'Culver City INVASION' tomorrow 12noon-8PM...

Lil' sneak peek of the flavor to come during tomorrow's poetry slam.

Mike The Poet and friends - 4PM

'Culver City INVASION' 12noon-8PM

During the Culver City Art Walk

8542 Washington Blvd (just a few doors west of Corey Helford Gallery)

'Sneak Peek' set here.

It's going to be an awesome day, please come on through.

COOP opens tonight... get on out there people!

The man's first major show in three years. Get out and support. Press and interviews are everywhere. The new works are massive in scale and beg to be seen in person.

'Culver City INVASION' previewed in today's LA Times...

Our 'pop-up' show during the Culver City Art Walk, 'Culver City INVASION', was previewed in today's LA Times (scan of article above). The article can be viewed online here as well.

Advance press previews have also run via Juxtapoz (here) and SlamXHype (here). Word is out. Please roll on through Culver City this Saturday, it's going to be going off from end to end with all sorts of added extras about the Walk and at all the participating galleries.

Brian Viveros' "Fight Klub" featured in this Saturday's 'INVASION' show

"With featured artist Ekundayo showing with Thinkspace Gallery during this 4th annual Culver City Artwalk, you know it’s gonna be a good time." - JUXTAPOZ

"With featured artist Ekundayo, plus works from a wide selection of the gallery’s artists, this is sure to be a great event." - SLAMXHYPE

View a 'sneak peek' of some of the other works from the show here.

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Craig "Skibs" Barker

"Legs Make You Dream" / 14x18"

Oil, spraypaint/stencil, collage, resin on wood

Featured in 'Culver City INVASION' this Saturday (details below)

Fri, May 29th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
New works from COOP
(On view through June 20th)
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Fri, May 29th 7-11PM (closing reception)
UCLA Hammer Museum
“Nine Lives: Visionary Artists from LA” – closing reception featuring a live performance from Llyn Foulkes and his one-man band the Machine / group show featuring Victoria Reynolds, Llyn Foulkes, Jeffrey Vallance, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Kaari Upson, Hirsch Perlman, Julie Becker, Charles Irvin, and Charlie White
http://hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/detail/exhibition_id/151

Sat, May 30th 7-11PM
The ARTery @ The Lab
2930 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa
“Black Market Sugar” group show curated by Popnz featuring works from L. Croskey, Macsorro, Jose Carabes, Cate Rangel, Glenn Arthur, Tsai-Fi, Nick Hernandez and many more plus live art by Prince Parise and music by DJ Loaf
(On view through June 21st)
www.thelab.com

Sat, May 30th 12Noon – 8PM
ARTWALK Culver City
For full details: http://www.culvercity.org/cultural/artwalk.asp

Sat, May 30th 8PM-11PM
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 South La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles / 323.933.4408
“I’ll Hit You Up Tomorrow” featuring new works from Kill Pixie
(On view through June 27th)
www.mkgallery.com

Sat, May 30th 12noon - 8PM
Miracle Mile / Muse ART WALK 2009
For full details: http://www.lacma.org/support/Muse.aspx

Sat, May 30th 7PM-Midnight
Synchronicity Space
4306 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.284.8960
“The Enigmatic Shadow” group show featuring Zachary Rossman, Geoffrey Todd Smith, Ryan Travis Christian, Colin Chillag, Joseph Buzzell, and Mark Hesterlee
(On view through June 27th)
http://www.syncspacela.com

