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Preview: “WE HEART WOOD Jibibuts Custom Show” @ Munky King

Posted by sleepboy, April 8, 2010

The “WE HEART WOOD” customs show opens tonight, April 8th, at Munky King in Melrose with dynamic duo Noferin inviting 30 of their artists friends to customize their latest blind box mini wood toys – Jibibuts. Not all artists have what it takes to paint on 3D surfaces, but masters of the art like Jeremiah Ketner, Doktor A, Dan May, Yoskay Yamamoto, and Stella Im Hultberg make it look easy with an awesome collection little works of art. More preview images after the jump.

Sketchbook: Stella Im Hultberg

Posted by sleepboy, January 11, 2010

We had only recently started our new sketchbook feature which takes our readers back to what is often times the very beginning of an artist’s creative process. Conveniently for us, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) posted up some images of her sketches on her blog for all to enjoy. Take a look there or after the jump at the ballpoint pen & brush pen produced gestural doodles.

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 […]

Update: Stella Im Hultberg

Posted by sleepboy, September 30, 2009

Looks like Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) has been working through some ideas recently for her upcoming show “Penumbra” alongside Amy Sol (teased) in November at Copro Gallery. Stella’s versatile showing at Thinkspace Gallery in July left her many options to pursue, but this new show, tentatively speaking, will probably focus on works on paper and perhaps wood. Also, as if Stella and Amy weren’t enough, Nicoletta Ceccoli (interviewed) will be showing concurrently with them. More images from Stella and showcard after the jump…

Openings: Group Exhibition @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by AM Editor, August 18, 2009

Saturday night, AM attended the opening of Joshua Liner Gallery’s summer group exhibition, which collects solid works from a very strong roster of artists, some of whom the gallery has shown previously and others of whom the gallery is working with for the first time. From the show, it is clear that Liner is actively evolving and maturing his gallery. And from the response from collectors and others at the opening, it seems that what he’s doing is working. More after the jump…

Preview: Group Show @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, August 11, 2009

Last week, we teased you with a very nice Greg “Craola” Simkins (interviewed) painting that will be shown this Saturday, August 15th in a nice group show at Joshua Liner Gallery.Â Now, we got an exclusive preview to a few pieces.Â Artists showingÂ include: Candice Tripp (interviewed), Chloe Earlyâ€™s (interviewed), Cleon Peterson, Damon Soule, Dave Kinsey, Evan Hecox, James Roper, Joe Sorren, Jud Bergeron, Kenji Hirata, Pat Rocha, Robert Hardgrave, Ryan McLennan, Shawn Barber, Stanley Donwood, Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed), SUB (Tony Curanaj), Sylvia Ji (interviewed), Tat […]

Teaser: Group Show @ Joshua Liner Gallery

Posted by juggernut3, July 30, 2009

Every now and then, a gallery decides to flex its muscles and call in some of its big guns. On August 15th, Joshua Liner Gallery will be on Defcon 2 as it brings up an arsenal of artists that would get the attention of the even the most casual art fan. Artists showing include:Â Candice Tripp (interviewed), Chloe Early, Cleon Peterson, Damon Soule, Dave Kinsey, Evan Hecox, James Roper, Joe Sorren, Jud Bergeron, Kenji Hirata, Pat Rocha, Robert Hardgrave, Ryan McLennan, Shawn Barber, Stanley Donwood, Stella […]

Openings: Stella Im Hultberg – “Memento Mori” @ Thinkspace

Posted by stephen, July 13, 2009

Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed)Â made her solo return to Los Angeles this past Friday withÂ “Memento Mori” (previewed) at Thinkspace Gallery.Â Greeting patrons as they walked through the door was an impressive mural featuring Stella’s luscious lipped women on a “nature-esque” green backdrop – a small taste of the breathtaking body of work that awaited them. Inside the gallery, Stella’s talent was showcased across a variety of surfaces, from deep-hued canvases that were bursting with emotion, to intricate pieces on wood and tea-stained paper, as well as some […]

Preview/Setup: Stella Im Hultberg – “Memento Mori” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by stephen, July 9, 2009

Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed)Â opens her solo show â€œMemento Moriâ€ (previewed) at Thinkspace Gallery this Friday, July 10th.Â AM dropped by the gallery and caught Stella working on what’s shaping up to be an impressive mural andÂ weÂ were also lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the wide variety ofÂ work she produced for this show. There areÂ impressiveÂ works on canvas which exhibit maturity in her technique,Â striking pieces on wood where Stella employed the use of graphite, acrylic, metallic penÂ and watercolor, a series of beautiful woodÂ figures and of course,Â Stella’sÂ tea-stained […]

Preview: Stella Im Hultberg – “Memento Mori” @ Thinkspace Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, June 17, 2009

Stella Im Hultberg (interviewed) recently posted up some preview images from her upcoming July show “Momento Mori” at Thinkspace Gallery.Â “Memento Mori” is a Latin phrase meaning “Remember You Shall Die,” typically used in reminding people of their own mortality, which should give us a little insight into this where Stella is going with this show.Â From these initial pics, there appears to be a maturity to her canvas technique that making us excited about this new body of work. More after the jump.