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Donna Isham to Present New Works at The Other Art Fair
February 20 @ 10:00 am - February 23 @ 11:00 am MST
Donna Isham, renowned for her evocative and contemporary works, will unveil her latest collection at The Other Art Fair Booth #115 (2800 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039) in Los Angeles from February 20–23, 2025. Presented by SaatchiArt.com, the world’s leading online art gallery, The Other Art Fair is a vibrant gathering of creative thinkers, game changers, and art enthusiasts seeking emerging talent and immersive experiences.
Set in Atwater Village in Los Angeles at 2800 Casitas Ave, this global event transforms the traditional art fair experience into an unforgettable cultural affair.
Living in Los Angeles, Isham is inspired by the contrasts and contradictions around her: the majestic mountains, deserts, and sea juxtaposed with the surreal and often deceptive light of Hollywood. These juxtapositions fuel her creativity, resulting in works that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. Donna Isham is celebrated for her bold, raw, and inspiring creations that push the boundaries of contemporary art. Known for her female-centric figuration and emotive abstract works, Isham’s paintings explore resilience, passion, and the vibrancy of life. A self-taught artist, Isham creates evocative figurative abstracts and expressionist pieces using a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastels, pencil, ink, and pen. Her layered paint applications, gestural mark-making, and poignant iconography breathe life into her canvases, creating works that are as emotional as they are visually striking.
Humanistic values are central to Isham’s art. Through the reconstruction of the female form and her vibrant expressionist musings, her work reflects strength, compassion, and an unfiltered exploration of emotion. She challenges viewers not just to see her art but to feel it, inviting them to engage deeply with the raw energy and passion that emanates from her work.
Isham’s latest collection explores themes of identity, movement, and emotional depth through an abstract lens. In Rush Hour, she uses graphite and oil stick on canvas to capture the chaos and rhythm of urban life with bold strokes and layered textures. Netta, a vibrant oil painting, portrays a figure reclining in radiant, dreamlike hues that evoke intimacy and introspection. Meanwhile, Lady in Waiting brings forth layers of vulnerability with its dynamic mix of acrylic and charcoal, creating a haunting yet poetic narrative. La Société celebrates the interplay of color and form, while Free Form pushes the boundaries of abstraction with sweeping lines and immersive depth. Together, these works embody Isham’s signature style of blending emotional resonance with visual allure.
Discounted Tickets for The Other Art Fair
Opening Night:
Thursday, February 20: 6–10 pm
General Entry:
Friday, February 21: 5–9 pm
Saturday, February 22: 11 am–7 pm
Sunday, February 23: 11 am–6 pm
Venue:
The Other Art Fair 2800 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles CA. 90039
About Donna Isham
Donna Isham is a Los Angeles-based artist whose work bridges the worlds of fine art and emotional storytelling. With a background in both traditional and experimental mediums, Isham creates pieces that are as thought-provoking as they are visually stunning. Her art has been exhibited in galleries and fairs internationally, resonating with collectors and critics alike.
About The Other Art Fair
Unlike traditional art fairs, The Other Art Fair creates an atmosphere where art feels accessible and enjoyable for all. Featuring works by over 140 independent artists, the event combines affordable art, interactive installations, live performances, and even unexpected surprises like taxidermy classes or tattoo stations. It’s where art steps outside of convention and invites everyone in.