Figures and faces
“Return to Form” On view at the Manhattan Beach Art Center by Bondo Wyszpolski This is a modest show, with a few representational works by each of four Southern California artists, that opened with a reception last Friday evening. Brittany Ryan with two sculptures from her “Swimmer” series. Photo by Bondo WyszpolskiBrittany Ryan has made a name for herself with her figurative sculptures, which are like soft pastels or pencil drawings that have stepped out of two dimensions and into three. Although not part of this exhibition, her “Canyon Series” from 2018 was comprised of four large-scale bronze hikers, positioned as if trekking through Laguna Canyon. They can be seen in front of the main campus of Laguna College of Art + Design. Lucy Cui is a self-described concept artist whose focus is the environment and set design. She also has an interest in visual world-building. Edgar Silva with “Luis Alberto” (2005) and “Maria” (2006). Photo by Bondo WyszpolskiEdgar Silva is a portrait painter, with a keen sense of tone and color. “I strive for honesty and sincerity that reflects our time,” he writes, “in Los Angeles’ working-class community.” Nora Ann-Francis Martin-Hall has created large…
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