COLOR/FAST: An Art Installation by R. Nelson Parrish

Santa Barbara-based, Alaska born athlete-turned-artist Parrish is a true original. He was commissioned by Gibson Guitars to install a gigantic resin art guitar atop the Roxy in LA when we first met him and he has a host of famous celebrity patrons. Parrish is as down to earth as they come, his work will appeal to athletes and art lovers alike.

R. Nelson Parrish’s work investigates color, motion and the contemporary landscape. Parrish uses adrenaline based sports like heli-skiing, downhill mountain biking and surfing as source material to create Minimalist wall works and totems out of fiberglass, wood and bio-resin. The work is an abstract translation of the athletic experience and the landscape through color.

Of the show, LA Times contributor David Pagel writes "With purpose and passion, Parrish's exhibition brings art and athleticism into graceful contact. That is rare and inspiring. It is also the mark of Parrish's originality. And it embodies his eagerness to share what he loves with others, despite society's tendency to treat art and sports as if they had nothing in common."

 

 

Upcoming Exhibition:

RELEVANT 2012 Show

Date: August 4 – September 30, 2012

Main Gallery