Andalucia in Los Angeles:  "9 Del Sur"

Fatima Conesa · Paco Conti · Teresa Lafita · Irene Mala · Rocio Arregui ·Antonio Herman · Cristina Galeote · Cristina de Lorenzo · Aurora Perea

Guest Curated by Gabriela B. Aeberhard, Murnau Art Gallery, Seville, Spain

Opening Night Reception:  Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 7-10 pm

The Avenue 50 Studio is proud to present an overseas exchange between Murnau Art Gallery (Seville, Spain) and the Avenue 50 Studio (Los Angeles):  "9 Del Sur," (9 From the South).  This exhibit introduces the work of nine emerging Andalusian artists whose boldness and vitality captures our imagination. 

From the subtle yet striking landscapes by Fatima Conesa to Paco Conti's abstract "Naufragio" (Shipwreck) pieces, Murnau Art Gallery brings us paintings that show today's emerging Andalusian artists as sophisticated, solid, and unique in terms of aesthetics, technical skill and conceptual complexity. These nine artists have been well chosen -- they are making a name for themselves in Spain and elsewhere.

Teresa Lafita offers several works of collage on paper which reflect on the concept of time, Rocio Arregui presents six oil on fabric paintings which pay homage to renowned artists, Cristina Galeote shows intriguing scenes depicting empty and lonely spaces, Antonio Herman uses bold black strokes on white canvas immersing us in a surrealist aura of magical movement.  Irene Mala adds a touch of irony with her expressionist "phones", and Aurora Perea and Cristina de Lorenzo join forces to create a cavernous world of hidden treasures.

The vitality and freshness of Murnau's 9 will make waves in today's contemporary art.  Join us as we journey to the new Andalucia.

Opening Reception:  Saturday, September 6, 2008, 7-10 pm

Where: Avenue 50 Studio, Inc., 131 No. Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA  90042

Contact: (323) 258-1435 or http://www.avenue50studio.com