Bernardo Corman’s surreal CARP! sculpture series

1955-cadillac-carp

Considered to be the “Joker” in the deck when it comes to the world of automotive art, sculptor Bernardo Corman creates work so vastly different than anything else out there that he’s practically a genre unto himself: Pop-Surreal Automotive Bronzes. The New Jersey based artist designs three-dimensional works reminiscent of the Kustom Kulture movement that was born out of Southern California’s hot rod culture during the mid to late 20th century.  Infusing his love for custom built cars with the visual metaphors of surrealism, Corman has been described as a cross between Salvador Dali and Big Daddy Roth, Rene Magritte and Von Dutch. By pairing man-made engineering with natural elements, Corman’s clever juxtapositions compliment rather than oppose one another.  “I strive to find the natural beauty inherent in each form and reveal a relationship,” says Corman. “In hindsight, it seems almost obvious in each example.”

1953-buick-carp

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HUSH: New Works

HUSH

 

Corey Helford Gallery announces ” Hush: New Works”. If you haven’t seen HUSH paintings in person, you do not want to miss this exhibition. The new show opens on Saturday, May 18th from 7-10 PM and CHG Circa will also be opening a new show, “Recent Projects” from CHG fave Michael Mararian, only two doors down. More to come on that exhibition. Advance previews can be requested at jch@coreyhelfordgallery.com. That’s it for now, short and sweet. Thanks, Jan

COREY HELFORD GALLERY
8522 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310 287 2340

“Cognitive Dissonance” Kelly McKernan

Kelly McKernan

Kelly McKernan is a fine artist and illustrator from Atlanta, Georgia, currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. Kelly obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kennesaw State University, with a concentration in drawing and painting. Kelly’s current body of work examines the personal growth that results from internal struggle. Her ethereal women are often battling the opposing forces of natural inclination and cognitive reasoning, or they may be seen in their moment of resolution, finally understanding their strengths, weaknesses, and desires. Kelly has been exhibiting her work with galleries around the country since 2009, and has illustrated three children’s books. Cognitive Dissonance will mark her first solo show with Subtext Gallery

Subtext Gallery
May 3rd – June 9th, 2013

Cognitive Dissonance

Helice Wen – Solo Exhibition -’Between Lost & Found’

Between Lost and Found

Modern Eden

May 2013 - The Language of Flowers - Group Exhibition
http://www.moderneden.com

Featuring new works by: Redd Walitzki, Cory Benhatzel, Akira Beard, Lacey Bryant, Miguel Gonzalez, Archer Dougherty, Henry Schreiber, Daisy Church, Christopher Umana, Rudy Fig, Sergio Lopez, Catherine Moore, Brenton Bostwick, Amy Minchew, Joseph S. Kohls, Leilani Bustamante, Sakuna Daring, Chelsea Brown, Chris Sedgwick, Lara Dann, James Marc, Melissa Hartley, Corey Urlacher, Erica Calardo,  Marie Larkin, JoKa, Emily Burns, Nicomi Nix Turner, Eve Skylar, Layil Umbralux, Kieran Collins, Emilio Villalba, Courtney Blazon, Corine Perier, Shannon Amidon, Debra Gardner Abarca, Steven Suiter, Tara Krebs, Cody Vrosh, Melissa Morgan, Kassie McMahon, Erika Sanada