Martin Wittfooth’s ” Tempest ” explores the theme of storm in both its physical form as well as its allegorical implications. Wittfooth’s latest body of work is a visceral response to the anxiety of our era: uneasy forecasts, both of an increasingly menacing climate as well as unpredictable social upheaval. The hysterical and aggressive, often hypocritical nature of religion. violence and intolerance, and corruption are also themes explored in this series. The show will consist of of a large-scale installation, sculptures, oil paintings executed on linen, canvas, and panel, and a series of graphite studies. Framed Artist Proofs of select Limited Edition prints will also be included.

Painter and sculptor Chris Ryniak’s first west coast solo show and new body of work, ” The Burgeoning , ” is a collection of paintings and hand-painted resin cast sculptures. Ryniak has been acknowledged internationally as a “creature creator,” but a deeper look at these beings shows the tumultuous world in which they are forced to struggle to survive. While the creatures that inhabit Ryniak’s world are unfamiliar, they serve as an embodiment of the natural world that human beings have grown to all but ignore.

” The Burgeoning ” further explores the theme of the neverending cycle of life in the natural world, the flawless system of checks and balances that flourishes without human meddling. Through color and an ordered chaos of mark-making, this world is brought to life in this new series of paintings and sculptures.

Opening Reception, Saturday February 13 from 8 – 11:30 pm. Exhibition runs through March 6th.

CoproNason Gallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave , Unit T5,
Santa Monica , CA 90404
Ph: 310/829-2156