Sam Falls Explores the Intersection of Humanity and Nature in New Exhibition at Dries Van Noten’s The Little House in Los Angeles
Fashion designer Dries Van Noten has announced an invitation to artist Sam Falls to showcase his work at The Little House, located at 451 N. La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles. The exhibition is set to run from August 12th through September 30th, 2023.
The exhibit will feature a selection of recent creations by Falls, a master at blending photography, painting, and installation art. His pieces are designed to captivate viewers, inviting them to delve into the intricate relationship between humanity and the surrounding environment.
This exhibition is a profound meditation on the juxtaposition of mortality and timeless nature. Among the works on display are ceramics that meld fossilized images of the natural world with human forms. Adding to the emotive range of the exhibition, visitors will find repurposed airbags from crashed cars. These artifacts, salvaged from scenes of abrupt endings, are delicately embroidered with symbolic phrases that reflect on the transience of time and life—phrases borrowed from the inscriptions on ancient Greek and Roman sundials.
Falls’ artistic process is a deep exploration of the varied representations of nature and materials as they change over time. Elements such as rain, sunlight, wind, and the subtle effects of weathering are integral to the unique aesthetic of each piece. These factors create a vibrant dialogue between art and nature, capturing a tangible essence of life as it is represented in both time and space.
In a bold move, Falls exposes his artwork to the natural elements, allowing the environment to become a collaborator in his artistry. Through this process, organic materials are reimagined and transformed into new, poignant forms under Falls’ expert hand and the ever-changing conditions of the world outside.
This exhibition promises to be a visually and conceptually striking experience, inviting viewers to engage with art in a space where the boundary between the environment and the canvas becomes beautifully blurred.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Sam Falls’ evocative and transformative works at The Little House from August 12th to September 30th, 2023.
Courtesy of the artist and Jessica Silverman, San Francisco