Los Angeles Artists Reexamine Automobile Culture Through Contemporary Installations
Several Los Angeles exhibitions in 2024 explore evolving cultural perspectives on automobiles as artistic subjects. Jason Rhoades's retrospective 'DRIVE' at Hauser and Wirth's downtown LA gallery presents vehicles as sculptural objects reflecting American individualism and forward momentum. Rosa Sarholz's site-specific installation in a Hyundai Sonata on Mulholland Drive transforms the car into an introspective space with holographic elements. Naomi Sam's modified Toyota Celica at Non Plus Ultra considers the vehicle as both social interface and environmental disruptor. These works collectively examine shifting attitudes toward automotive culture amid climate concerns and technological change.
Key facts
- Jason Rhoades's exhibition 'DRIVE' features multiple vehicles including Chevrolet and Ferrari models
- Rosa Sarholz's installation incorporates a 3D hologram and audio narration in a 2004 Hyundai
- Naomi Sam's work alters a 1996 Toyota Celica with custom camouflage paint and interior projections
- All three artists use Los Angeles locations and engage with car culture's social and environmental dimensions
Entities
Artists
- Jason Rhoades
- Rosa Sarholz
- Naomi Sam
- Kenny Scharf
Institutions
- Hauser and Wirth
- Non Plus Ultra
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Mulholland Drive
- Death Valley