Donovan Crosby :: Kindertotenlieder

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This summer sixspace is proud to present Kindertotenlieder, the first solo exhibition by California-based artist Donovan Crosby. In her new acrylic paintings (on canvas and panel), she portrays Victorian-era children with flowers. Using the saccharine iconography of the 19th century, Crosby plays on the irony and perhaps oversimplification of our idealized expectations regarding the imagery of children or flowers. Often perceived merely as "pretty little things," each can carry within a fundamental "darkness" and complexity that, while disturbing in some regards, is also a natural component. Continue reading >>

Reception: Saturday, July 1 from 6-9pm

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Donovan Crosby - Kindertotenlieder
July 1 – August 12, 2006
Project room: Matt Haber – Storm Withstanders

For prices or more information about works from this exhibition please contact the gallery at 323.932.6200 or info at sixspace dot com.

Tulip & Columbine, Fame & Folly, 2005-2006 Acrylic on panel 29.5 x 27 in. / 36 x 44 in. framed SOLD	Horse Chestnut, Luxury, 2005-2006 Acrylic on panel 21.5 x 15 in. / 28 x 22 in. framed SOLD
Royal Fern, Reverie, 2006 Acrylic on canvas 15 x 19.5 in. / 22 x 25 in.	Iris, Message, 2005-2006 Acrylic on panel 12.5 x 18.5 in. / 20.5 x 31.5 in. framed SOLD
Blackberry, Envy, 2006 Acrylic on canvas board 12.5 x 18.5 in. / 17.5 x 28 in. framed SOLD	Basil, Hatred, 2005-2006 Acrylic on panel 10 x 13 in. / 15 x 17 in. framed SOLD
Heliotrope, Intoxication, 2005-2006 Acrylic on panel 11 inches in diameter / 15 in. framed SOLD	Holly, Foresight, 2006 Acrylic on canvas board 8 x 9.5 in. / 10 x 12 in. framed SOLD
Gideon, 2005 Acrylic on illustration board 2.5 x 3.5 in. / 6.5 x 7.5 in. framed SOLD	Gertrude, 2005 Acrylic on illustration board 2.5 x 3.5 in. / 6.5 x 7.5 in. framed SOLD
Absinthe, Absence, 2006 Acrylic on illustration board 2 x 3 in. / 3.5 x 6.5 in. framed SOLD