From Head to Toe: LA/Ontario International Airport Exhibits Wearable Art

ONTARIO, CA, Mar 19 (MARKET WIRE) --
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los
Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, announces a new exhibition on
display at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT). "Art 2 Wear:
Accoutrements" features one-of-a-kind, artist-made accessories including
hats, shoes, jewelry and purses. Gabrielle, manager of The Artists'
Studio Galleries at the Palos Verdes Art Center in Rancho Palos Verdes
and The Village in Rolling Hills Estates, served as guest curator. Over
40 artists, national and international, are featured in the exhibition.

The exhibit is on display in four cases in Terminal 2 and in eight cases
in Terminal 4 through September 23, 2009. The exhibit is on view for
ticketed passengers.

Wearable art can most simply be defined as works of art meant to be worn.
The creations may be whimsical, theatrical or sculptural. A pair of shoes
or a hat becomes more than bodily ornamentation; the artist's creation is
an expressive statement raising the article of clothing or accessory to
the level of fine art and original design.

"The art-to-wear accessory is the unique creation of an artist who seeks a
fresh alternative to the conventional media of painting or sculpture. The
human body serves as the canvas and frame. Activated by the wearer's body
movement, the work assumes the attributes of kinetic sculpture," states
Gabrielle.

For centuries, humans have embraced wearing works of art to express ideas
or feelings. "Human beings have been involved in the art of adornment
almost since the beginning of time. Clothing may have been the earliest
form of artistic expression," says Gabrielle. Objects on display include
intricate mesh jewelry and purses, elaborate beaded necklaces, and
fantastical knitted and crocheted hats.

The purpose of the Art Exhibits Program at ONT and Los Angeles
International (LAX) is to educate and entertain the traveling public,
while emphasizing a cultural experience highlighting what makes Southern
California unique and interesting. Exhibits may be historic, popular,
artistic, or graphic design in nature and may arise from museums, fine
art, archives, environment, or other fields. Exhibits are on display in
Terminals 2 and 4 at ONT, and Terminals 1, 2, 3, and the Tom Bradley
International Terminal at LAX. LAWA, a City of Los Angeles department,
owns and operates LAX, ONT and Van Nuys General Aviation.

CONTACTS:
Maria Tesoro-Fermin/ONT
(909) 957-5360

Sarah Cifarelli/LAX
(424) 646-5178

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