Glendale Arts presents “The Holdings,” a solo exhibition featuring new and recent paintings and sculptures from Los Angeles-based artist Lucas Novak, on view at ace/121 Gallery from March 28 through April 25. 

In “The Holdings,” Novak explores the tension between permanence and transience, positioning the fragile duration of biological life against forces that unfold over vastly longer scales of time. The works on display evoke quiet states of reflection while asking larger questions about existence, interconnectedness, and the shared material of life itself. 

For Novak, each piece is more than an object – it is an “art-being,” imbued with a presence that carries traces of human emotion, experience, solitude and connection. 

“In a world where technology has woven an intricate web of instant communication, personal connection can feel increasingly fragmented and distant,” Novak stated. 

Through his work, he strives to convey that “despite the solitude of creation, art remains an open hand and a bridge between souls.”

The Southern California native artist’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

ace/121 Gallery is operated by Glendale Arts and located at 121 N. Kenwood St. in Glendale. The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free on-site parking directly adjacent to the gallery is made possible by the YMCA Glendale for opening reception attendees. The YMCA parking garage entrance is located at 140 N. Louise St. Visitors are encouraged to check ace121gallery.com for additional details.