Opening Reception for Nathalie Tierce’s allegorical paintings August 20, 2022 10 am to 5pm. Gallery 825 Los Angeles Art Association, 825 North La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Tel: 310.652.8272. Show runs from August 21 through September 16, 2022 Call for viewing appointment

The wild and luridly rendered paintings in “Pulling Weeds From a Cactus Garden” reflect the dark side of human interaction and alienation. Just like the act of pulling weeds from a cactus garden, it’s tricky, and you can’t do it without getting hurt. These dark tales of hazard deliver beauty and humor from otherwise threatening situations. The result – visual allegories more nourishing and easily …..