October 28, 2017 through December 7, 2017
College of the Canyons Art Gallery
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
“Light Fields” highlights the work of Los Angeles-based painter Sheldon Figoten. With a deft nod to the luminaries of California Hard-Edge painting that inspired him, artists like John McLaughlin, Karl Benjamin, and Fredrick Hammersly, Figoten’s large-scale works take things further, pairing vibrant color with unexpected angles and compelling curves that engage viewers both viscerally and conceptually.
Long dedicated to the potential of geometric abstraction, Figoten has been creating his elegant abstractions for decades.
“I want to see something I haven’t seen before,” said Figoten when asked about his latest series of works. “Modern color. Imbalance. Non-rectilinearity. I’m interested in how we see what we see. That is the subject matter of these paintings. A little bit of quiet beauty in the stream of life. A few minutes of contemplative calm.”
A reception for the artist will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.
A special conversation with the artist will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9.
The College of the Canyons Art Gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Those unable to visit the gallery during normal hours are welcome to contact the gallery to schedule a viewing appointment.
All gallery exhibitions and related events are free and open to the public.
