Goddesses & Gods, the largest gathering of deities ever on Chung King Road, an exhibition of divinities so colossal it requires two galleries to contain it!

Conceived and curated by Lisa Derrick, “Goddesses & Gods” explores concepts of apoptosis, apotheosis and auto-theogony through a range of artists drawn primarily from the Los Angeles area. Works embrace both classical and modern techniques; themes pull deities, traditional and self-created, from sacred texts, folk traditions, and artistic gnosis while eschewing rigid fundamentalism in both inspiration and execution. Goddesses & Gods runs through July 20th.

With a background seeped in folklore and mythology, as well as Western religious and esoteric history, gallerist Lisa Derrick curates an expansive array of artists from Los Angeles, with Las Vegas, Ireland and Mexico also represented.

“Illumination finds expression through the arts,” says Derrick. “Fittingly, this dual gallery show falls on the summer solstice, Midsummer’s Night, a reference to well-documented religious festivals throughout history and cultures, and to Shakespeare’s magical comedy. I hope this propinquity will inspire outrageous and inventive costumes as attendees dress as their deity of choice, making this a true revel.”

Opening night will include a DJ set by Spirits of the Night and a live performance by Marty Goldstandard and the Gold Standard, as well as a special ritual performance.

Artists: Regina Argentin, Jean-Pierre Boccara, Lili Bernard, Rick Castro, COOP, Aleka Corwin, Sequoia Emmanuelle, Sandra Equihua, Maria Gkinala, Sophía Gasparian, Golgo, Brian Grillo, Stephen Holman, Louis Jacinto, Shaelin Jornigan, Lizz López, Eva Malhotra, Aline Mare, Pres-One, Rosie One, Parris Patton, Eva Polonkai, Kim Seltzer, Melinda R. Smith, James Stanford, Kayla Tange, Rodriel Trammell, David Van Gough, Stefanie Vega, J. Michael Walker