LAAA presents solo exhibitions by Pam Douglas, Jennifer E. Padilla and Dena Robertson. All shows will open by appointment October 30 - December 4, 2020.

Artist Statement

Pam Douglas’ multi-year Sanctuary project began as a visceral, loving response to refugees seeking sanctuary around the world. It has grown into a metaphor for all of us in the winds of change. Entering Part One of Sanctuary a visitor is immersed in life-size drawings with sculptural elements draped ceiling to floor behind a chain link fence. These walking figures are parents seeking refuge and children caged behind ropes. The installation makes the viewer a witness to their journey. CLICK HERE to view the exhibit.

Jennifer E. Padilla debuts a new body of work with The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Recursion. Geometric designs rooted in the mathematical concept of recursion shine in works ranging from iridescent acrylic on canvas, to 24K gold leaf on paper, to stark black and white on raw Tyvek sheets. What is recursion? A recurrence is something that is happening again. Recursion is the process of repeatedly applying some action to the outcome from the last time you took that action. More than simple repetition, it remembers the past and keeps building on it, resulting in patterns of unexpected complexity. These bold geometric works invite the senses to participate in contemplation of recursion through images that are precise and true to the technical details of their mathematical content. CLICK HERE to view the exhibit

Smell the Smoke by Dena Robertson explores the relationship humans have with nature and the disconnection that often occurs in modern society. Abstractions and landscape imagery of simple elements from urban and rural environments are used to explore the relationship. Smell The Smoke refers to the ability to smell a fire and identify what is burning. It’s a simple life skill that animals living in the forest use to distinguish between a fire that leaves them in danger and one that is not threatening, such as a raging forest fire and a campfire. Living in an urban environment where earth’s natural elements are weaved together or covered with buildings and power lines desensitizes humans to the natural world. This series of works looks at the clash between civilization and nature while recognizing the order that brings us together. CLICK HERE to view the exhibit

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