Art Walk | Rey Mora

In movement there is life, growth, and evolution. Things that do not move – die. For Rey Mora, his artwork represents a lifting and moving of the spirit. This exhibition will highlight his Colibrí Collection with images of the hummingbird – a tiny, but mighty, creature in our environment that exemplifies movement.

A movement leads to progress, advancement, and improvement. Groups that do not move together – end. By integrating culturally relevant depictions and universal mathematical symbols into his art, Rey Mora expresses the ideal that we are all connected as we move through life on this planet.

LOFTon2nd is proud to host artist Rey Mora for two special evenings in June. Events are free and open to the public.

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Friday, June 10, 2016 (Intimate Opening)

7pm – 9pm

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Saturday, June 11, 2016 (Art Walk)

6pm – 10pm

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Follow Rey Mora on Instagram at instagram.com/artbyreymora.

Pomona Art Walk is every 2nd Saturday in Historic Downtown Pomona. LOFTon2nd is located in the Edison Historic District on the westside of Downtown Pomona. Enjoy Art Galleries, craft vendors, music, food, and more.

Christian Ornelas & Liselotte Marin

Does this Art make me look FAT?

ONE NIGHT ONLY

NOVEMBER 8, 2014 | 6-9PM

An eclectic array of work composed of found objects, metal sculpture, paint and young angst.

A duet art show bringing painting and metal sculpture together. Artists, Liselotte Marin, an Art History student at Cal State San Bernardino, and Neighbor Kid (Christian Ornelas), a High School Senior at the School of Arts & Enterprise, have been working creatively to bring a fresh collaboration. All art is for sale and priced reasonably.

Liselotte Marin gets her inspiration from things she views as ugly, highlighting the beauty within them.

Neighbor Kid (Christian Ornelas)’s paintings are a mixture of bold colors and hard lines, while his metal sculptures are more organic and flowing. He gathers his inspirations from his environment and its uniqueness.

Art Walk: POLYchromatic

May is Student Art Month and the Loft is proud to showcase Sarah DeMonteverde, a student at Azusa Pacific University. 

A reflection of passion for expression, heritage and diverse colors envisioned through the creative process. Polynesian influenced work, embracing color theory and movement, paired with a live performance of traditional Polynesian dance.

Sarah DeMonteverde

Currently a first-year student at Azusa Pacific University, Sarah DeMonteverde is beginning her second year in the Fall of this year. Majoring in Graphic Design, with a passion to help serve in illustrating for a cause; aiding those who want or need more of a voice culturally, spiritually, or even just personally.

Creativity has always been a strongly rooted part of Sarah’s life, but it wasn’t until she started dancing Polynesian dance that she realized how vast her passion for the arts was, as well as the love I had for intertwining culture with fine art. Though not Polynesian, Sarah has made it a point to embrace the culture with an open mind, and a willing artisan’s heart to create her own style that is influenced by both roots of the tradition of the Pacific, and ideas for the future. Whether through the making of art on a canvas, or dancing to colorful rhythms, Sarah expresses wholly her deepest thoughts and understanding of what this life has to offer.

All art is priced to sell, including prints. Perfect for a Mother’s Day gift 😉

SATURDAY, MAY 10TH 6-10P

Art Walk: Once A Girl Scout

 

The Loft is pleased to present 4 distinct artists, all who happen to be Girl Scout Alumnae. Sally Egan, Nicole Frazer, Shelley Bruce, and Samantha Montag. A night to honor women of courage, confidence and character.

Troop 2974 will be on hand with Girl Scout cookies (as well as down the street), so be prepared.

MARCH 8, 2014 | 6P-10P

Art Walk: We Journey

Black History Month had its beginnings in 1926 in the United States. The LOFT is proud to celebrate the innovation, art and strength of African Americans past, present and future. For the second year, we present a very special show, We Journey.

We are honored to present new art from Photographer Trellis Evans, Painter John Lee & Metal Sculpturer Dan Romero.

They will all be displaying BRAND NEW works, telling the story of people’s journey.

6p-10p February 8, 2014

Three loved artists, unveiling brand new work, all in one night. Their art will remain up for the duration of the month (by appointment only) and most pieces will be for sale (priced for all budgets). Come out and meet the artists.

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Trellis Evans of EvansEyePhotography is an editorial fashion photographer working with some of Los Angeles’ most beautiful talent. Last year Trellis made a trip to Ethiopia and was privileged to bring back a beautiful array of photos that warmly share the soul of those he came in contact with. Trellis will display both works side by side, exhibiting both the contrast and similarities of cultures. Both environments instinctly beautiful, yet both uniquely diverse.

John Lee, a seasoned photographer, is displaying a unique flag painting that will speaks of the pain, joy and perseverance many experience throughout the journey. John studied at the Memphis College of Art and is continuing his art education at the University of La Verne. John was co-owner of the innovative TwentyMilesEast gallery in Pomona, which was instrumental in bringing legendary African-American artists from around the globe, right here on our block.

Dan Romero, world-renown Metal Sculpturer, will be presenting a collection of new sculptures entitled “Busting Thru!” A collection of rebar, doorknobs, angst and flight. Dan’s work is featured through Europe. Recently, he worked with various artists in Germany, serving as the US Ambassador. You can find his work locally at the Sam Maalof Museum, the 2nd Street Sculpture Park and in his private studio located at the Pomona Packing Plant.

Art Walk: Legion of Gents

Mencius said, “A man has to live with himself; so he should see to it that he is always good company.” A celebration of the art of being a gentleman via music, video, art, spirits and fashion.

