About
Join us for a one night, pop-up art exhibition by Angel Acordagoitia. “A Black Light Affair” features a collection of paintings that undergoes live transformation through black light with VDR application. This exhibition is a unique experience that allows the viewer to witness each painting through multiple perspectives.
Artist statement: “I paint to create art that changes the way people look at art. My paintings can be seen in different ways to surprise the viewer. My art is a direct influence of my Mexican/American background and the nostalgia of the 1980s. With each painting, I portray a story or a message.”
Free admission, though donations are appreciated.
Meet the artist
As a child, Angel Acordagoitia was always surrounded by art: watching his father sketch, drawing with his older sister, or visiting his uncle’s gallery in Santa Clarita Valley. During his late teenage years, Angel’s uncle – a successful artist who studied in Mexico City – took him under his wing. Through his uncle, Angel learned about art history and how to prepare and create murals using various techniques. During his time at Cerritos College, Angel took a life-drawing course. He applied the discipline of creating and mixing medias from all of the experiences he had cultivated through his family and attending Cerritos College.
Angel has shown his series of art and installations in art galleries throughout Los Angeles. In 2019, he received the “Master Artist” award at the Santa Fe Springs Art Fest. Currently, Angel is working on the collection “Portrait of A Portrait”, which pays tribute to artists who have had an impact on his journey through their art: “I want viewers to see the person behind the artist”.
COVID-19
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
Face masks are required inside the gallery, unless you are enjoying a beverage. Social distancing is highly encouraged between separate groups.
Attendees are recommended to be fully vaccinated or to obtain a negative COVID-19 test before arriving at the event.
Hand sanitizer stations will be available in the gallery and high-touch surfaces will be disinfected throughout the event.
FAQ
Free street parking is available on Downey Avenue or in the parking lot behind Embassy Suites & Wells Fargo. We do not have our own parking lot.
Yes, we will have drinks available for purchase – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We will also have water for purchase.
No, we will not be serving food at this event. We kindly ask that you do not bring your own food or food from another location.
Questions?
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