a.Muse welcomes artists Hugh and David D’Andrade—two cousins from opposite sides of the California divide: San Francisco and Los Angeles. This first time collaboration from the cousins will consist of Hugh’s graphic, colorful, sometimes politically charged editorial, book and poster illustrations. David is a former San Francisco artist now residing in Los Angeles. David creates colorful abstract painting/collages which explore the use of the brushstroke as an element of focus while referencing paint application and digital technology.

Both artists seek a more immediate and less conceptual response from the viewer, something immediately apparent when considering the work. Words like fun and playful come to mind, and the exhibit at a.Muse promises to be just that.