LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY
4633 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90027
323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243
La Luz de Jesus Gallery was established in 1986 in Los Angeles, California as the brainchild of entrepreneur and art collector Billy Shire. Shire is considered largely responsible for fostering a new school of art in Los Angeles prompting JUXTAPOZ Magazine to dub him "the Peggy Guggenheim of Lowbrow."
La Luz de Jesus showcases mainly figurative, narrative paintings, and unusual sculpture. The exhibitions are considered post-pop; the art content ranges from folk to outsider to religious to sexually deviant. The gallery's main objective is to bring underground artists and counter culture to the masses.
Some of the past shows have been groundbreaking, introducing unknown artists who have become great names in the modern art world. La Luz de Jesus helped to establish artists such as Manual Ocampo and Joe Coleman, and hosted Robert Williams' art exhibits before he became a household name.
The gallery opens a new exhibit every month, with an opening reception that Details Magazine calls "the biggest and best party in Los Angeles."
Past events:
"Everything But The Kitschen Synch" 11
Marco Almera, Kristopher Sapp, Bryan Cunningham
Catalina Estrada and Mark Todd
Velvet Hammer book signing and photo exibition
Scott Harrison, Sam Saga, Thomas Wargin
Events
Saturday 05 Jul, 2008 - Sunday 27 Jul, 2008
Time: 08:00 PM
Caia Koopman and Mark Gleason
July 5 - July 27, 2008
Artist Reception: Friday, July 5, 8-11 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Friday 01 Aug, 2008 - Sunday 31 Aug, 2008
Time: 08:00 PM
CREAM OF THE CROP
Summer Annual Group Show
Featuring six hand picked up-and-coming artists
August 1 - August 31, 2008
Artist Reception: Friday, August 1, 8-11 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Saturday 02 Aug, 2008
Time: 06:00 PM
Chip Kinman and PCH "MY FIRST PUNK ROCK RECORD" release party. There will be snax and free stuff – bring the kiddies!!
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, 6 - 8 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Saturday 09 Aug, 2008
Time: 03:00 PM
CHERRY BOMB book signing, celebration and art show!
Saturday, Aug. 9, 3-7 PM
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Friday 05 Sep, 2008 - Sunday 28 Sep, 2008
Time: 08:00 PM
Anne Faith Nicholls
September 5 - September 28, 2008
Artist Reception: Friday, September 5, 8-11 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Friday 03 Oct, 2008 - Sunday 26 Oct, 2008
Time: 08:00 PM
Jason Houchen and PJ Fiedler
October 3 - October 26, 2008
Artist Reception: Friday, October 3, 8-11 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Friday 07 Nov, 2008 - Sunday 30 Nov, 2008
Time: 08:00 PM
Joel Nakamura and Nathan Ota
November 7 - November 30, 2008
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 8-11 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Friday 05 Dec, 2008 - Sunday 28 Dec, 2008
Time: 08:00 PM
Alex de Leon and Ester Pearl-Watson
December 5 - December 28, 2008
Artist Reception: Friday, December 5, 8-11 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Saturday 03 Jan, 2009 - Sunday 25 Jan, 2009
Time: 08:00 PM
Miles Thompson
January 3 - January 25, 2009
Artist Reception: Friday, January 3, 8-11 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Friday 06 Feb, 2009 - Friday 27 Feb, 2009
Time: 08:00 PM
Daniel Peacock
February 6 - Febuary 27, 2009
Artist Reception: Friday, February 6, 8-11 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
