Los Angeles’s artistic community reflects on disaster in One Hundred Percent, a ‘non-hierarchical’ volunteer effortWhen Jeffrey Sugishita visited the burned-down husk of the house where he had been living, flames were still smoldering inside. For about 30 minutes, Sugishita wandered the wreckage, looking at the empty space where his room had been.“What’s burnt is burnt,” the 26-year-old artist said. “I told myself: ‘I’m going to make something new out of this.’” Continue reading...
The article discusses a Los Angeles art exhibit titled "One Hundred Percent," which features over 80 artists affected by the 2023 California wildfires. The exhibit, a volunteer-driven effort, aims to support and showcase the resilience of the artistic community. Many artists lost their studios, homes, and artwork in the fires, and the exhibit includes both salvaged works and new creations. Notable pieces include Jeffrey Sugishita's self-portrait wearing a helmet sculpture salvaged from the fire, and Ronna Ballister's charred ceramic pots. The exhibit highlights the ongoing impact of extreme weather events, as it opened during torrential rains causing flooding. Proceeds from the exhibit are fully donated to the artists, reflecting the community's solidarity and resilience in the face of disaster.
