100 Word Review: Jonathan Casella "The Palace" at The Pit

Jonthan Casella’s solo show at The Pit, “The Palace” is an intriguing exhibition of paintings where Casella inquiries about the state of images and how they relate to time, memory and emotion. Each canvas is occupied by mid-century like patterns, color, form, images allowing the viewer to chart a narrative course. The title refers to Henry David Thoreau “Walden” where the poet refers to a palatial setting as a site for settling fictions to engage with the real. Casella effectively maps a world where the poetic image leads the viewer to the unexpected. The paintings are engaging and fun.

On View through February 17, 2024
The Pit
918 Ruberta Rd. 
Glendale, CA 91201

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'M BACK

 I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. After a long hiatus, I am back blogging again. This year is going to be quite exciting. I will be doing reviews on shows around Los Angeles as well as places I will be visiting in 2024. I will be covering Frieze Los Angeles as well as events and gallery openings during gallery week Los Angeles. For the first time, not only will I be doing a review of Frieze Los Angeles, but I will also be creating a guide to events surrounding Frieze. Parties. Talks. Events. You will be in the know for one of the most exciting times to be in Los Angeles and Southern California. If you have any suggestions, please email me at mvasquez9@hotmail.com. I will continue to give you the best that the LA art scene has to offer as well as from around the world. Thank you for your patience and I look forward to exploring a dynamic and amazing art scene.