Merry Karnowsky Gallery presents “Strange Discoveries,” an exclusive evening reception featuring the playfully macabre art of Travis Louie. The show opens Saturday November 9, with  RSVP essential.

“Strange Discoveries” will feature the surreal creatures and characters that make up much of Louie’s art. His paintings show mysterious and otherworldly beings, mainly in colors that come out as muted black, white and silver. Each piece is accompanied by a short fantastical story that features the subject of his portraits as a main character. Travis Louie’s art is grounded in an Edwardian aesthetic that incorporates inventive painting techniques with washes and simple strokes on smooth boards.

RSVP for this event is essential, and the deadline to do so is Friday Nov. 8th at 6 p.m. There will be a guest list at the door. While the opening night is on Nov. 9, the show runs until Dec. 7. Normal gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 12-6 p.m. Merry Karnowsky Gallery is located in Los Angeles on La Brea between 1st and 2nd streets