Umbrella Eye Candy + “Viva Italia”

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Way to Love by Brooke Harker 32″ x 40″ ink, oil & acrylic on canvas -SOLD

Where did you place your umbrella this past summer? 

Some people placed umbrellas on their walls! Here are a couple photos from recent installations:

This Life by Brooke Harker 34″ x 65″ ink, oil & acrylic on canvas -SOLD

To me, umbrellas symbolize the unique stories of many individuals. I enjoy the mystery of wondering about their lives and feel gratitude to see pops of color along the beach.  There is something so magical in recognizing that these patterns will never occur again exactly as they are in a given moment.   

What beaches do you recommend for great umbrella eye candy?  Or are your walls calling for cheerful umbrellas? see available coastal scenes on my website. There are a few available at Lu Martin Galleries in Laguna Beach, CA. Join us at the next

Laguna Beach Artwalk
372 N Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
www.lumartingalleries.com
949-494-8074

 

VIP Preview of Viva Italia Opening October 6th
at Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts in Downtown LA, 7-10pm
curated by Alfio Borghese

Alfio Borghese & Brooke Harker at Villa Comunale in Frosinone, Italy 2015

I have actively worked with the Italian curator Alfio Borghese since 2014.  His most recent project will bring the work of 20+ Italian artists to exhibit in Downtown Los Angeles for the month of October. 

Alfio has hosted me in Italy numerous times and toured my solo exhibit An Eclectic Perspective  to three galleries in Rome, Genoa & Frosinone from 2015-2017  as well as featured my works in the Bienale d’ Frosinone/Anagni in 2016 & 2018 and in California Dreaming in 2014. I have witnessed first hand how committed he is to bringing cultural experiences to the public and supporting artists in Italy and abroad.  

I am honored to have one of my paintings of Italy in this exhibit as the token LA artist.

 If you would like to attend the VIP opening with Alfio & select Italian artists, please RSVP to daleyoungman@me.com or call 213-458-3735. 

Viva Italia Events:
Saturday October 6, 2018:  VIP Opening- Invitation only 7-10pm 
Thursday October 11, 2018: Downtown Artwalk 6-10pm
Sunday October 28, 2018: Closing Reception (for Concert 2-4pm, $20 or Free after 4pm)

The closing reception of Viva Italia will be in  conjunction with Sound Point Live, monthly LIVE Concert series at GDCA Gallery. October will celebrate Italian music to accompany the art including selections from Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini & more. 2-4pm, $20 or Join after the concert at 4pm for free.

Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts
727 South Spring Street 
(between 7th & 8th)
Los Angeles, CA 90014
https://www.gdcagallery.com/
323-309-2875