Tag Archives: Brian Despain

Preview: Brian Despain – “Tin Machines and Mercuric Dreams” @ Roq La Rue Gallery

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lowpro

In his first exhibit with Seattle-based Roq La Rue since 2009′s Requiarium (covered), Brian Despain (interviewed) is primed and ready with a whole bag of new tricks for his upcoming show next month. Opening Friday, February 11th, Tin Machines and … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Dark Pop 3.0″ @ Last Rites Gallery

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lowpro

The third installment of Last Rites Gallery’s annual group exhibition Dark Pop 3.0 opened this weekend in New York. The show brought together some intriguing work from a diverse group of names, whose work is either intimately or loosely synonymous … Continue reading →

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Preview: “JEST in Time: The Phylogenesis of Clowns” Benefit @ Distinction Gallery

Posted on August 3, 2010 by sleepboy

Clowns are different things to different people. Some have an intense fear of clowns (Coulrophobia), or for some, they are a source of amusement and entertainment. These costumed and masked performers are also fertile subject matter for artists (here and … Continue reading →

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Openings: “Lead Poisoning” & Jason D’Aquino Solo @ Last Rites Gallery

Posted on July 26, 2010 by sleepboy

Earlier this month, Last Rites Gallery in New York hosted “Lead Poisoning”, a group show that included a surprisingly strong list of participants. Artists like David Stoupakis, Eric White (interviewed), Glenn Barr, Ron English (featured), Chet Zar, Esao Andrews (interviewed), … Continue reading →

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Preview: Brian Despain – “Requiarium” @ Roq La Rue

Posted on November 11, 2009 by sleepboy

Friday night, Brian Despain (interviewed) will be treating Seattle residents to his cadre of robots and their adventures.  Despain is able to imbue his mechanical characters with emotional depth as they interact with companions from the natural world set against … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Monster?” Group Show @ Copro Gallery

Posted on July 6, 2009 by sleepboy

Monsters are attacking Bergamot Station!  Well, at least for the similarly named group show at Copro Gallery this Saturday night curated by none other than Travis Louie (interviewed).  Well respected in the art world and a talented artist himself, Travis … Continue reading →

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Openings: Movers and Shakers @ POV Evolving

Posted on February 17, 2009 by marcus

“Movers and Shakers” (previewed) opened on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles’ Chinatown at POV Evolving Gallery and AM dropped by to check it out. Some of the participating artists who also dropped by included Buff Monster, Johnny “KMNDZ” Rodriguez, Mia, … Continue reading →

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Preview: Movers & Shakers @ POVevolving

Posted on January 20, 2009 by sleepboy

Our friend, fellow Baby Tattooville attendee, and collector extraordinaire, Gino Joukar, has send us some preview pics for “Movers & Shakers,” a group show that will be his first as a curator.  The list of artists participating is impressive, no … Continue reading →

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Interviews: Brian Despain

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lowpro

Ever wonder how a flying robot goes fishing? I mean, who hasn’t? As the above painting illustrates, Washington-based artist Brian Despain might just have the answer. Fresh off another strong showing at Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle, Brian was … Continue reading →

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