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Contact: Kiko Thomas

3503 W. Pico Los Angeles, CA 90019

P: 323-652-0596

comaalternativespace@yahoo.com

Hardest You Taste Just Some Psychocandy

Curator: Kiko Thomas

Artist: Andre Woodward

December  6^th  - December 27^th 2008

Opening reception: Dec 6^th   from 7  to 11 pm

Free Admission, Open Bar

COMA alternative space is pleased to present an exhibition of new work by artist Andre Woodward.

In this exhibition Andre Woodward  shows examples of the belief that his art does not function as a single stagnant moment, but serves as a function of infinite moments. Each one unique and dependant of an infinite number of variables unique to the viewer, the time of viewing, and the context of viewing, Over time, his work has evolved into a focus on complex systems. Systems specifically relating to the urban environment and its entropic characteristics in relation to the natural non-man made world. The artist has become very interested in ideas of  biodiversity and complexity theory. He has found romance in our idea of nature and our need to control and dictate it on our terms.

Oddly, we often overlook the unlimited number of outside stimuli that act upon our best-laid plans. Within this work, the main goal is to personify ecological facilitations between nature, technology, and man. Through our attempts to control and create, we are developing complex systems that promote the convergence of many things natural and man-made. As a result, we set up situations with these creations that evolve into their own unique existence.

The artist is currently in the 2008 Torrance Juried Art Exhibition exhibition at Torrance Art Museum through the December 13^th. For more information on the artist visit  aswoodward.com

COMA is an exhibition space and performance venue dedicated to the collaboration of cutting edge and experimental  art and  music combined with projects  that focus on installation, video, new media, and performance art. For further information and to schedule a visit call 323-652-0596

COMA is located in Korea Town at 3503 W. Pico, Los Angeles, CA 90019, Phone 323-652-0596, Gallery hours are by appointment only (Saturday is best). For detailed information, please call.