What’s New?

There’s a lot happening here at Solid this year! We’ve expanded our space and now have over 10,000 square feet of storage, along with a brand new fabrication shop. Plus, we’re excited to announce the launch of our online store, now offering same-day pickup. Shop HERE!

Don’t forget, we also fabricate crates and pedestals, and exhibition build out! Not to mention: installing, packing, transporting and shipping art. Should you need any of these services please get in touch at office@solidartservices.com

In this edition of our newsletter, we’re thrilled to spotlight the amazing artist Cheyann Washington, who is also one of our skilled art handlers. Keep reading to explore her beautiful work!

Cheyann Washington

*Tell us about your studio practice.*
Going foraging for elements like rocks, clay, soil, metals, seeds, bark, shells & bones. The amount I'm able to source limits the amount being used. Through different forms of extraction I'm able to produce my own textures and shades. Once the pigments are ready I begin to evaluate mediums, binders that I'll be working on next.
Yes, this process takes much longer to get from point A - Z but there's something greater happening within my work when I'm completely involved in their evolving cycles. I feel more connected with this primal process.
Currently my studio practice has been slowed down due to the nature of my materials. When approaching a project I have to dedicate 1 - 2 weeks building my palette this process really demands my complete attention and presents.

Do you have any shows coming up?

~ Sometimes A Wind Blows, Dec 6th - Jan 10th @ Wonzimer Gallery, East LA

~ Black in Place, Jan 24th - Mar 22nd @ Angels Gate, San Pedro

~ *Solo Show, Feb 21st - Mar 14th @ Wonzimer Gallery, East LA

What do you listen to in the studio?

Audiobooks, background noise like ocean & whale sounds, NTS helps when I don't have any idea what to listen to. Music is tricky sometimes, especially with many lyrics & mood shifts. Silence is also nice with the sounds of my studio, the beating of my mortar and pestle

What projects do you have coming up?

I've been in Collaboration with a ceramist for several months now. We found each other at Snail Farms Art Mart on a weekend. Sarita saw a few cups I repurposed with figures. Afterwards we’ve stayed in connection sharing ideas. She would start with a simple shape like a cup or a slab of clay then pass it on to me to add figures and paint. Over the past few years I've been working with Earth pigments using rocks, soil, clay & rust sediment. There was always one element I felt was missing in my experimentation that was “Fire” I brought my curiosity to the table and we soon started testing slabs using the minerals I've sources.