorphosis features the unveiling of Douek's latest paintings as well as several key formative works. This exhibition is limited engagement show (10/23-28). Admission is free although donations - [Ethnic Rugs, Textiles & Tribal Arts Contemporary and Vintage](https://theloftatlizs.com/ethnic-rugs-textiles-tribal-arts-contemporary-vintage/) - [Collaborate and Create - curated by Andi Campognone](https://theloftatlizs.com/collaborate-create-curated-andi-campognone/) - Collaborate and Create - curated by Andi Campognone OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY JANUARY 18, 2020 7-10PM Featuring Collaborative Works By: Alex Couwenberg & Lisa Schulte Joy Ray & Dianna Stevens Woolley Terry Cervantes & Marthe Aponte Samuelle Richardson & Catherine Ruane Vicki Walsh & Jim Daichendt Margo Ray & Scott Yoell Jane Szabo & Jill - [Claudio Santini - L.A. Cityscapes](https://theloftatlizs.com/claudio-santini-l-cityscapes/) - Claudio Santini - L.A. Cityscapes (Virtual) Artist Led Walkthrough Monday April 6th, 4-5pm Join the conversation on Zoom Meeting ID: 848 690 2281 Password: 675368 "Los Angeles is a mosaic of different styles that is not affected by the weight of history, so I am creatively at ease in representing its urban fragments as - [Skin Deep](https://theloftatlizs.com/skin-deep/) - SKIN DEEP examines the race relationships between Blacks and Whites. Bringing the voices of both races to dialog is the path to understanding. The artists, Monique Birault, Zeal Harris, Ted Meyer, Jackie Nach, Miles Regis, Franceska Schifrin, Garth Trinidad, and Richard Turner, revealed their voice through their works. Through her drawings and paintings, Zeal Harris - [Matthew Moret - Exchange of Time](https://theloftatlizs.com/matthew-moret-exchange-time/) - Matthew Moret - Exchange of Time Curated by Anna Dusi and Wendy Posner Meet the Artist and Curators Saturday October 9th (3-5pm) Exhibit Featured 10.09.21 - 11.16.21 - [A Practical Guide to Parlour Games and Magic](https://theloftatlizs.com/practical-guide-parlour-games-magic/) - A Practical Guide to Parlour Games & Magic Curated by Jason Jenn & Vojislav Radovanovic Featuring work by: Phoebe Barnum, Brad Davis, Adrienne Devine, Doug Hammett, Orit Harpaz, Jason Jenn, Ashley Kruythoff, Lena Moross, Giovanni Ortega, Vojislav Radovanovic, Nancy Kay Turner, and Sean Yang. Opening Day: 11/20/21 Exhibition extended through March 1st, 2022 - [Toni Scott - No More Secrets, Who We Are Past and Present](https://theloftatlizs.com/toni-scott-no-secrets-past-present/) - Toni Scott - No More Secrets, Who We Are Past and Present (solo exhibition) January 29, 2022 - March 22, 2022 Artist Talk (on Zoom) Tuesday March 8th, 2022 @ 7PM Meeting ID: 886 7788 3585 Passcode: 011005 Live in-person workshop with Toni Scott Saturday March 12, 2022 Bloodlines is at the heart of Toni - [Lost In Colors](https://theloftatlizs.com/lost-in-colors/) - [Aviary - curated by Betty Ann Brown](https://theloftatlizs.com/aviary-curated-betty-ann-brown/) - [Simon Edery - Memphis de la Lumiere](https://theloftatlizs.com/simon-edery-memphis-de-la-lumiere/) - The Loft at Liz’s presents Memphis de la Lumière, a study of sculptural light and stained glass created by Moroccan-born Artist Simon Edery. The show will kick off with an Opening Champagne Reception at The Loft at Liz’s above Liz’s Antique Hardware located at 453 S. La Brea Ave. The gallery features works in all mediums - [Identity Semantics of the African Diaspora in the United States](https://theloftatlizs.com/identity-semantics-african-diaspora-united-states/) - Click here to join our artist talk via Zoom on Saturday February 25th (3-5pm) - [Rooted In Africa](https://theloftatlizs.com/rooted-in-africa/) - Rooted In Africa Opening Reception: Saturday January 20, 2024 (5-8pm) Artist & Curator Talk: Wednesday February 28, 2024 (7-9pm) In the realm of art, rare collaborations arise that redefine boundaries and ignite creative fusion. Such is the case in my collaboration with Willy Karekezi, initiated through our introduction via photographer Alberto Mesirca. Mesirca, who absorbed - [Uli Boege - Entelechies](https://theloftatlizs.com/uli-boege-entelechies/) - +++? - [Enchanted Earth](https://theloftatlizs.com/enchanted-earth/) - Curated by Dale Youngman, the exhibition opens Saturday March 30th with an artist reception from 5-8:00 PM at 453 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. The exhibition brings visitors into a realm where the diverse beauty of nature is captured and interpreted by artists using various mediums, genres, and techniques in an 8-week group - [Locate The Loft](https://theloftatlizs.com/locate-the-loft/) - Trying to locate The Loft at Liz's? Click the image for a closer look or click here for Google Map instructions.The Loft at Liz's is located at:453 S. La Brea Avenue | Los Angeles, CA 90036(323) 939-4403 ext. 4 Guests may enter via Liz's Antique Hardware (open 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday)or via the gallery entrance - [Memory: an Exploration of Our Space in Time](https://theloftatlizs.com/memory-an-exploration-of-our-space-in-time/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Event: Memory: an Exploration of Our Space in Time Participating Artist : Cat Ferraz, Pamela Mower-Conner, Anna Dusi, Amy Shawley, Max Neutra, Derek Baron, and Gail Rodgers Time: Opening Reception February 9, 2008 7-11pm Miracle Mile Art Walk February 16, 2008 10-5pm Location: The Loft at Liz's, 453 S. La Brea Ave, - [VIBRANT COLOR AT A GRAY TIME OF YEAR](https://theloftatlizs.com/opening-this-saturday-january-10th-for-vibrant-color-at-a-gray-time-of-year-from-7-11pm/) - January 10 - February 14 With the blooms of spring months away, The Loft at Liz’s presents a burst of ‘Vibrant Color (at a gray time of year)’. The sky is overcast, the air is brittle and the landscape is stark—but any seasonal ennui is dispelled by the intense saturation of color filling the gallery. - [WE THE PEOPLE](https://theloftatlizs.com/we-the-people/) - February 21 - March 31 Mid-Wilshire Artwalk: Saturday, March 21st from 2-6pm Artwalk Reception + Artist Talk: 5-6pm After Party @ Voila Gallery: 6:30-8:30pm 518 N La Brea Ave @ Clinton It is a time of hope, a time of trial, a time of opportunity… What better time to celebrate us, We the People? In - [SACRED RITES OF PASSAGE](https://theloftatlizs.com/opening-reception-for-sacred-rites-of-passage-on-saturday-april-4th-2009-from-7-11pm/) - April 4 - May 5 An Exhibit That Explores the Excavations of the Soul Opening Reception Saturday - [LA FRENCH GALLERY OPENING](https://theloftatlizs.com/tonight-saturday-may-2nd-opening-for-la-french-gallery-from-7-11pm/) - [DESIGN/ABILITY: Los Angeles Designers Look at the Art of Living](https://theloftatlizs.com/opening-for-design-abilitydesignability-los-angeles-designers-look-at-the-art-of-living-on-saturday-may-9th-from-6-9pm/) - May 9 - May 19 The Loft at Liz’s presents Design Ability/Designability, a group show highlighting the work of five Los Angeles design firms, including architects, interior designers, product designers, and a contractor. Bringing design into the realm of art, the show will feature each participant’s unique take on the art and craft of design through photographs, models, products, - [NATURE’S CALLING](https://theloftatlizs.com/opening-reception-for-natures-calling-on-saturday-may-23rd-from-7-11pm/) - May 23-June 23 Closing Reception and Mid-Wilshire Artwalk June 20th, 5-9pm POLLUTION. PESTICIDES. GMO’S….all are wreaking havoc on the environment. We have become so removed from the very thing that sustains us …Nature. Nature feeds our bodies and its innate beauty nourishes our soul. Nature is screaming for help. Genetically modified seeds are laced with disease-resistant - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 2](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-2-opening-reception-on-saturday-june-27th-from-7-11pm/) - June 27-September 15 MIRACLE MILE ART WALK Saturday September 12th, 4:30-9PM Join us at the Loft for the AFTERPARTY 8:30-10:30PM CLOSING RECEPTION Thursday September 10th, 7-10PMOur closing party features sneak peeks at new work for Diverted Destruction 2010. Artists include: Mike Saijo, Aline Smithson, Richard