Los Angeles-based artist Todd Williamson's second solo exhibition at the George Billis Gallery opens this Saturday, April 6, and runs through May 25. The opening reception - which is, as always, is free, open to the public, and sure to be a lot of fun - is Saturday, April 6, from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Here's what George Billis Gallery has to say about Helmer's work: "Williamson’s current body of work continues his exploration of light, gesture, and space.  Unpolarized light is a light wave vibrating or existing in more than one plane and is a fitting analogy for this body of work. The artist is working to depict the disparate and sometimes opposing elements in himself.  He writes, “I am trying to create a body of work that wholly represents all of who I am, the strength of the vertical planes and the passive calm of the horizontal. The anger and passion of the deep movements of color and the calm, tranquil, sexual nature of the lines as they move up the canvas.”"

Also opening on Saturday is the gallery's first show of paintings by British artist Peregrine Heathcote. Here's a taste.

George Billis Gallery is located at 2716 S. La Cienega Blvd.