“Palate,” the latest group show from Scion’s Installation LA, opens on Saturday May 22nd, 2010.  The exhibition examines the idea of food as “muse and medium. Curated by Zio Fulcher, Palate showcases the work of Clare Crespo, Jeph Gurecka, Scott Hove, Tamara Kostianovsky, Alan Macdonald, James Reynolds, Martha Rich and Jeff Vespa,

Displaying an expansive range of food-related art, “Palate” showcases photography, illustrations, paintings, sculpture, crochet, and installations inspired by everything from processed snack foods to inmates’ last meal requests.

Supplementing the show will be a large exhibit of retro candy wrappers courtesy of the Candy Wrapper Museum, a vintage cookbook library, and a wall of rarely sold sodas.

“Palate”
Opening Reception: May 22, 7-10 p.m.
Scion Installation LA
3521 Helms Ave.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.815.8840

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Oakland artist Scott Hove will open his Iced Out solo this Friday, April 2nd as the first show in the newly constructed Gallery II at La Luz de Jesus.  The show  features Hove’s Cakeland series of sculptures which combine the sweet cakes of all sizes and shapes, with the not-so-sweet, teeth, horns, and other defensive mechanisms.   Created to reflect on attractive yet artificial substitutes for happiness, the ‘cakes’ confront the viewer with an enticing initial impression which is quickly dashed as the animalistic elements including sharp teeth come into focus.  Satisfaction is fleeting, quickly replaced by the nagging feeling that it is in reality out of reach.

The cakes are an amalgamation of carved polyurethane foam and plywood decorated with acrylic media frosting, faux fuirts and found objects. They vary in size from life-like dimensions all the way up to surreal proportions  including the  94” x 94” VLC (very large chandelier) and the Cake Vault Installation (108” x 108” x 108”).

To celebrate the opening of Iced Out and with it Gallery II which replaces the recently closed BSFA, sweet treats from the All American Softy Truck as well as Sharlena Fong’s pastries will be available at the opening.  Come for the decadent art and stay for the edible sweets.  For more information on artwork availability, check the official preview page.

Scott Hove / Iced Out
Opening: April 2nd, 2010 (8-11 PM)
La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5413
323.666.7667

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