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Openings: Stella Im Hultberg – “Penumbra” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 12, 2009

Last weekend, after a nice Izakaya dinner with the artists, the AM crew headed over to Copro Gallery for the three person show (Stella Im Hultberg, Amy Sol, and Nicoletta Ceccoli). Stella flew all the way from New York to attend the show and brought with her a new darker and more brooding body of work. The paintings were all on paper including a couple larger ones we especially liked with a darkened backdrop and hidden faces. Often times, an artist’s work is influenced by […]

Art Focus: Dabs and Myla

Posted by Ken, November 12, 2009

AM had the opportunity to sit down with the recently transplanted Australian duo of Dabs and Myla – a couple of artists that we’ve had our eye on for a while. Their wondrously complex yet easily accessible paintings and murals are the result of years of collaboration as well as a seemingly near-psychic connection found only in the strongest of couples. While Dabs creates the characters, Myla renders the washed out backgrounds and intricate cityscapes. Their individual voices harmonize together with near symphonic results, the […]

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

Posted by sleepboy, November 11, 2009

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 an often lush background. Despain’s “Requiarium” is set to open Nov 12th at Roq La Rue alongside John Brophy’s “Saints and Angels.” More preview images after the jump.

Openings: Jeremy Fish @ Laguna Art Museum

Posted by Ken, November 11, 2009

AM visited Jeremy Fish this past weekend in Laguna for the opening of “Weathering the Storm”, his first solo museum show. As you may well remember from our studio visit, Fish has created an entirely new body of work for this exhibit, featuring a variety of sizes and mediums. Fans turned out in droves, many coming from as far as San Francisco to attend the opening. In attendance were art scene staples such as Lynzy Blair of FIFTY24SF, Juxtapoz’s Matt Revelli and Evan Prico, Fecal […]

Teaser: Travis Louie @ Shooting Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, November 8, 2009

Love must be in the air, because everywhere we turn there seems to be weddings… December will be no exception as Travis Louie (interviewed) brings a new body of work to the Bay Area. His Shooting Gallery solo will focus on – you guessed it – weddings. Of course, with a Louie twist… We’ll have more for you as the show gets closer. Discuss this show here. Discuss Travis Louie here.

Video: Jeff Soto – “The Sun Rises Again” Timelapse

Posted by sleepboy, November 8, 2009

Jeff Soto (interviewed) recently sent us this timelapse video of his piece “The Sun Rises Again” that he painted for the Giant Robot Biennale this year. It was definitely one of the standout pieces from that exhibition, and we are happy to see that Jeff is continuing to paint these ambitious pieces as his work is really suited for the large scale (like on the streets here and here). Check out one he’s working on for Art Basel this year here.

Releases: Hi-Fructose Volume 13

Posted by Ken, November 8, 2009

Hi-Fructose Magazine has long been a favorite here at AM headquarters, their refreshing take on contemporary art and culture is one administered with a keen eye, airtight writing and some of the most dynamic and compelling artwork from a vast variety of genres. Volume 13 looks to be no exception with interviews and features from a multifarious and eclectic collection of artists, including Lori Earley, Kris Kuksi, Dave Kinsey, Eric Fortune and more….. Hi-Fructose Volume 13 is currently available at your local bookseller or online […]

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Ryden!

Posted by sleepboy, November 7, 2009

In what looks to be a magical wedding deep in the forest, Mark Ryden and Marion Peck tied the knot amongst friend and family. With a beautiful setting and costumes that just seem appropriate, the artists made it official. We wish them all the happiness in the world and many years painting together…

Openings: Greg “Craola” Simkins – “The Pearl Thief” @ Gallery 1988 (LA)

Posted by sleepboy, November 4, 2009

Last night, Greg Simkins aka Craola (interviewed) opened his show “The Pearl Thief” at the LA location of Gallery 1988. Featuring his largest painting to date (glimpses of which you saw in our studio visit) and a riddle/puzzle that lead to a prize of an original painting from Greg, show-goers left with plenty to talk about. “The Pearl Thief” painting (seen above), was pretty amazing. One of the most detailed paintings we have ever seen; it was like ten paintings in one with many of […]

Second Helpings: October 2009

Posted by juggernut3, November 3, 2009

October has come on gone in a blink of an eye, like the autumn leaves soon will be as we roll towards winter. There as been one great show after another; kinda overwhelming in a great way as we bring you another segment of Second Helpings to recap some of the juiciest stories of the month. Get served after the jump.