Kim MacConnel is an influential artist in the Pattern and Decoration Movement of the 1970s. Taking cues from Picasso and the so-called “primitivists,” MacConnel has taken the primitive and made it relevant in different dialogues between cultures. MacConnel’s work has been exhibited internationally for over three decades, including recent shows at the Holly  Solomon Gallery (NYC), Rosamund Felsen Gallery, and Claremont Graduate University.  He is represented by the Rosamund Felsen Gallery.

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About The Host: Bari Ziperstein, who lives and works in Los Angeles, is a site-specific sculptor, photographer, collage, and ceramic artist who is interested in the politics of space through intervention and organization. Her artistic practice is engaged with the architectural history of Los Angeles and can be read as an investigation of how urban landscapes are defined by consumerism. Ziperstein holds her MFA from CalArts and double majored at Ohio University to receive a BFA in painting and a Women’s Studies Degree. Since 2007, she has been an active member of the Board of Directors at Side Street Projects. Visit her website at www.bariziperstein.com/home.

Much thanks to the Tremaine Foundation and The Pasadena Art Alliance for their support of this series. Special thanks to Jonathan Stoffenmacher.

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We just can’t wait any longer!  Olga Koumoundouros’ print for our 17th annual The Phantom Ball is here. It’s a two-color etching with hand-painting, approximately 11×17″.  Every plate is hand-inked, and each print appears unique.  Olga, we love you!

We still have prints available, at the ticket of $350.   Edition of 100. It’s beautiful.  Get one before they sell out!

A corner of Olga Koumoundouros' Phantom Ball "souvenir" print

It’s coming…

The 17th annual PHANTOM BALL image is about to be revealed. RSVP now, and get your souvenir print for $175, site unseen. At 6pm, the ticket price will double to $350.

Don’t miss out! The print is beautiful: an etching, two colors, approximately 11×17″, each with a unique hand-painted element added by Olga herself. This labor intensive process will continue throughout June; prints will ship at the end of the month.

Thank you to everyone who has already RSVPed – every little bit helps!