Turner, Gregg Hill, George Ousman Diagne, Rachel van der Pol, - [A MONTH OF MUSIC](https://theloftatlizs.com/a-month-of-music/) - BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE! 3/3 An Evening of Moroccan Bliss3/10 An Evening of Chamber Music & Opera3/17 Brazilian Jazz3/24 Country & Western Night3/31 An Evening of Rhythm & Blues Eclectic group shows and dynamic gatherings are the norm at The Loft at Liz’s. A Month of Music, which will be no exception, is a fusion - [WATTS - exhibition curator Stan Sanders](https://theloftatlizs.com/watts-exhibition-curator-stan-sanders/) - Stan Sanders was born during the summer of 1942 in the middle bedroom of a three-bedroom house in Watts that is still owned today by the Sanders family. He was the youngest of five children, and the only one to be born during wartime limitations on occupying hospital beds on the front lines of WWII’s - [Thank you to all who came out for our recent events!](https://theloftatlizs.com/thank-you-to-all-who-came-out-for-our-recent-events/) - Thank you to everyone for making Anna Dusi's 'Da Cosa Nasce Cosa' opening and the art walk events such a success! We had so many new and interesting people through here on Saturday for the happy hour we hosted in partnership with LACMA MUSE. We hope to have another happy hour for the next art - [OPENING JUNE 28th: Diverted Destruction](https://theloftatlizs.com/opening-june-28th-diverted-destruction/) - The Loft at Liz’s is excited to present ‘Diverted Destruction’, a group show consisting of works fabricated from materials that would otherwise have been destined for a landfill. Diverted Destruction will also feature works exploring environmental themes including sculpture, installations and paintings including an installation created by the team at Liz’s also featuring a video - [‘Linear Motion’ September 13th-October 11th](https://theloftatlizs.com/upcoming-events/) - 'Linear Motion' September 13th - October 11th 2008 * click here to see more images from the Opening and show. * click here to see images from the Closing, with the addition of Decalage Deluxe * http://outsideleft.com/main.php?updateID=1108 (article on artist Jordan Gaunce) Linear Motion Lines. They are seemingly simple, without meaning or purpose, never entering our consciousness. - [Great turnout for ‘Diverted Destruction’!](https://theloftatlizs.com/great-turnout-for-diverted-destruction/) - Thank you for joining us on Saturday for the opening event ‘Diverted Destruction’ at The Loft at Liz’s. The show features 12 artists including a demolition installation created by the team at The Loft at Liz’s. Through diverse approaches, such as: oil painting, found object, collage, photography, giclee print, sculpture, installation, and video, each artist - [‘Between Here & There’, The Loft at Liz’s hosts guest curator Shane Guffogg of Pharmaka](https://theloftatlizs.com/between-here-there-the-loft-at-lizs-hosts-guest-curator-shane-guffogg-of-pharmaka/) - Shane Guffogg, founder of Pharmaka, was the guest curator for ‘Between Here & There’, which was up from October 18th - November 8th, 2008. Featured were five artists whose work Guffogg feels represents a two-way mirror. Laura Hipke, Stanley Dorfman, Michael Rosenfeld, Michelle Weinstein and David Buckingham depict the intangible space between here and there; the - [EUPHORIA: November 15-January 6 & An Artisan Holiday: December 6-January 6](https://theloftatlizs.com/opening-reception-tonight-for-euphoria-from-7-11pm/) - The Loft at Liz’s is hosting 'An Artisan Holiday'. Eight accomplished national and international artisans are participating to celebrate the holiday season with us at The Loft. Their work will be on display and available for purchase until January 6th. American tri-lingual speaker Monique Birault handcrafts curvaceous jewelry with precious metals and stones. Argentinian designer - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 3](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-3/) - The day started off with the Inaugural “Found Object Workshop” where art walkers and artists showing in Diverted Destruction Part 3 created one of a kind pieces of art from bottle caps, discarded hardware, Waialua Soda Works cardboard packs, (thanks for the donation of soda, too!) and other recyclable items! Artists included, Joan Robey, Annemarie Rawlinson, Frank - [Alphonse Mucha “Commissions” MEAR ONE](https://theloftatlizs.com/alphonse-mucha-commissions-mear-one-cosmic-synchronicity-at-its-finest/) - Alphonse Mucha “Commissions” MEAR ONE; Cosmic Synchronicity at its Finest. On July 14, 1939, Alphonse Mucha, the most famous artist of the Art Nouveau period, drew his last breath in Prague. On July 14, 2010, prolific L.A. street artist MEAR ONE, power washed a 2 story wall off of 6th Street and La Brea Avenue, - [Diverted Destruction Opening Reception photos](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-opening-reception-photos/) - Thank you for attending the opening of Diverted Destruction Part 3! The night was a huge success, attended by artists, patrons of the Loft and lovers of found object and assemblage art. Guests enjoyed appetizers and desserts made by the artists, and Chef Sepi of Mother Organica made a flavorful Vegetarian Puttanesca. The third annual - [COLOR PATTERN MATERIAL](https://theloftatlizs.com/color-pattern-material-art-exhibit-guest-curated-by-robert-silva/) - COLOR•PATTERN•MATERIAL art exhibit. Guest Curated by Robert Silva. September 11 - October 18 Miracle Mile Art Walk, Tea and Meet and Greet with the Artists Saturday, October 16, 4:00-5:00pm Please join us for Art, Tea, nibbles and Fresh baked Artisan Bread by Greg Hassen Saturday, October 16, 4:00-5:00pm ____________________________________________________ Please enjoy these opening reception photos - [SKIN DEEP](https://theloftatlizs.com/up-next-skin-deep-art-exhibit-opening-reception-saturday-october-23-7-10pm/) - SKIN DEEP - This exhibit which began its run at The Loft at Liz's was later transitioned to The Lucy Florence Cultural Center, opening Monday January 17, 2011 in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This show explores the relationship between Blacks and Whites; Bringing the voices of both races to dialog is - [Fantasy & Memory – The Works of Art Curtis & Shelley Adler](https://theloftatlizs.com/fantasy-memory-the-works-of-art-curtis-shelley-adler/) - Life partners for thirty years, Art Curtis and Shelley Adler have achieved the rare ability to mentor and critique each other as artists, while maintaining and continuing to develop their own personal styles despite working and living in the same space. Adler’s intimate realistic depictions of people invite the viewer to engage with her images - [34 Days of Dance](https://theloftatlizs.com/34-days-of-dance/) - 34 DAYS of DANCE February - April 2011 Our exhibit "34 Days of Dance" is a collection of 12 artists featuring works influenced by the art of dance. Featured artists include: Nancy Rosen, Franklin Londin, Alexandra Pastorino, Robin Palanker, Stéphane Mehl, Brenda Welsh, Ana Marini-Genzon, Ruth Snyder, Michael Owen, Walt Jones, Mike Street and Van - [NOT TO SCALE: The Architectural Drawings of Kurt Wahlner](https://theloftatlizs.com/not-to-scale-the-architectural-drawings-of-kurt-wahlner/) - NOT TO SCALE The Architectural Drawings of Kurt Wahlner OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2011 from 7 - 11pm Selected exhibit works held over until April 2011 Come experience architecture in a new way through the elaborate / obsessive compulsive / visionary / crazy / beautiful drawings of LA native Kurt Wahlner. His unique take - [34 Days of Dance – Chicago Steppin’ / R&B Swing](https://theloftatlizs.com/34-days-of-dance-chicago-steppin-rb-swing/) - Our celebration continues throughout the month of March as we welcome instructor Carlton Miller on Thursday March 17th, 2011 for an evening of Chicago Steppin' and R&B Swing. In other parts of the country they call it Jazz dance, The Cakewalk, The Ringshout, The Jitterbug, The Swing and a long list of other monikers. We - [34 Days of Dance – Samba](https://theloftatlizs.com/34-days-of-dance-samba/) - 34 Days of Dance continues with an evening of Samba! Join us this Thursday March 24th