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PHOTO BY GENE OGAMI JANUARY 22, 2020 | 22, JANUARY understanding and imagination, and furnishings, echoed by similar drawn Thibeault and Dove at the Great Park “Break Down, Build Up” is on view | that also include ruination. geometric shapes, is semi-abstract. Gallery on Sunday, January 26 from through February 9, 2020. Great 4 Thibeault’s MO, both intuitive and ex- The artist’s painting, “Stella,” is more 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Frank also comments Park Gallery, Palm Court Art Com- plicit, combining industrial shapes with abstract and even chaotic, with several about the two artists’ work: “Indeed, plex, Orange County Great Park, organic forms, while including bright Eames chairs and other furniture pieces the ironic beauty of their painting only Irvine; Thu. & Fri., noon-4 p.m., Sat. & and deep colors. The resulting artworks jumbled against a background that fea- heightens our sense of tragic and im- Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free. cityofirvine. are the passionate visual equivalent tures a Frank Stella mural. pending loss.” org/orange-county-great-park/ of Tchaikovsky’s seminal composition, Moving further into abstraction, arts-exhibitions. “Violin Concerto in D Major.” Dove’s painting titled “Puzzler” appropri- Dove, the more representational artist ates the forms of a Dubuet sculpture. in this exhibition, employs “modern- Yet here the various shapes appear dis- ist artworks and designs of the 20th embodied, resulting in a slightly surreal century.” With this in mind, several of appearance. His “Trixter,” in shades of his paintings contain images of classic grays, browns and whites, contains sim- yet discarded Eames chairs and other ilar shapes. But these figures are even STELLA BY DANIEL DOVE mid-century furniture designs. He refers more abstract and surreal, perhaps to these furnishings as “ruins” and to echoing those of French surrealist Yves out of control consumption. Some of his Tanguy. other pieces appropriate the designs of Contrasting with Dove’s furniture and REATER T AN T E U OF T E R ART American artist Frank Stella, who often sculpture work are his paintings “Cig- used geometric patterns in his work, arette,” in greens and yellows, and his and of French painter and sculptor Jean “Double Echo” in various shades of red. A TWO-PERSON E HIBITION DEPICTING THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE WHILE Dubuet. In these two works, he paints a bucolic E ALTING THE BEAUTY OF PAINT. While Dove’s paintings are more scene as it is reflected in the surface of a representational than Thibeault’s, they large industrial building, albeit one that also contain abstract elements of chairs is in disrepair. suspended in the air and reflections Perhaps these paintings, which de- BY: LI GOLDNER from buildings. And like Thibeault, Dove part from depicting the actual struc- reak Down, Build Up” at the features. Indeed, Thibeault and Dove The artist approaches her work intu- an industrial society. is obsessed with the medium of paint (as tures, are the artist’s reaction to a world Great Park Gallery extols the approach the application of paint to itively, initially drawing, collaging and The artist’s “Gravity’s Angel” com- the French Impressionists often were), in chaos. Or as Peter Frank writes: “The “Bmajesty, subtlety and even canvases with so much passion and stenciling her images onto paper. She bines bright pinks with oranges and noting that applying paint to canvas expansive apocalypses painted by dystopian aspects of contemporary love that their work imparts scintillating then applies bright primary and muted yellows, overlaid onto darker gestural asserts the presence of a human being. Daniel Dove and Marie Thibeault reflect landscapes; while the show’s title refers energy. colors to her oil paintings, creating brushwork to illustrate what she refers This process also helps to convey the both the looming entropy of earthly to dierent approaches to painting Thibeault, who lives in San Pedro abstract work that seems to explode to as, “the tension between instability painter’s artistic energy and intentions biology and the sense we have of disap- by two participating artists. Marie near the Port of Los Angeles, often drives with color, form and fluidity. Her “High and balance, breakdown and recovery, to the viewer. pearing down that entropic chasm. The Thibeault is the break down — or ab- through the area, observing