material language
featuring new works by Catherine Lauigan, Tania Enriquez and Amabelle Aguiluz
Friday, May 11, 2018 through Thursday, June 14, 2018
Opening Reception:
Friday, May 11, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm
Performance:
Sound Installation by BODYWORKBODYWORK at 7pm
Los Angeles, CA – The exhibition celebrates the distinct narratives of Los Angeles-based artists Catherine Lauigan, Tania Enriquez and Amabelle Aguiluz. Through their intuitive practices and experimental forms in fiber and metal, these artists find common ground. A sound performance by BODYWORKBODYWORK will accompany the opening. The five-week exhibition will be held at the Spring Arts Gallery located at 453 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, 90013 and is free and open to the public. Donations Welcome. All proceeds go towards events and programing for the exhibition.
About the Artists
Catherine Lauigan is an interdisciplinary artist. Working with fibers, natural pigments, sculpture and sound, her body of work investigates the parallels drawn between woman and nature through reductive processes in hopes of finding the essence of materials and objects as metaphors for personal histories. Such investigations are formalized and fragmented into textile forms, handmade books and sonic collages. Expanding upon her fabric sculptures and natural dye practice is the debut of her playful eco wearable art collection, CONE SHAPE TOP. All one of a kind, made from recycled or repurposed materials hand dyed with natural pigments. She received her B.F.A. from Parsons School of Design and currently lives/works in Los Angeles, CA. @catlauigan www.catherinelauigan.com | www.coneshapetop.com
Tania Enriquez (Fixed Air) is a metal worker based in Los Angeles whose work focuses on organic and intuitive forms. @fixed_air Fixedair@icloud.com
Amabelle Aguiluz is an artist who connects traditional and contemporary techniques based on the human form and existing spaces. Her process includes collecting, unraveling, and reconstructing materials to create sculptures and installations. She studied at Politecnico di Milano, Italy and graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York BFA in fashion design with an emphasis in knitwear design. She currently lives and works in Los Angeles. @amabelleaguiluz www.amabelleaguiluz.com
