Skidmore Contemporary Art ­ - Bergamot Station, Santa Monica

By: Sarah Youngson | June 29, 2010 | Art

Tom McKinley
14th Floor
Oil on panel
25” x 37”
2010

Once a resident of the Lumber Yard, Skidmore Contemporary Art - now situated in the Bergamot Station, Santa Monica - is home to a careful selection of captivating works. Many paintings are reminiscent of scenes and landscapes that seem unique to Malibu, as well as other interesting and pleasing works. Represented is a solid assembly of established artists with works that would make great additions to your home or business collection. The current exhibition, entitled Poprealism, features many of the gallery’s artists, including Tom McKinley, whose work (featured above) depicts architectural, lifelike interiors with the clean lines and natural backgrounds that evoke the feeling of a Malibu beach house.

Robert Charles Dunahay
Maria Alexander
Oil on canvas
67” x 89”
2009

If you happen to have a penchant for palms and pop art, look into Robert Charles Dunahay’s take on the classic symbol for Southern California beach culture, Maria Alexander (above).

Kelly Reemtsen
I’m not falling for you
Oil on panel
36” x 36”
2010

Kelly Reemtsen is another artist represented by Skidmore Contemporary Art. With a bright, charming and offbeat vibe, her cropped depictions of women in vintage party attire often come accompanied with
unexpectedly edgy titles like I don’t need a key to your house (heart), and I’m not falling for you (depicted above).

Also currently on display is the ultra-realistic illustration of what looks to be none other than Zuma beach - a piece entitled, Hybrid by David Ashwell (below). Ashwell’s body of work includes a variety of views of California’s idyllic beaches.

David Ashwell
Hybrid
Acrylic on canvas
42” x 60”
2009

The exhibition also features fresh and fascinating works by Kristen Beaver, Jennifer Bain, Robert Townsend, and Dave Lefner. Skidmore Contemporary Art is open Tuesday through Saturday 11- 5. Poprealism will run from June 16 ­- August 28, 2010.

Skidmore Contemporary Art
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Avenue, B5
Santa Monica, CA 90404

310-828-5070
http://www.skidmorecontemporaryart.com

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