Laura Van Duren-Revelers

Bay Area Artist Laura Van Duren’s Los Angeles solo show “Revelers” opens on September 14, 2024 at Gallery 825, located at 825 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles. The show will be on view through October 18, 2024. Viewers are invited to meet the artist at the opening reception from 1-5 pm on September 14. Additionally, an artist talk will be held on October 12, 2024, providing deeper insights into Van Duren’s creative process and inspirations. Interested viewers should check with Gallery 825 for the schedule.

With “Revelers”, play becomes a potent form of activism —a tool that not only lifts our individual spirits but also strengthens our collective resilience. This exhibition invites viewers into a realm where play becomes a powerful antidote to the weight of our times. Through Van Duren’s ceramic mixed media assemblages, viewers are encouraged to reconnect with their capacity for uninhibited joy and physical expression. Revelers serves as a reminder that in the face of adversity, our ability to find pleasure, forge connections, and celebrate our shared humanity is not just a comfort but a radical act of hope and solidarity.