Sat, May 30th 12 Noon – 8PM
Thinkspace - ‘Culver City INVASION’ during the 4th Annual Culver City Art Walk
‘Pop Up’ Gallery Location: 8542 Washington Blvd. (just a few doors west of Corey Helford)
‘Culver City INVASION’ with featured artist: EKUNDAYO alongside works from: Acorn, Allison Sommers, Anthony Clarkson, Anthony Pontius, ARMSROCK, Brandi Milne, Brian Viveros, Camilla d’Errico, Catherine Brooks, Cherri Wood, Craig “Skibs” Barker, Damon Soule, Dan-ah Kim, David MacDowell, Dennis Hayes IV, ELBOW-TOE, Erik Siador, Fafi, Fumi Nakamura, Gaia, Ghostpatrol, G.R.L., Hannah Stouffer, Joao Ruas, John Antoski, Joshua Mays, KMNDZ, Lilly Piri, Matthew Feyld, Microbo, Nathan DeYoung, Paul Barnes, Peter Taylor, Rebecca Hahn, Reuben Rude, Seth Armstrong, Skewville, Stella Im Hultberg, Timothy Karpinski, Tony Philippou, Tran Nguyen, Turf One, Yosuke Ueno, Yuka Yamaguchi, & Zach Johnsen PLUS a live painting demonstration featuring: Mear One – Ekundayo – Asylm – Nathan DeYoung – Anthony Clarkson – Michael Pukac – Michael Alvarez – Zoso – Jesse Hotchkiss – PLUS a poetry slam @ 4PM with ‘Mike The Poet’ & frienda PLUS beats curated by Mr. Numberonederful
www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sat, May 30th 7PM-1AM ($10 at the door for bar)
X Repertory Theater
1581 Industrial Street in Los Angeles / 818.817.3114
“The Creature Feature” two man show and live painting event from Vyal One and Eaz One + live DJ / full bar

www.creaturefeatureshow.blogspot.com

Sun, May 31st starting at 1PM

Santa Monica Auctions

2525 Michigan Ave, Space C2 in Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.315.1937

Live Public Art Auction celebrating its 25th Anniversary – check site for hours and full details / a fun day out!

www.smauctions.com

www.robertbermangallery.com

Studio visit with Mear One...

Went out to Echo Park last weekend to visit the studio of the legendary graffiti artist Mear One. Always fun catching up with Mear and during this visit, he was in the final stages of an epic piece immortalizing the one and only Jimi Hendrix. Measuring in at 6' x 5', this will be one of a series of pieces that will revolve around important figures in Mear's life, in terms of inspiration and personal evolution.

Close up of the Hendrix piece coming together

One of Hendrix' immortal stances given the Mear treatment

This piece is amazing in scope - I can't wait for him to finish this series and debut them for all to relish in. Will be a good year, as he spends a good bit of time on these massive pieces, and there's at least nine planned for this series I believe.

Initial sketch for the Hendrix tribute piece

One of the numerous sketch books littering his hilltop studio

Mear with his baby pet boa constrictor Magma (2 years old now)

Mear is in a constant state of creativity, and always seems to have at least a dozen huge works going at any given time. The above piece is all about rallying against authority and going up against the city...

The true impact of this piece is in the subtle details. The main character has just taken down a plane with his slingshot - very powerful the statement being made here.

Tools of the trade

A beautiful woven tapestry a friend made of his signature icon/logo

This one is all about the common man looting and taking back control of the Masonic Temple (found on our money due to the early beliefs of our gov't) and what it represents to our founding fathers. Taking back our nation, Mear style.

Close up shot of the piece above

Shot of one of the many bookshelves in Mear's home filled with inspiration.

This piece sums up many an artist's hardship. All the time and money one puts in... often times doesn't come back out right away.

Another massive work in progress. Mear's been adding to this one on and off for a couple years now. There is SO much detail in this one...

Including this awesome portion featuring Jay-Z in the foreground...

The visit included a trip into one of Mear's back rooms where a vast array of his live paintings are warehoused... if you haven't seen Mear paint live, you have not witnessed what live painting can be. Be sure to swing by our 'Culver City INVASION' show this Sat to witness Mear painting for yourself. More details on that here.

Pretty much sums this piece up.

"The most powerful weapon in the world"

Keep tabs on Mear One here:

http://www.mearone.com/

Get ready for this weekend (Culver City, Miracle Mile, Santa Monica Auctions)...

ARTWALK Culver City / Sat, May 30th 12noon - 8pm

This free, self-guided tour of local art galleries and exhibition spaces is sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment, 89.9 KCRW - the official Public Radio Sponsor - and LA Weekly with continued participation from The MOCA Contemporaries of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA). ARTWALK Culver City opens the doors of the area's art galleries to introduce a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artist spaces of Culver City. This event especially celebrates the Culver City Art District, a cluster of galleries exhibiting new and distinguished artists, which is located where Washington and La Cienega Boulevards intersect. The event will also feature live jazz, performed by the Los Angeles Jazz Collective, in the Culver City Art District. Dozens of restaurants and cafes will be open in Downtown Culver City and the Culver City Art District during the event and the Green Truck, serving healthy, gourmet organic food in a fast and efficient way, will be parked on the east end of the Culver City Art District.

