Eric Renard’s “Nobody Walk in L.A.” new photography exhibition runs from October 12th through November 26 at the Sasse Museum of Art, 300 S Thomas Street in Pomona. The opening reception will be on October 14th from 5pm-9pm, with the artist in attendance.
In 1982, the song “Walking in L.A.” by the new wave band Missing Persons, poked fun at Los Angeles for its dependence on cars with the refrain — “Nobody walks in LA”. Forty years later, the world may still think we don’t walk much but we do and we also saunter, stroll, and strut our stuff on bikes and scooters wherever we go.
This black and white photography exhibition focuses on high contrast, urban cityscapes which reflect an eerie sense of peace and tranquility. The landscape is the hero, with the people in them subject to the power of their surroundings. Wrapped in our daily cocoon of routine, we obliviously move past cityscapes painted by light and shadows. In this series of images we explore the unique architecture of Los Angeles, some of it loved, some of it hated and some of it completely unnoticed.
Eric M Renard (www.ericrenardphotography.com) is one of California’s Leading contemporary Fine Art Photographers and is based locally in Sherman Oaks. Recent exhibitions have explored the modern world through black & white photography, though he is equally well-known for his distinctive color work reflecting classic California images. Eric’s photography has found its way into art galleries in London, Budapest, New York, Texas, Oregon, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut and across California. His photography has received numerous Best of Show awards and has been published in both books and photography magazines, including the cover of Black & White magazine. He is also on the board of directors for several non-profit art organizations/galleries in Los Angeles, helping to organize and promote other local artists.
