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Iva Hladis brings history alive

Artist Iva Hladis poses with some of the art from her exhibit "Timeless Treasures" at District Gallery. In 1985, she and some friends hiked over the Alps to escape the oppression in Czechoslovakia. She made her way to Los Angeles, studied art and now does intricate drawings of "timeless" Los Angeles buildings.

Artist Iva Hladis poses with some of the art from her exhibit “Timeless Treasures” at District Gallery. In 1985, she and some friends hiked over the Alps to escape the oppression in Czechoslovakia. She made her way to Los Angeles, studied art and now does intricate drawings of “timeless” Los Angeles buildings.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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The Czech immigrant’s collection of Southland buildings is on display in L.A., with each work set in a particular period.

'Timeless Treasures'

Hladis’ show features layered depictions of such past and present icons as the Pantages Theatre, City Hall, the Eastern Columbia building and Donut Chalet.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Lifelong talent

“Hollywood, 1924” by artist Iva Hladis, who began drawing as a child.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Interactive

Artist Iva Hladis speaks with visitos to her exhibit.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Personal touch

“Eastern Colombia” by artist Iva Hladis. Each work is set in a historic period and contains embellishments.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Piece of history

“Pantages” by artist Iva Hladis. She modeled her drawing of the Pantages on a March 1954 newspaper photo, when the theater marquee touted the 26th Annual Academy Awards Presentation.   (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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