Avital Oehler

After my conversation with a few artists/activists on our mutual obsession with the LA River, I…

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:33:29 -0400

After my conversation with a few artists/activists on our mutual obsession with the LA River, I decided to FINALLY begin working on the photobook version of my LA River project, In Search of Alluvium.

STAY TUNED……

You can find the recording of the aforementioned conversation HERE

November 2021 Updates

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 17:14:08 -0500

Ongoing through December 3rd, Rule 42 at the Bonita Museum in San Diego is a group show where I’m exhibiting a deeply personal piece from the project Blood Works:

(My page from the catalogue for the Rule 42 Show)

Gorgeously curated by Vallo Riberto, the show features “Explorations into Visual and Mathematical Poetry” and is a feast for the eyes and the mind.

(Photo Courtesy of Kaz Maslanka)

I also had the pleasure of editing Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong’s video for her latest installation, MERIDIAN:

Check out the project breakdown HERE

When the pandemic was well underway, and the lockdown was in full effect, I went back to shooting…

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 10:26:25 -0400

When the pandemic was well underway, and the lockdown was in full effect, I went back to shooting film and processing the rolls at home.

Wow, Bergger Pancro 400 film stock is impressively detailed. Sadly, the majority of the roll has…

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:27:14 -0400

Wow, Bergger Pancro 400 film stock is impressively detailed. Sadly, the majority of the roll has light leaks, because… ahem… user error (i.e, super-pro photog/me didn’t properly close the back of the camera)

Processing the Ilford XPSuper 400 requires color film processing (C-41), though the film stock is…

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:31:12 -0400

Processing the Ilford XPSuper 400 requires color film processing (C-41), though the film stock is technically black and white. Which do you prefer, the pink/red hue or black and white?

wearecompositions: Composition # 93 It’s the band-aid for me...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:42:20 -0400

wearecompositions:

Composition # 93

It’s the band-aid for me ⚡️

TBD (to be developed….)

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:09:21 -0400

TBD (to be developed….)

My piece at The Brand Library - going on now til the end of October. It you’re in LA, stop by!

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 02:16:41 -0400

My piece at The Brand Library - going on now til the end of October. It you’re in LA, stop by!

Still available for purchase:

Avital Oehler | BRAND 49

Pre-collage

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 03:14:12 -0400

Pre-collage

Observational narrative

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 18:08:30 -0400

Observational narrative

You’re Invited! Brand 49 Opening

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:53:40 -0400

LA Folks,

You’re Invited to the Works on Paper 49 Opening Reception! (Also, look who made on the flyer!…)

Where: Brand Library & Art Center

1601 West Mountain Street Glendale, CA 91201 (MAP)

When: Saturday, September 11, 7-9:30 p.m.

Masks are required while viewing the indoor exhibition, but the Plaza offers a lovely outside space for conversation and enjoying refreshments.

I hope to see you there!

Some Updates... Finally!

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 20:14:34 -0400

In early 2020, during the first lockdown, I started working on a new series, which I’ve come to call Separate/Equal.

Separate/Equal is a series of large scale handmade photo-collages that explore how time, space, and scale determine value. The photo-collages juxtapose photographic technologies and different sizes to challenge our value system. I am interested in equivalencies, in making connections between things that may not appear, at a quick glance, to be connected at all. I’m also interested in the relationship between humans and the natural world.

(untitled, handmade photo collage on archival pigment print, 60 x 40)

In Spring 2021, the above image took home the grand prize of the Elysian Valley Arts Collective Juried Art Show (HERE for details)

(untitled, handmade photo collage on archival pigment print, 55 x 40)

This series has also been been shortlisted from over 4000 entries to be included in the Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition! (Check out the announcement HERE, and the image gallery HERE)

(untitled, handmade photo collage on archival pigment print, 40 x 55)

Lastly, the image above will be exhibited in the Brand Library Art Center’s Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper, from September 11 - October 29, 2021. This is an immense honor, as I have been inspired by the Works on Paper shows throughout the years, and have aspired to make it one! (For my LA folks, details about opening night, etc… to follow in a few weeks)

I’VE MOVED!

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:00:44 -0500

https://avitaloehler.com/

I spent the last months of 2020 revamping my website from the ground up, including moving from Squarespace, which has become more merchant-focused, to Cargo, which is more art-based and provides more freedom in creating a unique website.

In this new space, I aimed to move away from the traditional portfolio site to a more experiential interactive site.

Hope you enjoy it!

IN OTHER NEWS...

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:46:50 -0500

Throughout the pandemic/lockdown/quarantine, I have been quite fortunate to continue to work, editing a bunch of these:

I’ve also been editing these:

A new YouTube show that focuses on costume design analysis, created by the ever-witty and thoroughly knowledgeable Gavia Baker Whitelaw. Learning about this aspect of filmmaking has been quite eye opening.

Support the chapbook, let’s not and say we did HERE

Everyone who has contributed, thanks so much! We will begin the mailing process in January 2021.

Exhibiting at Pierce College Art Gallery 02/27, 5 - 7 pm

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 23:57:39 -0500

This piece will be among other incredible pieces focusing on Student Homelessness.

Pierce College Art Gallery

Art 3300
6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91371

Reception 02/27/20 @ 5 pm - 7 pm

The show will run from 02/10 - 03/20/20

EVENT Details HERE

Happy birthday to me and merry/happy whatever holiday you’re...

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:25:06 -0500

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Sun, 15 Dec 2019 12:38:20 -0500

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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:51:54 -0500

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