Similar to the way children collect natural objects such as rocks, leaves, and shells to keep as treasure, Amy Chan is constantly on the lookout for unique specimens to use as inspiration for her paintings. While the separate components of Chan’s paintings are derived from real-life objects, her saturated colors, graphic backgrounds, and patterns reminiscent … Continue reading
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Optical Journeys: Joyce Nojima and Kayla Cloonan at En Em Art Space
From October 3 – October 31, 2015, a two-part exhibition of paintings, drawings, and a sculptural installation, Joyce Nojima: The Space in Between and Kayla Cloonan: Deceptive Clarity, is on view at En Em Art Space. Despite distinct differences in media, color, and composition, both artists create intuitive, non-representational imagery that exposes subconscious aspects of … Continue reading