An interview with Matthew Feyld...

An interview with Matthew Feyld

Matthew Feyld is a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (home of Olympia brewing) based artist. His creative process is a combination of imagination and reality. Feyld's work creates an on going narrative, often drawn from real events, and experiences leaving a large amount of room for interpretation. Ink, watercolour, and acrylic are the tools he uses to create a world where both human and animal share more than just their boots. Feyld has exhibited with Krets (Malmo, Sweden), Together Gallery (Portland), Cinders (Brooklyn), Giant Robot (NYC, San Francisco), Rough Trade (London, England), Grasshut (Portland), Tag Art Gallery (Nashville), The Untitled Gallery (Melbourne, Australia), BLVD. Gallery (Seattle), Third Drawer Down Gallery (Victoria, Australia), Galerie Rouje (Quebec City, Quebec), Boontling Gallery (Oakland), Mendal Art Gallery (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan), and several others. His work has been published in the NY Times Magazine and Ruby Magazine and has been included in numerous art fairs including last years Bridge Art Fair in the UK as well as the Aqua Art Fair and Gen Art Vanguard during Art Basel in Miami.

1) Please talk a lil' bit about the general idea/vibe behind your new series of works for your upcoming solo show with us.
In this new series of work I've been focusing a little more on the paintings, and a little less on the drawings (for now). The vibe of the work I would hope varies from individual to individual. But I think the work loosely recreates everyday life in a fragmented, lonely, and sometimes funny way.

2) The new works feature a good bit of pottery/ceramics, just curious if any symbolism there.

Okay so about the pottery, in this show there is quite a bit of pottery/ceramics. Apart from it being just an image that i find very inspiring, I'm attached to the idea of the pottery taking on almost a human like trait. Alot of people in the new series of paintings are alone on the panel, holding onto inanimate objects such as bowls, pots, vases, etc. Kind of loosely symbolic of the fragility of ourselves, or the things that make us, us. I dont know, kind of along those lines, but also I'm just very much into old still life's, and find pottery, porcelain, ceramics very inspiring.

3) What’s your earliest memory involving art or creating art?
When I was young I used to spend my afternoons, and most weekends with my aunty who at the time was a full-time artist. She would always encourage me to draw, which would generally result in me drawing whatever was on TV fused with whatever wildlife she happened to be painting. She recently told me she has kept all these drawings in a portfolio over the years. I can't wait to see them.

4) When are you most productive / when do you normally work on art?
I like to start pieces in the evening, and finish them when I wake up. But I just work when ever it hits me.

Studio shot of works in progress

5) In your earlier days you used to go out bombing trains. Any classic tale of late night mayhem you’d like to share with us? Do you still go out and get into mischief from time to time or ?
To quote one of Canada's finest..
"What happens in the train yard stays in the train yard." - Other

6) For those new to your work, can you give us a lil’ background on the meanings associated with some of your recurring characters like your bears and birds.
As far as meaning goes, I think that it is really open ended. I feel that the animal imagery lends to the mystery of a piece, and can stir up different feelings, and emotions than that of the human figure.

7) What’s up with the eyes on your character’s boots/feet?
I don't know, these things have just came out of drawing excessively. I haven't been drawing eyes on the boots for quite some time now, but I mean who doesn't like to see where they are going.

8) Tell us something about yourself that someone would never guess in their wildest dreams.
I don't like horses, at all.

9) Do you listen to music while painting/drawing? If so, do you have a current favorite that inspires?
Yes, music is very important to me. It's always on, painting/drawing or not. I like different kinds of music for the different activities that I'm doing. If I'm at the studio sometimes I'll play blues for hours, and hours, sometimes its just old rap. Sometimes it's Captain Beefheart all day long. I also like to have movies playing in the background as I paint.

10) If you had to explain your work to a stranger, how would you do so?
Over some noodles.

11) Favorite artist (living or dead) and what makes them special to you?
Some of my favorite artists would have to include some of the Canadian Inuit artists such as, Peter Pitseolak, and Jessie Oonark, as well as the masters, Paul Klee, De Kooning, Philip Guston, to name a few.

12) What have you got coming up in terms of shows and projects after your solo show with us?
I will be having a solo show at Krets Gallery in Malmo, Sweden in May - June. As well as a group show at Together Gallery in Portland this May, and I think I'll be heading out to Islands Fold for a residency in June.

13) If people walk away with one thing gained from seeing one of your exhibits, what would you hope that would be?
Hopefully a smile.

14) What are you doing right after this interview?
Just about to get back to work, thanks Andrew.

Keep up with Feyld at his blog here.

He also has a super active Flickr site for his art here. In additon to his art, he's got a seperate Flickr site for his photographic work. One of my favorite polaroids he shot is below.

Matthew Feyld
Untitled (New Works)

Opening Reception: Fri, March 13th 7-11PM

Thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029

'Sneak Peek' from the upcoming show here.

The 12th Annual 'Everything But The Kitschen Sync' group show at La Luz De Jesus opens this eve...

