Artists Reflect on LA Wildfires in opa projects Group Show

Channeling themes of survival, renewal and resilience.

Exhibitions
0 Comments

Summary

  • ‘Out of LA: Contemporary Voices’ highlights paintings, sculptures and mixed media works that touch on the LA wildfire disaster
  • Participating artists incldue Cleon Peterson, Ed Ruscha, Kour Pour and more notable names

Miami-based opa projects is showing a group exhibition featuring works by eight notable artists from Los Angeles whom were affected by the Southern California wildfires that took place this past January. Entitled Out of LA: Contemporary Voices, the group presentation features a range of diverse works, encompassing painting, sculpture and media, that channel themes of survival, renewal and resilience. Participating artists include Cleon Peterson, Ed Ruscha, Kour Pour, Emily Ferguson, Jessica Taylor Bellamy, Kenny Scharf, Nicholas Shake and Zoe Walsh.

Highlights include a life-sized work by Peterson entitled “Between Fate and destiny I” painting that features his primitive, dark figures in a clashing scene as well as Ruscha’s “FAST FROM” (2019) acrylic work on paper that touches on his experiments with text. “I like the idea of a word becoming a picture, almost leaving its body, then coming back and becoming a word again,” said Ruscha. Bellamy’s “Pastime paradise” (2025) oil painting, is perhaps one of the more noticeable works reflecting the wildfires, that displays a chaotic composition of an LA Times newspaper with the headline “California’s climate apocalypse” as it melts against a backdrop of burning leaves.

“In this moment of rebuilding, Out of LA honors the artistic voices that define this city—not through nostalgia, but through action, expression, and an unshakable belief in creative future-building,” said the gallery in a statement.

“Out of LA: Contemporary Voices” is on view through July 10.

opa projects
7622 NE 4th Ct.
Miami, FL 33138

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Pipilotti Rist's Hypnotic Landscapes Take Shape at UCCA Beijing
Exhibitions

Pipilotti Rist's Hypnotic Landscapes Take Shape at UCCA Beijing

‘Your Palm is My Universe’ is now on view through October.

Maurizio Cattelan Can't Keep a Banana on the Wall
Artworks

Maurizio Cattelan Can't Keep a Banana on the Wall

“The Comedian” gets devoured again, this time at Centre-Pompidou-Metz.

Ai Weiwei’s ‘Zodiac Heads’ Land in the Hamptons After Global Tour
Exhibitions

Ai Weiwei’s ‘Zodiac Heads’ Land in the Hamptons After Global Tour

Recontextualizing historic artifacts while exploring ideas around cultural theft.

Offline Gallery Challenges Stigma Surrounding Digital Art
Exhibitions

Offline Gallery Challenges Stigma Surrounding Digital Art

“Digital art is not a gimmick.”

Photography Highlights From Les Rencontres d’Arles 2025
Shows

Photography Highlights From Les Rencontres d’Arles 2025

The French photo fair returns for its 56th edition, centered around the theme “Disobedient Images.”


XLARGE Supports Creative Expression with Limited-Run Long Beach Walls and Art Renzei Festival T-Shirts
Sales

XLARGE Supports Creative Expression with Limited-Run Long Beach Walls and Art Renzei Festival T-Shirts

Presented by XLARGE
The brand has been a streetwear cornerstone in LA since the 90s and continues to support the local creative scene with collabs and a special pop-up.

Nina Chanel Abney Releases ‘Bravo’ Vinyl Sculpture
Artworks

Nina Chanel Abney Releases ‘Bravo’ Vinyl Sculpture

Created in collaboration with AllRightsReserved.

Yuan Fang Faces Illness with Quiet Power in 'Spaying'
Exhibitions

Yuan Fang Faces Illness with Quiet Power in 'Spaying'

Emotive works that draw from Fang’s recent breast cancer diagnosis.

Louis Vuitton Brings “Visionary Journeys” Exhibition to Osaka

Louis Vuitton Brings “Visionary Journeys” Exhibition to Osaka

Showcasing craftsmanship, legacy, and exclusive collaborations.

New Book Spotlights Japan's Hardcore Techno Underground

New Book Spotlights Japan's Hardcore Techno Underground

Published by Never Sleep, ‘Manga Corps’ captures the chaotic spirit of a bygone rave era.

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.

Looks like you’re using an ad-blocker

We charge advertisers instead of our readers. Support us by whitelisting our site.

Whitelist Us

How to Whitelist Us

screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Under “Pause on this site” click “Always”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock Plus icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Block ads on – This website” switch off the toggle to turn it from blue to gray.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlocker Ultimate icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Switch off the toggle to turn it from “Enabled on this site” to “Disabled on this site”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the Ghostery icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the “Ad-Blocking” button at the bottom. It will turn gray and the text above will go from “ON” to “OFF”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the UBlock Origin icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the large blue power icon at the top.
  3. When it turns gray, click the refresh icon that has appeared next to it or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the icon of the ad-blocker extension installed on your browser.You’ll usually find this icon in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. You may have more than one ad-blocker installed.
  2. Follow the instructions for disabling the ad blocker on the site you’re viewing.You may have to select a menu option or click a button.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.