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Openings: Eric Joyner – “It’s A Jungle Out There” @ Corey Helford

Posted by carlosgonzalez, January 25, 2012

Over the weekend, Corey Helford presented new work by artist Eric Joyner (interviewed). The exhibition featured a collection of paintings that blended the artist’s attraction to classic sci-fi motifs with a sense of the mundane which often referenced the use of donuts. Other competing factors in his visual imagery include the use of landscapes and the natural environment. The work on hand is amazing to look at and feature a surreal combination of the fantastical and the average. The result is a collection of art that […]

Preview: Eric Joyner – “It’s A Jungle Out There” @ Corey Helford

Posted by sleepboy, January 16, 2012

Transporting his beloved robots and donuts into a natural setting, Eric Joyner’s (interviewed) newest paintings will feature a nice contrasting backdrop for his favorite subjects. Robots using elephants as beasts of burden for their donuts, giant beasts and plant life fighting robots for their fried sugary treats, giant donuts seen far in the horizon of lush landscapes – there are just some of the imaginative imagery awaiting showgoers when Corey Helford opens its doors to It’s A Jungle Out There on this Saturday night, January 21st. […]

Teaser: Eric Joyner – “It’s A Jungle Out There” @ Corey Helford

Posted by sleepboy, December 23, 2011

It’s been almost a year and a half since Eric Joyner (interviewed) last had a solo show (covered). So, fans of his signature robots and donuts will be happy to hear that his next body of work, entitled It’s A Jungle Out There, will be will be on display at the Corey Helford Gallery starting January 21st. It looks like his robots characters will be encountering some creatures of the great outdoors… Discuss Eric Joyner here.

Preview: “La Luz de Jesus 25” Part II

Posted by sleepboy, October 31, 2011

After hosting the first part of their 25th anniversary group show last month, La Luz De Jesus makes room for the opening of round two of the festivities on November 4th. With such a rich and storied tradition and one of the early visionaries in the game, Billy Shire, as the gallery owner, the long list of participants necessitated splitting the celebration into two parts. Next up is a lineup that includes Ana Bagayan, Shawn Barber, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Bob Dob, Michael Hussar, Jordin Isip, Jessica […]

Openings: “Made In Polaroid” @ Phillips de Pury

Posted by juggernut3, September 21, 2011

AM recently attended the star studded charity art show Made In Polaroid held at Phillips de Pury. The benefit was a one night auction that featured 50 works created by the 50-50-50 project using Polaroid’s mobile printer. All proceeds went to support Free Arts NYC. Numerous notable artists including Marilyn Minter, Jean Pigozzi, Will Cotton, Patrick Demarchelier, Phillip-Lorca Dicorica, Steven Klein, Matthew Rolston, Paulo Roversi, Lady Gaga, James Franco, Maripol, Nate Lowman, Chris Anthony, Estevan Oriol, Gary Baseman, Tyra Banks, EINE, Stella IM Hultberg, Krista Huot, Nick […]

Teaser: “Zero To Sixty” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 16, 2011

On July 1st, the Corey Helford Gallery will be celebrating their five year anniversary in style. The Culver City showspace will be hosting a group show featuring many of the artists that have exhibited with them in the past including Todd Schorr, Joe Sorren, Gary Baseman, Ray Caesar, Sas & Colin Christian, D*Face, Ron English, Natalia Fabia, Brandi Milne, Kazuki Takamatsu, SHAG, Dave Kinsey, Adam Wallacavage, Greg Simkins, David Stoupakis, Meggs, Nick Walker, Kent Williams, Luke Chueh, Mia, Amy Sol, Stella Im Hultberg and many […]

Preview: Sanrio 50th Anniversary Group Show

Posted by sleepboy, November 2, 2010

Remember last year’s 35th birthday bash for Hello Kitty (covered)? Well, if you enjoyed that, then you will be excited to know it’s almost time for another Sanrio show. This time, it’s for the 50th anniversary of the company and yes, that means all your favorite characters are free game for the artists like the Badtz Maru incarnation from Travis Louie (interviewed) seen above. Of course, the group show won’t be the only festivities held at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica starting November 12th. […]

Preview and Giveaway: “Selections from The New World” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by sven, October 8, 2010

Earlier this year, AM brought you coverage of Corey Helford Gallery’s “Art From The New World” summer exhibition at Bristol’s City Museum and Art Gallery in the UK. It was an exciting exhibition and a rare chance for UK art lovers to meet the group of artists in one place on our side of the pond. Since the doors opened, over 60,000 visitors attended the exhibit to get a taste of the art. Now it’s time for LA to have the favor returned. A selection […]

Openings: Eric Joyner – “Donut Logic” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, August 17, 2010

Last Saturday, robots invaded Culver City at the Corey Helford Gallery in the form of paintings from Eric Joyner, bringing along with them their food of choice – donuts! As Eric states in an interview with AM last week, his initial inspiration was his collection of tin robots and watching the movie Pleasantville, where Jeff Daniels paints a still-life of donuts. This time, he adds another food group to the mix to “Donut Logic” – cupcakes! More opening pics after the jump…

Interviews: Eric Joyner

Posted by sleepboy, August 9, 2010

As we mentioned a couple weeks ago, Eric Joyner will be opening his newest show at Corey Helford this Saturday, August 14th. We had the opportunity to get together with Eric for a session of questions and answers as well as getting an advanced look at some of the pieces in this show. He took time to explain his subject matter, talk a little about his influences, and much more. Check the full interview after the jump…