Here are three great art openings to check out in LA this weekend. If you are very clever you can try to go to all in one night! That would not be regrettable if possible 🙂

Civilizations: The Art of Dylan Cole at Gnomon Gallery
Opening Reception Saturday, November 14th 2009 from 7 PM – 11 PM
A collection of large format matte paintings by Concept Artist and Matte Painter Dylan Cole.
Artist Statement
“I have a deep fascination with epic environments and fantastical cities. I enjoy the scope and possibilities that they offer. What may start as a simple painting becomes an anthropological journey. I find myself inventing stories and customs as I add the detail that makes each of these worlds come alive.
“I often draw from existing cultures when developing my own civilizations. The detail and inventiveness of the varying cultures around the globe are far more potent than the imagination of one artist. So in drawing upon our rich history, I try to envision fantastic futures and alien pasts.”

www.gnomongallery.com

“American Animals” the art of Elizabeth McGrath
Saturday, November 14 2009 at Billy Shire Fine Arts Opening reception from 7 – 10pm
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
phone: 323-297-0600
Show runs from November 14 – December 5
www.billyshirefinearts.com

MERCEDES HELNWEIN: EAST OF EDEN
November 14 – December 19, 2009
Opening Reception Hosted By Jason Lee: Saturday, November 14, 8-11pm

Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 S. La Brea Avenue
(in the ART 170 Building)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-4408