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Mining the Archive: S. Charles Lee, Architect

METRO LOS ANGELES

D Line: Wilshire/La Cienega

Using archival drawings of the Saban Theatre (once the Fox Wilshire Theatre) designed by renowned architect S. Charles Lee, the artist inverted architectural blueprints by rendering the background a vibrant blue with buildings outlined in a chalky white. Historic photos and drawings of the theatre’s interiors are interwoven with striking textile patterns drawn from the many cultures that shape the surrounding neighborhoods. The unexpected pairing recontextualizes both structure and pattern, inviting viewers to consider the region’s history of migration and cultural layering over time and shaped alongside the grandeur of landmark architecture.