cranes, Tide” is an amalgam of symbols seen with the use of architectural structures Dove’s painting “Cranbrook,” named two painters posit this global drama in stract — artist in this show, while Daniel bridges, ships, shipping containers and in her nearby industrial environment, within organic conditions.” Her paint- after the Detroit-based Cranbrook terms not of natural extinction, however, Dove’s work is more representational birds overhead. Employing semi-ab- painted against an overlay of pale to ings “Shield” and “Moving Cities” are Academy of Art (which houses fur- but of cultural collapse: our humanity or built up, according to curator and stract expressionist techniques, she deep blues, with hints of green, along darker, containing deep blues, greens nishings as art pieces) is one of his will disappear and only its larger, more gallery assistant Adam Sabolick. combines and layers details of these with several images of birds. This poetic and black, while their imagery is both more sedate paintings, with several imposing artifacts will remain behind Yet the painterly aspects of the observed images, along with organic visual rendering depicts life among obscure and densely painted. These Eames chairs neatly stacked in two as mute and sorrowful gravesites.” large-scale work by both artists are biomorphic shapes, which are conjured nature; yet one that is simultaneously pieces are in part the artist’s response to rows, perhaps in a shipping container. Frank, an L.A.–based art critic, cura- among this exhibition’s most compelling up from her imagination. tempered by the benefits and spoils of events in our lives that are beyond our This artwork’s design, with its curved tor and poet, will lead a discussion with IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM | JANUARY 22, 2020 | 5 ART A DEGREE A CLASSROOM A STUDENT A LOCATION “Break Down, Build Up” is on view view on is Up” Build Down, “Break through February 9, 2020. Great Great 2020. 9, February through Com- Art Court Palm Gallery, Park Park, Great County Orange plex, & Sat. p.m., noon-4 Fri., & Thu. Irvine; cityofirvine. free. p.m.; a.m.-4 10 Sun., org/orange-county-great-park/ arts-exhibitions. BE MORE THAN at thechicagoschool.edu MORE THAN The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Psychology School of Professional The Chicago at Irvine in University Plaza, 4199 Campus Dr., Suite 400 Suite Dr., Plaza, 4199 Campus at Irvine in University Thibeault and Dove at the Great Park Park Great the at Dove and Thibeault from 26 January Sunday, on Gallery comments also Frank p.m. 3 to p.m. 1 “Indeed, work: artists’ two the about only painting their of beauty ironic the im- and tragic of sense our heightens loss.” pending Moving further into abstraction, abstraction, into further Moving and furniture Dove’s with Contrasting de- which paintings, these Perhaps cura- critic, art L.A.–based an Frank, furnishings, echoed by similar drawn drawn similar by echoed furnishings, semi-abstract. is shapes, geometric more is “Stella,” painting, artist’s The several with chaotic, even and abstract pieces furniture other and chairs Eames fea- that background a against jumbled mural. Stella Frank a tures appropri- “Puzzler” titled painting Dove’s sculpture. Dubuet a of forms the ates dis- appear shapes various the here Yet surreal slightly a in resulting embodied, of shades in “Trixter,” His appearance. sim- contains whites, and browns grays, even are figures these But shapes. ilar perhaps surreal, and abstract more Yves surrealist French of those echoing Tanguy. “Cig- paintings his are work sculpture his and yellows, and greens in arette,” red. of shades various in Echo” “Double bucolic a paints he works, two these In a of surface the in reflected is it as scene that one albeit building, industrial large disrepair. in is struc- actual the depicting from part world a to reaction artist’s the are tures, “The writes: Frank Peter as Or chaos. in by painted apocalypses expansive reflect Thibeault Marie and Dove Daniel earthly of entropy looming the both disap- of have we sense the and biology The chasm. entropic that down pearing in drama global this posit painters two however, extinction, natural of not terms humanity our collapse: cultural of but more larger, its only and disappear will behind remain will artifacts imposing gravesites.” sorrowful and mute as with discussion a lead will poet, and tor PHOTO BY GENE OGAMI Dove’s painting “Cranbrook,” named named “Cranbrook,” painting Dove’s