Posted on: December 31st, 2008 James Naccarato, Erik Alos & Lauren Bergman Bring in the New Year at Corey Helford Gallery
Opening 2009 with three fresh voices from the new fine art movement, Corey Helford Gallery will feature James Naccarato’s The Other Side of Madness and new works by pop surrealist Erik Alos, entitled Inflexus Lumen for the next showing in their main gallery. Guest artist Lauren Bergman will also unveil her Calhalla: Dreams of Future Passed in the loft space upstairs in the gallery.
Following his 2007 exhibition at Corey Helford Gallery, James Naccarato (above left) reintroduces his world of meditating Buddhas, playful creatures and lost wonderers locked in the embrace of the sorrowful life and duality of all things. His handmade panels explore man’s arrogant, destructive relationship with nature and the environment while softened with dreamlike imagery of trees, water, birds and flowers.
The opposite side of the gallery will feature Erik Alos’ (above right) acrylic-on-panel works that blend iconic pop culture references with figurative narratives. Alos’ eclectic cast of characters showcases blue frogs, floating Gumbys, ominous skulls and delicate waifs as they populate desert skies and serene landscapes.
Upstairs in the loft space, guest artist Lauren Bergman (work below) unveils her highly-anticipated exhibition Calhalla: Dreams of Future Passed. A study of “California dreaming”, her vibrant watercolor and acrylic works pair mid-century modern architecture with pin-up goddesses, “beckoning the viewer to come dwell in their sunny, modern Garden of Eden.” The reception for all three shows is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, January 3, and the exhibition will be on view until January 21, 2009.
Learn more about the three exhibiting artists here.
