Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles presents two solo shows and a group exhibition, running through February 14. Japanese pop-surrealist Junna Maruyama debuts her first solo show at the gallery, "Who Am I?", featuring her Gyaru Series and signature doll-like figures, butterflies, and mixed-media elements. Chicago-based artist Travis Lampe presents "The Ham-Fisted Coping Mechanism," inspired by rubber-hose animation and vintage cartoons. The group exhibition accompanies these solo presentations.
The shows matter because they highlight the gallery's ongoing commitment to showcasing diverse contemporary voices, from international pop-surrealists to emerging American artists. Maruyama's introspective work, which blends manga influences with personal symbolism and feminine materials, reflects broader trends in Neo-Pop and Surrealist art. The exhibition also underscores the gallery's role in elevating artists who work outside mainstream fine art circles, bridging commercial and critical appeal.