Over forty galleries will be open from 12noon to 6pm and selected galleries will remain open until 8pm that evening. Culver CityBus will offer an ARTWALK Bus Pass and a special shuttle bus on the day of the event.

Please contact the Culver City Cultural Affairs Hotline at 310.253.5716 or log onto http://www.culvercity.org/cultural/artwalk.asp for more information on ARTWALK Culver City. The MOCA Contemporaries, one of Los Angeles's premier cultural support organizations, is MOCA's council for young professionals who raise funds and develop future leadership for the museum. For more information on The MOCA Contemporaries, log onto http://www.moca.org/contemporaries.

Art Walk 2009 / Sat, May 30th 12noon - 8PM

Muse, LACMA's membership group for young artists and art enthusiasts, in partnership with the Miracle Mile Art Walk, will present Art Walk 2009 on Saturday, May 30th. Enjoy free admission to LACMA, The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, the Petersen Automotive Museum, and the Craft and Folk Art Museum from 12pm-8pm, followed by a fantastic after party at the El Rey Theater featuring live music, dancing, and complimentary drinks.

For more information, with downloadable maps, a full schedule of events, plus tickets to the after party, visit lacma.org/muse.

Santa Monica Auctions Annual Live Public Fine Art Auction

Sunday, May 31, 2009 starting at 1pm

Robert Berman Gallery [Gallery C2 + D5] in the Bergamot Station Art Center @ 2525 Michigan Avenue in Santa Monica

The Santa Monica Auctions is holding it's 25th Anniversary Modern and Contemporary Art Auction on Sunday, May 31st, starting at 1pm at Bergamot Station Arts Center. Beginning in 1984, SM Auctions has been continuously offering important works for both the beginning art collector as well as the most sophisticated connoisseur collector. Santa Monica Auctions feature the work of both mid-career and established artists of all mediums including modern and contemporary painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, multiples and prints. Last year's sale was highlighted with unique works by Ed Ruscha, Banksy and Ed Moses. This year's collection is shaping up to include amazing works by Art Luminaries such as Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Roy Lichtenstein. Highlights from this sale also include important works by historically important beat artist Wallace Berman, famed street artist Chaz, unique pieces by Chris Burden, a vast collection of very early and rare Raymond Pettibon original drawings from the 1980's-1990's, prints by masters Henri Mattisse and Pablo Picasso, and contemporaries Bruce Nauman and Shepard Fairey. Unlike other auction houses, SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS will take significant works for consignment right up until the date of the sale so there are always last-minute surprises.

Live previews are ongoing now in their galleries and the full catalogue can be viewed online at www.smauctions.com

Sarah Joncas interviewed by Juxtapoz & Hi-Fructose...

Sarah Joncas "Dinner and a Movie" / Oil on canvas / 30x60"

from her upcoming debut solo show, 'Beneath The Seams'

Hi-Fructose just posted a new interview with Sarah conducted by CommandaX of the Erratic Phenomena blog here.

Plus, Juxapoz just posted 'their '20 Questions' feature with Sarah as well. Check it out here.

House of Campari opening presented by Paper Magazine & the MOCA Contemporaries this Fri...

Campari, Paper Magazine and the MOCA Contemporaries invite you to cocktails and a preview of 'First Look: An Exhibition of Emerging Artists from Los Angeles Galleries'...

You must RSVP for this event at 310.943.9228 (over 21 only)

Exhibition on view through June 14th

Opening Reception: Fri, May 29th 8-10PM

8783 Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood

A look inside the creative process of Sarah Joncas...

"Beauty In The Breakdown" progress / 18x24" / Oil on canvas

"Hide and Seek" progress / 20x30" / Oil on canvas

"Wallflower" progress shots / 14x18" / Oil on canvas

Sarah Joncas

'Beneath The Seams'

June 12th - July 3rd

Opening Reception: Fri, June 12th 7-11PM

*Artist in attendance

'Sneak Peek' set for 'Beneath The Seams':

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157616356552417/

Thinkspace

4210 Santa Monica Blvd.

Los Angeles 90029

Cannibal Flower TONIGHT!!!

