On Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at West Los Angeles College – Fine Arts Gallery located at 9000 Overland Ave. in Culver City the opening reception for “Slightly Salacious” will take place with curator Molly Barnes.
Supreme Court Justice Porter Stewart famously said, “But I know it [pornography] when I see it.” “Slightly Salacious” showcases 10 well-known Los Angeles artists who titillate and deal with eroticism sometimes walking the line of what “it” is.
Featured artists include John Altoon, who died in 1969 at age 44, was described by the LA Times as “the great American painter of the great American sexual revolution.” LACMA is currently running a retrospective of his sexy paintings.
Also highlighted is Jim Morphesis, a prior winner of LACMA’s outstanding young talent award, paints nude men and has a upcoming retrospective at Pasadena Museum of Living California Arts; Robert Williams, who is best known for founding the largest subscription art magazine in the world, “Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine” and his book “the Lowbrow Art of Robt. Williams,” featuring his comic illustrations from Zap Comix.
Mary Woronov will also appear and is a Warhol superstar. In addition to painting and working for Warhol, she appeared in many John Walter films including “Down and Out in Beverly Hills.” Lastly James Scott, from Britain and who paints the down side of Hollywood, including one of the Miramax brothers exiting a limo with hookers, will be exhibited. Also shown are his films about other artists including David Hockney and Claes Oldenberg. Other artists featured will include Les Biller, Derek Boshier, Mauro Caputo, Rene DeLoffre and Dave Smith.
Molly Barnes is a renowned art dealer, curator and radio personality, and is currently an artist in residence at West Los Angeles College. In addition to sharing her wealth of experience and knowledge with the college’s aspiring artists, she coordinates free exhibits and lectures which are open to the public.
Parking is available in the S. Parking Structure next to the gallery for a $2 fee (exact change recommended). Admission is free.