© Luis Gispert - Wishbone (2012), a fake gold chain intersects a Hans Wegner chair, Courtesy of OHWOW Gallery
Gispert’s previous works have explored how tribalized cultures permeate society creating new hybrid aesthetics. In his MOCA exhibition a couple of years back and again at Mary Boone gallery in 2011 (“Decepción”) he explored fanciful visions of amped-up car interiors, lowriders, customized chasis and embellishments often associated with hip-hop car culture. He married these bespoke interiors within unexpected landscapes to create an alien immersive experience.
© Luis Gispert, “Burberry BMW,” 2011.
Luis Gispert's "Fendi Caprise," 2011, C Print © Luis Gispert
Luis Gispert Sprouse Gouse 48" by 86" C-print 2011 © Luis Gispert
In the current exhibition in Los Angeles, he is showing sculptural constructs using monochromatic silver gelatin prints mounted onto boxes. Gispert also combines modern furniture with cheap readymades. Other works will include composites of cast sections of custom Hydro-Stone with manufactured, factory produced items in which he invites the viewer to discern legitimate value.
Born in Jersey City, Luis Gispert lives and works in Brooklyn, NY, and this is his first solo exhibition with OHWOW.
DC-3 C Print 72-116 in 2008-1010 Copyright Luis Gispert
© Luis Gispert -Installation view. Courtesy of OH-WOW gallery
April 7 – May 12, 2012
OHWOW
937 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Opening reception: Saturday, April 7, 7 – 9 PM.