Cate Rangel "White Oleander"

Featured in tonight's Cannibal Flower event

Are you ready to see eye popping art, live music, knife throwers, belly dancers and a dune buggy?! Join us this evening and get ready for a wild show!!

TONIGHT - Sat, May 23rd 9PM-1AM ($8 admission / $5 as walking art)

Sour Harvest and C.A.V.E. Gallery present:

Cannibal Flower Group Show & Performance Place

New Puppy Gallery @ 2808 Elm Street in Los Angeles

Huge travelling group show featuring Alex Garcia, Mark Dugalley, Patrick Hammerlein, Jose Carabes, Cambria, Yuki Miyazaki, Macsorro, Delphia, James Bentley, Stephen Canthal, Nicole Bruckman, Liz Brizzi, Terri Berman, Doulglas Alvarez, Taslimur, Ted Von Heiland, Anna Chung, Christopher Hall, Azikiwe Atiba Andrews, Bill Bronson, Ubaldo Miranda Villa, Yvette Ulrich, Laura Brody, Paul Torres, Jules Muck, Kelly Berg, Greg Yoshitaki, Lynn Marie Greaves, Lauri Robertson, John P. Wales, Steven Darden, Michael Pukac, Louie Metz, Erick Rodriguez, Josh Hart, Brett Gilbert, Eban Lehrer, Jun Alvarado, Hilary Bond, Adam Smithmada, Kelly Thompson, Lucia Jurado, Elizabeth Caffey, King Casanova, Eric Fobair, Fabius, Gino Burman-Loffredo, Paul Allison, Brian Robertson, L. Croskey, Michele Waterman, Shahid, Miss Withers, Nick Hernandez, Pablo Damas and more with featured artist Cate Rangel http://www.caterangel.com/

Beats courtesy of XPoint and Mr.NumberOnederful plus guest DJ DoublePlay

Live performances from Seeing Thingz PLUS Impalement Arts: Knife Throwing Duet Jack Dagger & Tonya Kay PLUS Belly Dancing from Salawa PLUS live painting with Michael Pukac

First six people in costume/walking art will get in free tonight.

For all the details - check out http://www.cannibalflower.com/

Julie Heffernan solo this Sat at Bergamot Station...

Julie Heffernan

"Self Portrait with Several Tiny Homes" / Oil on canvas / 68x54"

Get ready for one AMAZING show everyone! This is Julie's first big show in Los Angeles... DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW. I can not street this point enough.

From the gallery PR:

Heffernan's theatrical and opulent canvases are a hybrid of genres, encompassing portraiture, surrealism and still life, amongst others; yet their Old Master quality goes beyond simple irony or quotation. The initial impact of Heffernan's "self-portraits" recedes to allow the artist's skill in her technique and the allure of the paintings' beauty to emerge and entrance the viewer. Her works act as unexplained allegories of the imagination and indulgent guilty pleasures. Although Heffernan has refined the same subject matter for the better part of 15 years, her works feel particularly poignant today; their slightly ominous tone acting to forewarn, the sumptuous canvases both a talisman and a critique of brazen conspicuous consumption.

"Self Portrait with Several Tiny Homes" close up / Oil on canvas / 68x54"

David Cohen, art critic of The New York Sun, aptly describes Heffernan's art: "These paintings are a hybrid of genres and styles, mixing allegory, portraiture, history painting, and still life, while in title they are all presented as self portraits."

Julie Heffernan "Self Portrait as Tap Root" / Oil on canvas / 82x56"

"Self Portrait as Tap Root" close up / oil on canvas / 82x56"

Julie Heffernan received her BFA from the University of California (Santa Cruz, CA) before going on to complete her MFA in painting at the Yale School of Art (New Haven, CT). Her work has been exhibited internationally and she has had major solo shows from coast to coast in the United States. She has been awarded numerous grants and her work is included in the collections of the Virginia Museum of Fine Art (Richmond, VA), The Progressive Corporation and The Mint Museum (Charlotte, NC), to name a few. Heffernan has been reviewed in publications such as Artforum, Modern Painters, and the New York Times. She lives and works in New York, NY. This will be her inaugural exhibition at the Mark Moore Gallery.

