As I walk to Wrightwood 659 in the early afternoon, I hear the sound of recess coming from the school to my left, but I don’t see the students. I just see the brick building where they spend most of their day. After a few moments I realize that they are on the roof of the school, where a tall wrought iron fence wraps around where they spend recess. Their voices bounce off buildings that are a barrier on either side. I imagine their sneakers pounding the artificial grass where the brick and iron shield their view from any trees. I imagine that they hear a honking car horn.
The piece Abortion shows a figure lying on a bed while another sits on the edge. This piece has more color, though is still dismal. An image of a baby, almost like a shadow, is painted in grey on the floor. A creek flows below the bed frame as a reminder of the outside world. Ishida’s generation appears lost and trapped as they search for an ease to their afflictions.
Through 12/14, gallery hours Mon-Wed closed, Thu-Fri 12 PM-6 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun closed, Wrightwood 659, 659 W. Wrightwood, wrightwood659.org, free.
