I recently saw Tessar Lo in Downtown L.A a week or so before his show at LeBasse Projects. I met Tessar not too long ago, I think it was a opening at Corey Helford. I’ve been a fan of his work for a while now, so I was excited to see a brand new body of work from him. Tessar is a cool dude and a very talented artist. I’d like to work with him one of these days. Maybe a collab down the line, hmm?
I borrowed this press release from LeBasse Projects-
LeBasse Projects hosted Future Perfect, Tessar Lo’s first solo exhibition
Lo developed his first solo show around the idea that the future is completely unforeseeable. Only in our dreams
can the future be a utopia, and while anything is ultimately possible, the reality is we do not know where we will find
ourselves.
Lo’s paintings often depict these ideas and emotions he cannot easily express in words. While on the surface Lo’s
work often has the feel of an intimate storybook, upon closer inspection we see a deep sense of vulnerability and
loneliness. The paintings for his solo exhibition continue to develop these feelings as he states his desire to be an
island – alone, not needing to rely or respond to anyone but himself. The series of paintings are also larger in scale
than anything Lo has worked on before, partly directed from his fear of being a merely decorative artist and partly
from his increased confidence in his craft.
The unique emotion and techniques that make up Lo’s work have turned him into one of the most buzz-worthy
emerging artists working today. With shows booked into 2010 from London to Los Angeles and appearances at Art
Basel Miami and in NY on the horizon expect Lo’s first solo exhibition to be a significant step in what will undoubtedly
by a significant career.
About Tessar Lo
Tessar Lo is a graduate of Toronto’s Sheridan Institute with a BAA in Illustration. Post graduation Lo moved to Los
Angeles to begin work as a full time artist. With several successful gallery shows and several commercial illustration
jobs under his belt, Lo is now focused on developing his career as a full time artist.
you can see more of Tessar’s work on his website