While Dove’s paintings are more more are paintings Dove’s While Dove, the more representational artist artist representational more the Dove, Thibeault’s MO, both intuitive and ex- and intuitive both MO, Thibeault’s This artwork’s design, with its curved curved its with design, artwork’s This rows, perhaps in a shipping container. container. shipping a in perhaps rows, Eames chairs neatly stacked in two two in stacked neatly chairs Eames more sedate paintings, with several several with paintings, sedate more nishings as art pieces) is one of his his of one is pieces) art as nishings Academy of Art (which houses fur- houses (which Art of Academy after the Detroit-based Cranbrook Cranbrook Detroit-based the after to the viewer. the to painter’s artistic energy and intentions intentions and energy artistic painter’s This process also helps to convey the the convey to helps also process This asserts the presence of a human being. being. human a of presence the asserts noting that applying paint to canvas canvas to paint applying that noting the French Impressionists often were), were), often Impressionists French the is obsessed with the medium of paint (as paint of medium the with obsessed is from buildings. And like Thibeault, Dove Dove Thibeault, like And buildings. from suspended in the air and reflections reflections and air the in suspended also contain abstract elements of chairs chairs of elements abstract contain also representational than Thibeault’s, they they Thibeault’s, than representational Dubuet. and of French painter and sculptor Jean Jean sculptor and painter French of and used geometric patterns in his work, work, his in patterns geometric used American artist Frank Stella, who often often who Stella, Frank artist American other pieces appropriate the designs of designs the appropriate pieces other out of control consumption. Some of his his of Some consumption. control of out to these furnishings as “ruins” and to to and “ruins” as furnishings these to mid-century furniture designs. 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COUNCILMAN MIKE CARROLL HA E SER ED BY: LUCY DUNN IR INE AND ITS RESIDENTS FAITHFULLY n today’s polarized political climate, cemetery and more about attention-get- the frustration citizens feel toward ting and incompatible political leanings. AND DILIGENTLY. I their government is palpable — not Yes, the cemetery site is no longer at the just in Washington and Sacramento, original location that voters preferred. No, but at the local level as well. Perceived a location change (within the same Great IR INE WEEKLY EDITORIAL BOARD inaction, disagreements on democratic Park) does not mean that the site is not decision-making, and a misunderstand- getting built. Rather, this location appears JANUARY 22, 2020 | 22, JANUARY small group of people are well-being of Irvine’s residents but rath- ing of the public process can lead to rising to ensure that the cemetery does break | sadly trying to bring the type er the latest in a long line of political tensions. ground in 2020, given the additional 6 of divisive politics we see in ploys to attack the city of Irvine and its One of the many downsides of being an financial resources it brings. Not only will A NACHOS • PHOTO BY RAINA H Washington, D.C., to our local commu- council members. elected oicial — especially at the city level the budget for this deserved memorial nity in Irvine by pushing an unneces - The idea that hundreds of thousands — is that residents often do not understand receive a much needed boost, but the new sary and expensive recall simply for of tax dollars can be spent at the whim the complexities of city budgets, project site has less environmental and build- their own personal political gain. of political rivals is scary enough. costs and existing laws that act as govern- ing hurdles to overcome than original Kevork Abazajian, who lost in his When coupled with the premise that mental red tape, along with all the other proposals. If one’s interests lie with getting attempt to run for City Council, is now a simple disagreement with political nuances that go into the ultimate decision the cemetery built expeditiously, this Irvine circulating a petition to recall Irvine positions is enough to overthrow city and a council vote. An upside for residents, City Council should be applauded. Mayor Christina Shea and Councilman oicials, it is clear that a lot more is at such as those here in Irvine, is that they Smart spending is a vital