As part of our commitment to the cultural life of our Brooklyn community, Sierra Brooklyn is pleased to present the work of Brooklyn-based artists in our Gallery space at 438 6th Avenue. The exhibitions will feature local artists working in several mediums, including painting, photography, collages and sculpture. This commitment is an extension of a long-established art patronage by the Sierra companies, in recognition of the invaluable contribution that the arts community makes to our city.

These exhibitions will be held on a two-month rotating basis, and will be open to the public during regular office hours. The program is curated by Gale P. Elston, Esq., of the White Box Gallery in Manhattan. The works displayed are available for purchase. In addition, these exhibitions will operate in conjunction with the Leslie J Garfield annual art award.

Our current exhibition contains works by Lauren Asta.

Lauren received her BA in Studio Art from CSU Chico State with a split emphasis in photography and electronic art. Upon graduating, she spent the following two years in her native San Francisco Bay area managing a paper and art supply store while teaching classes in its art educational center. As a result of being exposed to an endless supply of paper, color, tools and texture, as well as instructional resources, Lauren developed and administrated a class specializing in “artist trading cards” (ATC’s)—tiny works of art (2.5” x 3.5”) that use several different collage techniques. Facilitated by the thriving community surrounding this form, she was inspired to trade her art by mail around the country as well as overseas, and encouraged her students to do the same. The environment molded her approach to art into one using paper, scissors and glue exclusively—a stark contrast to her formal training. While teaching these classes for almost a year, she succeeded in developing a unique style, creating several hundred characters and a tiny world unto itself. Lauren moved to Brooklyn in February 2006 to further develop and pursue her art and career. Her current exhibit showcases her most recent paper oddities and creations.