as dancer and singer Carol Bach-y-Rita takes us through the basic steps. Proceeds from our event will benefit the ongoing relief efforts in Japan. Click the image on the left to learn more. - [34 Days of Dance – Urban Line Dancing](https://theloftatlizs.com/34-days-of-dance-club-night-urban-line-dancing/) - 34 Days of Dance comes to and end with Urban Line Dancing at The Loft at Liz's on March 31st. This party will be off the hook! It's a night of old school R&B, Motown and neo-soul sounds as instructor Wil McZeal guides us through the hottest moves. Our proceeds from this event will benefit the ongoing relief efforts in Japan. Click the image on the left to learn more. - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 4](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-4/) - Diverted Destruction is back at The Loft at Liz’s. With our fourth annual installment of this series, we welcome both past and new artists to be featured in this incredible exhibition. DD4 stays true to its roots, featuring works from castoff materials otherwise often destined for landfill. Diverted Destruction 4 features the works of artists: - [Skin Deep - Artist Talk](https://theloftatlizs.com/skin-deep-artist-talk/) - [flv:https://www.theloftatlizs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Introduction-Skin-Deep.flv 600 400] SKIN DEEP – This exhibit which began its run at The Loft at Liz’s (October 23rd, 2010) was later transitioned to The Lucy Florence Cultural Center, opening Monday January 17, 2011 in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This show explored the relationships between Blacks and Whites; Bringing the voices - [34 Days of Dance - The Videos!](https://theloftatlizs.com/34-days-of-dance-media/) - Our exhibit 34 Days of Dance (February 26 - April 2, 2011) was themed around the art of the dance. With the works of 10 incredible artists featured and a series of dance events every week at The Loft, this exhibit had everyone moving all month long. Our featured artists included: Franklin Londin, Alexandra Pastorino, - [Diverted Destruction 4](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-4-2/) - Diverted Destruction is back at The Loft at Liz’s. With our fourth annual installment of this series, we welcome both past and new artists to be featured in this incredible exhibition. DD4 stays true to its roots, featuring works from castoff materials otherwise often destined for landfill. Diverted Destruction 4 features the works of artists: Dave Lovejoy, June Diamond, Iva Hladis, Aaron Kramer, Frank Miller, Judith Margolis, Lek Borja, Gordon Chandler, Sandhi Schimmell-Gold and Randall Whittinghill. - [The Spirited Woman](https://theloftatlizs.com/the-spirited-woman/) - SATURDAY MORNING CONVERSATION SERIES....with Spirited Women Visonaries - Going From Red Light To Green! This popular conversation series, led by Nancy Mills has moved from its usual downtown location to The Loft at Liz's. As the founder of Spirited Woman and a firm believer that each one of you is unstoppable, I'm continuing to lead - [About Face: A New Perspective on Photographic Portraiture](https://theloftatlizs.com/about-face-opening-saturday-april-9th-7-10pm/) - About Face - A New Perspective on Photographic Portraiture Opening Reception Saturday April 9th 7pm - 10pm Featuring the talents of top photographers and visual artists, About Face is sure to be a highlight of The Miracle Mile Art Walk. This exhibit explores modern day portraiture through the use of photographic and mixed media forms. From fashion to fantasy, you won't want to miss these incredible creations. Join us Saturday April 9th from 7pm - 9pm as we unveil new works and a few fine art debuts from 9 amazingly talented artists. A very special live performance from artists Ted Meyer and Anna Stump will coincide with our opening. Click the postcard image to learn more. - [Fair Trade](https://theloftatlizs.com/fair-trade-saturday-september-17th-through-october-24th/) - FAIR TRADE Exhibit Opening Saturday September 17th from 7 to 10pm FAIR TRADE is presented in conjunction with World Fair Trade month (October). This show is dedicated to featuring works that speak to this increasingly relevant and transformative topic. Our featured artists will be creating original works in statement of fair trade practices and others - [RED](https://theloftatlizs.com/red-november-2011-through-january-2012/) - The Loft at Liz’s features its formidable lineup of top artists for their exhibit with a ‘primary’ focus. The show is simply titled “RED”. Since the dawn of man we have been driven to create. The color we first chose to work with was indeed, RED. This oft-intense color defines so much of our creative - [David Ross & Leta Davis](https://theloftatlizs.com/david-ross-leta-davis/) - David Ross and Leta Davis have been collaborating since 1990. Their work has included pottery, a decorative hardware line called Artisan Knobs - in addition to creating music and children together. Their collection is inspired by lathe machined work and incorporates the surface attention given to woodcarving and copper work of the early 20th century. - [John Baldessari](https://theloftatlizs.com/john-baldessari/) - "If I saw the art around me that I liked, then I wouldn’t do art." John Anthony Baldessari (born June 17, 1931, National City, California) is an American conceptual artist known for his work featuring found photography and appropriated images. He lives and works in Santa Monica and Venice, California. Initially a painter, Baldessari began - [Ed Ruscha](https://theloftatlizs.com/ed-ruscha/) - Ruscha was born into a Roman Catholic family in Omaha, Nebraska, with a younger sister, Shelby, and a younger brother, Paul. Edward Ruscha, Sr. was an auditor for Hartford Insurance Company. Ruscha’s mother was supportive of her son’s early signs of artistic skill and interests. Young Ruscha was attracted to cartooning and would sustain this - [John Nyquist](https://theloftatlizs.com/john-nyquist/) - Long Beach woodworker John Nyquist, 72, has hand-built his legacy among aficionados of midcentury design. Though Nyquist still isn't a household name among the general public, collectors of classic California design have sought his work for almost 50 years, drawn to painstakingly crafted furniture whose hard angles are softened by gentle curves and sloping lines. - [Jerome & Evelyn Ackerman](https://theloftatlizs.com/jerome-evelyn-ackerman/) - For 50 years, Los Angeles-based artist/designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman played a central role in the distinctive aesthetic of California mid-century modernism. Employing their deep knowledge of fine art, traditional craft, and design, the couple created a body of work remarkable for its diversity of styles, techniques, and materials. Jerome (“Jerry”) and Evelyn Ackerman brought - [John Kapel](https://theloftatlizs.com/john-kapel/) - John Kapel - Born June 17, 1922, Cleveland, OH A leader of the modern California crafts movement, John Kapel effortlessly blended studio furniture making with industrial design. After earning a bachelor’s degree at the Ohio Wesleyan University (1947), he trained for two years in Prague, then-capital of Czechoslovakia, and returned to the U.S. to earn - [Craft Meets Art & Design (PST Inspired)](https://theloftatlizs.com/craft-meets-art-design-pst-inspired/) - The Loft at Liz’s presents Craft Meets Art & Design. This exhibit is a PST inspired show featuring some of the most critically acclaimed artists working in southern California from 1945 – 1980. The Loft will host LAMA (Los Angeles Modern Auctions) and Reform Gallery including works from artists: Ed Ruscha, John Kapel, Charles Arnoldi, - [Charles Arnoldi](https://theloftatlizs.com/charles-arnoldi-2/) - Charles Arnoldi, also known as Chuck Arnoldi and as Charles Arthur Arnoldi is an American painter, sculptor and printmaker. He was born April 10, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. While visiting a girlfriend’s grandmother in New York, he took the opportunity to view works by Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. Observing their smudges, smears, and - [Garry Knox Bennett](https://theloftatlizs.com/garry-knox-bennett/) - Garry Knox