aspect to the Mike Carroll. His petition is mislead- stake than removing appointed Irvine have elected and appointed oicials who continued prosperity of Irvine and its tax- ing at best, not to mention a divisive, oicials. are dedicated to the city, study the issues in payers. Orange County’s business commu- expensive and desperate attempt to Given the enormous taxpayer cost depth, and work tirelessly to comprehend nity supports advantageous business and make himself and ally Harvey Liss and city sta eort involved, recalls the challenges to overcome them for your political decisions when they contribute to relevant in local politics. should be reserved for actual miscon- benefit. They must make courageous the financial health of the city. This recall Mayor Shea and Councilman Carroll duct — such as corruption or misuse of decisions to move forward in a great city eort is as far from smart as spending can have both been stellar examples of funds — not political dierences. like Irvine, balancing public and private get, with an estimated budget-bust to the HUEVOS RANCHEROS • PHOTO BY RYAN NAJJAR GUACAMOLE • PHOTO BY ANGELA Z leadership and progress in Irvine, from As a former planning commission- interests, with their residents’ benefit tune of an uncomfortable $1 million. the Great Park and the high standards er, Councilman Carroll has used his always in mind. Further, the recall proponents are not for local education to the veterans expertise to bolster Irvine’s interests, However, when hot-button headline oering themselves to reimburse taxpay- one waitress was walking about. As it turns out, some cemetery and public safety. Not only do including voting on a final location for issues like the Southern California Veterans ers the $1 million bill for these proceedings; F N YOUR O N EACE AT scheduling issues led to her being the only person their accomplishments speak for them- the long-awaited veterans cemetery Memorial Park and Cemetery arise, rather they expect you to pay for their per- working the floor besides the manager. Despite her selves, they have also brought civility that not only ensured its creation, but emotions and opinions can cloud reason — sonal political disagreements, just to move being dropped in this nightmare scenario, she kept and compromise to the City Council. saved the city money while doing so. which is the only logical explanation for a up an election by mere months. Both Shea TT E ON ON calm, took every order, and handled the bills with a They do not deserve to be recalled. As for our mayor, she ended the new recall petition being circulated by a and Carroll would already be on the ballot swift, steady hand. Despite the recall’s claims being political drama and acted in the best small group of Irvine residents. in a bid for re-election in November 2020. FROM FRESH GUACAMOLE TO RICH TRES LECHES As I mentally added her to my list of role models, I preposterous, it also is going to cost resi- interest of Irvine by doing all she could Spearheaded by a losing Irvine City Irvine deserves better than this. With realized I was in the mood for breakfast food. Huevos dents a lot of money — nearly $1 million. to get the cemetery built, Shea has a Council candidate and a former planning city council elections less than a year CAKE THE EATERY OFFERS A SUMPTUOUS YET rancheros specifically. Thankfully, they had what For an attempted political power grab, long legacy of serving Irvine since first commissioner, the petition seeks to imme- away, residents can make their voices BALANCED FEAST. I was seeking, but I wasn’t lacking alternatives. On Abazajian and Liss want to burden elected to the council in 1992. She has diately remove Irvine’s mayor, Christina heard in regular order should the com- Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can Irvine residents and taxpayers with a 28-year legacy in serving the city of Shea, and Councilman Mike Carroll for the munity desire it. Until then, support should get your hands on a selection of breakfast items, a million-dollar recall, not to mention Irvine and doing the right thing for our stated reason that the two are “not acting remain with veterans and their families, as including breakfast burritos of the spicy and bacon BY: RYAN NA AR divert much-needed funds from other residents. Abazajian wants taxpayers in the interests of residents and voters in Irvine’s mayor and council — in a remark- variety, chilaquiles verdes con carnitas, and Chef well-deserving projects in the