Jake Sheiner’s cinematic paintings depict a nostalgic Los Angeles landscape that viewers are familiar with through pop culture. Drawing inspiration from Edward Hopper, Fairfield Porter, David Hockney and Lois Dodd, the artist’s work similarly transforms everyday moments into memorable narrative scenes. Sheiner’s compositions explore the undercurrent of isolation and loneliness underneath the beautiful LA landscape, which is frequently obscured in favor of presenting an ideal self.