By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
An opening reception will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. for Palisadian British visual artist and design director Richard Harrington, whose work will be on display in his first solo show, “Around You,” at Gallery 169.
“Guided by worldly curiosity and an artistic soul, he began his career as a graphic designer in London and has helped define some of our time’s most iconic brands with his identity design direction, including Adidas, The Academy of Motion Pictures, Meta, The Oscars and IKEA,” read a statement from the gallery.
Harrington has been a resident of Marquez Knolls for the past five years, which he described as “a beautiful part of LA.” The solo show, which will remain up through June 10, is taking place “after many years of individual art commissions.”
“Here, he showcases his passion for Californian aesthetics, drawing inspiration from color palettes, light and simplistic geometric forms,” the statement continued. “By observing and capturing the unique color experiences that surround us in our environment, he believes there is hidden, colorful beauty in everyday life if we choose to look closer and embrace it.”
Harrington told the Palisadian-Post that there has been a “magical energy around the whole process leading up” to the show.
“I’ve been inspired by new experiences, which has made me very focused on the process of my work, its meaning and purpose of my creation,” he said. “Whilst preparing for the show, I’ve also been reminded mentally, of how deep you need to go into the creative process to produce something that feels right, from a personal artistic standpoint, and also something that you’re willing to share with others to experience.”
Valet is available for the opening reception, which will take place at Gallery 169, located at 169 W. Channel Road in Santa Monica Canyon. The evening will include “delicious cheese and charcuterie boards,” and live music by Emily Eisa—a pianist and composer—and her band.
“Richard’s paintings serve as visual documentation of color moments, memories and experiences, which he then distills into circular painted expressions,” the statement concluded. “This leaves the viewer with a pure color experience frozen in time. Born from a fascination with the relationship between human and machine, his application technique explores tension, movement and a physical presence that can be felt in his works.”
For more information, visit gallery169.com.
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