Eastern Projects

EASTERN PROJECTS will be closed in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸 * Thursday, July 4, 2024 * Friday, July 5, 2024   Our regular business hours will resume SATURDAY, July 6, 2024 12-6pm. , #LosFour #CarlosAlmaraz #BetodelaRocha #GilbertMAGULujan #FrankRomero #EasternProjects #LACMA #50anniversary #chinatown #LA #CHICANO #art #ConSafos

La Mesa de Frank, 1973 Ink on Paper Image Size: 9” x 12” in I Frame: 11” x 1.5” x 14” in By Beto de la Rocha From the collection of Carlos and Elsa Almaraz @carlos_almaraz13 @elekipua On View until August 3 EASTERN PROJECTS will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in observance of the national holiday. The gallery will be open on Saturday, July 6th. 🇺🇸 Beto de la Rocha: Beto de la Rocha (born November 26, 1937) is a Mexican-American painter, graphic artist, and muralist. De la Rocha was also influential in re-establishing the traditional Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead in Los Angeles, when he, along with Chicano artist Gronk and a few others, led a procession from Evergreen Cemetery up First Street in Eastside Los Angeles. Gilbert “Magu” Luján later said that de la Rocha “should be given credit for initiating this process—almost single-handedly. And what he did, he didn’t get funding or he didn’t ask permission from anybody, he just went and did it. Beto was also a phenomenal printmaker and worked at Gemini G.E.L. #LosFour #BetodelaRocha #EasternProjects #LA #50thAnniversay #LACMA #Chinatown #LosAngeles #ConSafos

“We are one - Together”, 2005 Prismacolor on Paper Size: 24” x 18” in | Frame: 29.75”’ x 2.25” x 23.75” in By Gilbert “Magú” Luján @magulandia For the 50 anniversary show: “Los Four 1974-2024” On View Now until August 3, 2024 #Magu #LosFour #EasternProjects #LA #Chinatown #Aztlan #TurtleIsland #LosAngeles

Thank you to all who joined us this past Saturday for the Opening Reception of “Los Four 1974- 2024”! On view until August 3, 2024 Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 12- 6pm #LosFour #CarlosAlmaraz #BetoDeLaRocha #GilbertMaguLuján #FrankRomero #EasternProjects #LA #Chinatown #summer #2024 #LosAngeles #LACMA

Join us tomorrow, June 22, 2024, 3pm- 9pm for the Opening Reception: “Los Four 1974- 2024 50 year anniversary of the @lacma exhibit! Come be a part of Los Angeles and Chincano history… • We will have @ucirvine ’s catalog of Magu’s retrospective Aztlán to Magulandia: The Journey of Chicano Artist Gilbert “Magu” Luján AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE CON SAFOS #LosFour #CarlosAlmaraz #BetoDeLaRocha #GilbertMaguLujan #FrankRomero . #EasternProjects #LA #Chinatown #LosAngeles

Eastern Projects is proud to present our first show of summer 2024: “LOS FOUR” 1974- 2024 Opening Reception- SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024 3:00 - 9:00PM In 1974, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art showcased an exhibition of four Chicano artists: Carlos Almaraz, Beto de la Rocha, Gilbert “Magu” Lujan, and Frank Romero. Together they were known as “Los Four”, and made history that year as the first Chicanos to exhibit in a world-renowned, national art museum. The show was an expanded version of their previous exhibit at the Art Gallery in the University of California Irvine, and it included sculptures, watercolors, drawings, two graffiti murals, and paintings rich in iconography. The works were representative of the Civil Rights movement and turbulent times of “El Movimiento” throughout the Southwest. 50 years later, this show honors the legacy of these four Chicano artists who planted the seeds for generations of artists to come. The exhibition consists of new, and vintage original works by Frank Romero, multiple works on paper and a sculpture by Magu, new paintings and vintage works on paper by Beto de la Rocha, and six works on paper by Carlos Almaraz. Limited edition prints celebrating the 50 year anniversary will be available on a first come first served basis. -CON/SAFOS #LosFour #50years #LACMA #EasternProjects #LA #Chinatown #LosAngeles #Chicanos #summer #2024 #CarlosAlmaraz #BetoDeLaRocha #GilbertMaguLujan #FrankRomero

