Capla Kesting Fine Art, working with the Standard Downtown Art Series, is pleased to announce that their critically acclaimed group show, Sunset & St. Marks, will be exhibited at the Standard Hotel in downtown LA from November 2 until Nov 9. Sunset and St. Marks, a exhibition which originated at the Capla Kesting Fine Arts gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has been called “a cultivation of the finest upcoming artists from Los Angeles and New York City,” and affirms The Standard Downtown Art Series’ commitment to showcasing and supporting emerging talent from around the world.

Long regarded as rival cities, New York and Los Angeles have come to symbolize the ultimate American binary opposition: cold clouds versus warm sun, brutal honesty versus a polished veneer of insincerity, walking versus driving, East Coast versus West Coast. In spite of this false dichotomy, and perhaps because of it, Sunset & St. Marks presents an offering of the youngest and brightest talents of both scenes presented together, including:

Hillary Amborn, Edwardo Benedeto, Colin Burns, Lincoln Capla, Keith Coleman, Deedee Cheriel, Bratner Deatley, Daniel Edwards, Jonny Fenix, Jason Douglas Griffin, David Hochbaum, Ara Jo, Martina Kubiyini, Travis Lindquist, Brian Leo, Shawn Bishop-Leo, Clint Peterson, Jennifer Sanchez, GoldMine ShitHouse, David Turley, Kevin Willis and Chet Zar.

“What’s happening here is noteworthy not because it is something new, but the sheer enthusiasm for painting is exciting in and of itself. A trend that Picasso—and certainly Warhol–would have liked. These people make art to amuse themselves and maybe impress a friend or two: Painting as Cool”. - Doug McClemont – Saatchi Gallery

Founded in October of 2003 by artists David Kesting and Lincoln Capla, Capla Kesting Fine Art has become synonymous with the exposure of underground artists. Created primarily as a venue to expose their work, and that of their talented group of friends, CKFA has developed a reputation for their off the beaten path approach to advancing the public’s knowledge of premier talents that demand our attention.

“We’re not here making a statement. We’re just showing art we think deserves to be shown. The goal and whole idea of the place is to help bring artists that we respect and enjoy to the attention of the public.” - Lincoln Capla & David Kesting