"ALCHEMY": THE ART OF ANNIE HELM

Come see the art of assemblage artist Annie Helm whose work is currently featured in the SPACE gallery. This remarkable show is a comprehensive survey of the work of Ms.Helm, a South Pasadena resident, who, as a compulsive collector, sees beauty in the mundane, even discarded, objects in our lives and transforms them into beautiful, intricate manifestations of dreams, hopes and memories.

Much of Ms Helm's assemblage work features the Madonna figure. The artist was drawn to the Virgin Mary’s role as the Universal Mother, the embodiment of compassion and self-sacrifice, giver of hope and inner peace. Combining materials and elements from a wide variety of cultures and religions, Ms Helm re-creates the Madonna as an image of global iconography.

Don't miss the art of this local treasure!

Artist Reception: January 17
Discussion with Annie Helm: 5:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

"Alchemy" is currently on view until Feb. 14.

SPACE offers Arts Workshops

SPACE is excited to offer a new slate of arts workshops for both children and adults. Click here for registration details.

Happy Holidays!

We know it's a crazy time of year, but try to make some SPACE in your schedule for two upcoming events this week.

Dec. 17 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
ART TALK An informal wine and cheese discussion with artists whose work is on display in our gallery's "Urban Birds" show. This Wednesday is the last day of the show so SPACE is willing to waive a percentage of our commission so that you can own a "bird" and support local artists.

Dec. 20
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Please join us for a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 20. On view in the gallery will be work by local artist, Annie Helm, whose inspired assemblages explore universal and personal themes of love, loss, compassion and activism.

A new window installation will be revealed by designer Iris Ferraz dos Santos who will present a delightfully unique take on the journey of light.

We’ll have holiday refreshments and offer a family art activity. Art prints and handmade gifts will be on sale. SPACE will have extended hours from 11 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Urban Birds

Our current art show is titled "Urban Birds" and features a variety of artwork in different media by over ten local artists. Artwork on display includes drawings, paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, and jewelry. Artist Liz Young offers a three-legged wingless vinyl bird while Chase Denham has created a facsimile of the dress worn by Tippi Hedren in the horror classic, "The Birds"!

Artist Ronald Llanos' whimsical birdhouse displays his drawings of a "bird-man", a lonely bachelor bird as Joan Swayze uses bits of bird images in both her collages. The show's artists have chosen to portray a wide variety of the winged species including sparrows, kites, parrots, geese, pigeons, penguins, and ducks (of the rubber kind). The diverse and lively array of work on display gives evidence that birds with which humans cohabit are compelling subjects for these local artists.

The show ends Dec. 13.

"Urban Birds" Art Show November 15

SPACE presents its upcoming art show, "Urban Birds", on November 15. The show features paintings, drawings and photographs created by over ten local artists. The gallery opens at 11 a.m. and will be part of the SouthPas ArtsFest happening that day. SPACE will offer family art activities and an artist reception with live music beginning at 5 p.m.

SPACE Grand Opening

SPACE held its Grand Opening on October 25. The day was filled with people coming in to see the renovated space and to look at the art and books on display. Passerby stopped to view the amazing life-size skeletons and "zombie" in the storefront window, created by local artist/designer Lillian Montalvo, while inside children made colorful Day of the Dead masks and ate Halloween cookies. In the evening featured artists Stephanie Mercado and Dolores Carlos (pictured above) joined us to talk about their series of etchings and lineoleum cut prints. By nightfall the place was packed with people toasting to the success of SPACE and its potential for being an inspiring community destination for creative souls.

Our next art opening is November 15, which will feature over 10 artists exploring the theme of "Urban Birds".

SPACE is also excited to offer our first art workshops: a Collage Art class for adults beginning November 13 and a Drawing/Illustration class for children age 9 - 11 starting in Nov. 14.

See blog sidebar for details and registration form.

SPACE GRAND OPENING - OCT. 25

On Saturday, October 25, SPACE, the South Pasadena Arts Center, will celebrate its GRAND OPENING.

SPACE, a community arts center located right in the heart of downtown South Pasadena, offers a gallery featuring artwork by Los Angeles based artists, an eclectic selection of fine art books and one-of-a-kind gifts for sale, plus art-making workshops for both children and adults.

The inaugural art show on October 25th, features the darkly beautiful work of Stephanie Mercado and Dolores Carlos (shown above), as well as an array of Day of the Dead-inspired shrines and altars created by local artists. During the day, there will be refreshments and a fun family art activity, then from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. the artists will be on hand to discuss their work.

Our SPACE is your space so come celebrate with us!