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The Landing is thrilled to present Seeing Things, our first solo exhibition by Los Angeles- based artist Chris Miller. Miller uses both three-dimensional sculpture and two-dimensional wall works, to explore form and meaning through an intense studio practice rooted in ceramics and drawing. The exhibition will be on view from Saturday January 18 – March 1, with an opening reception from 6 - 8 PM Saturday January 18th.

Emphasizing intuitive responses to material, Miller prioritizes spontaneity. This approach infuses his work with a visceral energy and a sense of discovery. In seeing things, Miller’s sculptures often take the form of bust-like structures. These imposing objects conjure confrontation and intimacy, encouraging viewers to engage with their familiarity and presence. His sculptures are marked by a dynamic, in-the-moment decision-making process, where material interactions and responses guide the final form. This method aligns with the artist’s interest in Rorschach-like ambiguity, as his works suggest forms that feel simultaneously familiar and enigmatic.

In addition to his sculptures, Miller’s ceramic wall tablets reflect a meandering approach that oscillates between painting and drawing, blending additive and subtractive processes. Miller initiates many of these works on etched plaster slabs, employing a technique akin to monoprinting. This process sets the stage for further development, incorporating delicate linework with bolder, more textured markings and glaze. 

Grounded in both intuition and environmental observation, Miller’s practice is informed by his experiences in natural and built environments. He often draws inspiration from his surroundings while distance running, observing the interplay of land, sea, and human-made elements. These moments of collision—where organic and industrial, beautiful and unsettling, coexist—fuel his process. He takes cues from impromptu sculptures in the landscape, like sticks planted in the ground with bits of fabric or etchings in sand and concrete. These encounters inform the complexity of his work, which mirrors the layered and chaotic beauty of the world around him. By blending organic, geologic, and anthropomorphic references, Miller creates objects that feel both familiar and undefinable, offering viewers a rich experience that echoes the complexity of the environments that surround us.