Trey Abdella, Zoé Blue M., Tammi Campbell,
Alejandro Cardenas, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Amie Dicke, FriendsWithYou, Brice Guilbert, Jason Bailer Losh,
Jordan Nassar, Ann Cathrin November Høibo, Alexis Ralaivao, Emily Ludwig Shaffer, Max Hooper Schneider, Frances Stark, Amanda Wall, Jordan Wolfson
Co-organized by Anat Ebgi, Paul Schimmel, and Stefano Di Paola.
Opening Tuesday, March 23, Anat Ebgi is pleased to present Invasive Species, the finale of a multi-part inaugural exhibition at our new location, 6150 Wilshire Blvd. With new works from 17 artists in a wide-range of media, the exhibition explores multiple perspectives on the human experience—honing equally on the capacity for innovation and creation as well as base instincts of brutality and violence.
The works on view coalesce around a refreshing engagement with 20th century art history including expressionism, conceptual art, surrealism, readymades, mannerism, and craft practices. Themes of abjection, humor, the grotesque, sexuality and our relationship to nature are explored through imagery of apocalyptic landscapes, fissured assholes, erupting volcanoes, blooming gardens, and erotic scenes of tangled limbs.
Paul Schimmel is an independent curator and art historian of contemporary art, formerly the Chief Curator for nine years at the Newport Harbor Art Museum (now the Orange County Museum of Art), Chief Curator for 22 years at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles, and Founding Partner of Hauser Wirth & Schimmel. Paul has organized and written the catalogue for the exhibition, Sigmar Polke Photoworks: When Pictures Vanish, and contributed to the catalogue of Bruce Nauman’s comprehensive MoMA retrospective in 1995. Most recently, he wrote for the Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition at Fondation Louis Vuitton as well as Kazuo Shiraga exhibition at the Amagasaki City Culture Promotion Foundation.
Pt. 2: Invasive Species
Trey Abdella, Zoé Blue M., Tammi Campbell,
Alejandro Cardenas, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Amie Dicke, FriendsWithYou, Brice Guilbert, Jason Bailer Losh,
Jordan Nassar, Ann Cathrin November Høibo, Alexis Ralaivao, Emily Ludwig Shaffer, Max Hooper Schneider, Frances Stark, Amanda Wall, Jordan Wolfson
Tammi Campbell
"I'M COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED", Framed with Bubblewrap and Packing Tape, 2021
Pastel on paper, wood frame, plexiglass and acrylic paint
29 x 35 ¹⁄₂ inches / 73.7 x 90.2 cmTammi Campbell
"I'M COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED", Framed with Bubblewrap and Packing Tape, 2021
Pastel on paper, wood frame, plexiglass and acrylic paint
29 x 35 ¹⁄₂ inches / 73.7 x 90.2 cmPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewFrances Stark
Perhaps You'd Like to Leave, 2020
Vinyl paint on canvas
60 x 50 inches / 152.4 x 127 cmFrances Stark
Perhaps You'd Like to Leave, 2020
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewMax Hooper Schneider
LIVE EELS, 2021
Modeled habitat, mixed media, acrylic reservoir, vintage neon sign, custom wooden base
75 x 36 x 52 inches / 190.5 x 91.4 x 132.1 cmMax Hooper Schneider
LIVE EELS, 2021
Modeled habitat, mixed media, acrylic reservoir, vintage neon sign, custom wooden base
75 x 36 x 52 inches / 190.5 x 91.4 x 132.1 cmMax Hooper Schneider
LIVE EELS, 2021
DetailMax Hooper Schneider
LIVE EELS, 2021
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewJordan Wolfson
Untitled, 2020
Archival inkjet print with enamel paint, marker, and adhesive media in powder-coated aluminum, artist's frame
39 ⁷⁄₈ x 41 ⁷⁄₈ x 3 inches / 101.3 x 106.4 x 7.6 cmJordan Wolfson
Untitled, 2020
DetailJordan Wolfson
Untitled, 2020
Archival inkjet print with enamel paint, marker, and adhesive media in powder-coated aluminum, artist's frame
39 ⁷⁄₈ x 41 ⁷⁄₈ x 3 inches / 101.3 x 106.4 x 7.6 cmJordan Wolfson
Untitled, 2020
DetailJordan Wolfson
Untitled, 2020
Archival inkjet print with enamel paint, marker, and adhesive media in powder-coated aluminum, artist's frame
