Do you remember what your Grandmother's attic smelled like? Artist Tom Judd has created a three dimensional experience to bring forth those kind of memories, a "haunting mystery of an historical reenactment," Los Angeles writer Gerard Brown comments. This new exhibit explores memories and emotions thought to be long buried. Along with the installation is a show of Judd's new paintings. The reception with the artist will take place on Thursday, March 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Stremmel Gallery. The show will continue through April 23.

Judd's "Hermit Project + New Works" is a three dimensional structure built in the middle of the Stremmel Gallery. Upon entering this room, the viewer will find themselves entering a tomb-like household that's still alive with the paraphernalia and belongings of a fictional person that lived there in isolation. It has been created as a total human-sized environment, taking the form of a small cabin, complete with peeling bits of wallpaper, scraps of old magazine pages, broken furniture, and empty bottles.

This work is partly influenced by Judd's childhood encounter with an abandoned house. Years later on a river trip in Idaho on the main fork of the Salmon River, Judd encountered a hermit's compound, which also contributed to his inspiration in creating this provocative installation.

Judd's mixed media paintings in the adjacent gallery space are the result of the same sensibilities. They are executed on the surfaces of collaged found items, including wallpaper, fabric, metal, and maps. He states that his work "has always been about the passing of time, memory, the fleeting nature of life."

On Thursday, March 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, the public is invited to the reception to meet Tom Judd and view his work. The show will continue through April 23. Stremmel Gallery is located at 1400 S. Virginia Street. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information, call 786-0558.

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Tom Judd