Casa Perfect LA Debuts New Work by Matthew Day Jackson

The latest iteration of Casa Perfect, a nomadic gallery concept by The Future Perfect’s David Alhadeff that showcases the gallery’s artists within different historically significant architectural environments, takes place inside 1970s Beverley Hills home.

Timed to coincide with Frieze Los Angeles, the third Casa Perfect LA opened in the famed Trousdale Estates in a home built in 1971 by Raul Garduno. The residence – which has remained virtually untouched since its creation – is now home to a never before seen furniture collection by artist Matthew Day Jackson debuting alongside new work by Floris Wubben, Chris Wolston, John Hogan, Chen Chen & Kai Williams, Martino Gamper, Gaetano Pesce and Reinaldo Sanguino.

Matthew Day Jackson’s debut Wonky collection is conceived with a comedy performance in mind, made using only basic tools, without precise measurement. This playful approach in response to materials and process leads to a sometimes uncertain outcome for each piece – imbuing the collection with a sense of chaos. Bubbles appear in the fibreglass, neither surface nor paint is perfect and symmetry is never achieved. The triumph of the Wonky collection is in how its forms express the hand, humour and vulnerability of the author.

The house itself has a very Japanese, mid-century feel, and was carpeted for this opening in ‘dried maple leaf’ orangey-brown, to really double down on that late 60s/early 70s vibe.

“Our new home for Casa Perfect LA is my favourite house yet,” said David Alhadeff. “The Casa Perfect concept for me has always been about utilizing incredible architecture – in this case, a jewel that has been virtually untouched since 1971 – as a backdrop for our contemporary program.”