OUT OF MANY, ONE
Chris O'Mahony & Terry Arena
Out of Many, One
Sisal, Birch
70" x 144" x 42"
Museum of Art & History, Lancaster
Copper on Black Walnut
Birch
55” x 24” x 4”
Willow, wool, copper & photographic slides
24” x 60”
Portland, OR Studio
A commentary on the current state of the American Dream and the unwritten rules many live under.
Bal-chatri bird trap.
1200+ hand tied working nooses camouflaged as the stars and stripes
46" x 20" x 10"
Galvanized Steel, Nylon and Leather
Of Sovereignty
26+6=1
Aluminum
56" x 112
32 self-supported aluminum panels. 26 panels of a polished surface with a design feature to showcase fluidity and movement. 6 panels left with the factory mill surface and right angles (upper right section).
I knew it was time to go,
When the fog rolled in.
The sweetness of the salty air,
And the crashing surf muffled.
My mother was deathly afraid of the fog,
Perhaps a bad memory.
I found myself, as I often do,
Paddling out, past the break,
Floating, breathing in, hungry,
For the heavy wet air.
Lost of what world I was born,
The Pacific called for me again.
lucidity
4’ x 14’
steel, nylon, wood panels
Behind Contemporary represents the ethnic diversity of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is a city of rich architectural history. Behind Contemporary serves as a reminder that these landmarks did not appear out of nowhere. These beautiful works of art are the product of labor sourced from traditionally marginalized segments of the population. The gorgeous exterior of the city is underpinned by a population wealthy in hard work and dedication. When we sanitize our landmarks unit they shine they only become a mirror reflecting ourselves.
150’ of aluminum mounted on 3 panels covered by newsprint. The news papers used are printed in multiple languages and all printed in LA
aluminum - newsprint
4’ x 14’
Birch, paper
Aluminum
24" x 14" x 6"
Great art, especially sculpture, often has the appearance of simplicity, while being quite complex. This piece teases the mind, with the interplay of light, shadow and form. Ending with right-angles is both unexpected and satisfying. - Osceola Refetoff, Los Angeles.
Birch, Brass & Silk
4” x 4” x 12”
Copper, cedar & clay
4” x 4” x 12”
Creosote bush, red silk & gold viscose on waxed black walnut base.
4” x 2” x 10”
-not available-
Chris O'Mahony & Terry Arena
Out of Many, One
Sisal, Birch
70" x 144" x 42"
Image from Loft at Liz’s, Los Angeles CA
Steel on waxed black walnut base.
4” x 4” x 10”
-Available-