city. to fund his crusade and validate his getting the veteran’s cemetery to happen.” able bipartisan approach — continue to iven that Bret and I were about to step into a too cluttered by chit-chat. The modern decoration and Bruno’s Pambazo Torta, coming loaded with chorizo While this confusing endeavor has political disagreement. We, however, This statement is patently untrue. The move forward with securing a final resting matinee screening of Cats, we figured that open floor plan lent to a breezy ambiance, perfect- and potato. You can also get El Machacha, a blend of only a small number of people working hope that residents will see this recall eorts and decisive actions by Irvine City place for O.C.’s heroes. Gsome comfort food was in order. Our self-es- ly complemented by the sunlight shining through shredded beef, scrambled eggs and cheddar and jack to do Abazajian’s bidding, its existence for what it is — an attack on Irvine’s Council to secure a location for the ceme- Recall? Vote no on this wasteful use of teem had not dropped low enough for McDonald’s the couple of open doors. We wanted to try out the cheese; a carne asada and egg plate; and even some should alarm residents. Simply put: values and its future. tery, identify funding and begin construc- your tax dollars, should it ever come to (that would be after the movie), so our mind shifted patio, but even the indoor seating oered an open-air churro pancakes with eggs if your sweet tooth has a The recall is bad for the community, a Do not sign the recall position. Do not tion are well documented. pass. to Mexican food, which in turn led us to find refuge in sensation, and we didn’t even feel separate from those say in the matter. waste of money, and without basis. A support the recall. And remember the From the perspective of the Orange Little Onion. outside. The calm environment had us pleasantly If you’re craving classic Mexican fare, they’ve got deeper look into its creators leads one names of those who are using it to drive County business community, this recall Lucy Dunn is president and CEO of Even though it was a typical Sunday brunch crowd, surprised, especially considering the day and time, plenty of choices for you as well. 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dishes like esquites — roasted corn with cotija cheese ingredients here, and that was an excellent sign of gether — that was even clear from the outside. As we and poblano peppers — and even handmade sopes. things to come. Even the chips boosted my optimism, took our first bites, though, the message was clear. For those wanting some ethnic fusion, there’s also a showing that they paid attention to even the smallest The pork was perfectly cooked, and even as it and Mexican pizza, which you can get topped with car- details when it came to their food. the fried flavors overwhelmed my taste buds, the nitas, beef asada, refried beans, ranchero sauce and Things only got better from there, as the excitement fresh guacamole, pickled red onion, guajillo salsa more. I felt for my huevos rancheros started from the second and micro cilantro all cut through to keep the dish While I dedicated myself to the breakfast foods, Bret they entered my field of vision. It featured some fresh perfectly balanced. turned to chef Bruno’s specials. There was a tempting avocado slices on top, which rested upon a bed of This would have normally been enough for us to grilled prime pork chop on oer, along with a veggie ranchera salsa and black beans, all supported by two throw in the towel completely, but we knew our re- tamale that featured fresh ground masa, a fresh corn fried eggs atop two hearty tortillas. It felt even greater ward would be wondrous if we kept just enough room salsa, and the fascinating addition of corn leaf burn than the sum of its parts as I cut in and took a bite. The in our stomachs for the tres leches cake. If they find a dust. The most enticing of the chef’s specials, though, beans and eggs hit me with a savory rush of flavor, word fitting to describe the luscious, sweet and delight- was the guajillo-braised short rib crispy tempura fried while the salsa and avocado came in to provide a fully rich experience this cake oered us, let me know tamale. fresh contrast, all coming together within the warm how much I’d need to spend on materials to replicate With our main course out of the way, we just had embrace of the tortillas. Hitting me with a boost of your magic word-summoning ritual. to decide