L.A. Art Walk (March)

First stop on our art adventure was a visit to the Neo Art League. There we met Echo Lew, an abstract and mixed medium artist from Taiwan. The only thing more impressive than his (awesome) artwork was his personality. What a super guy.

Next stop was the Red Dot Gallery (where they also sell Weeneez Chili. Chili and art. Chilean Art. lol). I was impressed by some of the pieces, but Andrew, not so much. I believe he said, in verbatim, "digital art needs to stay on the computer." He can say that in all right - because he too is a digital artist.

Third stop was Billy's Coffee Shop (inmogallery.net). This was definitely an entertaining exhib. Not for the visual arts but for the performing arts. The most adorable (Irish?) boy was entertaining the crowd with violin goodness. We made eye contact. Total chemistry. But the artwork wasn't impressive. At all.

Photo: Boyfriend

Photo: Concept had potential.

Next stop (and highly entertaining) was The Art of Smoking Mirror (by Eduardo Villacis). It's, "A mock museum installation chronicling an alternative history in which the Aztecs conquer Europe in the year 1493 after encountering Columbus in 1492." Oh my gosh. This exhibit was very funny, and I highly recommend that you run by and see it. Presentation is key, and this gallery nailed it. Ends March 24th.

Then there were filler (and strictly for social gathering) galleries: Pharmaka Art, LA Center for Digital Art, El Nopal Press, Photograps of Iceland, and maybe one or two more that I can't recall.

Photo: Gallery Row?

Photo: Photograps

Last but not least (and my favorite exhib to cap off the night) was the Conceptual exhibit at Crewest Gallery on Winston St. It's "A huge group exhibition showcasing original works created on actual spray paint cans. Some of the globe's hottest artists recycle old and rusty aerosol cans into unique and exquisite pieces of art." Ends March 31 (and closing reception will have DJ's and live painting by select artists). For all you urban and street art lovers, check check it out.

Photo: One of the best ones.