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PATRICA CHIDLAW
Once / Again
November 15 - December 20, 2003

Once / Again presents the new paintings of Patricia Chidlaw as she continues to explore the night time themes for which she has earned the sobriquet “urban nocturnalist.” Her wit and irony often juxtapose tantalizing subjects which at night reveal something special that daylight would obscure. The places intrigue at once, while on subsequent viewing offer new insights as the play of light and shadow inform the viewer that what is seen is often quite different from what is known

Chidlaw creates striking portraits of places which were once lively and familiar, but now seem desolate and strange. Her night scenes delight the viewer with a hint of the noir. Using bold color, dramatic shadow, and lurid neon lighting, she offers tantalizing clues to an untold story. In sum, she proves to be a talented chronicler of contemporary American life in the tradition of Edward Hopper.

Patricia Chidlaw lives and works in Santa Barbara, where she has exhibited regularly for 20 years. This will be her fifth solo show in Los Angeles.