Abel has accepted the role as the wedding portraitist. He will be drawing a unique diptych of the couple by marrying images of the couple from their youth.
Untitled (River Phoenix) 2006, graphite markings on graphite covered paper, 30"x 46" / Untitled (Jeremy) 2006. Graphite on paper, 30"x 46"
Abel Gutierrez is an artist living and working in Los Angeles. His works explores a world of post-teen angst, development of sexual identity, and representations of masculinity in adolescence. Taking inspiration from rock music's aesthetic trends to internet subcultures to old masters paintings, Gutierrez experiments with art materials and photography to create portraits and installations which reflect our obsession with youth culture and issues of 'growing up'.
Gutierrez's work has been included in numerous group exhibitions in California and recently exhibited work in the Keeper of Light show at Sandroni Rey Gallery, Los Angeles. He is currently working on a two-person collaboration with Bettina Hubby called A Picnic in Eden at the Company Gallery in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Its a three-day project October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2009. For more information: The Company Gallery