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Time Release Print: Audrey Kawasaki – “Charlotte”

Posted by sleepboy, July 21, 2011

AM stopped by for a visit with Audrey Kawasaki (interviewed) yesterday and caught her in the midst of signing her next time release print. If you remember, she put up a couple paintings for a fan vote back in May with the consensus winner being the image you see above – Charlotte (which originally exhibited at the Suggestivism show). We’ll have more details later but look for an early August release date. Also, as you know, she’ll be showing at Merry Karnowsky at the end of the month. […]

Release / Signing: Aaron Horkey – “HOARFROST” @ SDCC

Posted by rhinomilk, July 20, 2011

Aaron Horkey will make his first appearance at SDCC, as part of Pushead’s PATCHWERK event, Thursday July 21, 4 pm at the Toy Tokyo booth (#5437). Aaron has made a beautiful silkscreened print entitled HOARFROST that will be available. It will be limited to 60 pieces with 10 artist’s proofs, sized at 12 3/4″ x 9 5/8″, and priced at $130. Come out and give a big warm Comic-Con welcome to Horkey – oh, and pick up one of these stunning print packages too! View […]

Openings: Daniel Danger @ Cotton Candy Machine

Posted by juggernut3, July 20, 2011

AM caught the opening recently of New England artist Daniel Danger (interviewed) at the Cotton Candy Machine in NY. The show featured works which nostalgically brought back memories of great movie scenes. His signature solitary structures and characters were centerpieces in a series of twilight-based compositions. As mentioned in our teaser, Daniel also brought out some print gems both old and new for some lucky attendees. Check it all out after the jump.

Openings: Andrew Hem – “Cold Water” @ LeBasse Projects – Culver City

Posted by carlosgonzalez, July 19, 2011

This past weekend, Lebasse Projects in Culver City presented an exhibition by artist Andrew Hem (interviewed). Titled Cold Water, the show displayed the LA-based artist’s impressive aesthetic which utilizes oil and acrylic as a starting point. However, beyond these simple materials, the works on display, which ranged from character-based paintings to small wooden-like figurines, bring out a sense of story telling that makes the art an incredible sight. It’s interesting to point out that Hem’s artistic trajectory began with traditional graffiti. Yet, this exhibit clearly shows […]

Interview / Preview: Chet Zar – “Faces of Death” @ Last Rites Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 19, 2011

This Friday night (July 22nd) in New York, the LA-based artist Chet Zar will be opening his latest solo show at the Last Rites Gallery. Known as the master of the groteque and macabre, he’ll be bringing a series of portraits of some new characters all presented in custom frames. The title of the show, Faces of Death, is named after a mondo film from 1980. He talks about this and much more in an interview with AM after the jump…

Openings: COOP – “Idle Hands” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by rhinomilk, July 17, 2011

Friday evening, AM decided to duck the over-hyped oncoming threats of Los Angeles’ “Carmageddon” to check out the opening of legendary pop artist COOP’s show Idle Hands at Corey Helford Gallery. This is his first solo show since 2009, and once again he brought a series of ambitious large scale paintings as well as a few preliminary sketches and his signature ink drawings. He states regarding his current show – “pulp magazines, more overt sexuality and a little more deliberate provocation are on this time around.” COOP has […]

Overtime: July 11 – July 17

Posted by Khoi, July 17, 2011

Ron English putting on the finishing touches to his four foot dunny. Kevin Earl Taylor visited by My Love For You. Album cover design for Mastodon by A.J. Fosik. Doktor A showing Berlin and Chicago. Amy Sol brings along some watercolors for sketching on camping trip. Shepard Fairey appears on The Dinner Party Download. Dscreet directs the trailer for Kid Acne’s upcoming museum show in Sheffield. Two new prints from Part2ism. Stephan Doitschinoff aka CALMA opened his latest performance in Lisboa. Lush interviewed by Vandalog, Fafi interviewed by Hypebeast. New work on […]

Phil Noto – “New Machines” @ Bold Hype

Posted by juggernut3, July 16, 2011

This past spring, comic artist Phil Noto exhibited a nice show at New York’s Bold Hype Gallery. The body of work entitled New Machines comprised of over thirty fresh works with Noto’s dose of 60s & 70s retro style & flare. With much of the subject matter focusing on his refined females in many familiar nostalgic surroundings, we found ourselves thoroughly enjoying his fine art work. Check it all out after the jump.

Preview: Tran Nguyen – “The Synapse Between Here and There” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, July 15, 2011

Tomorrow night, July 16th, Tran Nguyen will open her solo show The Synapse Between Here and There at Thinkspace. The strong new body of work includes both paintings, detailed drawings, and concept sketches all featuring her light and deft touch with imagery bringing to mind beautiful illustrations that would fit on the cover of your favorite fantasy novel, but more refined and detailed. More preview images after the jump…

Preview: Melissa Haslam – “Kigurumi” @ Lebasse Projects

Posted by sleepboy, July 15, 2011

Tonight at LeBasse Projects in the Los Angeles Chinatown, Melissa Haslam (featured) will be presenting a new body of work that promises an increased attention to detail and realism as she continues to refine her technique. Drawing her inspiration from the Japanese subculture of fashioning oneself to look like stuffed animals or Kigurumi, the Australia-based painter uses this metaphor to explore ideas social role-playing. More preview images after the jump…