Gallery 1988 & Hello Giggles Present “Young Adult”

I recently attended Gallery 1988 and Hello Giggles’ premiere of Young Adult, in which 60 female artists showcase pieces inspired by their favorite childhood literature.

The exhibition is curated by Hello Giggles owners Zooey Deschanel, Sophia Rossi and Molly McAleer, and gives new visual flare to childhood classics such as Nancy Drew and Goosebumps. From plush dolls to acrylic wood paintings, the forms used were as broad as the stories that gave inspiration. Here are a few of pieces and artists that caught my eye.

Young Adult at Gallery 1988 (Photo: Michael Sullivan)

Lorena Alvarez - Nancy Drew: The Clue in the Leaves

Kelly Vivanco - The Secret of The Old Attic

Anarkitty - Fire Dragon

Cuddles and Rage - Night of the Living Clay

Alisa Ross - Monster Blood

Cuddly Rigor Mortis - Oh, The Horror

Julie Pinzue - King Jellyjam (The Horror of Camp Jellyjam)

Erica Williams - Stratemeyer's Summer Girl (Blue Variant)

Nan Lawson - Say Cheese and Die

Danielle Buerli - Into the Dark

Caitlin Clarkson - Nancy Drew and The Mystery Of The Moss-Covered Mansion

Audrey Pongracz - Bump In The Night

Young Adult will run through February 23 at Gallery 1988’s Melrose location (7020 Melrose Ave, LA 90038). The full selection of work can be seen and purchased on their website.

Contributor Michael Sullivan is a photographer based in Los Angeles. Msullivanphoto.com