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Preview: Courtney Brims @ Black Maria Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 29, 2009

A relatively new artist to the scene, Courtney Brims, caught our eyes with some preview images to her new show at Black Maria Gallery.Â Slated to exhibit her color pencil works on their project wall, the opening is on July 18th.Â This will be the Brisbane based artists first show in the US. More images after the jump.

Preview: Tin – “Beautiful Imperfections” @ Copro Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 28, 2009

We thought we would do a little preview of Tin’s (interviewed) upcoming show “Beautiful Imperfections” at Copro Gallery.Â If you are looking forward to some robotic animal and limb goodness like we are, make sure you are there for the July 11th opening.Â More images after the jump…

Teaser: Michael Page – “ThankYouGoodbye” @ Varnish Fine Art

Posted by sleepboy, June 26, 2009

Here is a fantastic new image from Michael Page giving us a first look at the body of work for his next show at Varnish Fine Art in August. Entitled “ThankYouGoodbye,” Page will explore ecological and environmental issues in a way only his imagination can.Â If you haven’t had a chance to check out his work from the “Trancenders” show that we covered previously, check it out here. Discuss Michael Page here.

Release Party: Greg “Craola” Simkins – “Lonely Knight” Skate Deck

Posted by sleepboy, June 25, 2009

Take a look at this intricate new laser-engraved skate deck design from Greg Simkins. The “Lonely Knight” wood decks, limited to 25, priced at $325 will be released this Saturday, June 27th (12 – 4 pm) at Gallery 1988 LA. Simkins will also be on hand to chat with fans and do some live painting, with the piece auctioned at the end – proceeds go to charity. Also, a new print “Here Stands Matt Riddle” will be released. Take a look at it as well […]

PCP Murals @ Weller Court (Little Tokyo, LA)

Posted by sleepboy, June 24, 2009

We stopped by Weller Court in Little Tokyo (LA) last month at the beginning of a road trip and were surprised to see work from digital artist Heisuke Kitazawa aka PCP blown up into giant murals.Â Seeing his Japanese artist’s psychedelic-style and dream-like work in large scale was really an unexpected treat.Â Stop by if you have a chance, hopefully it will still be up. More pics after the jump.

Preview: APAK – “Rainbow Garden” @ Tinlark Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 23, 2009

Oregonian artists APAK are at it again, this time getting ready for their show “Rainbow Garden” @ Tinlark Gallery. As you can see above, the multi-talented duo is preparing some sculptures of the curious little beings that always populate their work. These sculptures along with paintings will make up the body of work for this show along with some felted wool dolls. Check the preview images after the jump.

Teaser: Yumiko Kayukawa “Higashi No Kamisama – God from the East” @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, June 21, 2009

Here’s a little snapshot from Yumiko Kayukawa from her upcoming show “Higashi No Kamisama – God From the East” show at Joshua Liner Gallery which opens July 11th in NYC. If anyone is wondering if she’ll be attending the show, the answer is yes. She’ll be there in person (just like for her M Modern show), so mark your calendars. Discuss Yumiko Kayukawa here.

Teaser: Victor Castillo – “Gameland” @ Merry Karnowsky Gallery (Los Angeles)

Posted by sleepboy, June 21, 2009

After his successful exhibitionÂ at Roq la Rue gallery in Seattle last year, Victor Castillo opens another show next month at Merry Karnowsky Gallery.Â The title of the show “Gameland” refers to the landscapes in this body of work,Â to “lost paradise or the Promised Land having become a sinister playground.”Â As always, there areÂ ominious and political overtones to Castillo’s work, often painting children in “dark scenes where toys become weapons and cruelty replaces innocence.” We are looking forward to the Chilean (now based in Spain)Â artist’s first […]

Preview: “+2” Group Show @ Sloan Fine Art

Posted by sven, June 20, 2009

We love the concept behind this group show opening this Saturday, June 20th, at Sloan Fine Art in NY. “+2” sees 24 artists previously exhibited by Alix Sloan invited to participate in the group show, along with 2 other artists of their choice – hence the plus 2 title. The show opens alongside Jonathan Viner’s Harem” also in the gallery. Read onÂ more details and images after the jump…

Openings: Sarah Joncas – “Beneath The Seams” & Kelly Vivanco – “The Conservatory” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by stephen, June 19, 2009

AM was on hand at the opening of two great shows at Thinkspace Gallery last week, â€œBeneath The Seamsâ€ from Sarah Joncas and Kelly Vivancoâ€™s â€œThe Conservatory.â€ Fans thoroughly enjoyed each artists’ unique approach towards their portraiture pieces and they also had a great time chatting with Joncas and Vivanco, both of whom were on hand at the opening. See all the photos and work from the show after the jump…