DESCRIPTION

A scarce Chick Strand flyer by Neon Park. The Independent Film Oasis screened films in Los Angeles from 1976 to 1981.

Flyer has noticeable staining in lower part, but is nevertheless a desirable artifact documenting Los Angeles avant-garde cinema history.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Neon Park was an American artist and illustrator, known for his album covers and rock posters.

Examples of some album cover art by Neon Park (Martin Muller)

Chick Strand (1931-2009) was a Los Angeles avant-garde filmmaker who also taught at Occidental College. She was one of the founders of Canyon Cinema.

Oasis is discussed in detail in James, David E. The Most Typical Avant-Garde: HIstory and Geography of Minor Cinemas in Los Angeles. UC Press, 2005. Historical information about Oasis and a list of screenings can be found here. Oasis' records are in The Archives of American Art, The Smithsonian.