Extra Credit Opportunity: SMMOA Exhibition

Mickalene Thomas: Origin of the Universe and Isa Melsheimer: Vermilion Sands and Other Stories from the Neon West Santa Monica Museum of Art (Santa Monica) 7-9pm Opening reception for two exhibitions. The first is a collection of new works by multimedia artist Mickalene Thomas. Origin of the Universe examines landscapes, interiors, and the female body through painting, photography, and installation. On view through August 19, 2012. Also opening at SMMoA is a collection of new works by artist Isa Melsheimer. This exhibit explores Hollywood's cinematic heyday and its motion picture icons, citing influences including  David Lynch's Mulholland Drive and Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard. On view through July 7, 2012.