Our Pick of the Week takes place at KP Projects (formerly KP Projects / MKG). As always, I’m sure it will be a fun art party, with some excptional art. Opening tonight…Edward Walton Wilcox’s solo exhibition titled “Haunted,” along with “Looks Good on Paper,” featuring work by Hope Kroll and “Momentoscope,  showcasing unique flipbook art of mechanized photographic images in motion by Wendy Marvel and Mark Rosen.

Be aware there is another art opening just upstairs at LAUNCH LA *(see Saturday’s Page), which starts one hour prior to this opening at 6pm and ends at 8pm. So be sure to get there early if you would like to see both. REMEMBER TO RSVP FOR BOTH RECEPTIONS!!

See image: Edward Walton Wilcox, Wycliffe Manor, Oil on panel, 36×36″

Here is additional info about our pick from the gallery:  The latest solo show from Edward Walton Wilcox, “Haunted,” delves into the fantastic and supernatural world of gothic romance, a genre that revolves around supernatural forces, mystery and the duality of light and dark. A mix of alluring and disquieting, the vibrant hues and amorphous forms in Wilcox’s paintings melt into prismatic streaks of light. An ambience of darkness pervades as chandeliers and mysterious forces emerge from an unbridled imagination to enchant and beguile. Rich tones of green malachite, sunset reds along with hints of azure and Wilcox’s characteristic sepia tones exude a distinct charm of beautiful decay.

See image: Edward Walton Wilcox, Malachite Head, Oil on panel, 48×48″

A departure from Wilcox’s decidedly narrative paintings, this new body of work portrays a visceral expression of memory and emotion that transcends the linearity of storytelling. In a flurry of dripping paint, close ups and obscured angles, each painting is a harmonious balance of abstracted representation.

Wilcox’s point of continuity lay in the nuances of visual and emotional perceptiveness, and how that effects a cognizance of the world. Akin to the Neo-Impressionists, the subjective vision of the artist and emotional intensity translates into Wilcox’s swirling and dynamic paint application. Architectural forms within the chandeliers also emulate the meticulously detailed spires that frequent Wilcox’s hand-carved frames and triptychs.

Also opening tonight at KP Projects Gallery…a solo exhibition “Looks Good on Paper,” by Hope Kroll. Combining the printed element of collage with the three dimensionality of assemblage, Kroll’s inventive layering of imagery culled from a wide array of antique books is an entirely new approach to found imagery.

Hope Kroll, Red Hot, hand cut paper collage, three dimensional, vintage photo
19.5” x 17″

Assemblage is one of the “bridging concepts” that connect various artistic disciplines while retaining their specificity. While Kroll’s source material is gleaned from a multiplicity of texts, including old encyclopedias, medical texts, children’s books, popular science, technical manuals, paper dolls and old photographs, the careful juxtaposition of imagery transforms the presupposed chaos of subjects into cohesive compositions that re-imagine patterns in nature and investigate the neurotic processes of humankind.

Beyond the diverse assortment of inspirations, Kroll’s complex works focus on the source material itself and the history of those objects. Deconstructed and then reconstructed, individually cut imagery each possesses its own unique history, having passed through many hands before being re-contextualized by Kroll. Serving as the canvas for these intricately cut-out assemblages, aged blank paper found in old books lends a natural patina and muted hue to the works.

And finally…”Momentoscope, showcasing unique flipbook art of mechanized photographic images in motion by Wendy Marvel and Mark Rosen.

Combining the printed element of collage with the three dimensionality of assemblage, Kroll’s inventive layering of imagery culled from a wide array of antique books is an entirely new approach to found imagery.

See image: Wendy Marvel & Mark Rosen, Xray Crow – Metal Chassis 3 Box /24 frame Animation “Xray Crow” Imagery from stills captured from original video with hand Painted fluorescent paint Designed from 60’s era Stroboscope Chassis American Gear Motor with On/Off Switch (4 C Cell Batteries required / or 6 volts) Tabletop or Wall Mounted Self Illuminated with Micro- controller-switched UV and White LEDs 11” cub

Assemblage is one of the “bridging concepts” that connect various artistic disciplines while retaining their specificity. While Kroll’s source material is gleaned from a multiplicity of texts, including old encyclopedias, medical texts, children’s books, popular science, technical manuals, paper dolls and old photographs, the careful juxtaposition of imagery transforms the presupposed chaos of subjects into cohesive compositions that re-imagine patterns in nature and investigate the neurotic processes of humankind.

RSVP Essential to rsvp@kpprojects.net // Guest List at the door

What: Opening reception
Where: KP Projects, 170 S. La Brea Ave. (In the Art 170 Building), LA 90036
When: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Phone: 323.933.4408
Website: http://kpprojects.net/