Bennett (b. 1934, Alameda, CA) is a furniture maker who works in Oakland, CA. He attended the California College of Arts and Crafts where he learned to paint and sculpt. In the 1960s, he used the skills he learned to found a metal plating business, specializing in handmade jewelry. In the 1970’s he - [Pamela Weir-Quiton](https://theloftatlizs.com/pamela-weir-quiton/) - Since 1965, Pamela Weir-Quiton has made functional wood sculpture. Her art has progressed from simple doll and animal iconography to complex architectural commissions of extreme scale and structural sturdiness. Little dolls became 13' wooden caryatids and giant 36' cardboard tube dolls, while animal boxes and adult sized rockers morphed into my first wooden playground. Along - [Sinan Revell](https://theloftatlizs.com/sinan-revell/) - BIOGRAPHY Chinese born Australian artist and graduate of Sydney University, Sinan Revell studied at the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney & Australian Center of Photography, (GrahamMcCarter ) Paddington. She was a core member of the 80's industrial rock band SPK (London). The artist currently lives & works in Los Angeles and exhibits work locally as - [Melba Levick](https://theloftatlizs.com/melba-levick/) - Melba Levick began her career as a photographer in Paris, France in the early 1970’s, having studied photography at the San Francisco Art Institute and with Perkle Jones, Ansel Adam’s printer. For the first fifteen years of her career, she did black and white fine arts photography, which was exhibited frequently in Paris, Barcelona and - [Jay Mark Johnson](https://theloftatlizs.com/jay-mark-johnson/) - "A provocative blend of lyricism and scientific scrutiny, perhaps the most exciting aspect of Johnson’s photography is that it tugs photography away from the gravitational pull of Euclidean documentation - which has dominated the field since its beginnings and prods it towards new and ambitious aesthetic and intellectual goals". — Christopher Finch Artist Jay Mark - [One Shot : The City](https://theloftatlizs.com/one-shot-the-city/) - The Loft at Liz’s hosts this year’s IPA (International Photography Awards) in conjunction with MOPLA (Month of Photography LA). Our exhibit features the works of IPA competition winners. This show will include a collection of top international photographers, capturing the essence of any given city within the context of a single shot. - [Amy Jean Boebel](https://theloftatlizs.com/amy-jean-boebel/) - Amy Jean Boebel .............. - [Jake Thomas](https://theloftatlizs.com/jake-thomas/) - Born in Tennessee (1990), the artist lives and works in Los Angeles. By the age of ten, Jake had already starred in dozens of national television commercials, Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence, The Cell with Jennifer Lopez, and was one of the stars on the hit kid’s television series Lizzie McGuire. His fascination with cameras - [Helen K. Garber](https://theloftatlizs.com/helen-k-garber/) - Helen K. Garber takes her photo based mixed-media work to the next level with her eerie new surrealistic series, "Roadside Ruins". Using Encaustic medium to allow multiple layers including images printed on handmade paper, book pages and found building materials, she is able to illustrate two perspectives of one view. Looking inside and out simultaneously. - [Alison Foshee](https://theloftatlizs.com/alison-foshee/) - Artist Biography Alison Foshee was born in San Diego, California in 1969. She received a BA in Fine Art from Occidental College in 1991 and an MFA in printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1995. She shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, New York and Tokyo. Her work has appeared in - [Renée A. Fox](https://theloftatlizs.com/renee-a-fox/) - Renée A. Fox makes mixed media paintings based on natural found objects. The paintings use traditional painting and drawing techniques to portray a sensually feminine, idealized interpretation of nature, often by changing singular floral subjects into sexualized icons. Born in Frederick, Maryland, Renee attended the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington D.C. and - [Bob Francis](https://theloftatlizs.com/bob-francis/) - I have been in the professional graphic design and advertising business for over 30 years, as an art director, graphic designer and creative director. What I've always known all these years is that I truly love photography. I have worked with many excellent and gifted photographers creating thousands of marvelous images for a variety of - [Sharon Suhovy](https://theloftatlizs.com/sharon-suhovy/) - I was born in Whittier, CA. We moved around a lot when I was a kid, but always resided in southern California. I earned my MFA in 1995 at CGU, Claremont Graduate University, in Claremont, CA, Previous to that, in 1993, I earned my B.A. in Studio Art at CSUSB. Though I went to about - [Ruth Trotter](https://theloftatlizs.com/ruth-trotter/) - A Professor of Art at the University of La Verne in Southern California since 1989, Trotter received her B.A. from Scripps College and her M.F.A. from Claremont Graduate University, as a Millard Sheets Scholar, in 1981. Her paintings, prints, and drawings have been exhibited nationally and internationally. She was a 2010 Artist in Residence at - [Lynda Pizzuto](https://theloftatlizs.com/lynda-pizzuto/) - Artist Biography Lynda Pizzuto is an artist whose work has been exhibited in Los Angeles, New York and France. Venues include Denise Bibro; Jan Baum, Commissary Arts; Lois Neiter Fine Art; Art Basel- (Aqua Art Miami); Mona Bismarck Foundation -Paris, France; and Biologique Centre International d'Art -Pont Aven, France. Pizzuto's work is in many private - [Karin Lisa Atkinson](https://theloftatlizs.com/karin-lisa-atkinson/) - Karin Lisa Atkinson grew up in Ottawa, Canada attending an experimental Fine Arts, Commerce and Technology high school while interning over the summers in the optical film laboratory at the National Film Board of Canada. Her first show was at the World's Fair in Japan as a child, then as an adult the occasional personal - [The Four Seasons of Flora and Spice](https://theloftatlizs.com/the-four-seasons-of-flora-and-spice/) - The Four Seasons of Flora & Spice is a fine art exhibition which takes us thru the seasons turning the gallery space into a veritable garden of flora, citrus blends, and spices by twelve artists. Works in the show comprise a variety of genres and excellent craftsmanship by artists who have received critical acclaim, having - [Plastic Pollution Coalition](https://theloftatlizs.com/plastic-pollution-coalition/) - Plastic Pollution Coalition is a global alliance of individuals, organizations and businesses working together to stop plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals and the environment. With its work, Plastic Pollution seeks to put plastic pollution at the forefront of global social, environmental and political discourse. In support of the PPC, The Loft - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 5](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-5/) - Diverted Destruction is back for its 5th annual incarnation! With a host of works created from the castoffs and remnants of societal discards, Diverted Destruction continues to raise poignant questions regarding consumerism, waste and human sustainability. With a diverse mix of sculpture, painting, mixed media and installations, The Loft at Liz’s brings us yet another - [Clare Graham](https://theloftatlizs.com/clare-graham/) - Artist Statement Among my earliest memories are those of organizing disparate gleaned treasures and youthful infatuations into collections. Shoe boxes of quartz crystals, an encyclopedia with hundreds of pressed leaves between the pages, long ago abandoned keys amassed on multiple rings, bones from beloved pets and farm animals... The care and maintenance of the many - [Victoria Roberts](https://theloftatlizs.com/victoria-roberts/) - Victoria Roberts is a Los Angeles native and has worked professionally in a variety of arts including animation, graphic art, ceramics, wood sculpture, and assemblage. She cut her artistic teeth at her father's animation studio, inking and painting cells