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Showing: Kevin E. Taylor – “Kountər Pärt” @ Guerrero Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2012

Last weekend, the Guerrero Gallery introduced San Francisco art fans to the paintings of the locally-based Kevin E. Taylor. Entitled Kountər Pärt, the new work explores and questions the “functionality of natural and synthetic materials through visual compositions of formulated schematics.” Using architectural structures, mirrors, and visual aids, Taylor’s detailed works presents a curious mix of the natural world and modern objects that extend into the gallery environment with some paintings displayed on and alongside mirrors and wooden constructs. Photo credit: Randy Dodson on installation […]

Preview: Melissa Cooke – “Surfaced” @ Koplin Del Rio

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2012

Culver City’s Koplin Del Rio will be presenting the second solo showing from Melissa Cooke at their gallery this Saturday night, May 19th. Entitled Surfaced, the new body of work comprising of powdered graphite on paper pieces explores the relationship between photography, painting and drawing in portraiture. Cooke takes photographs as she paints and pour liquids onto herself using her face as a canvas. These photos are then used as references for the final paintings leading to the boundaries between the mediums being broken down […]

Art HK ’12 Art Fair – First Look (Part II)

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2012

After giving you our pictorial first impressions from Art Hong Kong, we return for more of the action on the second floor. Look who we came across – Murakami-san. Other artist’s work we came across included Hideaki Kawashima, Damien Hirst, Do Ho Suh, Tracey Emin and much more. Take a look at our photo set below of the paintings, drawings, and sculptures from Asia’s preeminent fair. Discuss Art HK here.

Teaser: Eric White – “Transmission” @ Jonathan LeVine

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2012

On Saturday night, gifted painter Eric White (interviewed) will be unleashing a new series of oil paintings at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery for his first solo at the Chelsea showspace. The last time we visited with the NY-based artist, he was readying for a show in Italy last year. It appears that Transmission is a continuation of that body of work with his focus still on cinematic compositions like a still from a film as well as a predilection for scenery involving cars, a nod to […]

Openings: “FRENCH INVASION” @ Fabien Castanier Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 18, 2012

Several days ago, the Fabien Castanier Gallery in Los Angeles hosted a group show for a selection of French street artists appropriately entitled FRENCH INVASION. Featuring the likes of Speedy Graphito, JonOne, Nasty, Rero and Tilt, the space was filled with paintings, installations, silkscreens and sculpture from each artist. The evening was rounded out by a live painting session on a collaborative mural as well as a surprise showing from SEEN and Sket One. Photo credit: Birdman Photos & Guillaume Zuili.

Teaser: KAWS – Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Posted by sleepboy, May 17, 2012

Following in the tradition of other artists (Takashi Murakami & Tim Burton) who have had their iconic characters blown up for the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, street turned contemporary artist KAWS will have the honor the next time the event comes around. The huge balloon (40 feet long, 34 feet wide and 30 feet tall) will be in the shape of his Companion figure covering his face with its gloved hands, as if he were ashamed or crying in a pose inspired by Rodin’s […]

Releases: Aaron Horkey – “Andrew Bird” Poster

Posted by sleepboy, May 17, 2012

Aaron Horkey fans out there, tomorrow will be your next chance to get ahold of one of his works, albeit a limited edition. His Andrew Bird screenprint will be available at Friday, May 18th at “around” 2pm Central Time at Postersandtoys. The run will be 245 costing $60 with the variant going for $120 with an edition of 50. Also check our the print master’s work at the upcoming Wild at Heart benefit show. Via OMG Posters! Discuss Aaron Horkey here.

Mars-1, Oliver Vernon, & Damon Soule Mural (Arizona)

Posted by sleepboy, May 17, 2012

Not new to mind-blowing collaborations (see 2010), three members of the Furtherrr Collective got together for another mural in Arizona. Painted at the Flagstaff Brewing Company, friends Mars-1, Oliver Vernon, and Damon Soule each added their ingredients to the organic brew resulting in a vibrant, kinetic, and large piece for the public to enjoy. Here’s hoping they get together for more projects in the future. Photos via Mars-1 & Furtherrr Collective’s Facebook. Discuss Mars-1 here. Discuss Damon Soule here.

Preview: Matt Dangler – “Center Flame” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, May 17, 2012

This Saturday night, alongside Naoto Hattori’s new solo (previewed), Matt Dangler (interviewed) will also be presenting a new collection of oil paintings collectively entitled Center Flame at Copro Gallery. Inspired by a mixture of zen, old masters and surrealism, the new work is best explained in his own words – “The goal for this show was simple: to remain present in the moment. Brush stroke by stroke a mantra was created… a meditative rhythm with no limits… opening windows that peer into conscious worlds, metaphors that […]

Art HK ’12 – First Look

Posted by juggernut3, May 17, 2012

With China’s rise to economic prominence comes an opportunity for the art community to further expand into this region. That’s where Art HK comes in as the 3rd iteration aims to make its mark on the world. After its recent acquisition by industry leader Art Basel, the fair is bigger and more prestigious than ever with over 265 galleries located on two floors of the famous Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hong Kong has long been the historic city where east meets west, so it’s only natural that […]