I visited the CoproGallery in Santa Monica CA in June 2010 for the 'Metamorphosis' exhibition and it was worth the two bus journeys to get there. Again, I managed to get some pretty decent photographs of some of the work on show (including a beautiful Mark Ryden painting).
The 'Metamorphosis' exhibition presented work by over 50 international artists, many of whom had never shown their work in California or the USA, alongside a number of well known artists who have. Each artist was chosen for their ability to express themselves imaginatively with exceptional technique and uncompromised individuality. The works covered many themes central to the human experience portrayed with a surreal, dreamlike and often nightmarish aesthetic. This exhibition was the celebration of a huge international movement of figurative artists who have resisted current trends in the art world and remained true to their artistic vision.
For me the 'Metamorphosis' exhibition at CoproGallery was one of the most exciting exhibitions I have ever visited. The curation of the exhibition was excellent and the atmosphere was electric. The collection of past exhibition catalogues and various American contemporary art magazines got me slightly giddy and I spent as long examining the books as I did admiring the exhibition.
The 'Metamorphosis' exhibition presented work by over 50 international artists, many of whom had never shown their work in California or the USA, alongside a number of well known artists who have. Each artist was chosen for their ability to express themselves imaginatively with exceptional technique and uncompromised individuality. The works covered many themes central to the human experience portrayed with a surreal, dreamlike and often nightmarish aesthetic. This exhibition was the celebration of a huge international movement of figurative artists who have resisted current trends in the art world and remained true to their artistic vision.
As well as the vast array of artwork on display in the exhibition itself I was also thrilled to see a truly exquisite collection of paintings on display behind the counter of the gallery. Work by artists such as Lori Earley, Audrey Kawasaki and so many back issues of Hi Fructose magazine I literally couldn't get there fast enough.
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