EM & Co boutique hosts Nathan Horner's new paintings in 'L.A. Icons' series LOS ANGELES, July 11
LOS ANGELES, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Nathan Horner's new installment in
the 'L.A. Icons' series celebrating L.A.'s famous landmarks (Hollywood
Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Griffith Observatory) focuses on the vegetation: the
shrub outside Yamashiro restaurant, the Palm Trees on Hollywood Boulevard,
hedges on Hollywood way. Whereas his earlier paintings focused primarily on
the architectural aspect of these landmarks (Beverly Hills Hotel, Mann Chinese
Theater, Capitol Records), the new paintings explore the play of light and
shadow of the vegetation on the buildings and surrounding landscape. The
exhibit opens at EM & Co, a West Hollywood boutique hosting the works of Los
Angeles artists alongside fashions from global and local designers.
"I am inspired here by the sea, sky, the light, and how it falls on
Southern California. I also find inspiration in the visual history that was,
and is created here, and the icons of eras passed," says Horner. Nathan
Horner's style, which evolved over the years, has been influenced by John
Singer Sargent, Vincent Van Gogh, and Edward Hopper. Recently, he has been
chosen to exhibit his works in the Hopper House Center, in New York, the
birthplace and childhood home of Edward Hopper, run by the Edward Hopper
Landmark Preservation Foundation, in a show slated for 2010.
"His paintings capture the essence of L.A. And vegetation plays such a
strong role in creating this L.A. feel -- the golden palm trees, what a
perfect symbol of L.A.," says Eveline Morel, owner of EM & Co. The 'L.A.
Icons' exhibit will be at EM & Co from July 24 through August 20.
Born and raised in Ohio and Virginia, in California since the early 90's,
Nathan Horner is set on becoming an active contributor to LA's artistic and
cultural landscape. Horner has shown in galleries and other locations around
the US, including the LACMA sales and rental gallery, Arclight Cinemas, and
numerous galleries in San Diego. Earlier paintings in the 'L.A. Icons' series
are now sold as post card gift sets at EM & Co and other stores around Los
Angeles. For more info. On Horner's past and future exhibits:
http://www.nathanhorner.com.
About EM & Co:
Featuring over 30 global lines in its gallery-like space, EM & Co is an
active supporter of local talent, hosting monthly art exhibits and other
events featuring local artists and designers. EM & Co supplies
fashion-conscious shoppers with a well-orchestrated mix of fashions from
world-class designers including Vivienne Westwood, Iodice, Jean-Paul Gaultier,
Greyhound, as well as innovative styles from emerging L.A. talent. For more
info: http://www.emandco.com
SOURCE EM & Co
