These Are Strange Times My Dear: Catia Chien, CJ Metzger and Dany Paragouteva

May 9 - June 6, 2009
Reception for the artists:  Saturday 9th May, 7 pm – 10:30 pm

Black Maria Gallery:
3137 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

www.blackmariagallery.com
info@blackmariagallery.com
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm until 6pm (or by appointment) - 323.660.9393

Black Maria Gallery is pleased to announce "These Are Strange Times My Dear," a group show featuring the latest works from Catia Chien, CJ Metzger and Dany Paragouteva. This show is a mystical interpretation of our current turbulent times. The artists are exploring our journey through the current storm of political and economic instability, searching for something positive to grasp onto. In a time of such negativity, this exhibition strives to expose some silver linings.

Catia Chien's works are filled with vivid imagination and have been described as rich with whimsy, color and energy. Besides her fine art, Catia also creates illustrations for children’s books, films and animation as well as comic book anthologies. Catia lives and works in Southern California.

Candace (or CJ) Metzger is a painter, illustrator & graphic designer whose creations blend surreal and whimsical imagery. Her work transcends basic illustration through their narration coupled by compelling intent. 
Metzger received her BA from CSULA, studied at Art Center - Pasadena, and received her Masters’ at USC.

Dany Paragouteva graduated with a BFA in Illustration with Distinction from Art Center College of Design. Dany’s passion for drawing and painting started when she was about 2 years old. Her paintings have a magical quality that elicits the dark side of fairytales. They are mysterious yet familiar. Originally from Bulgaria, Paragouteva now lives in Los Angeles.