Thank you to all who viewed @merrickmortonphoto ’s monumental, “first” SOLO SHOW: “UnRehearsed”. The community showed up for him, grateful for capturing images of loved ones who have passed, and others who have persevered and triumphed despite various adversities. Works are still available thru our website. Please visit @hatandbeardpress to purchase his latest book: CLIQUE, we do not have any available, stay tuned for then NEXT OG’s SHOW of the summer… 1. “4 Home Girls from Cedros” San Ysidro San Diego, 1983 [Edition 6/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 17” x 22” in

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 18 is the final day to view @merrickmortonphoto ’s SOLO SHOW: “UnRehearsed”. CLOSING RECEPTION: 4-7pm 1. “Homeboys” El Hoyo Maravilla East Los Angeles, 1981 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Image Size: 14” x 14” in | Frame: 20.5” x 27.5” in 2. “Wolf El Hoyo Maravilla East Los Angeles, 1980 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13”’ x 19”’ in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 3. “Geraghty Loma” City Terrance, 1981 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 4. “El Hoyo Maravilla” East Los Angeles, 1980 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 5. “HM” El Hoyo Maravilla East Los Angeles, 1980 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 19” x 13” in | Frame: 22.5” x 17.5” in #MerrickMorton #UnRehearsed #EASTERNPROJECTS #LA #Chinatown #LosAngeles #Westside #EASTSIDE #EASTLOS

FINAL WEEK to view @merrickmortonphoto ’s SOLO SHOW: “UnRehearsed”, show closes SATURDAY MAY 18. Gallery Hours Tuesday- Saturday 12-6pm 1. “Ella Sapphire, La Deathwish” Los Angeles, 2024 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13”’ x 19’ in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 2. “Valentina” Los Angeles, 2022 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 3. “Venice 13” Venice Beach, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in I Frame: 175 x 22.5” in 4. “Venice 13” Venice Beach, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5 x 22.5”’ x in 5. “White Fence East Los Angeles, 1986 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 17” x 22” in | Frame: 22” x 28.5” in 6. “Barrio Logan Heights” San Diego, 1982 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5 x 22.5” in 7. “Monas” Dog Patch Downey, 1984 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 17” x 22” in | Frame: 22” x 28.5” in #LosAngeles #MerrickMorton #UnRehearsed #EASTERNPROJECTS #LA #CHINATOWN #DTLA #ELA EASTLOS #WESTSIDE #VENICE #WHITEFENCE #BARRIOLOGAN #CALIFAS

“A Mother Embraces Her Son” by @merrickmortonphoto Venice 13, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in Last few days to see @merrickmortonphotos ’s SOLO SHOW: Un-Rehearsed On View Now until May 18, 2024 Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 12-6pm #MerrickMorton #UnRehearsed #EasternProjects #LA #Chinatown #blackandwhite #photographer #LosAngeles #DiaDeLasMadres #MothersDay #VENICE #13 #RollingStone

“INCARCERATED” Series by @merrickmortonphoto for his SOLO SHOW: Un-Rehearsed On View until May 18, 2024 Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 12-6pm 1. “Vonda White” California Institution for Women, Chino, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 2. “Patricia Krenwinkel” California Institution for Women, Chino, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 3. “Carmen” California Institution for Women, Chino, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Image Size: 18.75” x 19” in | Frame: 21” x 30” in 4. “Sandy” California Institution for Women, Chino, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 5. “Linda & Beatrice” California Institution for Women, Chino, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13”’ x 19” in I Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 6. “Janell” California Institution for Women, Chino, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13” x 19” in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in 7. “Wendy” California Institution for Women, Chino, 1988 [Edition 1/15] Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper Size: 13”’ x 19” in | Frame: 17.5” x 22.5” in

“WS 18th Street’ by @merrickmortonphoto Pico Union, 1982 [Edition 1/1] One of a Kind, Hand Painted by Artist, Dr. Lakra @doktorlakra Giclee 2024 Print on Archival Cotton Fiber Paper Paper: 22” x 17” in | Frame: 28.5” x 22” in On View Now until May 18, 2024 Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 12-6pm #MerrickMorton #UnRehearsed #EasternProjects #DoctorLakra #LA #blackandwhite #photography #Chinatown #LosAngeles