Kristin Meyers presented two impactful sculptures as part of the 2019 edition of LA Contemporary. Both pieces comment on gender roles and the power they possess, in spite of what traditional norms may dictate.
The 2019 edition, includes 23 artists and 44 works of art, spanning painting, photography, sculpture, works on paper and mixed-media installation. Artists were chosen from among 364 applicants by guest juror David Breslin, the recently promoted Director of Curatorial Initiatives at the Whitney Museum of American Art, and represent the forefront of Louisiana’s vibrant visual culture.
Ogden Museum first launched Louisiana Contemporary, Presented by The Helis Foundation, in 2012, to establish a vehicle that would bring to the fore the work of artists living in Louisiana and highlight the dynamism of art practice throughout the state. Since its launch, Louisiana Contemporary has presented 729 works by 450 artists.
This statewide, juried exhibition promotes the contemporary art practices in the state of Louisiana, provides an exhibition space for the exposition of living artists’ work and engages a contemporary audience that recognizes the vibrant visual arts culture of Louisiana and the role of New Orleans as a rising, international art center.
ExhibitionLouisiana Contemporary 2019VenueThe Ogden MuseumCuratorDavid Breslin, Director of Curatorial Initiatives at the Whitney Museum of American ArtYear2019Linkogdenmuseum.org
