Riding the wave at Ridford Library Art Gallery’s new exhibition in La Jolla

Written by Emily Shaw

On June 30, the Ridford Library Art Gallery welcomed patrons to its brand new show, “Wavelength La Jolla.” The surf-themed show in La Jolla comprises the work of surfers-cum-artists, that is, individuals who are equally proficient on a wave as they are with a paintbrush. The pieces all focus on the water sport, whether in a literal sense or by attempting to depict the experience and emotions associated with the act.

While the theme is the same across the board, of the twelve artists there is a varying degree of style and type of art. For instance, Norm Daniels’ work can be described as impressionism, whereas Keith Short and Paul Elder specialize in graphic design. William Feeney prefers performance art, while Roy Kerckhoff works in a photographic medium. Actual surfboards embellished by the artists will be on display, as well.

“Wavelength La Jolla” is the brainchild of Athenaeum Music & Arts Library employee Martha Walters, who doubles as a curator. The exhibition was made possible in part due to the generous assistance of the Friends of La Jolla Library. The show runs through September 15 and admission is free.

To see additional work by local artists, be sure to stop by La Jolla’s own Thumbprint Gallery, located at 920 Kline Street. The La Jolla art gallery features contemporary, urban, lowbrow, and graffiti art from local artists. It is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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http://www.lajollalight.com/2013/06/25/its-a-swell-show-surf%E2%80%99s-up-at-new-riford-library-art-gallery-exhibition/

Fallen Star Provides New Perspective

Fallen Star- Suh

Everyone has felt out of place and a little disjointed with one's present location. That feeling of alienation and changing perspective is captured in Do Ho Suh’s odd house called “Fallen Star.” It is the eighteenth commissioned sculpture for UCSD's Stuart Collection, in La Jolla. This off-kilter house is an expression of Suh’s own feeling of cultural displacement.  He left Korea in 1991, leading him to explore the idea of ‘home’ and memory.

Upon leaving the doors on the seventh floor of Jacobs Hall, one is immediately transported to a new environment. A path leads through a small, perfectly manicured, garden and up to a blue house that seems to be falling off the corner of the green balcony. This ‘home’ not only sits off the side of Jacobs Hall, the interior itself is slanted. The floor, ceiling, and furniture all sit at odd angles. Looking around the space, it is hard to figure out what is plumb and what is not. There is no real guideline to base these judgments on. The only object in the room that hangs properly is the chandelier, and even so it looks crooked as well. One’s balance is completely thrown off and a sense of vertigo is always hovering in the back of the viewers mind.  The space is a unique experience that has a lingering affect.

“Fallen Star” is a spectacular place to visit. With so many visitors to La Jolla, everyone can find a connection to Suh’s meaning. After experiencing “Fallen Star,” stop by Thumbprint Gallery, on Kline Street in La Jolla, to see contemporary and lowbrow art by local artists. The gallery is open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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http://stuartcollection.ucsd.edu/artists/suh.shtml