 Artists

Amanda Allphin  – Photography  |  Shane Belcher – Photography

Christian Marotta – Pencil  |  Gus Quintana  – Painting

Entertainment

Music by Dj Sulcus (Electronica, Trap, HipHop)  |  Visuals by Major Gape

Vendors

Louis Gregory – selected vintage goods  |  More TBA

WHISKEY TASTING

JANUARY 11, 2014

6P-9P Art show  |  9P-12A Lounge

Art Walk: George Pulido

Saturday, November 9, 2013 6pm-10pm

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George Pulido

George Pulido was born in Los Angeles and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. George first expressed himself through skateboarding and poetry. At the age of 18 it was with a paintbrush and the encouragement of his best friend, Damon Shindler, that George found his motivation to avoid the pitfalls of his surroundings and set his sights on higher goals.
Before long, he found an audience that was drawn to his work as an artist, and the interest of local collectors/investors allowed him to earn a living on his paintings. With the growing attention of art investors, he began to make a name for himself in the art community throughout the Los Angeles area.

As a newly established local artist, George then made the decision to tour parts of Europe—where he was inspired by the environment, architecture, and cultural vibrancy and incorporated it into his paintings. For months George worked closely with art collectors in Spain who were intrigued by his work.

Today, George prides himself in doing freelance work centered in Southern California. His art can be seen, and has been featured, in various galleries and group showings locally. George’s paintings have also appeared in a number of Hollywood’s popular TV series including “Law and Order” and “Saving Grace” as well as films such as “Yes Man”. In his spare time, George has also given lectures at local colleges that motivate young, aspiring artists to challenge their imagination to reach new heights and explore their own means of self expression.

George is currently a featured artist in his local community, where he has his own gallery open to the public.

“We all possess unique talents granted to us from above. My art is a gift from God, and I want nothing more than to share that gift with you.” –George Pulido

Art Walk: Urban Alchemy : Da Vinci [meets] Basquiat

Urban Alchemy : Da Vinci [meets] Basquiat with artist Jelani Ticum Lateef utilizes a figurative process to bring forth his vision of an overwhelming prevalent spiritual influence throughout the universe…the symbolic relationship between the celestial realm and the Urban Alchemist.

Friday, September 13 at 7:00p for the opening of the exhibit with live performance artists: Capoeira Angola Inland Empire, KenBts, Ta’raach, Judah1, The Catchatones.

Saturday, September 14 at 6:00p we open for Pomona 2nd Saturday Art Walk (over 40 galleries). Come experience and support.

Saturday, October 13 at 6:00p we close this show during October’s Pomona 2nd Saturday Art Walk (over 40 galleries). A last chance to see Jelani’s work on our walls and take one (or three) home with you. 

Jelani Ticum Lateef‘s art will be for sale and you can also visit our new Gift Shoppe.

View the complete show and pricing NOW

Art Walk: Beautiful Pomona

Every August, many of the galleries in Downtown Pomona use this time to showcase Pomona themed shows. As our team discussed the many aspects of Pomona we could highlight, we focused in on a Downtown treasure…the “Pomona Envisions the Future” mural located in Thomas Plaza.

Local pride continues in a big way over at the LOFT’s “Beautiful Pomona: Ode to a Mural,” a group show curated by Joshua and Chara Swodeck featuring riffs on the Thomas Plaza mural “Pomona Envisions the Future,” a stunning project put together by Cheryl Bookout and Kevin Stewart-MaGee back in 2002 that was executed by Judy Chicago and Donald Woodman with contributions by Pomona artists Chris Toovey, Athena Hahn, Joy McCallister and over 75 others. It’s Pomona’s most impressive and famous artistic feature to date, so it’ll be fascinating to see what artists Erns Valdez, Christian Ornelas, Dan Romero, Richard Nunez, Eric Newbern, Chara Swodeck, Johnnie Dominquez, Nathan Neighbor, and Shelly Bruce come up with.

(Written by Stacie Davies for Visual Arts Source)

Special opening night, Friday, August 9, 6-10p. All are welcome.

Join us in the LOFT on Saturday, August 10, 6-10p for 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Stick around for the Pomona Arts Festival and celebrate with us as the neighborhood showcases the sometimes disregarded, Beauty of Pomona.

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Friday, August 9 (around 8p) during the opening of the show, we will celebrate LOFT co-owner Joshua Swodeck‘s 40th Birthday. All are welcome and encouraged to bring a cigar or a barrel-aged drink (scotch, rum, whiskey, etc.).

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ART WALK: The Art of Movement

When many of our visitors think of ART, they may think of paintings, drawings and sculpture. Many of them think of ART as a visual item to be hung over the mantle or displayed on the coffee table. We are pleased to focus this month’s “Student Art” exhibit on the ART of Movement. This is a ONE NIGHT ONLY show and will be full of energy and life. Don’t miss it.

Featuring photographer, Ian Elston, a gifted and detailed engineer who has worked with Edison, Boeing, Northrop Grumman. His eye for detail has made him a worthy candidate for capturing the meticulous facets of a moving dancer. As a distinguished graduate of the University of Southern California and the Art Institute of California – Orange County, Elston has had the honor of photographing numerous subjects, including the USC Repertory Dance Company and USC Chamber Ballet Company. He will be exhibiting a collection of images from these groups.

We are also honored to have with us, students from the renowned School of Arts and Enterprises. Auditions are being held to showcase the talents and creative movement of these exceptional High School students. Those chosen to participate will be showcasing within the LOFT during Art Walk. Come out and support these young dancers.

Along with the Art of Movement exhibit, we are proud to present the Art of Marissa Merida. Marissa is a sophomore at the School of Arts and Enterprises and recently was honored to be chosen as Artist of the Season in Visual Arts. She will be displaying a collection of paintings and drawings. Marissa is one of our amazing interns at the LOFT and we are ecstatic to give her an opportunity to show.