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Openings: Audrey Kawasaki – “Watching Shadows” or “Kageboushi” @ Space Yui (Japan)

Posted by sleepboy, May 7, 2009

Audrey Kawasaki’s (interviewed) show “Watching Shadows” or “Kageboushi” opened last night at the Space Yui Gallery in Japan. The exhibition included some of her signature paintings of dreamy-eyed girls, who have a sense of innocence, yet paradoxically possess a touch of sensuality as well. However, it seems that in this body of work, although subtle, her characters are maturing in front of our eyes, perhaps with a hint of what’s to come. No canvas pieces in this show, but Audrey explores her lasercut technique further […]

Preview: “Lush Life” Group Show @ Roq La Rue

Posted by sleepboy, May 6, 2009

Another great group show is opening this Friday, May 8th in Seattle at Roq La Rue gallery.Â The show entitled “Lush Life” mixes pieces from some familiar “old-school” artists with some promising new faces.Â We preview some of the paintings after the jump, including pieces from Joe Sorren (seen above), Chris Berens, Mia Araujo, Martin Wittfooth, Kukula, Tin and Glenn Barr.

Preview/Interviews: Melissa Haslam – “Wild Fields” @ LeBasse Projects

Posted by juggernut3, May 6, 2009

Australian up-and-comerÂ Melissa Haslam visits Los Angeles for her latest exhibition “Wild Fields”Â at LeBasse Projects opening this Saturday, May 9th, in the gallery’s project room. Her interesting use of independent girls and hauntingly beautiful botanic backdrops has caused quite a buzz with fans and collectors. Haslam’s been busy prepping for the opening,Â but made some time for a quick interview with AM. Read the interview and see a preview of the show after the jump…

Preview: Travis Louie – â€œStrange Grooming Habitsâ€ @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 5, 2009

Like we mentioned before, Travis Louie’s (interviewed) â€œStrange Grooming Habitsâ€ is fast approaching on May 9th at Copro Gallery. With a generous gallery space at his disposal, we are excited to see how his renowned attention to detail translates to some of the larger scale paintings in this body of work. More preview pics after the jump…

Creative Process: Yoskay Yamamoto – â€œHello and Goodbyeâ€ @ LeBasse Projects

Posted by juggernut3, May 5, 2009

Yoskay Yamamotoâ€™s (interviewed) latest body of work “Hello and Goodbye” (previewed) will open this Saturday, May 9th, at LeBasse Projects. Yoskay has been heads-down for the better part of 2009 crafting an intricate series of paintings for what looks to be a tremendous exhibition. Yoskay shares with AM his creative process for the “Possibly Maybe” piece from this show. See the entire step-by-step creative process after the jump.

Releases: Audrey Kawasaki Prints x 2 – “My Dishonest Heart” & “Carry On”

Posted by sleepboy, May 5, 2009

With Audrey Kawasaki’s (interviewed) show in Japan fast approaching, we would like to pass on the information about her two newest print releases. The first is an exclusive print for her show at Space Yui entitled “Carry On” (seen above). It will be released as an edition of 100 and priced at $440 framed.Â Not sure if they are selling to overseas customers, but you can contact the gallery for more details. The second release will be one of the pieces from her “The Drawing […]

Openings: Jab Strong Fierce (Street Fighter Tribute Show) @ Nucleus Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 4, 2009

AM stopped by Nucleus Gallery couple weekends ago to check out the art and festivities of the Street Fighter Tribute show. The video game inspired art certainly delighted the crowd, but just as entertaining were the events associated with the show like the cosplay contest and the street fighter playing tournament. Check out all the pics after the jump…

Preview/Interviews: Audrey Kawasaki – “Watching Shadows” or “Kageboushi” @ Space Yui (Japan)

Posted by sleepboy, May 4, 2009

One of our favorite artists, Audrey Kawasaki’s first solo show in Japan is opening this weekend at Space Yui Gallery in Tokyo. The show entitled “Watching Shadows” or “Kageboushi” will feature about 9 paintings, various sold-out editions, as well as an exclusive print of “Carry On” (more on that layer). Excited to find out more about the largest body of work (paintings) since her Italy show, we caught up with Audrey before she left for Japan and asked her a few questions. The answers as […]

Openings: Sam Flores – “Ego, Addiction, and Other Bedtime Stories” @ Subliminal Projects

Posted by stephen, May 4, 2009

â€œEgo, Addiction, and Other Bedtime Stories,â€ the latest body of work by Sam Flores (interviewed) opened to a packed crowd Saturday night at Subliminal Projects. The show, laid out in Flores’ storybook illustration world, revolved around the premise of the basics of everyday human struggle, controlling our inner demons and the balance between good and bad. It was great to see that Flores included something for everyone in the show, ranging from his amazing large-scale paintings, to intimate portraits of his characters, as well as […]

Openings: Gary Baseman – “La Noche de la Fusion” Festivities

Posted by stephen, May 3, 2009

Gary Baseman and Corey Helford Gallery pulled out all the stops for last night’s Carnivale-style extravaganza celebrating “La Noche de la Fusion” (covered), Baseman’s solo return to Los Angeles in over two years. Featuring Baseman-designed costumes come to life, carnival games, a fire bowl to burn away your fears and insecurities, an animation reel exploring Toby’s Travels and the Enlightened Chou, as well as eye-candy as far as the eyes could see, this was certainly an event to remember. The capstone of the night’s celebrations […]