39 ⁷⁄₈ x 41 ⁷⁄₈ x 3 inches / 101.3 x 106.4 x 7.6 cmJordan Wolfson
Untitled, 2020
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewAlejandro Cardenas
Eastern Window, 2021
Acrylic on canvas 65 x 48 inches / 165.1 x 121.9 cmAlejandro Cardenas
Eastern Window, 2021
DetailAlejandro Cardenas
Western Window, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
65 x 48 inches / 165.1 x 121.9 cmAlejandro Cardenas
Western Window, 2021
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewTrey Abdella
Abracadabra, 2021
Acrylic, glass, resin, wig, fabric, flocking, thumbtacks, cross, and buttons on Linen
78 x 86 x 4 inches / 198.1 x 218.4 x 10.2 cmTrey Abdella
Abracadabra, 2021
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewEmily Ludwig Shaffer
Shaded Parts I, 2021
Acrylic on Arches, framed
35 ¹⁄₂ x 28 inches / 90.2 x 71.1 cmEmily Ludwig Shaffer
Shaded Parts I, 2021
DetailEmily Ludwig Shaffer
Shaded Parts II, 2021
Acrylic on Arches, framed
35 ¹⁄₂ x 28 x 1 ¹⁄₂ inches / 90.2 x 71.1 x 3.8 cmEmily Ludwig Shaffer
Shaded Parts II, 2021
DetailFriendsWithYou
Dream Bobby Dream, 2020
Plasticine clay in plexiglass frame
96 x 72 x 2 inches / 243.8 x 182.9 x 5.1 cmFriendsWithYou
Dream Bobby Dream, 2020
Plasticine clay in plexiglass frame
96 x 72 x 2 inches / 243.8 x 182.9 x 5.1 cmFriendsWithYou
Dream Bobby Dream, 2020
DetailFriendsWithYou
Dream Bobby Dream, 2020
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewBrice Guilbert
Fournez, 2020
Oil stick on paper, framed
9 x 11 inches / 22.9 x 27.9 cmBrice Guilbert
Fournez, 2020
Oil stick on paper, framed
9 x 11 inches / 22.9 x 27.9 cmBrice Guilbert
Fournez, 2020
Oil stick on paper, framed
9 x 11 inches / 22.9 x 27.9 cmPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewAlexis Ralaivao
Ramen, 2021
Oil on canvas
40 x 30 inches / 101.6 x 76.2 cmAlexis Ralaivao
Ramen, 2021
DetailAlexis Ralaivao
Ramen, 2021
Oil on canvas
40 x 30 inches / 101.6 x 76.2 cmPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewJonathan Lyndon Chase
Tasted his sweet spilling sweat, 2021
Acrylic, paint marker, glitter, plastic basketball net, chalk pastel and costume chains on Muslin
84 ¹⁄₂ x 74 x 11 inches / 214.6 x 188 x 27.9 cmJonathan Lyndon Chase
Tasted his sweet spilling sweat, 2021
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewAmanda Wall
Cherubs, 2021
Oil, oil stick, and spray paint on canvas
84 x 72 inches / 213.4 x 182.9 cmAmanda Wall
Cherubs, 2021
DetailAmie Dicke
Broom, 2020
Sandpaper abrasion on archival print mounted on aluminum, framed
45 ¼ x 34 inches / 114.9 x 86.4 cm
UniqueAmie Dicke
Broom, 2020
DetailAmie Dicke
Polkadot, 2020
Sandpaper abrasion on archival digital print, framed
45 ¼ x 34 inches / 114.9 x 86.4 cm
UniqueAmie Dicke
Polkadot, 2020
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewTammi Campbell
'ARTISTS WHO MAKE “PIECES”', Framed with Bubblewrap and Packing Tape, 2021
Pastel on paper, wood frame, plexiglass and acrylic paint
29 x 35 ¹⁄₂ inches / 73.7 x 90.2 cmTammi Campbell
'ARTISTS WHO MAKE “PIECES”', Framed with Bubblewrap and Packing Tape, 2021
Pastel on paper, wood frame, plexiglass and acrylic paint
29 x 35 ¹⁄₂ inches / 73.7 x 90.2 cmTammi Campbell
"TURN AROUND", Framed with Bubblewrap and Packing Tape, 2021
Pastel on paper, wood frame, plexiglass and acrylic paint
29 x 35 ¹⁄₂ inches / 73.7 x 90.2 cmTammi Campbell
"TURN AROUND", Framed with Bubblewrap and Packing Tape, 2021
DetailTammi Campbell
"LET'S BOTH GIVE IT TRY", Framed with Bubblewrap and Packing Tape, 2021
Pastel on paper, wood frame, plexiglass and acrylic paint
29 x 35 ¹⁄₂ inches / 73.7 x 90.2 cmPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewJason Bailer Losh
The Glass House Retrograde, 2020
Oil on canvas
49 ¹⁄₄ x 43 ¹⁄₄ inches / 125.1 x 109.9 x 3.5 cmJason Bailer Losh
The Glass House Retrograde, 2020
DetailJason Bailer Losh
This way to the exit, 2018
Teak, pine, brass, walnut, steel, and fir
40 x 23 x 23 inches / 101.6 x 58.4 x 58.4 cmZoé Blue M.
