Ficus Interfaith
Los Angeles Bar: Second Pour
February 27 - March 3, 2024
Ficus Interfaith is a collaboration between Ryan Bush (b. 1990, Colorado) and Raphael Martinez Cohen (b. 1989, New York City). As a sculptural practice, Ficus Interfaith pursues projects that investigate ingenuity and novelty as it emerges from craft. Their research focuses on historical imagery and materials that are ubiquitous to the point of being overlooked or misunderstood. Selected solo exhibitions include In Lieu (Los Angeles), Deli Gallery (New York), and Prairie (Chicago). Selected group exhibitions include “Noplace” at P.P.O.W. Gallery (New York) and “In Practice: Total Disbelief” at SculptureCenter (New York). In 2022, they were visiting artists at Longform at Ox-Bow School of Art in Saugatuck, MI.
Installation view.
Installation view.
"DOGMA Napkins Set," 2024. Paper napkins. 25 x 45 x1.5 inches.
"Bar Table," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, steel. 42.5 x 22 x 22 inches.
"Bar Table" (detail), 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, steel. 42.5 x 22 x 22 inches.
Installation view.
"Apple Sconce," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, light bulb. 8 x 8 x 2 inches.
Installation view.
"Open Mouth Table," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, zinc, steel. 55 x 30 x 38 inches.
"Open Mouth Table" (detail), 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, zinc, steel. 55 x 30 x 38 inches.
"Open Mouth Stool," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, steel. 18 x 12 x 12 inches.
"Open Mouth Stool" (detail), 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, steel. 18 x 12 x 12 inches.
"Searchlights," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, brass, zinc, mahogany frame. 60.5 x 40.5 x 1.25 inches.
Installation view.
"Bar Sign," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, peanut shells, zinc, mahogany frame. 15 x 20.5 x 1.25 inches.
"Los Angeles Bar Sunflower," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, mahogany frame. 24 x 20 x 1.25 inches.
Installation view.
"Spongebob," 2023. Cementitious terrazzo. 24 x 18 x 1.25 inches.
"Los Angeles Bar Top," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo. 18 x 90 x 1.5 inches.
"Los Angeles Bar Top" (detail), 2024. Cementitious terrazzo. 18 x 90 x 1.5 inches.
"Bob And Pat At The Bar," 2024. Graphite on paper. 11 x 8.5 inches.
"Menu," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, brass, chalk. 36 x 24 x 1.25 inches.
"Olive Table Top," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo. 22 x 36 x 1.5 inches.
"Exit Sign," 2024. Cementitious terrazzo, brass. 10 x 14 x 1.5 inches.