Charles Ray's Sculptures Shown Across Two LA Galleries
Charles Ray's sculptures are on view in two concurrent Los Angeles exhibitions. At Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, his 1993 aluminum "Firetruck"—over 40 feet long—is displayed alongside two older works, through June 6. At Matthew Marks Gallery, his new granite sculpture "Fallen Horse" is featured through June 13. Carved from a single boulder with machine assistance, "Fallen Horse" depicts a mare on a broad pedestal, its surface varying from light to dark gray depending on the cutting bit. Ray's work explores ambiguity between object and idea, as seen in "Firetruck" which resembles a toy yet matches a real truck's scale. The exhibitions run concurrently in Los Angeles.
Key facts
- Charles Ray's 'Firetruck' (1993) is made of aluminum and measures over 40 feet long.
- 'Fallen Horse' (2025) is carved from a single granite boulder with machine help.
- The surface of 'Fallen Horse' varies in color from light to dark gray.
- Jeffrey Deitch Gallery shows 'Firetruck' and two older works through June 6.
- Matthew Marks Gallery shows 'Fallen Horse' through June 13.
- Both galleries are located in Los Angeles.
- Ray's work plays with ambiguity between physical object and conceptual idea.
- The exhibitions are reviewed by Will Heinrich for the New York Times.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Jeffrey Deitch Gallery
- Matthew Marks Gallery
- New York Times
Locations
- Los Angeles
- 925 North Orange Drive, Los Angeles
- 1062 North Orange Grove, Los Angeles