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Teaser: “The First Annual Supersonic Electronic Invitational” @ Spoke Art

Posted by sleepboy, January 3, 2012

This Thursday night, January 5th, the Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco will be hosting The First Annual Supersonic Electronic Invitational. The group exhibition features new works from sixteen artists curated by Zach Tutor, who runs the web based art forum Supersonic Electronic and will include the work of Joao Ruas (seen above) among others. Full artist list after the jump…

Preview: João Ruas – “YORE” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, October 30, 2011

This Saturday, November 5th, in Los Angeles, João Ruas will be presenting a solo exhibition at the Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City. If you remember, it’s been over a year since his last showing there in 2010. Entitled YORE, the new collection of works from the Brazilian painter and Fables cover artist will include over 20 new paintings, 5 new etchings, three works on ostrich eggs, as well as a wall mural. For those interested, there will be a limited edition print (run of 25), [...]

Teaser: “Lined In Lead” @ Gallery Nucleus

Posted by sleepboy, February 15, 2011

As the title suggests, Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra will be holding a group show in March featuring works done in graphite. They’ve assembled a nice list of artists who are involved including Alexandre Day, Andrew Hem, and Rob Sato (full list here). Also participating is Fables cover artist João Ruas who will be contributing six pieces, including the gem seen above. Discuss this show here. Discuss João Ruas here.

Culver City Artwalk ’10: “Picks of the Harvest” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, June 5, 2010

On right now at the Culver City Arts District is their annual Artwalk. After bringing you a look at what LeBasse Projects and Carmichael Gallery had to offer, we now turn our eye on another great gallery – Thinkspace. Heading their show is master manipulator of pop culture and satirist, David MacDowell. You can’t help but smile when you see the skill in which David takes familiar elements and remixes them into a clever and unexpected composition – like Golem heading over to “Booger King” [...]

Openings: Joao Ruas – “III” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, May 17, 2010

Last week, AM had the pleasure of attending the opening of Sao Paulo native Joao Ruas’ show “III” at the recently christened new Thinkspace location. The young artist who replaced James Jean at the helm of the “Fables” franchise was on hand to greet guests who made it out to see his show. Weaving a collection of dreamy imagery, Joao used a diverse mix of oil, acrylic and other mediums while exercising his talents on his mysterious subjects. See the opening night action after the [...]

Preview: Joao Ruas “III” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, May 7, 2010

Last time we saw Joao Ruas, he was showing beside Allison Sommers (covered) in his first ever US show and it left us wanting more. Now he’s again showing beside Allison (previewed) at Thinkspace Gallery and we’ll be there to cover it when it opens tonight, May 7th. Check out a few preview images after the jump.

Preview: “A Cry For Help” Benefit Show @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, December 16, 2009

Opening January 8th as one of the first shows of 2010 will be Thinkspace’s “A Cry For Help.” The group show features a long list of artists who have produced work bringing attention to different endangered animals. Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to Born Free USA, a national animal advocacy organization that works toward “ending the suffering of wild animals in captivity, rescuing individual animals in need, protecting wildlife including highly endangered species in their natural habitats, and encouraging compassionate conservation globally.” Take [...]

Openings: LeBasse Projects “Go East” NYC Pop-Up Show

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2009

AM stopped by last week to check out the Culver City based LeBasse Projects and the art that traveled to New York for their “Pop Up” show. Only in town for less than a week, “Go East” showcased the work of Yoskay Yamamoto (featured and seen above), Tessar Lo, Edwin Ushiro, Joao Ruas, Eric Fortune (interviewed), Mia (interviewed), and Nate Frizzell (featured). Judging from what we saw, we look forward to the next trip east from this group of fresh young artists. More pics after [...]

ARTWALK Culver City: Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by stephen, June 7, 2009

Last weekend, Culver City hosted their ARTWALK 2009 event with over thirty galleries throughout the area participating. Thinkspace Gallery, located in the Silver Lake district, got in on the action as well, opening a one day pop-up gallery on Washington Blvd. Fans packed the rear gallery area throughout the day to see the live-painting demonstration by Asylm, Anthony Clarkson, Mear One, Michael Alvarez, Michael Pukac, Nathan DeYoung and Zoso. The show itselfÂ featured work from Ekundayo, Allison Sommers, ARMSROCK, Brandi Milne, Brian Viveros, Camilla dâ€™Errico, Fafi, [...]

Openings: Allison Sommers – “A Brief History” & Joao Ruas – “Inner Myth” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by stephen, May 15, 2009

Whoever coined the phrase “beauty is in the details” certainly knew what they were talking about. The two bodies of work currently being shown at Thinkspace Gallery, “A Brief History” by Allison Sommers (interviewed) and Joao Ruas’ “Inner Myth” certainly live up to this age-old saying. AMÂ thoroughly enjoyed Sommers’ whimsical world and the intricately painted creatures that inhabit it and we were equally impressed with Fables cover artist Ruas’ mythology-inspired pieces. Get a detailed look at the work and see the rest of the photos [...]

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