Waste. Rubbish. Garbage. Seconds. Junk. Debris.   The unique assortment of works in Collection Day all relate to these words. They investigate commonly held perceptions of beauty and question what we as humans find valuable in our daily lives. Whether through papier-mâché sculptures constructed of toilet paper or meticulous drawings of yard waste bins overflowing with plant clippings, Cara Lasell Bonewitz presents the unexpected beauty and humor found in the messy leftovers of life. The resulting works are a transplanted approximation of natural beauty limited by the realities of an unnatural environment.    Collection Day features three series that Bonewitz has developed over the last five years: seaweavings, abstract papier-mâché sculptures, and detailed graphite drawings of yard waste bins. Presenting these seemingly disparate works in the same space for the first time, the exhibition highlights their shared themes of beauty, waste, decay, perception, and nostalgia.   Bonewitz is a California based artist who moves between Ojai, CA and Los Angeles. She received a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and History from Yale University in 2008 and earned her MFA from the Glasgow School of Art in 2018. She has participated in group shows in New York City, Glasgow, Los Angeles, and the Yucca Valley, as well as more recent solo exhibitions in Ventura and Santa Barbara, CA. Collection Day marks Bonewitz’s first solo show in Los Angeles. When not focusing on her own studio work, Bonewitz organizes community-based art events and works as a textile designer.   Collection Day will take place at Keystone Art Gallery, an exhibition space that houses over 50 artist’s studios in the district of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles. This event will be open to the public and will run from January 20th–January 28th, 2024. The opening reception will be Saturday, January 20th from 5-8pm. Please note that regular gallery hours are Tuesday–Sunday, 12-5pm.