Lois Lambert Gallery presents Once in a Blue Moon, the most recent exhibition of work by artist Daveed Shwartz.
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 15th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shwartz’s compositions are often strange and humorous representations of the fragility of existence. Once in a Blue Moon features both somber, contemplative landscapes and vibrant, whimsical collages populated by a cast of figures that blur the line between human, animal, and machine. Shwartz’s work is equal parts introspective and irreverent, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences of instability and connection in the modern world. “My work is about the fragility of life. There is no solid ground. This is a high wire act, and we can fall, or choose to fly, at any moment. My work embraces the beauty and vulnerability of the human condition.”
It’s a Jungle Out There, black, white gesso and oil pastel on cardboard, 48” x 42”
Daveed Shwartz is a self-taught traditional painter with a long gallery and museum history. He has shown in London, Los Angeles, Italy, Korea, Brazil, and New York. Furthermore, Shwartz has shown in museums including the Tate Modern, Friesland Museum and Skirball Museum. In addition to his artist background, Shwartz has worked in the movie industry, building miniature models in the visual effects department and focusing on digital painting and concept painting. Shwartz has made art for various blockbuster movies including The Fifth Element, The Day After Tomorrow, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and Moana.