Morono Kiang Gallery
image courtesy of Morono Kiang Gallery
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Continuing through Nov. 1 at Morono Kiang Gallery is Quotidian Truths: Paintings by Xia Xing. The artist has painted images that have appeared on the front page of the government-sanctioned newspaper in Beijing, China, in order to reinterpret the drama of an entire year. This exhibition of works from 2006 (one of which is shown here) is his first in the United States. The third installment of the Quotidian Truths series featuring paintings by Xie Xiaoze opens Nov. 8, with a reception from 5-8 p.m., and runs through Dec. 20. His ink and oil paintings in stark black on white capture Chinese political figures in action, making the decisions and pronouncements that ultimately define contemporary life in that nation, for better or for worse. Morono Kiang Gallery, 218, W. Third St., (213) 628-8208 or moronokiang.com.