LAUNCH LA, in partnership with the Korean Cultural Center presents Reflection, an open call exhibition. The show opens Thursday August 12th at the Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles with an opening reception from 6-8:30PM. Covid protocols will be observed: masks are required and social distancing encouraged. The show is open for viewing Monday through Friday from 10:00AM - 5:00PM, through Friday, August 27th. Parking is available in the rear of the building. Jurors Sunook Park of CSULB and Terrell Tilford of Band of Vices Gallery viewed over 400 images from over 100 artists in a blind jurying process. They chose 46 pieces by 39 artists for an interconnected, authentic, and compelling echo of contemporary life. Reflection brings together artists from across Southern California whose practices contemplate and mirror these unprecedented times. Two participating artists (to be announced) will be awarded exhibitions at Launch Gallery at 170 S La Brea Avenue in 2021/22. Sunook Park is a professor in the CSULB School of Art and Brand Coach at SUNOOKPARK Branding. He is an independent curator and founder of ANDLAB: a motivational retreat center, alternative exhibition space, and education lab of art and design thinking. Actor, collector and curator Terrell Tilford founded Band of Vices Gallery in Los Angeles in 2015; the gallery serves as a platform for emerging, mid-career & established Contemporary artists. LAUNCH LA believes exposure to the arts enhances quality of life and strengthens community through the shared appreciation of creative expression in all its forms and hybrids. LAUNCH LA is passionate about providing artists with quality opportunities to present themselves and their creations that reflect our times to a curious and enthusiastic audience at important happenings throughout Los Angeles. The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) is the axis of Korean heritage in Los Angeles. KCCLA welcomes the general public to experience Korea's rich traditions and history through specialized programs, sponsored events, and multiple learning resources. KCCLA will always aspire to promote cultural exchanges in southern California and continue to take initiative in globalizing the excellence of Korean culture. For more information, contact: James Panozzo, Executive Director LAUNCH LA james@launchla.org www.launchla.org