"For the longest time I was the only game in town. There are now dozens of galleries specializing in art that most would consider outside the normal contemporary art scene. An event like this shows that there is an actual community of galleries and patrons supporting these new voices and giving a home to their individual visions." - Billy Shire (La Luz de Jesus and Billy Shire Fine Arts, and the person most responsible for opening the doors to the new contemporary art movement.)

“From the very first night that Zara and Sam (from Black Maria) and I sat down to first talk out plans for this special event, I knew we had something magical. Los Angeles is the home to this exciting movement in contemporary art and with things becoming more and more international in scope, we all felt it was time to do a showcase here in Los Angeles, and toot our own horns so to speak. There are many patrons of the arts out there that are curious about this movement, and this special event will provide that perfect starting point from which to delve into all the numerous galleries and artists that make up the new contemporary (pop surrealism, lowbrow, graffiti, street art, etc.) movement.” – Andrew Hosner (Beyond Eden curatorial director & co-founder / Director of Thinkspace Gallery)

“Beyond Eden is a show of unity. This art movement has existed for a long time, but was not under the radar of major art establishments and general media. As the genres represented at Beyond Eden touch on very important social, political and cultural issues, we decided to come together and make a statement with this event.” -  Zara ZeitountsianBeyond Eden Executive Director, owner of Black Maria Gallery and Under The Table)

“A rare Art Fair appearance by us, but we had to do something for Beyond Eden since the concept and participating galleries seemed so cool. We usually pride ourselves on being outside the LA art bubble, but we couldn't be more proud of what we're bringing to Beyond Eden.” – Jensen Karp (Gallery 1988)

 “It's great that all the Los Angeles galleries are working together on this. If this movement of art is to survive we all need to create some unity and help each other.” - Gary Pressman (Director of Copro Gallery)

“Barnsdall Art Park is the perfect location to showcase such a unique sampling from the L.A. art scene, with its’ beautiful architecture, up on a hill, overlooking the diverse city that created the gems on display.” -  Mark Todd (artist and teacher, Art Center College)

"As a gallery we have been focused on legitimizing graffiti art as one of the most significant art forms of our time.  We believe Los Angeles to be in the forefront of this movement and crucial to the international exchange of ideas and groundbreaking thinking about what graffiti art is or can be. The phenomenon of street art becoming collectible has given birth to some great galleries and spaces throughout the city but   what's been missing is an event with a collective voice unique to L.A.. Beyond Eden can very well be that event that bridges the gap for all of us.  We're excited about the galleries showing at B.E. because those are the same galleries we follow and the artists we admire.  All in all, we're looking forward to it and excited to be at the table!"
Man One – (Artist and Crewest Gallery Director)