‘ODD MAN OUT’ is Tommii Lim’s homecoming LA exhibition and return to the gallery world. The show depicts his take on identity in today’s “fifteen seconds of fame” generation. The show encompasses his faults, strengths and the questions he asks himself daily.
“This show is a journal to myself asking, ‘Which me am I today?’” His showpiece is a 10 foot depiction of Bruce Lee titled ‘Chino’. “Growing up as an asian in LA, I hated Bruce Lee, he was a derogatory racial slur. As I got older, I realized how disruptive and extraordinary he was. ‘Chino’ is a reflection of the baggage I shunned as a youth transformed into the foundation of my existence today.”
Works include large format paintings, prints, sculptures, mirrors, and a giant balloon installation.
‘FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES’ is Bloody Gums’ black and white exhibition which mirrors Lim’s ‘ODD MAN OUT’ in the basement exhibition showcasing new paintings, illustrations, sculptures, film photography & video installations
Opening reception is free.
Please RSVP at oddmanout.splashthat.com
Upcoming Events
The Power and Transformation of One Resource, Lint Art in the Park is excited to welcome artist Veronica De Jesus, @veronicadejesusart, art for a series of workshops organized around resources. The first two workshops on February 15 and 22 will focus on the transformation of lint, the byproduct of washing our clothes. We will spend time with this discarded material, lint. Lint will be our powersource, putting both a light on both the fragility and power of resources. We will look…
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This solo show by Komla Letsu Phillip is a collective of acrylic canvases painted by the artist in his studio in Ho, Ghana. In his first solo presentation, Komla promotes genuine acceptance of oneself. In a world where we are constantly stimulated, Komla uses his work to express what silence makes him feel. The works depict figures in lively settings with distinctive blue eyes that subliminally signify mental peace.
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Experience flavor and treats from across the African Diaspora in a night market curated by Black Women Vedors. Local Black women-owned food businesses bring you cuisine from Jamaica, Ethiopia, and Belize, to name a few. You can also enjoy savory soul food from the heart of Louisiana or try Philly-inspired vegan street food creations. For the encore, quench your thirst with hand-crafted juices and satisfy a sweet tooth with mouth-watering desserts and ice cream.
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Don’t know what to do for dinner on a busy Wednesday evening? All this and more at the Leimert Park Night Market Powered by Black Women Vendors. Pull up to enjoy great food & music.
Free RSVP at website
Simran Bhalla is the curator of multiple film series on Indian, Iranian, and Arab cinema. In 2020, film programmers discovered a print of Badnam Basti (1971) in a German archive — the movie is thought to be the first to openly portray a gay relationship in Indian cinema. However, it was considered lost or destroyed for several decades. In this lecture, Bhalla emphasizes the value of film preservation and archives in unearthing and contextualizing this hidden LGBT history. Bhalla shares…
