Pioneering Exhibits at 'The Other Art Fair'
The Other Art Fair is a collection of works from emerging artists with the mission of creating a space for emerging artists to produce unforgettable experiences through their craft.
An art fair is for everyone and highlights those with visual prowess. But here we have ‘The Other Art Fair,’ an international art fair that travels through Australia, England, and the United States. Held this year at The Barker Hangar, Sept. 22 through Sept. 25, this year’s rendition was the easiest for artists to participate in ‘The Other Art Fair’ and display their global collection since the beginning of the pandemic.
Despite the fact that about half of the exhibitors present were new to the fair, 55 percent of the creators present were women, demonstrating great representation of worldwide female creativity. This year's art fair gathered artists from the United Kingdom, Turkey, Japan, Korea, Australia, and throughout South America.
The artist’s work is influenced by their past, spiritual connection or overall interpretation of life as a human being. Nicole Garton, Fair Director for The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, shared what she gets out of organizing the global gathering. “My favorite passion really is discovering new artists and just seeing the styles and the ideas they are exploring and tapping into their enthusiasm,” Garton said.
Making one's way towards the heart of the art, each exhibitor has their own section to design and display their art based on the materials used, aesthetic placement, and their provided origin story. The artists themselves have the chance to narrate how they created that piece before anyone gets to purchase it.
Every event held by The Other Art Fair has one featured artist. This year's featured artist was Melissa Anne Villaseñor, comedian, actress, singer, and former Saturday Night Live cast member. Expressing what kind of message she would like to portray in her art, Villaseñor said, “I want the message that they’re not alone in these feelings ... I looked at my pieces and felt the spirit of all of them being safe to break apart, safe to break free, be a mess, be whatever you want.”
The Other Art Fair will be having exhibits in London from Oct. 13 through Oct. 16, and then in Dallas from Oct. 20 through Oct. 23, before moving to Brooklyn and Sydney later in the year.
