Opening Reception: Matthew Craven "FOLK::LORE"

Matthew Craven, a tall man in a black sweater, stands in front of three of his large collage works on paper, framed, in a white cube gallery

Artist Matthew Craven with his works HORTUS-CAPUT #1, HORTUS-CAPUT #2, HORTUS-CAPUT #3  (from left to right)

 
The opening of Matthew Craven's solo show FOLK::LORE was the stuff of legends—literally. Family, friends, and acquaintances perused Craven's intricate drawings and collage works on paper, inspired by his recontextualized symbols of history and mythos. Adding to the allegory of the night were Saint Flora's flower installations, intoxicating in appearance and aroma. Thank you to everybody who came out and made the evening truly legendary.
 
If you missed the opening reception, FOLK::LORE will be on view at our Los Angeles location until October 7th. 
 
To learn more about the exhibition and our upcoming exhibitino schedule, please email LA@hashimotocontemporary.com
 
Attendees of matthew Craven's solo show look at the large collage and drawn works on paper in a white cube gallery space with concrete floors. A floral installation on a brighr red pedestal is in the middle of the room
Attendees at the opening of Matthew Craven's solo show FOLK::LORe snap pics of the works.
LA DIrector Dasha Matsuura stands in front of a large scale floral collage piece with two attendees of the opening reception.
LA Director Dasha Matsuura (center) stands in front of Monolith Me Up, 2023
 
Flora Tosha Stimage sits on a red box next to her flower installation petting a small black dog in the gallery space
Florist Tosha Stimage of Saint Flora  (left) with LA Gallerina Meera (right)
 
Artist Matthew Craven and florist Tosha Stimage in front of Matthew's drawing DREAM/WEAVR, 2023
Florist Tosha Stimage of Saint Flora (left) with artist Matthew Craven (right)
 
Gallery owner Ken Harman Hashimoto with LA Director Dasha Matsuura and artist Matthew Craven in front of a series of three large collage works.
Gallery Owner Ken Harman Hashimoto (left) Artist Matthew Craven (center) and LA Director Dasha Matsuura with Matthew's works HORTUS-CAPUT #1, HORTUS-CAPUT #2, HORTUS-CAPUT #3 
 
A small black dog sits on top of a bright red pedestall with a large floral installation on top in a white cube art gallery
LA Gallerina Meera with Saint Flora's installation
 
 
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