Art opening at the Schindler House

Art and early 20^th century modern architecture harmonize in the MAK Center’s Schindler Lab, Round One. This installation exhibit features three-dimensional works by artist Olivia Booth and architect Thurman Grant, who unite to highlight the world-famous Schindler House, an archetypal Modernist dwelling designed by R.M. Schindler.

Sara Daleiden and Kimberli Myer of the MAK Center developed the project and helped the artists install the works while protecting the 1922 structure. Artists Booth and Grant spent regular time cultivating genuine love for the house before using their skills to build exhibits that complement and interpret the original vision of Schindler. Colored glass and mirrored structures are used to double the appearance of the space and draw attention to the physical “rhythm” of the house. Booth described the endeavor:

“My own experience of the Schindler house at King’s Road, after years of visiting it, has been of self reflection; so part of my installation comes down to how a house itself self-reflects, and in turn acts as a reflecting chamber for those who move through it.”

Schindler Lab, Round One opens Saturday, March 5, with a free reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Dancer/choreographer Nancy Sandercock will interact with the art in a special performance. The installation, the first in a series that pairs artists with the house, will remain open to the public during normal museum hours until April 24. Normal admission is $7 per day for adults, $6 per day for students and seniors, and free for children under the age of 12. 

The Schindler House is located at 835 N. Kings Road in West Hollywood. Plan your trip with Metro, or drive there yourself.  Parking is available at the public structure at the northeast corner of Kings Road and Santa Monica Boulevard.

 Posted 3/3/11