Julie Heffernan "Self Portrait as Great Heap" / Oil on canvas / 68x56"

"Self Portrait as Great Heap" close up / Oil on canvas / 68x56"

Sat, May 23rd

Mark Moore Gallery

2525 Michigan Ave in Bergamot Station / Space A-1

'What Holds Up' featuring new works from Julie Heffernan

(On view through July 3rd)

http://www.markmooregallery.com/

Thinkspace May News Update...

Kathleen Lolley's mural/installation as part of

'...Away From The Things Of Man'

Currently on view at Thinkspace:

'…Away From The Things Of Man' featuring new works and an installation from Kathleen Lolley + 'A Brief History' from Allison Sommers & 'Inner Myth Pt. 1' from Joao Ruas in our project room. All current exhibits are on view through June 5th.

View works from our current exhibits via the links below:
Kathleen Lolley – http://thinkspacegallery.com/2009/05/works.php

Allison Sommers – http://thinkspacegallery.com/2009/05/project/works.php

Joao Ruas – http://thinkspacegallery.com/2009/05/project2/works.php

View opening night photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157618023944392

Great video tour of all three exhibitions courtesy of mrvader24

Some of the press received thus far for our May exhibits:

Juxtapoz: http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6127&Itemid=1

Fecal Face: http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1551&Itemid=90

Arrested Motion: http://arrestedmotion.com/2009/05/openings-allison-sommers-a-brief-history-joao-ruas-inner-myth-thinkspace-gallery/

Dailydujour: http://dailydujour.com/2009/05/09/seen-joo-ruas-inner-myth-part-1/
Dailydujour: http://dailydujour.com/2009/05/09/seen-allison-sommers-a-brief-history/
Dailydujour: http://dailydujour.com/2009/05/09/seen-kathleen-lolley-away-from-the-things-of-man/

Formag Mag: http://www.formatmag.com/news/kathleen-lolleys-away-from-the-things-of-man-exhibition/

Ekundayo tearing it up during last week's Downtown Art Walk

Thank you to those that came down to the Downtown Art Walk last Thursday and said hey. We had a great time and Ekundayo and Mear One rocked some awesome pieces during their time at the Citizen Downtown Art Park.

Check out some coverage from Jack over at Dailydujour via the links below:

Mear One live painting at the Citizen Downtown Art Park: http://dailydujour.com/2009/05/16/seen-mear-one-for-thinkspace-downtown-art-park/

Ekundayo live painting at the Citizen Downtown Art Park: http://dailydujour.com/2009/05/16/seen-ekundayo-for-thinkspace-downtown-art-park/

Coming up at Thinkspace:
June 12th – July 3rd:
Sarah Joncas “Beneath The Seams” + Kelly Vivanco “The Conservatory” & Tran Nguyen “Portraits of the Unknown” as part of our ‘Fresh Faces’ series in our project room

July 10th – August 7th:
Stella Im Hultberg “Memento Mori” + Catherine Brooks “The Seeded Wind and Silent Motion; an Oeuvre of Beetled Beauty” & Hannah Stouffer “Twilight & Fate” as part of our ‘Fresh Faces’ series in our project room

August 8th & August 9th:
Dennis McNett “Year of the Wolf” (special weekend only event)

August 14th – Sept. 4th:
‘Point Of No Return’ group show curated by MODART Magazine with featured artist Mr. Jago

Sept. 11th – Oct. 2nd:
Camilla d’Errico & Caia Koopman + Lilly Piri, Fumi Nakamura + Yuka Yamaguchi in our project room and Nathan DeYoung as part of our ‘Fresh Faces’ series

Oct. 9th – Oct. 30th:
Esao Andrews solo + Tony Philippou in our project room and Joshua Mays as part of our ‘Fresh Faces’ series

Nov. 6th – Nov. 27th:
Timothy Karpinski solo + Turf One in our project room & Craig “Skibs” Barker as part of our ‘Fresh Faces’ series

Dec. 11th – Jan. 2nd:
Andy Kehoe solo + Jesse Hotchkiss in our project room & Rebecca Hahn as part of our ‘Fresh Faces’ series

Thank you all for the ongoing support!!!