for TV and film, and after graduating from high school, did her Fine Art Foundation work - [Girls Doin' It](https://theloftatlizs.com/girls-doin-it/) - The Loft at Liz's and Cannibal Flower present Guest curator L. Croskey (Cannibal Flower / Thinkspace Gallery) Featuring a New Wave of Women Artists Ariel DeAndrea Andreanna Iakovidis Christina Angelina Kimberly Zsebe Kristen Bockrath Lauren Haggis Mimi Yoon N.S. David Vega Exhibit on view September 8th, 2012 - October 16, 2012 Opening Reception Saturday September - [Diverted Destruction 5 Artist's Workshop](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-5-artists-workshop/) - SATURDAY AUGUST 25th, 2012 – Assemblage Artist Workshop Diverted Destruction is back for its 5th annual incarnation! With a host of works created from the castoffs and remnants of societal discards, Diverted Destruction continues to raise poignant questions regarding consumerism, waste and human sustainability. With a diverse mix of sculpture, painting, mixed media and installations, - [Danyel's Mobile Designer Collection](https://theloftatlizs.com/danyels-mobile-designer-collection/) - Danyel's Mobile Designer Collection delivers high fashion to your door. She offers authentic designer labels at very affordable pricing, including some designer items that you missed in recent seasons that are no longer available to the public. Her recent launch party at The Loft at Liz's was a complete smash! To learn more, visit her - [Da-Da or Not?](https://theloftatlizs.com/dada-or-not/) - Da-Da or Not? Opening Reception Saturday October 27th, 2012 6pm - 9pm Curated by Peter Frank Featuring Works From Lark, Georgeanne Heller, and Elize Curated by Peter Frank, "Da-Da or Not?" features collages and paintings by three women artists: Georgeanne Heller, Lark and Elize who belong to three different generations but united by the - [MEAR ONE](https://theloftatlizs.com/mear-one-alphonse-mucha/) - Educated on the streets of Los Angeles, graffiti artist Mear One is a self-taught painter, designer and sculptor with a professional art career that spans over fifteen years. The artist's philosophy is clear in his name, which is an acronym meaning Manifest Energy And Radiate. His art speaks to a higher form of language, encouraging - [DaDa or Not?](https://theloftatlizs.com/dada-or-not-2/) - Da-Da or Not? Opening Reception Saturday October 27th, 2012 6pm – 9pm Curated by Peter Frank Featuring Works From Lark, Georganne Heller and Elize Art Show “Da-Da or Not?” features collages and paintings by three women artists: Georgeanne Heller, Lark and Elize who belong to three different generations but united by the similarities in their - [IPA (International Photography Awards) 2012 Single Image Competition](https://theloftatlizs.com/ipa-international-photography-awards-2013-competition/) - The Loft at Liz's is once again a proud supporter of The IPA (International Photography Awards) annual "One Shot" competition. We are welcoming entries from our artists and will host exhibition winners during MOPLA (Month of Photography Los Angeles) in April 2013. Entry details are as follows: CALL FOR ENTRIES – ONE SHOT:SPACES DEADLINE: DEC. - [Stuart Kusher](https://theloftatlizs.com/stuart-kusher/) - To have the heart to conceive and the hand to execute defines Stuart Kusher: a self taught sculptor who pushes the traditional bronze into innovative and fresh territory by blending the classic Renaissance with a style for the 21st century. Unlike many before him, Stuart opts to sculpt directly from his imagination, foregoing live models - [Guillermo Bert](https://theloftatlizs.com/guillermo-bert/) - The work of Guillermo Bert has been exhibited in the United States and South America and is included in the collections of numerous museums. He is the recipient of many awards and grants and has been commissioned to create a number of public art works. Recently he participated in several important exhibitions at the Museum - [Linda Vallejo](https://theloftatlizs.com/linda-vallejo/) - ARTIST STATEMENT THUGS AND HOES “No one will ever win the battle of the sexes; there's too much fraternizing with the enemy.” Henry Kissinger Vallejo’s Thugs and Hoes Series offer sassy satire of sexual politics that is on the pulse of America’s social climate. In Thugs and Hoes Vallejo represents a cast including “The Caped - [Robert Mack](https://theloftatlizs.com/robert-mack/) - Robert Mack works in photography, film making, video installation, and painting. His work has been shown in galleries and museums in the US and Europe, and has won numerous international arts awards. His current photography project, the Wrapped Series, was first shown at the 29 Palms, CA group exhibition at the Spesshardt-Klein gallery in Berlin. - [Suzan Woodruff](https://theloftatlizs.com/suzan-woodruff/) - Suzan Woodruff began her career as a printmaker, sculptor and painter. Over a dozen years ago while on a four month residency in India, Woodruff began developing her signature style, what Hungarian mathematics professor Zoltan Suhajda defined as "natural fractal pour paintings." A recipient of numerous awards and residencies, Woodruff's work is in scores of - [ALCHEMY](https://theloftatlizs.com/alchemy/) - Inspired by the success of our November 2011 exhibition entitled RED, The Loft at Liz’s features “Alchemy” - a group exhibition strategically focusing on the subject of “gold”. From statements of value and prestige throughout recorded history to our elemental reliance in modern technology, this show examines the variety of meanings behind the color, the - [Zadik Zadikian](https://theloftatlizs.com/zadik-zadikian/) - Zadik Zadikian’s work can best be described as a fusion of ancient and the modern. The ancient aspect is not a reference to his technique but to the very material that ultimately covers and skins the work. The process is a long and involved one. It is a constant evolution in material and surface. Zadikian - [Ave Pildas](https://theloftatlizs.com/ave-pildas/) - Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ave Pildas worked early in his career as a photo stringer for Downbeat Magazine in the Ohio Valley and Pennsylvania in the 1960's, and has been a successful photographer and educator for the past 40 years. In 1971 Pildas began working at Capitol Records in Hollywood as Art Director - [Louis Jacinto](https://theloftatlizs.com/louis-jacinto/) - Louis Jacinto began photographing in Los Angeles in 1975 and is noted for his iconic images of the Punk Rock music scene in Los Angeles from the late 1970’s. While several books from that seminal period in American music have since appeared, Jacinto’s images captured highly influential, yet overlooked musicians including Nervous Gender, The - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 6](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-6/) - CAAM, the California African American Museum and The Loft at Liz’s co-curated this year’s Diverted Destruction 6 found object assemblage show. Diverted Destruction, now in its sixth year, presents works from cast-off objects often destined for landfill. This show marks the first time the museum has collaborated with a private gallery to introduce local African - [ONE SHOT : [SPACES]](https://theloftatlizs.com/one-shot-spaces-2/) - ONE SHOT : [SPACES] The Projects Room at The Loft at Liz's hosts The International Photography Award (IPA) winners for a second consecutive year. “ONE SHOT Spaces: Inside, Outside and the Spaces Between” opens during Month of Photography LA (MOPLA) sponsored by The Lucie Foundation. Inspired by the theme, curator Liz Gordon offers a look - [Oenophilia](https://theloftatlizs.com/oenophilia/) - PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR WINE TASTING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY JUNE 7th, 2013 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Our annual nature show takes a turn, winding its way through country vineyards, examining the rich cultural history of viticulture. Earliest records have shown the discovery of fermentation as early as 7000 BC and its influence - [Timothy Washington](https://theloftatlizs.com/timothy-washington/) - Timothy Washington’s found object assemblage art was influenced by his family