BIOGRAPHY
AUDRA WEASER
BORN 1967 Fullerton, California, lives and works in Los Angeles
EDUCATION
1995 MFA Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California
1992 BFA Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna, California
Artist Statement
For the exhibition, Tides of Light, at Lanoue Gallery I’ve created a series of abstract waterscapes based on the rhythm of the tides, which can be gentle and meditative as well as powerful and dramatic. How we respond to such shifts can also vary depending on our internal states. But regardless of our subjective experience, the inherent contrast between the light reflected off the surface of the water and the darker depth underneath creates a compelling dynamic in both the natural and aesthetic worlds.
Having always lived near the ocean in Southern California, I feel a very personal connection that resonates not only in the subject of my work but in the process of creating it, which is both physical and immersive. I start by applying multiple layers of color that I then cover with a veil of smooth plaster paint. From there, I sand into the surface with varying levels of intensity. My approach is fluid, leaning in with the sander and then pulling back to observe, and I never fully know what will emerge as the final composition. This process also creates three-dimensional, sculptural work, which I hope engages viewers more fully and on multiple levels.
2026 Tides of Light Lanoue Gallery, Boston, MA
2024 Enchantment K. Imperial Fine Art, San Francisco CA
2024 Present Light Julie Nester Gallery, Park City UT
2023 Sea Memories Billis Williams Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2023 Reflections JoAnne Artman Gallery New York NY
2023 Lightfalls Patricia Rozvar Gallery, Seattle WA
2022 Open Waters George Billis Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2022 Water + Light Merritt Gallery, Washington DC
2022 Reflections KW Contemporary Art, Kennebunkport ME
2021 Luminous Waters K. Imperial Fine Art, San Francisco CA
2021 Other Shores George Billis Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2019 Gathering Light George Billis Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2019 Reverie JoAnne Artman Gallery, New York City NY
2018 Currents Julie Nester Gallery Park City UT
2018 Sea Level George Billis Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2017 Appearing Merritt Gallery, Baltimore MD
2016 Elements Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica CA
2016 Crossing Julie Nester Gallery, Park City UT
2015 Surround Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica CA
2014 Immersion Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica CA
2014 Illuminations Julie Nester Gallery, Park City UT
2013 True North Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica CA
2011 Deluge Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica CA
2010 Visions Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica CA
2008 In Water Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica CA
2007 New Works Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica CA
2006 Undercurrent HAUS, Pasadena CA
2000 New Works Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica CA
1998 Threshold Miller/Durazo, Los Angeles CA
1997 Recent Works POST Gallery, Los Angeles CA
1996 New Works Mendenhall Gallery, Whittier College, Whittier CA
1995 New Paintings SITE, Los Angeles CA
1992 Shores – photography Silver Image Gallery, Laguna Beach CA
BIBLIOGRAPHY
David, Jeff, "New Works: Audra Weaser and Sarah Williams," Pasadena Independent, January 2017
Simone Kussantz, "Audra Weaser and Gary Edward Blum," Art Scene, September 2014
Frank, Peter, "Haiku Reviews", Audra Weaser. www.huffingtonpost.com, Oct. 2011
Kusatz, Simone, “Audra Weaser and Sharon Weiner at Ruth Bachofner Gallery,” ArtLtd, Nov/Dec 2011
Chattopadhyay, Collette, “Audra Weaser at Ruth Bachofner Gallery,” Artweek, (cover), March, 2009
Gleason, Mat, “Coagula Interview: Audra Weaser,” Coagula, February, 2009
Frank, Peter, “Audra Weaser: In Water,” THE Magazine, February/March, 2009
O’Brien, John, “Audra Weaser and Soojung Park,” Artscene, May 2007
Gleason, Mat, “The Mat Gleason Seven”, ArtSceneVisualRadio.com, January 2007
Gleason, Mat, “The Gallegiate Top Ten - #1 Show of 2006”, Coagula, February 2006
Pagel, David, Around the Galleries: Women Lost in Their Multimedia Reveries. Los Angeles Times, Nov., 2002
Frank, Peter, “Art Pick of the Week: Supersized,” LA Weekly, August 16- 22, 2002
Gleason, Mat, “Audra Weaser at Ruth Bachofner Gallery,” Coagula, May 2000
DiMichele, David, “Veer at Occidental College,” ArtWeek, February 1999
SELECTED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Resnick Collection - The Wonderful Co.
Alice Walton - private collection (at sea)
Kent Kresa - private collection
HRH House of Saud - Saudi Arabia (private)
Rosewood Resort - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Rowes Wharf - Boston, MA
Dechert LLP - Los Angeles
Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Maui
Ritz Carlton Amelia Island Florida
Anadorka Petroleum Corp. - Houston
Ritz Carlton Hong Kong
Cirtus Bank - Greenville, South Carolina
SAS Institute and Co. - Cary, North Carolina
St Regis Hotel - Park City, Utah
Graton Resort - Sonoma, CA
Mandarin Oriental - San Francisco
Lumiere Four Seasons Hotel - St. Louis
The Chateau Residences - Shanghai, China
Ritz Carlton Hotel Laguna Niguel