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Shannon Keller "Three's A Crowd"

Featured this Saturday at Show Cave in 'Nerves'

Thur, May 21st 7:30-9PM (must RSVP – see below)
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
Special walking lecture and tour of ‘La Noche de La Fusion’ with Gary Baseman
RSVP to jch@coreyhelfordgallery.com – space is limited
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/

Sat, May 23rd 9PM-1AM ($8 admission / $5 as walking art)
Cannibal Flower Group Show & Performance Place
New Puppy Gallery @ 2808 Elm Street in Los Angeles
Huge travelling group show featuring Alex Garcia, Mark Dugalley, Patrick Hammerlein, Jose Carabes, Cambria, Yuki Miyazaki, Macsorro, Delphia, James Bentley, Stephen Canthal, Nicole Bruckman, Liz Brizzi, Terri Berman, Doulglas Alvarez, Taslimur, Ted Von Heiland, Anna Chung, Christopher Hall, Azikiwe Atiba Andrews, Bill Bronson, Ubaldo Miranda Villa, Yvette Ulrich, Laura Brody, Paul Torres, Jules Muck, Kelly Berg, Greg Yoshitaki, Lynn Marie Greaves, Lauri Robertson, John P. Wales, Steven Darden, Michael Pukac, Louie Metz, Erick Rodriguez, Josh Hart, Brett Gilbert, Eban Lehrer, Jun Alvarado, Hilary Bond, Adam Smithmada, Kelly Thompson, Lucia Jurado, Elizabeth Caffey, King Casanova, Eric Fobair, Fabius, Gino Burman-Loffredo, Paul Allison, Brian Robertson, L. Croskey, Michele Waterman, Shahid, Miss Withers, Nick Hernandez, Pablo Damas and more with featured artist Cate Rangel http://www.caterangel.com/ and beats courtesy of XPoint and Mr.NumberOnederful plus guest DJ DoublePlay and live performances from Seeing Thingz www.myspace.com/seeingthingz and Impalement Arts: Knife Throwing Duet Jack Dagger & Tonya Kay plus Belly Dancing from Salawa http://www.salawaahmed.com/ and live painting with Michael Pukac
For all the details - check out http://www.cannibalflower.com/

Sat, May 23rd 1-4PM
Richard Heller Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space B-5A at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.453.9191
Special book signing event with Brendan Monroe
http://www.richardhellergallery.com/

Sat, May 23rd
Mark Moore Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave in Bergamot Station / Space A-1
“What Holds Up” featuring new works from Julie Heffernan plus works from Gavin Nolan in their project room
(On view through July 3rd)
http://www.markmooregallery.com/

Sat, May 23rd 7-10PM
SCION Installation L.A.
3521 Helms Ave in Culver City / 310.815.8840
"1000 DAYS" curated by Seth Curcio of Daily Serving featuring eight U.S.-based emerging artists including Caleb Weintraub, Mark Mulroney, Michael Rea, Chris Scarborough, Julie Henson, Tivon Rice, Christina Seely, and Matt Phillips
(On view through June 13th)
www.scion.com/space

Sat, May 23rd 7PM-Midnight
Showcave
1930 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles (Echo Park area)
“Nerves” featuring works from Shannon Keller * AJ Liberto
(On view through June 20th)
http://www.showcave.org/

Sat, May 23rd 8-11PM
Solid Gallery One
334 N. Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles / 323.939.3003
“Broken” featuring works from Ted Von Heiland, 13:11, Augie Pagan, Paul Torres, Patrick Haemmerlein, Star 27, Douglas Alvarez, Miss Wendy, Jarrett DeMartino and many more
(On view through June 21st)
http://www.solidgalleryone.com/

*Big art weekend coming up next week:

Art Walk Culver City + Muse Art Walk

DailyServing.com curate this weekend's show at Scion in Culver City...

