Attempting to scrutinize and understand what makes someone, or something, beautiful is and has always been a dangerous game that only ever leads to feelings of disappointment and self doubt. That being said, Rough Play, the collective who conceived and organized the exhibition along with juror Kim Abeles, both understand the inherent dilemma of attempting to speak to notions of beauty in today’s contemporary art climate. Yet this show succeeds in large part because beauty has been stripped bare of its original antecedents and parceled out into separate and distinct units.

2017 PRESSElizabeth TinglofDecember 5, 2017Beautiful Parts, CSUN Gallery, Art and Cake

Los Angeles Artist Collectives You Should Check Out

Although the concept of an art collective is not new, it is however becoming more popularized, playing an integral part in the artist communities of Los Angeles. These groups are collaborating, showing and curating exhibitions in private and public arenas, creating their own opportunities.

2017 PRESSElizabeth TinglofSeptember 10, 2017Art and Cake

ART AND CAKE : THE FAR BAZAAR

We live in the dilapidated experience of artistic innovation where masses of art spaces are trying to one-up each other. There is hope. Enter the FAR Bazaar.

2017 PRESSElizabeth TinglofAugust 13, 2017Art and Cake, Far Bazaar

ART AND CAKE CHANNELING WHISTLER’S ‘PEACOCK ROOM’ AT LAUNCH LA

Without Design or Sketch: The Story of The Room at Launch LA is an immersive experience. Organized by a trio of curators called Rough Play.

2016 PRESSElizabeth TinglofSeptember 27, 2016Art and Cake