Malibleu Gallery, located on the site of Cosentino’s flower shop at the corner of Las Flores Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway, had an opening reception for artist William A. Laga on Saturday. Laga is an incredibly gifted artist who is also homeless, schizophrenic and has lived on the streets of Westwood for decades. In 2013, Laga was the subject of a documentary called “Mondays with William,” by director Steve Beebe, chronicling his life and artistic process.
Malibleu Gallery’s director Robby Dillon said Laga’s work is “imagination on fire.” Laga’s work has been featured both in California and internationally in cities such as Paris. All of the gallery proceeds will benefit Imagine LA, an organization that helps homeless people of Los Angeles as well as the artist. The exhibition runs through Sat., March 22.
