By Julian Lucas
Published October 27, 2021 7:10 Am PST
INGLEWOOD- Last Saturday evening, about 7:30ish, I, along with other art enthusiasts, attended “Highways and Byways” by 3B Collective featured at Residency Art Gallery. And what a compelling show it was!
The exhibition examines decades of gradual change within disenfranchised communities. "Highways and Byways" opens with an extraordinary installation in the foreground, dead center - a cluster of words that relate to the disparities of Los Angeles residents. Surrounding these words were vibrant and mesmerizing paintings. There was just enough history juxtaposed with the contemporary present to provide evidence that they were - we were - a part of a larger body of systemic problems. The work was a lot to process as I found myself walking back to gaze multiple times. This along with conversing with the artists and art attendees - it was a lot to take in.
For me, the work evoked a lot of feelings. Despite being optimistic about our current political climate, one would wonder about what the future holds, and if there is really any hope.
The 3B Collective is defines themselves as a group of six artists and designers. The collective create works of art and assist artists and institutions such as galleries. They also create large-scale, “site-specific installations and murals”
The ‘Highways and Byways’ will run to December 11, 2021 Residency Art Gallery Saturday 11am to 5pm. Residency Art Gallery is located at 310 Queen St. Inglewood, CA 90301.
Julian Lucas, is fine art, documentary photographer, photojournalist, and creative strategist. Julian also works as a housing specialist which, includes linking homeless veterans to housing. Julian has lived in Chicago, Inglewood, Portland, and the suburbs of Los Angeles County including Pomona.
