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Previews: “2nd Annual Delusional Art Competition” @ Jonathan LeVine Projects

Posted by sleepboy, August 1, 2018

As a followup to last year’s art competition (covered) put on by Jonathan LeVine Projects, the winners of the 2nd Annual Delusional Art Competition will have their works on display tonight at the New Jersey gallery. Just like 2017’s exhibition, this was a great opportunity for us to learn about some interesting new artists. Participating artist include: Alayna Coverly, Amy Guidry, Anthony Solano, Anton Hoeger, Blank William, Risa Tochigi (boogieREZ), Carly Slade, Caroline Pool, Cesar Piette, Cielle Graham, Daniel Coves, Eelco van den Berg, Floria Gonzalez, […]

Previews: “The Moleskine Project VII” @ Spoke Art (NYC)

Posted by sleepboy, July 30, 2018

On August 4th, Spoke Art’s location in NYC will be hosting The Moleskine Project VII, the seventh iteration of the group show curated by artist Rodrigo Luff and gallery owner Ken Harman. The concept behind the show once again is to create a piece of art on the pages of the ubiquitous moleskin notebook used by many artists for sketches, to record ideas, and for studies. Participating artists include: Rebecca Mason Adams, Sergio Barrale, Stephen Bauman, Kelsey Beckett, Daniel Bilodeau, Stephanie Brown, Juan Francisco Casas, Sam […]

Previews: Alex Garant – “Voyage of The Insomniac” @ Thinkspace

Posted by sleepboy, July 30, 2018

This Saturday night (August 4th), Thinkspace in Los Angeles will be opening a new show from Alex Garant entitled Voyage of The Insomniac. The new collection of oil paintings from the Canadian artist were inspired by a recent bout of insomnia and features 13 new pieces representing each hour between midnight and noon, with an extra 13th piece for the 13th hour (the eternity of a sleepless moment). Known for her flickering superimposed portraits, Garant has a perfect new theme to match her imagery, capturing the feeling of being […]

Previews: Jean Jullien – “Le Jardin Bleu” @ Chandran Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 28, 2018

Continue his pivot towards watercolor paintings inspired by his time growing up near the sea in Nantes, France, Jean Jullien will be presenting a new show tonight with summertime beach vibes at Chandran Gallery in San Francisco. Entitled Le Jardin Bleu, the new body of work will include new paintings, drawings, sculptures, and an installation from the London-based artist. Jullien further explains – “I am focusing on minimal storytelling. Hopefully the works give a sense of calm I feel when I’m painting. I’m happiest in summer. Days are slow, with […]

Releases: Joe Ledbetter // DC Collectibles – “Batman Characters”

Posted by sleepboy, July 19, 2018

This weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, some new figures designed by Joe Ledbetter will be on view at the DC booth. As part of DC Collectibles Artist’s Alley line, the 7″ figures take on the American artist’s signature vector-inspired aesthetic with each character imagined as the animal they are named after (Batman as a bat, Catwoman as a cat, Robin as a bird, and the Penguin as a penguin). Expect these to hit stores in 2019, with a retail price of $60 per figure. He further explains […]

Previews: “The New Romantics” @ Corey Helford Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 19, 2018

On July 28th, Corey Helford Gallery will be presenting another group show curated by Caro Buermann. Entitled The New Romantics, the exhibition aims to “survey this moment’s neo-romantic yearnings for paradise, magic and transcendence above the climate of political, environmental and social turmoil.” Participants include: Adrian Cox (seen above), Akiko Ijichi, Alessandra Maria, Annie Stegg Gerard, Bao Pham, Camilla d’Errico, Carrie Pearce, Dilka Bear, Erika Sanada, Hannah Yata, Happy D, Hirabayashi Takahiro, Iva Troj, Jana Brike, Joanne Nam, Junko Mizuno, Kate Zambrano, kelogsloops, Lu Cong, Mandy Cao, […]

Releases: Luke Chueh – “Wannabe” Flocked Dunny

Posted by sleepboy, July 16, 2018

Continuing to create art figures, something his character-based work seems suited for, Luke Chueh (interviewed) recently released a 5 inch “Wannabe” Flocked Dunny. Reprising Kidrobot’s most iconic platform toy, the Los Angeles-based artist reworked the sculpt into a version of his famous “possessed” bear with knife. Mixing the cute with the macabre with Chueh’s signature dark humor, the dunny comes in a generous edition of 1500 and can be purchased here for $55. Discuss Luke Chueh here.

POW! WOW! Long Beach ’18: Papercut Lounge

Posted by sleepboy, July 14, 2018

As part of this year’s POW! WOW! Long Beach (more coverage here) the Papercut Lounge worked with a group of artists to make zines available to festival attendees (which you can still purchase online here). The popup space not only served as a shop but also featured a cascading installation of books by Olga Lah and a large painting from Brendan Monroe as well as hosted the kickoff and closing party for the week-long, city-wide event. Participants include: Bumblebeeloves you, The Draculas, B4Flight, Booooooom, Brenden Donahue, Benji Escobar, Grace, Sandro Grison, Yoon Hyup, Luna Ikuta, Jason Keam, Quang Le, Busy Birdy, Brendan Monroe, Persue, Quam […]

Showing: Mark Dean Veca – “Passaggio di Pop” @ Crocker Art Museum

Posted by sleepboy, July 13, 2018

After a grueling twelve days of painting, Mark Dean Veca (interviewed) has finished a new commissioned installation at the Crocker Art Museum entitled Passaggio di Pop. After he created a immersive experience at the Sacramento institution last year for a group exhibition, the Los Angeles-based artist has returned as the recipient of the John S. Knudsen Prize, funding the creation of a new site-specific installation as well as the acquisition of his Oh Yeah painting into the museum’s permanent collection. Combining his modern take on Toile du Jouy patterns and […]

Previews: Edwin Ushiro – “Graduation” @ Giant Robot 2

Posted by sleepboy, July 12, 2018

Continuing to show with Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles, Edwin Ushiro (interviewed) will be presenting a new body of work starting this Saturday (July 14th). As is his usual practice, the new exhibition, Graduation, will draw from nostalgic experiences growing up in Hawaii, producing haunting and ethereal imagery crafted with his unique mixed media process. Ushiro further states – “Graduation is a series of drawings and paintings that recount stories from my childhood that focuses on the point when you have reached a goal and the endless possibilities ahead. […]