New Exhibition Opens March 16

New Fine Art exhibitions open March 16 at TAG Gallery Including artists Ed Lightner, Jupp Soetebier, Buena Johnson, and Eugene Huffman. Our current artists are now live with new videos on YouTube. Join us online and in person.

New Fine Art Opens March 16

Ed Lightner

…tenderness of the wolves…

March 16 — April 10

There is fertile ground in the layered meanings that touch on the nuance of collage as self‐portraiture and the idea of existing as an individual amidst the ever‐present threat of nuclear annihilation—a late‐twentieth century fear that is suddenly, sadly again, not so distant.

—Mat Gleason on Ed Lightner's ...tenderness of the wolves...

Jupp Soetebier

Die von Gott erlaubte Sintflut

March 16 — April 10

Artist Jupp Soetebier presents a personal exploration of rebirth in the here and now with his upcoming solo exhibition. "While God did not willfully cause of the deluge," explains the artists, "by looking away he allows it to happen."

Buena Johnson

Soul’s Cry!

March 16 — April 10

Artist Buena Johnson presents a reimagining of history and taking back of culture through truthful depictions of America's evils. "My work brings hope and motivation for others to join the fight for change. As an inspired artist, I am serving as a recorder, storyteller, and advocate for these souls... and for my soul to keep thriving."

Eugene Huffman

Kaleid

March 16 — April 10

Themes of myth and spirit collide in Eugene Huffman's new solo fine art works. Eugene Huffman is a Queer, HIV-Positive Los Angeles Artist, Curator and Advocate. His dense and beautiful work frequently incorporates the use of metallics, which reference his love for Klimt, and the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi.

New TAG Byte Videos Featuring Our Current Exhibits

Artist Elyse Wyman discusses TAG Curates latest group collection, Northern (L)attitudes. The artwork displayed at TAG Gallery from February 16 - March13, 2021

Artist Shalla Javid discuss their latest collection, Inhale Possibility, Exhale Creativity Show. The artwork displayed at TAG Gallery from February 16 - March 13, 2021

TAG Artist Elyse Wyman Curates Northern (L)attitudes

TAG gallery presents a series of exhibitions on display till March 13, including two solo artists and new group shows.

TAG Curates Northern (L)attitudes
February 16 — March 13

Artists Included: Deborah Colotti, Debra Lennox, Judith Greenleaf, Bob Spies, Randy Tuell, Cynthia Sumner, Larry Wagner, Dale Moyer, Donald Paglia, and Susan Moyer

Eran Barnea

#mirrorselfie

“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.”

Shalla Javid 

Inhale Possibility, Exhale Creativity

The artist’s new collection Inhale Possibility, Exhale Creativity is like the artist—the fine art paintings move beyond the confines of subject into an exploratory realm of endless, abstracted possibilities.

Windward

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.

Pam Douglas' "Sanctuary" Playing Online

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.

Eran Barnea
#mirrorselfies

“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.”

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

“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.

TAG Artists present Windward

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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