whether we wanted to end our meal with energy while not bogging me down, this just con- It oered me the exact solace, joy and comfort I flan, tres leches cake, a margarita lime pie or a churro firmed to me even more that huevos rancheros are the needed in my heart before I threw myself into the the- sundae. They all sounded insanely tempting, but we ultimate breakfast food. ater in broad daylight to witness Cats, which would be both have a special love for anything tres leches, so we I already used the word “hearty” to describe the the most iconic, goosebump-inducing, confusing and waited for our brave and courageous waitress and, tortillas, so I don’t know what word would fit in downright horrifying cinematic experience I’ve ever once she arrived, ordered huevos rancheros, the short describing the short rib fried tamale that graced our had. At least I’d have the memory of some amazing rib fried tamale, and the tres leches cake. table. It’s quite the fried behemoth, but it didn’t hit us food to comfort me. But first, guacamole. We could tell it was fresh from with the same energy as the sort of fried behemoth the first bite, as the classic additions of tomato, onion you’d see in a Guy Fieri–themed dream sequence. Little Onion, 14429 Culver Drive., Irvine; and cilantro introduced themselves to us in a pleasant There were loving hands gathering these ingredi- (714) 316-4600, littleonion.com. wave of flavor. It was clear they used high quality ents, and there were loving hands putting them to- IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM | JANUARY 22, 2020 | 9
THE AGGROLITES MUSIC Irvine Barclay Theatre, Theatre, Barclay Irvine The apparent target of multiple multiple of target apparent The TUE 2/11 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Drive, Campus 4242 shootings and a self-proclaimed “crack “crack self-proclaimed a and shootings immacu- boasts Dolph Young baby,” his which credentials, rap gangsta late Hollywood a outside shooting actual Dolph’s enhanced. only 2017 in hotel ominous, hard: rep this milk recordings survival street-life of tales chest-beating by characterized Memphis native his in (“Everyday drugs to references endless consumption conspicuous It”), “Cut 420,” Mistake”) “By Committee,” (“Cutthroat Couch,” The On (“Choppa guns and misogyny relentless alongside “Major”) “bitch” word the dropping (apparently popular most 20 his in times 100 over Young of menace crafted The songs). Young Dolph Young by The Carpenters. At the Barclay, Barclay, the At Carpenters. The by Moanalani, wife his by joined is Keola who master dance) (Polynesian hula a movement, accompanying provides background and percussion chanting, vocals. KEOLA BEAMER WITH MOANALANI BEAMER PHOTO BY MARK MODEEN remains remains Honolulu City Lights City Honolulu Slack-key guitar is an aural testa- aural an is guitar Slack-key FRI 2/7 Malone’s, 604 E. Dyer Road, Santa Ana. Santa Road, Dyer E. 604 Malone’s, an history: cultural Hawaii’s to ment that approach fingerstyle open-tuning, pani- visiting of playing the adapted late-19th the in cowboys Mexican olo Hawaiian of rhythms the to century structures harmonic the and dancing from Hailing music. local pre-existing of musical respected most Hawaii’s of one young- his and Beamer Keola families, to helped together Kapono brother er music contemporary” “Hawaiian define allowing by ’80s early and 1970s the in influenced be to roots island deep their rock. and pop Latin, folk-revival, by ’78 sentimental and super-mellow Their release Keola Beamer with with Beamer Keola Beamer Moanalani one of the best-selling songs in Hawai- in songs best-selling the of one covered later was and history, music ian lineup changes, to continue flying the the flying continue to changes, lineup and — self-searching muscular, for flag rock. guitar — nostalgic nowadays PAUL ROGERS PAUL BY: COURTESY OF THE ARTIST COURTESY PHOTOS: this case, no less than six support acts). acts). support six than less no case, this America’s of one Gatos, Los from Hailing content lyrical Trapt’s cities, wealthiest who audiences with resonated has yet comfortable their shared have may expe- unfulfilling spiritually sometimes ulti- the perhaps them making rience, aughts. the of band rock suburban mate and chorus huge a for ear their it’s But allowed that ethic work road–honed a industry massive the weather to Trapt multiple plus 2000s, the of upheavals ’s Mainstream Rock Rock Mainstream ’s
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