ART EXHIBIT PAINTS A PICTURE OF PASADENA.Byline: Michelle J. Mills Staff Writer David Jonason has been painting the town. His new exhibit, "Bungalows & Roses," concentrates on familiar vistas throughout Pasadena. There will be 15 works on display at Michael Hollis Fine Art in South Pasadena South Pasadena (păs'ədē`nə), city (1990 pop. 23,936), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a residential suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1888. Medical supplies, clothing, and transportation and electronic equipment are manufactured. , including Jonason's renderings of the Gamble, Blacker and Pitcairn Houses by Greene & Greene and residences from Bungalow Heaven. "These bungalows are very iconic for the California lifestyle, like patios are," Jonason said. He adds that California is important in the realm of residential architecture, as homes are not merely a place to live but a celebration of design. They also have an intimate connection with nature. "Pasadena is home to 23 parks, more than 1,000 acres of parkland, plus countless gardens," Jonason said. "I've tried to capture the interaction between the architecture and the garden settings." Landmarks such as Pasadena City Hall Pasadena City Hall, completed in 1927, is a significant example of the City Beautiful movement of the 1920's. History In 1923, the people of Pasadena approved a bond measure issuing $3.5 million towards the development of a civic center. , Vista del Arroyo and St. Andrew's Catholic Church have made a mark in the history of architecture as well. "California has reached an age and sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. , we can look back on the past with pride," Jonason said. Jonason employs elements of cubism cubism, art movement, primarily in painting, originating in Paris c.1907. Cubist Theory Cubism began as an intellectual revolt against the artistic expression of previous eras. and realism in his work. He calls his style "cubism lite." "I try to use slashes of light and highlights to emphasize the overall shape of the building," Jonason said. Still, with the clean lines and bright colors, you can recognize the buildings and homes in his paintings. Jonason grew up in Pacific Palisades Palisades, cliffs along the west bank of the Hudson River, NE N.J. and SE N.Y., extending from N of Jersey City, N.J., to the vicinity of Piermont, N.Y., with a general altitude of from 350 ft to 550 ft (107–168 m). and has been into drawing and painting all his life. He majored in art at California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an , and moved to the East Coast for work. He has been a commercial artist, producing illustrations for Fortune 500 advertising and editorial clients and has also worked in television, designing and supervising the production of graphics for shows such as "ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. World News Tonight," "Nightline" and "Good Morning America Good Morning America is a weekday morning news show that is broadcast on the ABC television network. The show was adapted from The Morning Exchange, a morning show created by and airing on the ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, and was launched nationally as ." Today, Jonason and his wife live in Mendocino, where he plays guitar in two bands, including Two Blue Dudes, a jazz standards and blues duo. Previously, Jonason has paid homage to modernists such as Richard Neutra Richard Joseph Neutra (April 8, 1892 – April 16, 1970) is considered one of modernism's most important architects. Neutra was born in Vienna, Austria in 1892. He studied under Adolf Loos, was influenced by Otto Wagner, and worked for a time in Germany in the studio of , Rudolf Schindler This article is about the architect Rudolf Schindler. For the doctor, see Rudolph Schindler. Rudolf Michael Schindler (1887–1953) was an Austrian-American architect who worked in Los Angeles during the mid-20th century. and Gregory An with his exhibit "Modernism in Silver Lake." He has also shown "Scenes of Portland," which focused on the relationship and interaction between the Willamette River and Portland's skyline. Jonason is currently working on a show featuring New Mexico's churches, which will open in Santa Fe in the fall. Jonason's wife's family lives in the Pasadena area and his visits there added to his ongoing interest in architecture. He became enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. with the bungalow, Craftsman and modernistic designs found in Pasadena, which in turn led to "Bungalows & Roses." "I'm not an architect. I am a painter who likes architecture. This is something I love, and I believe you should paint what you love," Jonason said. michelle.mills@sgvn.com DAVID JONASON'S "BUNGALOWS & ROSES" >When: Opens today. Reception 6 to 8 p.m. today. Gallery hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; through May 24. >Where: Michael Hollis Fine Art, 238 Pasadena Ave., South Pasadena. >How much: Free, >Info: (626) 441-4333, www.hollisfineart.com, www.davidjonason.com. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) David Jonason's painting of the Gamble House is part of "Bungalows & Roses," a series of 15 architectural paintings of notable Pasadena structures. "These bungalows are very iconic for the California lifestyle, like patios are," Jonason says, explaining his fascination with the bungalow, Craftsman and modernistic designs found throughout the area. (2) Jonason's painting of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena -- formerly the Hotel Vista Del Arroyo -- is part of "Bungalows & Roses," on view at Michael Hollis Fine Art. Walt Mancini/Staff Photographer |
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