Four Fine Art Exhibits Open at TAG

Join us at TAG Gallery through March 13 for new fine art displays from Shalla Javid and Eran Barnea. TAG Artists also present Windward. Elyse Wyman curates artists from Mendocino Arts Center in Northern (L)attitudes.

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Eran Barnea
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“I paint portraits of people as they like to see themselves in the mirror,” tells TAG artist Eran Barnea. “Selfies are posted on social media to get likes. They are a visual manifestation of this age of individualism and self-determination—everyone takes a selfie. Everyone is an artist.”

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Viewing Reception
Saturday, February 20, 11am-7pm

Masks are required for entry. Limited capacity and social distancing are observed in all our gallery spaces.

 

Shalla Javid
Inhale Possibility, Exhale Creativity

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“The intimate experience of making art allows me to express ideas, thoughts, and feelings,” explains Shalla. “Joy comes in that special moment when someone connects with a painting and wants it to become part of his or her life.”

An evocative painter, Shalla creates abstracts, with heavy surface quality and vibrant colors. Her work delights with motion and excitement.

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TAG Artists present Windward

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The collective community at TAG Gallery presents a fresh, all-member fine art showcase exploring the wind. Reflective of Los Angeles and the places from which they’ve blown in, TAG’s artists share works across a diverse collection of fine art media in our South and East Galleries.

 

TAG Curates Northern (L)attitudes

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If art imitates life, then artworks born in bucolic serenity should differ perceptibly from those produced amidst urban cacophony. Do they? Judge for yourself as TAG Curates presents Northern (L)attitudes, a unique exhibition of painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media by ten artists from the Mendocino Art Center and California’s rugged North Coast.

Pam Douglas Sanctuary Closes February 12

Sanctuary closes Friday, February 12. Join us in the gallery for the last week of this stunning exhibit.

New fine art showings open Tuesday, February 16, featuring Shalla Javid, Eran Barnea, and more.

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Sanctuary ends Friday, February 12. Join us in the gallery to view the exhibition before the close of the week or online for a final, birthday walkthrough with the artist. Details for our online event are available on our TAG Calendar.

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New Art Exhibits 
Tuesday, February 16

TAG Artists Eran Barnea and Shalla Javid present their new collections February 16-March 13.

Join us in the gallery for a viewing reception, Saturday, February 20, 11am-7pm. Social distancing, limited capacity, and face coverings are observed at all TAG events.

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TAG proudly presents two additional exhibits. Our artists share Windward, a collection of fine art reflecting nature and the wind. TAG artist Elyse Wymancurates Northern (L)attitudes showcasing ten artists from the Mendocino Art Center and California’s rugged North Coast.

Artist Cooperative TAG Gallery Launches 2021 Art Programming & Scholarships

Artists at TAG Gallery plan a year of diverse programming on Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile, starting with Pam Douglas’ ‘Sanctuary,’ January 20. A facilities and brand refresh kick off a bold new year.

President K Ryan Henisey (right) and vice president Scott Lewallen (Sküt) lead the arts community at TAG Gallery. (Photo: Business Wire)

President K Ryan Henisey (right) and vice president Scott Lewallen (Sküt) lead the arts community at TAG Gallery. (Photo: Business Wire)

January 28, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With 28 years of experience and a brand and facilities refresh, TAG Gallery keeps the arts community alive and thriving on LA’s Miracle Mile. The gallery’s 2021 roster reflects Los Angeles’ diversity with each of the cooperative’s artists planning unique installations across multiple fine art disciplines.

“The magic of TAG,” asserts gallery president K Ryan Henisey, “is that we are a grassroots cooperative. With each new set of artists, TAG reshapes itself, reflecting the city around us. We also benefit from the shared knowledge within our group. Artists at TAG come from a range of backgrounds and careers. As a community, we use that expertise to promote each other and our fine art.”

TAG’s artists have a complete year of exhibitions planned, starting with Pam Douglas’ Sanctuary, January 20-February 13. Douglas’ work, inspired by global refugees, immerses visitors in a timely journey of loss and hope.

“Our artists include writers, doctors, designers, teachers, entrepreneurs, and more,” explains gallery vice president Scott Lewallen, known as the artist Sküt, “but each of us shares goals focused on art and the arts community. Our artists are especially primed after creating our 2021 scholarships to promote artist equity.”

Helmed by Henisey and Lewallen, TAG recently shifted direction to a heavily artist-driven annual schedule. Undaunted by the disastrous global effects of Covid-19, the artists at TAG continue to sponsor artists programs, professional development, and competitions. Leading into 2021, the cooperative created two scholarships, allowing additional entry points for artists.

“We’ve made a great deal of changes,” continues Henisey. “I’m proud of the great work our new teammates and artists have accomplished—from the big choices such as scholarships and our brand refresh to the small things that quickly add up such as the hours of labor each artist gave refreshing our galleries.”

An award-winning artist, Henisey (@kryanhenisey) is the founder of Pattern & Matrix, providing creative and PR services for artists and organizations. Henisey’s work has shown in galleries and institutions throughout California, the Garrotxa Museum in Spain, and most recently in Guangzhou, China.

Lewallen, aka Sküt (@inkedbyskut), is a year-long member of TAG and co-founder of Grindr. As a seasoned experience designer and creative director, he provides the gallery with a fresh take on driving fine art through technology. Lewallen and Henisey connected through the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division for the 2018 WeHo in Paso shared-city exhibitions.

TAG Gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 5pm, and located east of LACMA near the Korean Cultural Center and El Rey Theater at 5458 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323-297-3061; taggallery.net@taggallery. The cooperative continues its 1993 mission, providing artist-run opportunities for local art makers.

Contacts:

Media Contact: 
Pattern & Matrix 
K Ryan Henisey 
ryan@kryanhenisey.com 
424.326.3446

Sanctuary Events

The gallery is open for viewings, Tuesdays through Saturdays 11am-5pm. Masks are required. Join us virtually for three events with artist Pam Douglas.

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Pam Douglas | Sanctuary Artist Talk on Zoom with Yemisi Oyeniyi

Thursday, January 28, 2021
3:00 PM  4:00 PM

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Pam Douglas | Sanctuary Artist Talk on Zoom with Shana Nys Dambrot

Thursday, February 4, 2021
3:00 PM  4:00 PM

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New Exhibitions February 16-March 13

Shalla Javid Inhale Possibility, Exhale Creativity
Eran Barnea #mirrorselfies
TAG Artists present Windward
TAG Curates Northern (L)attitudes