VENICE, Calif. — MoDa Studios presents Armenian-American artist Stephanie Logan’s “Flowers,” an enchanting solo exhibition that invites viewers to explore the delicate beauty of nature through Logan’s vivid brushwork.
The exhibition, featuring 12 oil paintings, debuts on Thursday, June 26 and will be on view through Wednesday, July 2 by appointment.
Logan is an accomplished painter known for her evocative portraits and floral compositions. An activist for human rights and an advocate for mental health, Logan uses art to shine light on some of the darkest areas of our society. Her mural work is displayed in prisons and jails around the country, including NYC’s infamous Rikers Island. Logan co-created Create: New Beginnings, a restorative art program used in prisons, which continues to serve as a creative outlet for women inside and outside of prison. Her paintings have been exhibited across the United States and are part of numerous private collections.
Gallery Director Tina Segel comments on the exhibition, “Stephanie Logan’s ‘Flowers’ is more than an exhibition; it is a bridge between two worlds, enriching our understanding of the intricate ties between loss and creation.”
In “Flowers,” Logan captures the intricate details and vibrant colors of floral compositions. The collection draws inspiration from the Victorian language of flowers, a historical method of sending messages through flower arrangements. Each bouquet, meticulously crafted by the artist herself, contains hidden messages that foster an engaging dialogue between the artwork and the viewer. Blending realism with expressive flair, Logan evokes emotion and wonder.
Logan’s floral subjects showcase the spirit of new beginnings, which is further accentuated through her expressive brushwork and rich palette. Each bloom in Logan’s work serves as both a celebration of natural beauty and a symbol of renewal, an emblem of how life reemerges even after devastation. Through her art, Logan conveys not only the physical attributes of nature but also the spirit of resilience and rebirth that echoes the recovery of Los Angeles in the wake of the devastating fires.
