Love Letter to LA

♫ Devendra Banhart- Abre las Manos ♫ 

Last weekend I got to check out this pretty rad art installation at the La Brea Tar Pits in LA. This art installation is unlike any I've seen before, it's called "Second Home Serpentine Pavilion" designed by Spanish architects: Lucia Cano and and Jose Selgas. 

This installation reminded me of a giant kaleidoscope, and the best part is when the sun rays bounce and reflect light from every angle of the art installation. It illuminates a rainbow of translucent colors, resembling stained glass. It definitely reminded me of a"magical house" as my nephew called it lol 

Have you guys been yet? 

It's free! but just make sure to RSVP on their website here. 

x

StephC

Mariposa Alley

♫ Broods- Peach ♫ 

A couple weekends ago I got to check out the Mariposa Alley, I'm always down to check out street art or art installations anywhere so after I heard about this art installation located in a random alley in Riverside I knew I had to see it for myself haha  :)

If you guys don't know about Tio's Tacos in Riverside, they're known for their eclectic recycled art installations throughout the inside and outside of the restaurant. I swear it's a one-of-a-kind Mexican restaurant! Anyways Martin Sanchez, who's the owner of Tio's Tacos, created the Mariposa Alley installation, which is near the restaurant too. If you find yourself in Riverside, I totally recommend checking out the Mariposa Alley, it makes for great Instagram pictures, and I feel like it brings out more color and joy to the city... you will feel the spring vibes for sure! 

x

StephC

Jason Rhoades Art Exhibition

♫ De La Soul (Feat. Little Dragon)- Drawn ♫ 

Hey Guys!

Here are the set of pictures from this past Sunday's art exhibit in LA's Hauser & Wirth gallery. All I can say is WoW! I was speechless when I finally got to experience Jason Rhoades' art installation from 1994-2006. This was my first time checking out his work and all I can say is that I'm definitely a fan now. 

The first exhibit upon walking in the gallery was called "Tijuanatanjierchandelier" (2006), the room was decked out in strings attached to bright neon words, lanterns, chandeliers, mattresses laid out, blankets, and other random paraphernalia on the floor and hanging from the ceiling; it was just chaos turned into art and I of course loved it! The installation included 176 neon sign words both in Spanish and English, geez I can't imagine how long this must've taken to install... but I love how it all came together, it was so dreamy and fun! 

All the cultural random objects represented the homogeneity of modernization inspired by Tijuana, Mexico and Tangier, Morocco.  

There is definitely a sense of rebellion, humor, and somewhat raunchy-ness in his work but hey that's what makes it enjoyable to watch!

The next exhibit room was called:

"My Madinah. In pursuit of my ermitage..." (2004):

I loved this other installation, it was inspired by his travels in the Middle East. The room was also filled with neon signs and the floor was covered in a carpet of towels, which represented a place of religious seclusion based on the term: "My Madinah" which is part mosque and part temple. 

His work was just amazing and out of this world! Loved it. 

If you guys want to check out his work check it out at Hauser & Wirth, it's a MUST-see!

x

StephC