Several artists in the fall show, “California Landscapes,” that opens Tuesday at West Los Angeles College, may be better known for other reasons,
They may first be known for a previous job, as the relative of an icon, or for working behind the scenes in the art world.
Make no mistake, Gil Garcetti – former Los Angeles District Attorney and father of Mayor Eric Garcetto, Lucas Reiner – son and brother to Carl and Rob Reiner, and Gayle Roski – renowned art philanthropist after whom the USC School of Art and Design is named, are gifted visual artists.
They have captured landscapes and elements of nature in oil, watercolor and photos.
These artists are joined by Ed Ruscha, one of the world’s most influential and critically acclaimed artists often associated with the pop art movement.
Visitors to the Getty will know him for a nearly 30-foot tall painting in the lobby of the Harold M. Williams Auditorium of the Getty Center. The show in the West L.A. College Fine Arts Gallery runs through Oct. 15, and it is free to the public.
A reception will be held in the gallery next Thursday, from 5 o’clock to 8.
Other artists featured in this exhibit include: Nick Agid; Peter Alexander; Marina Day; Linda Jacobson; Marina Moevs; Jerry McMillan; and Chris Morgan, whose painting is featured above and is the son of actor Harry Morgan.
The exhibit is curated by art dealer, curator and radio personality Molly Barnes, currently an artist in residence at West Los Angeles College. In addition to sharing her wealth of experience and knowledge with the college’s aspiring artists, she coordinates free exhibits and lectures that are open to the public.
Ms. Long-Coffee may be contacted at LongCofm@wlac.edu
