Jail Gallery
965 N Vignes St, 5A
213.621.9567
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Christopher Pate, Los Angeles, Courtesy Jail Gallery
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Opens Saturday Oct 4, 2008 (6–10pm)
Oct 4, 2008 – Nov 8, 2008
Wednesdays–Saturdays (noon–6pm)
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Christopher Pate is interested in the relationship between maps and landscapes, as well as the broader discourse between the real quality of a place and the idea of it. A perfect example is the notion of "flyover states," the vast swath of America between the glimmering poles of NYC and LA — coastal residents likely perceive these states in a way that locals disagree with. Pate uses these memes as the armature for a mixed-media series that incorporates found road and topographical maps, elements of drawing and painting, and vintage souvenir textiles rife with vernacular symbols. The result is a visually dynamic choreography that deconstructs representations of place and makes us question our own perspective.
