Art Party

In Santa Monicas…At Bergamot Station, Von Lintel Gallery debuts two new exhibitions on March 18, 2022 – “Ebb and Flow” by Anthony Friedkin and “Neither Here Nor There” by Jane Handel. An opening art party will be held from 4-7pm.

Anthony Friedkin

This is the first exhibition of photography by Los Angeles native Anthony Friedkin. Hje began photographing at the age of eight and was working in the darkroom by the time he was eleven. Early on, he used photography to explore his infatuation with the ocean and now, over 60 years later, he still travels the Southern California coast with a camera in hand. Friedkin feels strongly about the powerful energy of the ocean, the medium in which life began, and speaks of waves as “liquid sculpture, moving through space and time with ethereal beauty”. This series visualizes that magnetism, as well as the inherent sensuality and beauty of the ocean. “Ebb and Flow” is an ode to the omnipotence and allure of the sea.

Friedkin extends his adoration of the ocean to include surf culture, in and out of the water. He believes in the power of extraordinary photographs that cannot be easily defined, but rather celebrate perception and its many layers of reality. The reality of surf culture is that it does not end when the surfers exit the sea, but rather, it carries over into how they live, party, and spend their time on land, often bleeding over into skateboard culture. “Ebb and Flow” delves into these intersections and presents the broader reality of surf culture.

Jane Handel

This is the gallery’s first exhibition with artist Jane Handel. As she evokes a specific story in each work, Handel addresses broader topics ranging from the nature versus nurture conundrum to the human condition, and how we manifest our intentions. In this collection of works on paper, she uses found photographs and objects, old letters, and written words to explore these themes and their interconnection.

Handel’s art is tied to her lifelong activism, driven by not only political issues, but her individual passions. In addition to works addressing abuse of women and children, she is currently interested in culturally relevant issues related to ideas of gender fluidity and environmental degradation. Handel presents her points of view with a delicate touch that prioritizes beauty.

On view: March 18, 2023 – April 15, 2023

What: New Exhibitions
Where: Von Lintel Gallery, Bergamot Station Unit A-7, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, 90404
Website: http://www.vonlintel.com/