Lead Apron Gallery hosted its first art opening event--"Geography of the Mind"-- at its new location on Melrose Place last night. The festivities also celebrated the opening of the Lead Apron bookstore across the street.
The gallery featured an impressive lineup of artists including Ed Ruscha and Larry Johnson among others. The show was varied with some unusual sculpture and shadow-work alongside abstract paintings. Overall it was a hit.
The bookselling space, under the jurisdiction of Jonathan Brown, is incredible especially at night. It has to be seen to be believed (and the above iPhone pic by yours truly doesn't really do it justice).
Specializing in rare and unusual art and photography books, it opened about a month ago but last night was the official 'opening celebration.' As you walk up the path to the space (at night) there is a beautiful juxtaposition of urban foliage and the bright white airy modern book gallery.
I can't wait to check out some of their hip tomes, featuring photographers like Ed Templeton, Heide Hatry and Eric Kroll, in the daytime when I have more time and my attention isn't diverted in people-watching.
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