Wönzimer Gallery Presents "Windswept" Exhibition and Textile Arts LA Event

Gallerist Aiden Nelson, director/co-owner of Wönzimer Gallery and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA)

Los Angeles, California, USA. 23rd March, 2025. The art exhibition "Windswept", opened on March 21st, 2025 at Wönzimer Gallery in Los Angeles, California. "Windswept" is an immersive group exhibition curated by Genie Davis, featuring over 15 painted works from artist Susan Ossman, and sculptural, photographic, collage, video, and installation works by artists Dani Dodge, Angelica Sotiriou, Beth Elliott, Linda Sue Price, Snezana Saraswati Petrovic, Diane Cockerill, Bruce Cockerill, Scott Meskill, Eileen Oda, Jason Jenn, Nancy Kay Turner, and Nancy Voegeli-Curan.

"Windswept" Exhibition at Wönzimer Gallery

"Windswept" Exhibition at Wönzimer Gallery

The exhibition explores each artist's unique perspective on wind, investigating how this natural force and its symbolism impact every facet of life. Wind represents a mood and a sensation, integral to our culture, literature, and yearning for transformation. From vibrant acrylics and oil paintings to abstract neon and ethereal mixed media, their works depict the wind's effect on nature and various elements of our world.

"Windswept" Exhibition at Wönzimer Gallery

"Windswept" Exhibition at Wönzimer Gallery

On March 23rd, the gallery hosted an event by Textile Arts LA, called "Spring Slam" featuring presentations on the topic of fashion. Textile Arts LA is a nonprofit organization founded by Carrie Burckle, and is dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and championing the textile arts community.  The presenters were Mimi Haddon, fashion photographer/author, Meredith Strauss, fashion designer/entrepreneur, Kimberley Chrisman-Campbell, fashion historian/author, Elle Rali, fashion designer/entrepreneur, and students from Otis College, Erin Bond, Mai Tae Preece, and Ethan Prins. TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, attended with artist Jie Geng, LABA Overseas China Envoy and Freda Ou, LABA Overseas Asia Envoy both attending by video conference.

Carrie Burckle, founder of Textile Arts LA, and presenter Elle Rali

Presenters Elle Rali, Mimi Haddon, Erin Bond, Mai Tae Preece, Meredith Strauss, Kimberley Chrisman-Campbell, and Ethan Prins get applause from the attendees

Carrie Burckle, founder of Textile Arts LA, with artist Jie Geng, LABA Overseas China Envoy attending by video conference

Designer Ethan Prins with Freda Ou, LABA Overseas Asia Envoy attending by video conference

TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) and Mimi Haddon, fashion photographer/author

Carrie Burckle, founder of Textile Arts LA, and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA)

About Textile Arts LA

Textile Arts LA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and championing the textile arts community. We foster a dynamic and inclusive space for artists, makers, and enthusiasts across Los Angeles and Southern California to engage with the rich traditions and evolving practices of textile arts. Our community includes artists, designers, curators, educators, collectors, and advocates—all united by a passion for textiles. Through exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and networking events, we create opportunities for learning, collaboration, and creative exchange. By highlighting local talent, organizing original programming, and providing essential resources, we strive to elevate and expand the influence of textile arts by weaving a stronger, more connected arts community.

Website: www.textileartsla.org

About Wönzimer Gallery

Founded by two independent visionaries—Swiss artist and musician, Alaïa Parhizi, and American entrepreneur, Aidan Nelson—Wönzimer embraces a lively energy that is cultivated through professional leadership and a genuine love of diversity. Living up to its name, which translates to "living room" in German, Wönzimer fosters a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home. This spirit of inclusivity is the foundation behind fostering joyful, spontaneous interactions between extraordinary individuals from all walks of life. Wönzimer is interested in unique voices from all different backgrounds to inspire and question the world we live in today. And it does this through an ever-evolving embrace of the vast creative potential of human beings.

Website:  www.wonzimer.com

The Beverly Arts News is sponsored by Cynthia Clarté, MDSUN, Youben Hu Art Studio, En Guangzhi Art Studio, and The Beverly Arts Foundation