Caleb Weintraub (Bloomington, IN)

The next installation at Scion’s L.A. Space, is slated for its debut this Saturday, May 23rd. The exhibition, curated by Seth Curcio of Daily Serving, is titled 1000 DAYS and will present eight U.S.-based emerging artists whose work represents a graphic aesthetic and innovative direction, including Caleb Weintraub (see above), Mark Mulroney, Michael Rea, Chris Scarborough (see below), Julie Henson, Tivon Rice, Christina Seely, and Matt Phillips. The artists work in a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and new media. Collectively, the artists address many of the major issues found in contemporary art today—combining conceptual and aesthetic elements of post-modernism, while highlighting topics such as pop culture, technology, and current social issues, often through the lens of art history.

Chris Scarborough (Nashville, TN)

The opening reception takes place May 23rd, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Scion Installation L.A. Space, 3521 Helms Ave. (at National), Culver City, CA 90232. The show will run until June 13th.

'Culver City INVASION' coming up Sat, May 30th...

Thinkspace is proud to present:

‘Culver City INVASION’

May 30th 12 Noon – 8PM

During the 4th Annual ARTWALK Culver City

With special support from:
Citizen LA / MOCA Contemporaries / Grolsch

‘Pop Up’ Gallery Location during ARTWALK Culver City:
8542 Washington Blvd. (just a couple doors west of Corey Helford & Cerasoli)

* A portion of the proceeds raised will go to benefit the MOCA Contemporaries

With featured artist:
EKUNDAYO

Alongside works from:
Acorn, Allison Sommers, Anthony Clarkson, Anthony Pontius, ARMSROCK, Brandi Milne, Brian Viveros, Camilla d’Errico, Catherine Brooks, Cherri Wood, Craig “Skibs” Barker, Damon Soule, Dan-ah Kim, David MacDowell, Dennis Hayes IV, ELBOW-TOE, Erik Siador, Fafi, Fumi Nakamura, Gaia, Ghostpatrol, G.R.L., Hannah Stouffer, Joao Ruas, John Antoski, Joshua Mays, KMNDZ, Lilly Piri, Matthew Feyld, Microbo, Nathan DeYoung, Paul Barnes, Peter Taylor, Rebecca Hahn, Reuben Rude, Seth Armstrong, Skewville, Stella Im Hultberg, Timothy Karpinski, Tony Philippou, Tran Nguyen, Turf One, Yosuke Ueno, Yuka Yamaguchi, & Zach Johnsen

PLUS a live painting demonstration featuring:
Mear One – Asylm – Nathan DeYoung – Anthony Clarkson – Michael Pukac – Michael Alvarez – Zoso - Jesse Hotchkiss + more TBC

PLUS a poetry slam @ 4PM:
With ‘Mike The Poet’ & friends

PLUS beats curated by:
Mr. Numberonederful

Brendan Monroe book signing this Sat at Bergamot Station...

Brendan Monroe Book Release @ Richard Heller Gallery

Sat, May 23rd 1-4PM inside Bergamot Station

Brendan Monroe will be signing copies of his newly released book at Richard Heller Gallery located in Santa Monica. Heller will also have copies of the Limited Edition Book (edition of 55) available for purchase, which includes a limited edition print as well. Don't sleep in, get there early to secure a spot in line.

Richard Heller Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave / Bergamot Station Space B-5A

Santa Monica 90404

#310-453-9191

above photo: Ken Harman

Kill Pixie at Merry Karnowsky next weekend...

Australian artist Kill Pixie will open his 'I’ll Hit You Up Tomorrow' solo at Merry Karnowsky next weekend on Saturday, May 30th. Originally known for his street art, Kill Pixie now resides in Los Angeles and his gallery work has recently taken a big turn in content. Gone are his sneaker cloaked figures. His new body of work offers up dayglo infused explorations of the dichotomy between compulsion and freedom in a world gone wrong. Hosted by Tim Roth, the opening will feature a new collection of paintings as a well a collaborative installation with the band Autolux.

"Ceremonies" (2009)

Acrylic, ink, gouche and resin on paper on wood panel, 16.5 x 13.5"

"Group Meeting" (2009)
Acrylic, ink, gouche and resin on paper on wood panel, 11 x 9”

"The Decision Maker" (2009)

Acrylic, ink, gouche and resin on paper on wood panel, 11 x 9"

Merry Karnowsky Gallery

170 S. La Brea Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036

323.933.4408