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Reidar Schopp’s The Life We Build, a Surprising Solo Exhibition at Collage

The Life We Build contains about 40 images on the walls and over 100 additional available for viewing. The show is the blending of three series as described below in the artist statement.
See more event dates for this exhibition below, or call for an appointment to view.

Artist Statement – Reidar Schopp
Reidar’s photographs at Collage are from three bodies of work: Boxed, Bound, and Free. The first cycle, Boxed, is a series of surprising variations of bodies inside boxes representing the many walls we build during our lifetimes. The next cycle, Bound, employs Shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage, to symbolize constraints. Free is a set of landscapes depicting life without limitations.

You are invited to join Reidar Schopp’s infrared photography lecture 2 to 3 p.m., Aug. 26. Also, from the artists exhibition, see surprising, joyful, sometimes poignant images that many will find relatable, within their subconscious.

When asked for a statement the artist said, “I prefer to let my images speak to each viewer about their beliefs and thoughts.”

Time: 6 to 9 p.m., Sept. 2. Closing 6 to 9 p.m., Sept.7
Cost: Free
Details: 424-450-8239
Venue: Collage – A Place for Art & Culture, 731 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro

Melina Paris

Melina Paris is a Southern California-based writer, who connects local community to ARTS & Culture, matters of Social Justice and the Environment. Melina is also producer and host of Angel City Culture Quest podcast, featured on RLN website and wherever you get your podcasts.

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