and neighborhood, by his sensitivity to the materials around him and by God’s own creations—which he considers his number one form of inspiration. He also acknowledges his Grandmother, who made beautiful, hi-relief quilts and blankets with little treasures tucked inside them, and his Grandfather, - [Dale Brockman Davis](https://theloftatlizs.com/dale-brockman-davis/) - Dale Brockman Davis is an artist, teacher, community arts activist, and curator, whose skills have led him to explore Sculpture, Printmaking, Jewelry, 3-Dimensional Design and Ceramics. He has taught these disciplines to high school students with LAUSD. Mr. Davis was co-founder/director of Brockman Gallery in Leimert Park. He is an active artist who has had - [Charles Dickson](https://theloftatlizs.com/charles-dickson/) - “I am consumed with how thing work in a mechanical, creative, spiritual and political contest. As a Sculptor for over 40 years I have embraced many mediums. I have explored the nature of the materials that I use in order to understand and challenge their properties in traditional and unique applications. At the core of - [Mario Canali](https://theloftatlizs.com/mario-canali/) - In 1975, Mario Canali had his first solo exhibition, beginning his career as a full time painter. Canali’s painting style was both figurative and fantastic exploring symbolism and surrealism, going against the trends of the times. His first critical and commercial success occurred in his native city of Monza, Italy in 1978. In the mid-eighties, - [RITMI - Mario Canali](https://theloftatlizs.com/ritmi-mario-canali/) - RITMI - 1997 Instructions: Guests sit down and place the forefinger of their right hand on the heart sensor. By pushing a button, guests can change the musical tone of their cardiac rhythm. Experience time 1 - 10 minutes RITMI is an interactive installation which allows up to four people to develop a musical - [Surreal Humanity](https://theloftatlizs.com/surreal-humanity/) - Mario Canali - Born in Monza, Milan, Italy - Began his artistic career in 1975, devoting the first ten years to painting - In 1985, he turned his attention to electronic and digital art and is considered a pioneer in the field - Recognized as a forerunner in the development of interactive installations and his - [Alexandra Dillon](https://theloftatlizs.com/alexandra-dillon/) - Artist Statement My recent surrealist work, delves into the subconscious and the spirit world. Here, ladies in skirts of faces represent the many emotions and alternative personae that live inside us. The animal/human hybrids populate a landscape that resonates between the spirit world and the reality we occupy, while shaman boys pave the way for - [Larry Bell - Light Knot](https://theloftatlizs.com/larry-bell-light-knot/) - By Lois Rodin March 2013 LIGHT KNOTS by LARRY BELL are three-dimensional, kinetic Vapor Drawing sculptures. MATERIALS/MEDIUM: 7mm sheets of polyester film coated with aluminum and/or Inconel for reflectivity, and SIO (silicon monoxide) to produce light interference colors or refraction. FABRICATION/INSTALLATION: Curvaceous cuts are made into the sheet of polyester film. The uncoated sheet is - [Amedeo Sanzone](https://theloftatlizs.com/amedeo-sanzone/) - FEATURED WORKS FROM LUMINOSITY Amedeo Sanzone Born 1968 in Napoli, Italy Lives and works in Napoli, Italy BA at Accademia Belle Arti Napoli BA in Philosophy – Federico II University Napoli Exhibition History 2013 - A Passo Di Danza – galleria AREA 24 -Napoli 2013 - Transiti - Frattamaggiore - [Max Coppeta](https://theloftatlizs.com/max-coppeta/) - Max Coppeta Born 1980 in Sarno, Italy Lives and works in Bellona, Italy BA in art at Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli Master in Interaction Design at Istituto Superiore Disegn - Torino Exhibition History 2013 “100 Artisti per Carditello” Palazzo Mazziotti / Caiazzo “Underground 2013 / Sport ed Arte, una sinergia possibile” Galleria del - [Diverted Destruction 6 - Artist Talk](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-6-artist-talk/) - Diverted Destruction 6 - Artist and Curator Panel Discussion Tuesday October 8, 2013 click here for additional exhibit details Featured Artists: Dale Brockman Davis, Charles Dickson, Doug Pearsall, Teresa Tolliver, Max Finkelstein, Matjames Metson, Dennis Blevins, Timothy Washington and Haitian artist CHEBY. Simultaneously exhibited at CAAM are works by Dale Brockman Davis, Derrick Maddox, Joe Sims, - [Luminosity](https://theloftatlizs.com/luminosity/) - LUMINOSITY Opening Reception Saturday December 14, 2013 7pm - 11pm Exhibit featured through February 4th, 2014 Click Here for a brief introduction to our featured artists or click name for full biography. FEATURED ARTISTS Larry Bell Andy Moses - [ART 1307](https://theloftatlizs.com/art-1307/) - ART 1307 We have chosen to found a cultural association because we want to involve as many people as possible in our project, something which is facilitated by a simple and dynamic structure. It is important to understand that people do not tend to be persistent in their pursuits, and that they - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 7 – the pulp edition](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-7-the-pulp-edition/) - Co-curated with jill moniz, Diverted Destruction 7 concentrates on the multiple perspectives of reusing ephemera. moniz pushed the boundaries of the exhibition guidelines, including works that repurpose paper in addition to the strictly recycled ephemera. CSULB art professor Todd Gray reimagines his past to create a new conversation between the work he produced as Michael Jackson’s - [Snezana Petrovic](https://theloftatlizs.com/snezana-petrovic/) - Snezana Petrovic is 2D, 3D and 4D artist, independent curator, gallery director and educator. Her work and curated exhibitions were presented throughout Southern California and internationally in Singapore, Amsterdam, Belgrade and Prague at venues such as Stedelijk Museum, Cvijeta Zuzoric Museum, and in Los Angeles, The Museum of Contemporary Art. Snezana is a recipient of - [Lisa C Soto](https://theloftatlizs.com/lisa-c-soto/) - Born in Los Angeles, CA, Soto grew up in New York City and in Spain. Her Caribbean heritage and continuous movements between continents and islands have informed her themes, providing her a unique, global perspective. The motifs of transculturalism and diminishing borders resonate throughout her art. Soto has been invited to residencies, received commissions and - [Linda Sher Salzman](https://theloftatlizs.com/linda-sher-salzman/) - Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, I grew up amidst its great architecture and severe weather. Summers were spent at the shores of Lake Michigan near Kenosha Wisconsin. Those surroundings influenced my art profoundly. At the age of sixteen I left home life to begin college at The University of Michigan where I was elected - [Miri Chais](https://theloftatlizs.com/miri-chais/) - Through my art I am interested in the power of images to stand out on their own, losing all relation to any cultural, geographical or social source. Our contemporary lives take place as much in the virtual realm as in true reality. However, neither space is immune of media-generated images that are intended to represent our universally - [Jerry Barrish - Every Sculpture Tells a Story](https://theloftatlizs.com/jerry-barrish-every-sculpture-tells-a-story/) - OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8th, 2014 7PM - 10PM ARTIST TALK & CLOSING RECEPTION TUESDAY MARCH 25th, 2014 7PM - 10PM "Every Sculpture Tells a Story" features a solo exhibition of San Francisco Bay area-based artist and filmmaker Jerry Ross Barrish. Barrish creates sculptural assemblages from found object and recycled materials, with basis in narrative - [Night Terrors and Day Dreams](https://theloftatlizs.com/night-terrors-and-day-dreams/) - Statement excerpt from guest curator Renée A. Fox "Works in this exhibition use Nature to speak about Beauty and the Sublime in not only the natural physical world but also the gossamer atmosphere of human emotion. These artists address fear, separation, delight, awe, compassion, divinity, desire. “Night is Sublime, Day is Beautiful”. Immanuel