STUDIO DDLA
“WHAT NOT TO SAY”
Opening MAY 2ND
Named for a short comic book I wrote after the unexpected death of our son in 2012, "What Not To Say" juxtaposes a suite of original landscapes with a selection from "Archive of the Dead Baby Club: 2012-2019."
The landscapes and representations of the physical world serve as backdrops for scenes of grief, mourning and bereavement. In the shadow of these works, viewers will have a rare opportunity to explore the archive's collection of drawings, notes, images, artist books, photographs and diaries chronicaling my research into other artists who survived the death of a child, and the social practice that emerged with newly bereaved families.
-A.R. Keiner
“DBC Rolodex”
Meet A.R.
A.R. Keiner she/they (b. Anchorage, Alaska)
Alexis Roberts Keiner is a Los Angeles-based artist working in drawing, painting, social practice, and archive. She received her MFA from San Francisco State University School of Art (2020). A.R. has presented her work and research at 120710 Gallery (Berkeley), Fine Arts Gallery at San Francisco State University, the University of Chicago Smart Museum of Art, ReImagine End of Life SF, Stanford University’s Medicine X, Ruby Room (Juneau, Alaska), and Colorado College (Colorado Springs).
Alexis was a California Arts Council Emerging Artist Fellow 2021-2022. She is a member of the Bay Area critique group WOWMOM and is currently a contracted researcher with Stanford University School of Medicine where she works with the intersection of Art, Advocacy, and Medicine. A.R. Keiner teaches in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
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Studio DDLA
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles’ Historic Chinatown, Studio DDLA stands as a pioneering space dedicated to death work in the United States.
As a cornerstone of Historic Chinatown, our studio continues the rich tradition of artistic expression that has thrived in this neighborhood since the late 1990s. Originating with the Black Dragon Society, a collective of Art Center College of Design students, this community has long been a hub for emerging artists and innovative galleries. With Studio DDLA, we honor this legacy by providing a platform for local artists and members of our vibrant death doula collective community to showcase their work.
Beyond our commitment to showcasing diverse artistic perspectives, Studio DDLA offers a versatile space for photographers, videographers, event organizers, and more. From immersive art exhibitions to dynamic multi-day events, our studio welcomes a range of creative endeavors.
For gallery use, screenings, photography, video shoots, retreats & other multi-day or closed events, please submit your proposal below. Rental pricing will be determined based on event application.
Questions can be directed to admin@deathdoulala.com.
Hours
by appointment only
Address
944 Chung King Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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This form is for gallery use, screenings, photography, video shoots, retreats & other multi-day or closed events.