RED ROOM
ART GALLERY
Opened in March by artist Charles Pellicane and running in its north Laguna location through summer 2024 , the Red Room Art Gallery includes an immersive , all-red room where special experiences are presented . “ It is a radical take on the museum of the future ,” Pellicane says .
This gallery allows visitors to literally step into a color and experience not only how this hue looks , but how it feels , smells , sounds and tastes . The longer that visitors remain inside this monochromatic , multisensory installation , the contrasts between the different shades of red begin to sharpen . Sounds and music associated with the color are played through speakers triggered by motion-sensing technology .
Pellicane was inspired by many artists and works throughout history , such as Henri Matisse ’ s 1908 painting “ The Dessert : Harmony in Red ( The Red Room ),” Robert Therrien ’ s “ Red Room ” presented at the Tate museum in London from 2000 to 2007 and Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama ’ s creation of immersive sensory experiences like the “ Infinity Mirror Rooms ” at The Broad in Los Angeles .
The Red Room Art Gallery in Laguna is open during the day on weekends for a more family-focused experience , when people may spend as much time in the Museum of Red as they would like . During the First Thursdays Art Walk , there ’ s a free , 11-minute , after-dark experience capped by a live , interactive performance by Pellicane . This after-dark experience , “ Synesthesia : Rhapsody in Red ,” is also offered in a more private setting on Saturday nights for $ 15 per person . The experience is always changing as more art is added . Meditation workshops and private parties are also hosted there .
The number of people allowed in the gallery at any one time is limited . While walk-ups are allowed , there may be a wait due to space ; tickets may also be purchased ahead of time on the website . ( redroomartgallery . com )
The Red Room Art Gallery , featuring works by Charles Pellicane
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