photo by Fateh Sahota - Jewel, 24x36 inches, mixed
media;“Wanderlust," a solo exhibition by Bobbie Rich opens
on Sunday, July 30th at Upper West Restaurant in Santa Monica. The
artist reception will be held from 4-7pm.
As most foodies know, Upper West Restaurant features the most amazing
cuisine. In addition to many special events such as tasting evenings
featuring brand ambassadors and food pairings, the restaurant is known
for its incredible happy hour. However not everyone knows about the
art events that take place throughout the year. Every few months Upper
West welcomes a new artist and hosts an opening reception…this has
been taking place since the restaurant opened in 2010.
Bobbie Rich is a talented artist who will be returning to the
restaurant to show new work. Not only has the artist been featured in
a solo exhibition at the restaurant back in 2015, she has hosted
several benefits at Upper West for various charitable organizations
that she donates her time to.
A frequent diner at the restaurant, Rich said she recently enjoyed a
cocktail named the Paloma - "very refreshing with just the right
amount of zing for summertime. One of the reasons I love Upper West
though, is that there are so many wonderful cocktails to choose
from…and the whiskey flights. Oh my!"
Rich's previous paintings are known for their whimsical people. She
currently uses oil paint with other media layered in - acrylic, paper,
metal leaf, moon paint, etc. She will be displaying over twenty new
paintings, including abstract waves, exotic animals and a mixture
of people inspired by travel, fashion, nature and personal
relationships. Some of her work leans towards portraiture and a few
of the characters in her paintings are adorned with angel wings.
“Wanderlust” will spotlight works from several series. One work to
be included in the exhibition is titled La-Keysha 2 and is from
Rich’s Angels Among Us series. “One of my first paintings to
gain significant gallery and television coverage, close to a decade
ago, was my original La-Keysha. She now resides with one of my
collectors in Redondo Beach. La-Keysha 2 incorporates new materials
and detailing while, still utilizing the buttery quality of oil paint
to create beautiful flesh tones.”
Rich painted a former student named Asia who posed for her on the
steps in the yard of a previous residence. “The painting is not so
much a realistic portrait, as it is the essence of Asia. She is young,
fresh, hip and cool with a love for art, color and Japanese pop
culture. Asia has a huge heart and is kind and gracious to others,
earning her a pair of beautiful wings.”
The opening reception will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 4-7pm
at UPPER WEST LOCATED AT 3321 PICO BOULEVARD. in SANTA MONICA. The
exhibit runs through October. For more info about the artist,
see www.BobbieRich.com For more info on the restaurant,
see http://www.theupperwest.com/ [http://www.theupperwest.com/]
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