Cella Gallery Presents
Femme Fatale
A Group Exhibition Curated by Nicole Bruckman & Stephanie Chefas
Gail Potocki, ‘Encouragement for the Heart Growing Fonder’
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 25th 2012 from 7-11pm
On View: February 25th – March 17th 2012
Chrystal Chan-Fated Innocent
Cate Rangle-Before The Fall
On Saturday, February 25th, Cella Gallery is pleased to present “Femme Fatale”, a group exhibition featuring the works of over 35 innovative artists handpicked by Nicole Bruckman and Stephanie Chefas.
An archetype in history and art, the femme fatale is a timeless figure whose mysterious beauty has inspired artists for generations. Although this seductive character is constantly evolving to represent the social views of the times, she remains a symbol of female independence and a welcomed challenge to traditional gender roles.
“Femme Fatale” gathers some of the most powerful contemporary artists whose inherent aesthetic is heavily influenced by the beauty of the female figure. The exhibition explores how individual perceptions of feminine allure can be expressed through each artist’s specific genre. Expect to be seduced, ensnared and dangerously dazzled as though in the crosshairs of a femme fatale herself.
Participating artists include and THH70.
The opening reception for “Femme Fatale” takes place Saturday, February 25th from 7-11pm, at Cella Gallery. The reception is open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through March 17th, 2012. To request a VIP online preview, please email HYPERLINK “mailto:stephanie@platinumcheese.com?subject=Femme Fatale Preview”stephanie@platinumcheese.com.
About the Curators:
Upon receiving her B.F.A. in illustration from Columbus College of Art & Design, Nicole Bruckman began working as a freelance illustrator, which eventually led to exhibiting with Cannibal Flower, La Luz de Jesus, WWA Gallery and Gallery 1988. Along with her artwork, Nicole has co-curated exhibitions featuring numerous artists including Ben Kehoe, Dan May, Lindsey Carr, Kozyndan and Tim Biskup. Stephanie Chefas is founder and curator of the art website Platinum Cheese as well as an online contributor to the highly regarded art magazine, Hi-Fructose. In addition to her online ventures, Stephanie has co-curated several exhibitions featuring numerous contemporary artists such as Annie Owens, David Ball, Jim Darling, Julian Callos and Mario Wagner.
Cella Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery that has been on the forefront of emerging art in the Los Angeles area since 2008.
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Who: ‘Femme Fatale’ Group Exhibition curated by Nicole Bruckman & Stephanie Chefas
What: FREE Opening Reception with some Artists in attendance.
Where: Cella Gallery, 11135 Weddington St. #112, North Hollywood, CA 91601
When: Saturday, February 25th, 7-11 pm
All Gallery events are FREE. For more information about Cella Gallery please contact Shannon 213-291-7908, info@cellagallery.com www.cellagallery.com
