A physical representation of the truth that art is expression, Lai and Chandler’s styles work together seamlessly, presenting a tribute to movement. Each using emotion to emphasize the movement within their lives and transporting it to their canvases, they use different techniques but the resulting work is equally effective.

While Lai creates movement through her forms that are an evolution of her Abstract Dancer series,Chandler creates movement through brushstrokes, textures and layers of paint. The complimenting body of works come alive with the ebb and flow of color between the different mediums, formats and compositions.

As the artists explain, “The work in Momentum is not only about motion within the art but the idea of achieving the flywheel effect which occurs as an artist accumulates small wins over time. This constant dance of creating and sharing artwork to the world - our attempt to build enough momentum to allow the euphoric effect to take place and go full circle.”

Following her wildly successful debut as the W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills Artist In Residence, Mary Lai creates vibrant contemporary artwork that draws upon her 20 years of art and design to explore what it means to make art with impact in the physical and digital world. Jenny Chandler creates modern abstract artwork, combining the perfect balance of gestural brush-strokes and spontaneity.

Together the artists find inspiration within each other to build Momentum.
- Heidi Johnson / Hijinx