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Material – Opening Reception Photos

Jason — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:54:56 +0000

Juts a few photos from Daniel Aksten’s reception. More can be found on Flickr.

3 Reviews & 1 Opening Reception

Jason — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:45:33 +0000

Oh yeah, I need to catch up on blogging. Much have happened and I haven’t had much time putting them down on the blog. For the past couple of weeks it was one project after another. Boy, I am still feeling tired. But let’s see… what’s first… our last art exhibition got a review in the Los Angeles Times! I had mixed feelings the first time I read it. But after reading it again a few times, it really seemed like a great review! How can it be anything else with a statement like “it’s a psychologically charged experience filled with many surprises”? Even the part about Susan Silas and Amy Yoe’s pieces, he describe as “lack the verve that runs through the rest of the works.” At first I thought it was a very negative statement about the work, but it really seemed to be only saying that there’s a disconnection from the rest of the exhibition. He continued to described them as, “Misfits among misfits, they add to the show’s spunky sense of unfinished business.” Yes, unfinished business, our August group show was designed to introduce 10 artists who will each have a solo show at a future date.

Another review was for CB1 Gallery artist Martin Durazo’s exhibition “Pain Management 100″, which is still up at the 18th Street Art Center until September 24, 2010. It is wonderfully written by Los Angeles Times’ Christopher Knight.

Next is a review on Flavorpill for our current exhibition, Daniel Aksten’s “Material”, written by Flavorpill’s Los Angeles managing editor, Shana Nys Dambrot. Short and sweet. This show will be up until October 10, 2010, with an opening reception this coming Sunday, September 12, 5 – 7 p.m. Stop by if you are in L.A.!

Daniel Aksten in ArtScene

Jason — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:41:48 +0000

Daniel Aksten, one of the artists in our inaugural show, Difference and Repetition, has a nice review in the March issue of ArtScene. It is also listed as March recommended exhibition. Written by Jeannie R. Lee, who came in while we were photographing the installation. Check out the review and her blog. I think my fiber friends will find it interesting. As it turns out, she is also a knitter, and the review reflects a little bit of craft sensibility.

Daniel Aksten, “Untitled Plurality (Red),” 2009,
composite finishes on metal panel, 24 x 24”.

CB1 Gallery, Downtown Los Angeles, Historic Core

New Year New Adventure

Jason — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:31:22 +0000

Hello! I’ve been gone a while again. Just been busy. But I want to take a moment and tell you something new. This is a big one for me personally. Something I’ve never done before, which is OWNING A BUSINESS! CB and I have opened an art gallery right here in Downtown Los Angeles. Right across the street from home. Live where you work, they say.

Not being a knowledgeable art person, I am really just taking on a supportive role in this venture. CB has the leading role. The idea of running an art gallery had been floating around for years, but CB didn’t give it much thought. Since moving to Historic Downtown Los Angeles (Old Bank District), a friend of ours who’s heavily involved in building and promoting Downtown got CB to start attending neighborhood meetings and getting involved in event planning. One thing lead to another, a vacant gallery space was available. Our friend asked CB to organize a pop-up show. The space turned out to be gorgeous. The landlord wanted to make a deal to move in a new gallery before Chinese New Year. It all happened so very fast, we signed the lease and we have a gallery!

Our inaugural show is up now until 3/14/2010. Check out our website cb1gallery.com.