The Aphrodite Lamp by Patrick Naggar functions as both sculpture and lighting—a duality Naggar considers essential to enduring design.
Inspired by depictions of Aphrodite gazing into a mirror, Naggar reimagines illumination through reflection rather than direct light, transforming the work into an object that is both atmospheric and symbolic. The piece further draws upon ancient allegory through the inclusion of a floral motif, an understated reference to the tale of Narcissus. As with much of Naggar’s oeuvre, the work reflects a creative process deeply informed by both the humanities and the sciences, imbuing design with layers of cultural and intellectual meaning.
Anchored by a site-specific mural, Patrick Naggar’s latest exhibition “Momentum” continues his ongoing exploration of majestic, universal themes such as the cosmos and the relationship between sea and sky.
The limited-edition Celestial collection, in particular, draws on astronomy, with celestial figures appearing as bronze disks depicting constellations from the Northern and Southern skies, set against a swirling backdrop that recalls the color fields of the Mediterranean Sea.
The Aphrodite Chandelier by Patrick Naggar.
Naggar has long had a deep interest in ancient culture and often connects mythology with contemporary design elements. The Greek goddess of love is frequently depicted looking at herself in a mirror which sparked the idea of using a reflector instead of direct light. Naggar further intertwines classical symbolism within his work by using a flower motif—a sly nod to the myth of Narcissus.
“Momentum” by Patrick Naggar is now on view at 1025 N. McCadden Place in Los Angeles.
Patrick Naggar’s latest exhibition in Los Angeles offers a comprehensive view of his creative oeuvre. From limited-edition bronze works to timeless upholstery and hand-sculpted Plasterglass lighting, “Momentum” reflects the breadth of his skill across a range of materials and forms.
“My work is not that dissimilar to a nature photographer waiting for an animal for days; it takes a lot of patience,” Gail LeBoff shares of her creative process. “There are a lot of people I see skating who aren’t right, and then I see a person whose movement or hands are just right and it’s the same thing with the weather: I can’t force it, I can only force myself to be there.”
“Glacier Girls,” a photography exhibition by Gail LeBoff, is now on view in Los Angeles.
The stark, natural environments of Gail LeBoff’s photography series belie the extradordinary conditions she encounters in pursuit of her images.
“Secret Glacier Girl” is so named because of its difficult, rocky road and remote setting. “When I arrived, it was the Nordic light of the Icelandic winter,” LeBoff shares. “I hiked down the moraine of rocks and sediment and stood in the streams of murky brown meltwater, looking at the deep blue ice breaking away from the Vatnajökull Glacier. In that moment, I felt a mix of wonderment, sadness, and beauty in the presence of this majestic landscape.”
The idea for “Glacier Girls” evolved intuitively when Gail LeBoff saw a young skater at the Rockefeller Center skating rink fall and try to regain her balance. “I was captivated by her struggle and the casting shadow of her body on the ice,” she explains.
LeBoff went on to shoot skaters anonymously while simultaneously photographing in the extreme weather of the Icelandic terrain. She describes “Glacier Girls” as deeply personal, shaped by her memories of childhood and the lost dream of becoming a figure skater.
Presenting “Glacier Girls” by Gail LeBoff in Los Angeles.
The nine works in the photography series explore the shared vulnerabilities between young skaters and the Arctic landscape. Though an unexpected pairing, Gail LeBoff’s imagery reveals a quiet commonality: solitary figures set against stark, natural environments.
Armed with elegance—conceived as a state of mind rather than a purely aesthetic condition—the women in Rebecca Moses’s new series move through emotional and physical landscapes with quiet assurance.
Moses’s collection of 9” × 12” paintings captures moments in their journey: a hand in a pocket, a downward glance, a handbag held in passing.
“Elegance in Suspension” is on view at 1025 N. McCadden Place in Los Angeles.
“All of these paintings are about women of strength and confidence. They anchor their world,” Rebecca Moses explains. “That is why the world around them is colored yet unfinished—defined only by her.”
“Elegance In Suspension” is on view at 1025 N. McCadden Place in Los Angeles.
Rebecca Moses’ “Elegance in Suspension” unfolds as a meditation on presence. Women move with quiet certainty through interiors that dissolve into fields of color and memory. These spaces resist definition, becoming emotional landscapes where control and openness exist in delicate balance.
Within this shifting terrain, Kevin Walz’s “Numino Collection” offers a grounded counterpoint. With soft curves and comfortable proportions, the pieces feel inviting and easy, while still maintaining a strong, sculptural presence. Their warmth mirrors the calm confidence of the figures in the paintings.
Together, painting and furniture form a cohesive environment where the quiet assurance of forms hold their ground as the world around them remains in flux.
Now on view at 1025 N. McCadden Place in Los Angeles.
