Emily Wallerstein’s oil paintings find beauty in the unexpected. Her work focuses on the juxtaposition of industry versus nature, where the light meets the darkness, and textures contrast with smooth gradations. Each of Wallerstein’s series has different objectives but in common focus on exaggerating the beauty of something seemingly mundane. Landscapes are symbolic of life passing, capturing moments in time that are always fleeting. They are meant to bring light, attention, and emotion to our everyday sights/sites. The paintings are thought-provoking, and the viewer is encouraged to get lost in their imprecise strokes and texture. Just as in life, nothing is perfect —our flaws are what make us beautifully complex.
Exhibition Statement on "Lost Angles", May 4 - May 27, 2023
𝘓𝘖𝘚𝘛 𝘈𝘕𝘎𝘓𝘌𝘚 is an exploration of the many lost or unnoticed, yet familiar views of Los Angeles.
𝘓𝘖𝘚𝘛 𝘈𝘕𝘎𝘓𝘌𝘚 explores sites in the city that are familiar to LA residents, such as traffic and rooftop hotel views, but also those that non-Angelenos may not associate with Los Angeles like the often barren LA River, and shipping container yards just south of the city.
Taking inspiration from the city in which I reside, I hope to bring light and attention to the everyday sites of LA.