Kant saw - [SPECTRA: Laddie John Dill and Alain Rogier](https://theloftatlizs.com/spectra-laddie-john-dill-and-alain-rogier/) - SPECTRA: selected works from Laddie John Dill and Alain Rogier Curated by R. Kristopher Kreeft, The Loft at Liz's SATURDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2014 - Artist Talk (6pm-7pm) Opening Reception (7pm-10pm) Exhibit featured Saturday October 18th, 2014 through Monday December 02nd, 2014 Laddie John Dill, a Los Angeles native, was born in - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 8: the fabric edition](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-8-the-fabric-edition/) - Diverted Destruction 8: the fabric edition Opening Reception – Saturday June 27th, 2015 7PM – 10PM Featuring works from: Marisa Caichiolo Dani Dodge Sandra E. Lauterbach Terri Hartman Camilla Taylor plus fifteen members of California Fibers: Charlotte Bird, Carrie Burckle, Doshi, Gail Fraser, Polly Jacobs Giacchina, Susan Henry, Julie Kornblum, Chari Myers, Kathy Nida, Michael Rohde, Mary - [Peter Frank - Paper Trails: new collage](https://theloftatlizs.com/peter-frank-paper-trails-new-collage/) - The “collage aesthetic” dominated the twentieth century, and it dominates the dawn of the 21st. Digital media have given those who would take apart, rummage through, and reassemble the seen world that many more tools. The computer also liberates vast swaths of actual, concrete material, from books to billboards, - [HWIT (white)](https://theloftatlizs.com/hwit-white/) - Hwit (from the old English or Germanic origin) WHITE is a return to basics – a chance to deconstruct and define the elemental or the new. From art to politics, spirituality and religion, white has found distinctive associations among the ranks of mankind since the very dawn of our existence. Throughout our history of art, - [Water Works](https://theloftatlizs.com/water-works/) - WATER WORKS 02/21/15 - 03/31/15 The Venice Institute of Contemporary Art (ViCA) and the Loft at Liz’s present a group exhibition from February 21 through March 30, 2015. The opening reception will be on February 21st, from 7-10pm. There will be an artist talk with a date to be announced. This follows from the - [Palate to Palette](https://theloftatlizs.com/palate-to-palette/) - Palate to Palette Opening Reception - Saturday May 16th - 7PM to 10PM Artist Talk - Saturday June 6th - 2PM to 4PM FEATURING Gary Brewer Francine LeCoultre Carlo Marcucci Raksha Parekh Catherine Ruane Zach Touchon Ttozoi CLICK HERE FOR A PREVIEW OF ARTIST WORKS - [Palate to Palette - Featured Artists](https://theloftatlizs.com/palate-to-palette-featured-artists/) - Using natural forms with strong design characteristics, I create paintings that blend careful observation with fanciful invention. I am drawn to subjects expressing an extravagance in nature, such as orchids, lichens, corals and sponges. It is in these intricacies that the imagination is engaged and the subject matter is brought closer to the human eye. - [Gallery Floor Plan](https://theloftatlizs.com/gallery-floor-plan/) - 1275 sq. ft. / may vary upon installation art feature click to enlarge - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 8 - Free Artist Workshops](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-8-free-artist-workshops/) - Our DIVERTED DESTRUCTION Artist Workshops are free and open to the public. Please click the above images to RSVP via facebook or call us at (323) 939-4403 ext. 5 Our Diverted Destruction workshop participants are encouraged to create new work or bring works already in progress for a free afternoon of creative development. This - [The DRAWING Show - curated by Betty Ann Brown](https://theloftatlizs.com/the-drawing-show-curated-by-betty-ann-brown/) - OPENING RECEPTION SAT. SEPTEMBER 26th 7PM – 10PM EXHIBIT FEATURED 09.26.15 – 11.02.15 ARTIST TALK (session 1) WED. October 14th (7PM-9PM) ARTIST TALK (session 2) SAT. October 24th (3PM – 5PM) Drawing is one of the oldest forms of human expression: Over 30,000 years ago, artists drew herds of bison racing across the rock walls - [The Drawing Show - ARTIST TALK (session 1)](https://theloftatlizs.com/the-drawing-show-artist-talk-session-1/) - The Drawing Show - curated by Betty Ann Brown ARTIST TALK (session 1) Wednesday, October 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. Join us in conversation with: Nancy Baker Cahill Jodi Bonassi Susan Feldman Milo Reice J. Michael Walker - [The Drawing Show - ARTIST TALK (session 2)](https://theloftatlizs.com/the-drawing-show-artist-talk-session-2/) - The Drawing Show - curated by Betty Ann Brown ARTIST TALK (session 2) Saturday, October 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. Join us in conversation with: Abel Alejandre Joanne Julian Kent Twitchell Andre Yi - [Thanks for signing up](https://theloftatlizs.com/thanks-for-signing-up/) - We look forward to having you as our guest for future events in The Loft at Liz's. You can also friend us on facebook for exclusive invitations, art world updates, artist opportunities and more. 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DIANE SILVER (main gallery) AND DOUG PEARSALL (projects room) The Loft at Liz's is proud to present new works from artists Diane Silver and Doug Pearsall. Each of these emerging artists first began their exhibiting careers in our gallery, each to critical acclaim and to the fervent interest of collectors. PARAGONS will showcase - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 9 – The Recology™ Edition](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-9-the-recology-edition/) - [HoldYou Foundation Auction and Fundraiser Party](https://theloftatlizs.com/holdyou-foundation-auction-fundraiser-party/) - HoldYou Foundation Fine Art Auction and Fundraiser Party OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY MAY 6th 7PM - 10PM The Loft at Liz's hosts a silent auction (May 6th & 7th) to benefit a recently established local charity (HoldYou.org). The HoldYou Foundation offers support to families with a child in situations of medical crisis, providing critical financial support - [Elements](https://theloftatlizs.com/elements/) - Featured Artists Jeff Frost (fire) Doron Gazit (air) Michael Giancristiano (air) Moses Hacmon (water) Luigia Martelloni (earth) Joan Wulf (fire) Curators Statement This year's annual Nature Show centers around the 4 elements of Western Culture, Fire (plasma), Air (gas), Water (liquid) and Earth (solid). The four classic elements are the simplest forms of - [A Thousand Words](https://theloftatlizs.com/a-thousand-words/) - THURSDAY JULY 7th 7:30pm - 9:30pm $15 at the door The Loft at Liz's is proud to present an evening of comedy and art with top standup comics, live painting and music. Featured comedians include: Hannibal Buress - Netflix, Broad City, Neighbors (movie) Al Jackson - Comedy Central half hour special Brian Babylon - NPR's - [Feminist Variations](https://theloftatlizs.com/feminist-variations/) - FEMINIST VARIATIONS Co-curated by Shana Nys Dambrot and Susan Melly Featuring works by: Annie Terrazzo Lauren Kasmer Victor Wilde Peter Walker Susan Melly Carol Sears The artists featured in Feminist Variations employ an eclectic array of styles, materials, techniques and inspirations in pursuit of their singular visions. Their relationships to social, political and philosophical expressions - [Seeing Double: Nolan Preece / Kaethe Kauffman](https://theloftatlizs.com/seeing-double-nolan-preece-kaethe-kauffman/) - SEEING DOUBLE Nolan Preece / Kaethe Kauffman curated by Liz Gordon in collaboration with Katharine T. Carter & Associates OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th 7 - 10PM exhibit featured 01.18.17 - 03.20.17 A photographer for over forty years, Nolan Preece has devoted his work to understanding and mastering the challenging techniques of early photography - [Miles Regis / Gay Summer Rick](https://theloftatlizs.com/miles-regis-gay-summer-rick/) - MILES REGIS - Unapologetic Truth GAY SUMMER RICK - Calm and Bright in the City of Angels OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY JANUARY 14th 7 - 10PM ARTIST TALK WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25th 7 - 9PM MILES REGIS - Unapologetic Truth GAY