The Gatekeepers, 2021
Acrylic and ink on canvas
70 x 70 inches / 177.8 x 177.8 cmZoé Blue M.
The Gatekeepers, 2021
Acrylic and ink on canvas
70" x 70" [HxW] (177.8 x 177.8 cm)
Inventory #ZBM1024Pt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewFrances Stark
Mike Kelley's (frontispiece), 2020
Acrylic on canvas
40 x 72 inches / 101.6 x 182.9 cmFrances Stark
Mike Kelley's (frontispiece), 2020
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewJordan Nassar
I climbed the cloud, 2021
Hand embroidered cotton on cotton, artist frame
38 ¹⁄₂ x 57 inches / 97.8 x 144.8 cm Jordan Nassar
I climbed the cloud, 2021
DetailJordan Nassar
I climbed the sun, 2021
Hand embroidered cotton on cotton, artist frame
40 x 58 inches / 101.6 x 147.3 cmJordan Nassar
I climbed the sun, 2021
DetailPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation viewAmanda Wall
Yours Truly, 2021
Oil on linen
30 x 24 inches / 76.2 x 61 cmAmanda Wall
Yours Truly, 2021
DetailAnn Cathrin November Høibo
Unless otherwise (1), 2021
Rayon and ceramic hook
132 x 16 x 3.5 cm /52 x 6 ¼ x 1 ³⁄₈ inchesAnn Cathrin November Høibo
Unless otherwise (5), 2021
Rayon and ceramic hook
125 x 16 x 4 cm / 49 ¼ x 6 ¼ x 1 ½ inchesAnn Cathrin November Høibo
Unless otherwise (2), 2021
Rayon and ceramic hook
128 x 15 x 3.5 cm / 50 ½ x 6 x 1 ³⁄₈ inchesPt. 2: Invasive Species, 2021, Anat Ebgi | Wilshire, Installation view
EXHIBITION TEXT
Co-organized by Anat Ebgi, Paul Schimmel, and Stefano Di Paola.
Opening Tuesday, March 23, Anat Ebgi is pleased to present Invasive Species, the finale of a multi-part inaugural exhibition at our new location, 6150 Wilshire Blvd. With new works from 17 artists in a wide-range of media, the exhibition explores multiple perspectives on the human experience—honing equally on the capacity for innovation and creation as well as base instincts of brutality and violence.
The works on view coalesce around a refreshing engagement with 20th century art history including expressionism, conceptual art, surrealism, readymades, mannerism, and craft practices. Themes of abjection, humor, the grotesque, sexuality and our relationship to nature are explored through imagery of apocalyptic landscapes, fissured assholes, erupting volcanoes, blooming gardens, and erotic scenes of tangled limbs.
Paul Schimmel is an independent curator and art historian of contemporary art, formerly the Chief Curator for nine years at the Newport Harbor Art Museum (now the Orange County Museum of Art), Chief Curator for 22 years at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles, and Founding Partner of Hauser Wirth & Schimmel. Paul has organized and written the catalogue for the exhibition, Sigmar Polke Photoworks: When Pictures Vanish, and contributed to the catalogue of Bruce Nauman’s comprehensive MoMA retrospective in 1995. Most recently, he wrote for the Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition at Fondation Louis Vuitton as well as Kazuo Shiraga exhibition at the Amagasaki City Culture Promotion Foundation.