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Setup: Remio & Tim Diet @ Guerrero Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, February 2, 2013

AM recently stopped by San Francisco to visit Guerrero Gallery and caught the setup by Remio & Tim Diet as they prepared for their opening this Saturday. First up is Remio, known as a great writer around the world (part of both Barry McGee’s DFW/THR and Os Gemeos’ VLOK crew), bringing a impactful show entitled Man In Transition. Moving his street roots into the gallery realm, we enjoyed his “cluster faces” where he painted faces based on his graff style. At face value, it may look simple, but upon closer inspection the colors & textures […]

Update: Camille Rose Garcia

Posted by sleepboy, February 1, 2013

Camille Rose Garcia (interviewed) recently posted about a new project she is working on – an illustration for something McSweeneys Publishing is involved in. Along with some in progress pics, she also announced that today at Noon (Pacific Time), she will be releasing some prints and items (on her webstore) found from organizing around her studio. Also, look for varied projects taking her to San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles in 2013. Discuss Camille Rose Garcia here.

Previews: “Year of the Snake” @ Giant Robot 2

Posted by sleepboy, January 31, 2013

This Saturday, February 2nd, Giant Robot 2 will be celebrating Chinese New Year early with their Year of the Snake group show. Featuring the work of Rob Sato, Aaron Woes, Jeremiah Ketner, Stella Hultberg, Luke Chueh, Deth P. Sun, Yoskay Yamamoto, Edwin Ushiro, Audrey Kawasaki, Andrew Hem, Saelee Oh, Mari Inukai, APAK, and more, the exhibition will put the legless one and its characteristics on display for art fans to enjoy. A couple more preview images below…

Preview: Victor Castillo – “Under Heavy Measures” @ Merry Karnowsky

Posted by sleepboy, January 29, 2013

This Saturday night (February 2nd) the Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles will be home to a new solo show from Victor Castillo. Under Heavy Measures will consist of paintings on paper & canvas, sculptures, and sketches from the locally-based artist all created in the deceptively innocent style of illustrations for children’s stories. The title refers to his feeling that “the scales of power have become oppressive: inequality grows, the protests increase globally, and the brutality with which these demonstrations are repressed is also amplified” […]

Mark Ryden Studio Look

Posted by sleepboy, January 29, 2013

Here is a glimpse for those Mark Ryden fans out there who are interested in checking out the LA-based artist’s studio (and not to mention a painting in progress). Although the recent months have seen limited edition offerings (here & here), collectors of the low brow luminary’s work have been wondering when his next solo will be (with the last one in 2010). No dates yet but it sounds like his next exhibition will be in LA this summer, probably the postponed showing at Michael […]

Preview: Dan May – “Patient Season”

Posted by sleepboy, January 28, 2013

Going public early this week will be Dan May’s (interviewed) latest selection of work, collectively entitled Patient Season. The new drawings and paintings ranging in size from 6″ X 6″ to 18″ X 24″ will be available online and will bring together themes of hope, peace, love, mystery, and intrigue. Take a look below at a preview of May’s storybook scenery filled with lush environments and gentle creatures. Discuss Dan May here.

Overtime: Jan 21 – Jan 27

Posted by Khoi, January 27, 2013

Overtime stories of the week: Cai Guo-Qiang and Jeff Koons are among recipients of first biennial U.S. Department of State Medal of Arts. Vladimir Tretchikoff’s Chinese Girl (or aka Green Lady) painting coming up for auction in March. RIP: Simon Cerigo, who died at age 60 due to complications from heart issues. Three Rotterdam art heist suspects arrested in Romania, but paintings have not yet been found. Library puts controversial Kara Walker drawing back up on display. Egyptian artists, curators, critics & academics fear new constitution threatens […]

Upcoming: “Something Wicked This Way Comes” @ Cella Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, January 26, 2013

Later next month, the Cella Gallery will be hosting a group show entitled Something Wicked This Way Comes featuring artists who have practice rendering the surreal and macabre. Curated by Stephanie Chefas, the roster includes Annie Owens, Christian Rex van Minnen, Christine Wu, Chrystal Chan, David Ball, Fulvio Di Piazza, Jana Brike, Jessica Ward, Judith Supine, and Michael Page (interviewed) – whose painting of some corporate types you see above. The exhibition opens on February 23rd. Discuss this show here.

Upcoming: Tim Biskup for “MAS: ATTACK” @ LA Mart

Posted by sleepboy, January 26, 2013

Tonight (January 26th) in Los Angeles, LA Mart (1933 S. Broadway) will be hosting a group exhibition entitled MAS: ATTACK (Mutual Appreciation Society). The one night event features a large roster of artists including Tim Biskup who will be contributing the pieces seen above including the 48″ x 48″ painting entitled Dawn which seem combines old and new techniques. Discuss Tim Biskup here.

Releases: Jeff Soto – “Seeker Friends: The Valentines” Prints

Posted by sleepboy, January 24, 2013

For those who want to get the jump on their art-loving significant other with Valentine’s Day coming up, you may want to see what Jeff Soto (interviewed) has to offer. Starting today until Monday (January 28th), you can order this special set The Valentines from his ongoing series of Seeker Friends from Prints On Wood. Priced at $50 + shipping (with $1 from every print going to plantabillion.org to plant one tree), the prints will be accompanied by one the original paintings (seen below) for two lucky […]