SUMMER RICK - Calm and Bright in the City of Angels - [Improve Creativity Using Mental Fitness Exercises](https://theloftatlizs.com/improve-creativity-using-mental-fitness-exercises/) - Some people seem like they are born with a natural creativity, and some of us have creative moments that come and go. Accessing our right brain, the side that is responsible for creative thinking, is possible for almost anyone. Just like the rest of our muscles, our brain needs to be used and engaged to - [CO-LA-LA-LAGE : Collage Artists of America Member Show](https://theloftatlizs.com/co-la-la-lage-collage-artists-america-member-show-spring-2017/) - CO-LA-LA-LAGE is a Collage Artists of America exhibit showcasing members’ collage and assemblage at one of the Miracle Mile’s highest-profile galleries -- The Loft at Liz’s. The juror is Shana Nys Dambrot, a noted art critic, curator and essayist. This Spring exhibition has no specific subject theme -- the only requirement for CAA members - [Text Message](https://theloftatlizs.com/text-message/) - TEXT MESSAGE Opening Reception Saturday April 1st, 2017 7PM - 10PM featuring artists Fred Feldmesser Michael Flechtner Stuart Kusher Theodore Svenningsen Senon Williams #TextMessageArtShow WORDS & ART are a potent mix. From tongue-in-cheek wordplay to unabashed political criticism and powerful social commentary, our five featured artists intertwine written word and aestheticism for maximum - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 11 – The Human Condition](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-11-the-human-condition/) - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 10](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-10/) - [2nd Annual HoldYou Foundation Auction](https://theloftatlizs.com/2nd-annual-holdyou-foundation-auction/) - OUR AUCTION HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 17th ON SELECT AVAILABLE WORKS! CALL US @ (310) 346-9479 TO PLACE YOUR BID* *PLEASE NOTE SEVERAL FEATURED WORKS ARE ALREADY MARKED SOLD. Featuring works from more than 40 leading contemporary artists and a wide range of luxury items or services, auction items are offered with bids starting at - [PST: LA/LA South of the Border Press](https://theloftatlizs.com/pst-lala-south-border-press-2/) - ARTICLE 1 (09.20.17) ARTICLE 2 (09.21.17) ARTICLE 1 (09.07.17) ARTICLE 2 (09.15.17) (10.25.17) (11.12.17) (11.05.17) (12.07.17) - [Here's Looking at You, Kid](https://theloftatlizs.com/hlayk/) - Should we call it “selfie”, or “ego portrait” as the Canadians do? I prefer the term “ego exposure”: the need and desire to appear in a portrait or in a picture, almost as if it were a way to assert one’s existence. Or “ego hyper exposure”: a way to be everywhere, ever-present in society, to - [3rd Annual HoldYou Foundation Art Auction and Gala](https://theloftatlizs.com/3rd-annual-holdyou-foundation-art-auction-gala/) - 3rd ANNUAL HOLDYOU FOUNDATION CHARITY ART AUCTION & GALA SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15th (7-10pm) Since our inaugural auction and with your help, the HoldYou Foundation has helped more than 115 families with a child in need due to critical illness or injury. Please join us for an amazing night of art, music, food & friends in - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 12 – The Technology Edition](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-12-the-technology-edition/) - DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 12: THE TECHNOLOGY EDITION As we continue to develop technologies, we create more garbage as the older technology becomes obsolete, finally making its way to the garbage heap. We are a throwaway society! The mission of this show, is to keep our garbage ON the land IN lieu of in it, where it - [Keith Collins: The Texture of Art](https://theloftatlizs.com/keith-collins-texture-art/) - Keith Collins is a visual artist specializing in large-scale fine art tapestries, oil paintings and industrial assemblage. His body of work often explores the automotive realm, portraiture, music, sports and abstract genres. Opening Reception Saturday January 26, 2019 (7-10pm) Artist Talk Friday February 22, 2019 (7-9pm) The Opening Reception Jams - [I AM NATURE](https://theloftatlizs.com/i-am-nature/) - I Am Nature The title for this show is a reference to a meeting between Jackson Pollock and Hans Hoffman. In 1942 Lee Krasner invited her former teacher, Hans Hoffmann, to visit Pollock’s studio. After some time looking at Pollock’s paintings, Hoffman noticed that there were no still lifes or models. He then said to - [Forest Bathing](https://theloftatlizs.com/forest-bathing/) - Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing is a healing practice that was developed in Japan in the 1980s. The premise is that mindful experiences in nature, especially deep in the woods, can lead to reduced stress, increased energy, and accelerated recovery from illness or surgery. This exhibition seeks to transform the gallery into an art forest, populated - [High Desert in the Big City](https://theloftatlizs.com/high-desert-in-the-big-city/) - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 14 – curated by Liz Gordon and Mika Cho](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-14-curated-by-liz-gordon-and-mika-cho/) - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 13](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-13/) - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION - Past Shows Archive](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-past-shows-archive/) - Diverted Destruction is a Found Object Assemblage show entering into its 17th year (and 18th exhibition). Its mission is to have artists work with materials that would ordinarily go to the landfill. As we all know the planet is suffocating from our refuse. One way to keep all this material on the land, in lieu - [Skin Deep - Then and Now](https://theloftatlizs.com/skin-deep-thenandnow/) - SKIN DEEP: THEN AND NOW FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, 2020 - TUESDAY MARCH 02, 2021 Available for viewing Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm It’s hard to believe but it has been 10 years since the opening of Skin Deep (October 23, 2010), the mission of the show addressing race relations between Blacks & Whites - [LOCK/UNLOCK](https://theloftatlizs.com/lock-unlock/) - LOCK/UNLOCK is an exhibit seeking to unpick the past, present and future states of security, privacy and protection. From the first known examples of cryptology dating back to 1,900 BC, the intricate workings of early crafted analog lock and key mechanisms, through to the present systems of cybersecurity, encryption and biometric authentication, society continues to - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 17: The Styrofoam Edition](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-17-the-styrofoam-edition/) - Curated by Liz Gordon, this exhibition is a clarion call to action, showcasing how art can be a formidable force in combating environmental challenges, specifically the styrofoam quandary. Styrofoam is ubiquitous, persistent, and problematic. This exhibition reimagines the narrative, transforming what is often considered waste into artistic works. The show features an illustrious group of - [Claudio Santini: Spaces of Silence](https://theloftatlizs.com/claudio-santini-spaces-of-silence/) - Mute and apparently absent presences stand out against fields of saturated and intense colour. Silhouettes of people, the effigy reduced to a few graphic lines that substantiate a presence detached from the context. The artist Claudio Santini explores with this new body of works the relationships between space, human beings and spirituality. His works alternate - [DIVERTED DESTRUCTION 16 – The Plastic Edition](https://theloftatlizs.com/diverted-destruction-16-the-plastic-edition/) - Diverted Destruction is an ongoing series of annual exhibitions focused on the subjects of consumer waste and the environmental crises it leaves in its wake. The show features artists who work with repurposed ephemera and waste items to support sustainable use as well as provide commentary on the Anthropocene era. 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