Every year the Dept of Cultural Affairs grants awards to Los Angeles based artists whose work reflects the ideologies and concerns of its residents. This year’s exhibition is particularly provocative with artists like Jeff Colson, Miyoshi Barosh and Alexandra Grant representing LA respectively. The show as a whole is really strong, but highlights include Grant’s monolithic paintings entitled “Antigone 3000” which embodies both the luminous boldness of this powerful female icon, while also identifying and even celebrating the ambiguities inherent in the struggle to remain alive and true to oneself. 

Barnsdall Municipal Art Gallery

4800 Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90027

Show Runs Through June 28, 2015