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Holly Elander
Solitary Shadows & Fine Line
July 20 – August 24, 2019
Opening Reception:
Saturday, July 20th, 6 – 9pm
Elander’s depictions of the silent corridors, streets and neighborhoods of Los Angeles contain an iridescence in “Solitary Shadows.” Vividly contrasted palettes cast shadows into the cracks and alleyways of the city. The streetscapes serve as a composite, simply rendered and instantly recognizable. In “Fine Line,” Elander similarly examines minute details with a series of surreal landscapes and still lifes. The works challenge the subconscious, asking us to consider day-to-day details that often go unregistered.
Artist:
Holly Elander is a born and raised Angeleno whose inspiration comes from the architecture, people, animals, and mood that make up Los Angeles. She uses several thin, flat layers of acrylic paint to mold realistic spaces of her own creation and from real life. Through her work, Holly gives a platform to quiet and often forgotten scenes. She is influenced by the artists Edward Hopper, David Hockney and Michael McMillen. Holly is a Pratt Institute graduate and is currently working and residing in Echo Park. This is first solo exhibition at Launch Gallery.
170 S La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90036