La Luz De Jesus Gallery proudly presents its 12th annual juried group exhibition, 'Everything But the Kitschen Sync'. This gigantic, no-theme exhibition will feature work from some of the most relevant artists working today. The team over at La Luz has invited commercial illustrators, tattooists, scenic painters, students, and animators to submit work of a more personal nature. The show includes artists who have previously exhibited at La Luz, as well as a large selection of work from a brand new batch of undiscovered, underground talent. This is a wonderful forum to check out the latest art trends and get the first glimpse of tomorrow’s stars. It is also an incredible opportunity for art collectors to peruse more than 150 pieces of juried artwork by over 100 artists all in one viewing, and obtain undiscovered art at recession busting prices.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE:

Ron Adkins, Adam Alanz, Jun Alvarado, David Amoroso, Lea Barozzi, Steve Bartlett, Luke Berliner, Lisa Brawn, Scott G. Brooks, Dan Brown, Michael Brown, Mark Bryan, Christopher Buzelli, Trent Call, Sean Christopher, Melissa Contreras, JAW Cooper, Jeremy Cross, Bryan Cunningham, Glen C. Davies, Skinner Davis, Richard Day, Alex De Leon, Marti Jones, Dixon, Bob Dob, Eben Dodd, Yvette Dudiot, Dave Dziemian, Bruce Eichelberger, Daniel Elson, Patrick Fatica, Barry Fitzgerald, Mary Fleener, Yana Frank, Mark Gleason, Brad Greenwell, Max Grundy, Tamara Guion, Conrad Haberland, Gale Hart, Danny Heller, Scott Holloway, Jack Howe, Bree Hranek, Charlie Immer, Jordin Isip, Jennifer Jelenski, Kristine Kadlec, Ayami Kawashina, Miran Kim, Michael Koehler, Norbert H. Kox, Eunbyul Kwak, Dennis Larkins, Craig Larotunda, Loud-tree, Carl Lozada, Alpha Lubicz, Christopher Lyles, David MacDowell (image pictured above), Dion Macellari, Tim Maclean, Jon Macnair, Chris Madans, Liz Mamorsky, Apricot Mantle, Sara Antoinette Martin, Jeff McMillan, Paul Nagel, Nikki Nash, Hadley Northrop, Richard Oliver, Chase Osbourne, Nathan Ota, Misato Otake, Katerina Perdue, Chris Peters, Brian Poor, Jenn Porreca, Micael Pukac, Donna Thasdao, Pungprechawat, Linda Quakenbush, Bonni Reid, Allison Reimold, Dave Richard, David K. Rose, Samvel Saghatelyan, Patrick Segui, Maria Sena, Rusty Scherell, Kim Scott, Dale Sizer, Sean Stepanoff, Adam Strange, Jared Tharp, Paul Torres, Magda Trzaski, Pol Turgen, Marlana Vassar, Andrew Verhoeckx, Heather Watts, Mel Weiner, Jasmine Worth, Crazy Al, Rubenimichi, and Star27

TONIGHT - Fri, March 6th 8-11PM

La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Get ready... Kehinde Wiley is coming back to LA this April

Kehinde Wiley

'The World Stage: Brazil'

Opening Reception: Sat., April 4th, 6 – 8pm

Roberts & Tilton is pleased to announce 'The World Stage: Brazil', the most recent chapter of Kehinde Wiley’s ambitious 'World Stage' series.

On view through May 30th

A 64-page hardcover book of the exhibition, published by Roberts & Tilton and the Museu de Arte Moderna, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will be available through D.A.P. in Summer 2009.

Kehinde Wiley will speak about his work on Thurs, April 2nd at 7pm at the Harold M. Williams Auditorium at the Getty Center, Los Angeles. Mark your calendar for that now.

Roberts&Tilton
5801 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 323.549.0223

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Brian Viveros (showing in the 'Super School' exhibit at Copro Gallery)

Thurs, March 5th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Hymn To Beauty” from Hush + “Seiva Bruta” from Flip in the rear gallery and new works from Veng of Robots Will Kill in the office area
(On view through March 26th)
http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/

Thurs, March 5th 8-11PM
Show Cave
1930 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles
Special event celebrating the release of Jessie Rose Vala’s new book, “The Tortuous Veil” with masks, prints & t-shirts available + live musical performance from Rain Machine
(One-night only special event)
http://www.showcave.org/

Fri, March 6th 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice
“Apocalypse Soon?” featuring new works from Jennifer Springman and a small group show featuring Zoso, Shervin Iranshahr, Johnny Siu, Euthanasia and Gosha Levochkin + live painting from Michael Pukac
(On view through March 28th)
http://www.cavegallery.net/

Fri, March 6th 7-11PM
Hibbleton Gallery
112 W. Wilshire Ave in Fullerton / 714.441.2857
“Spare Change” featuring works from Chris Yormick, Russ Pope, Andy Jenkins, Mike Meyers and Chris Pastras
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.hibbleton.com/

Fri, March 6th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
The 12th Annual ‘Everything But The Kitschen Sync’ group show featuring work from over 100 artists
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Fri, March 6th 7-11PM

POVevolving

939 Chung King Road in Chinatown section of downtown Los Angeles

Closing party for the big “Movers & Shakers” group show that waas curated by Gino Joukar and features works from the likes of Amy Sol, Ana Bagayan, Anthony Ausgang, Brandi Milne, Brian Viveros, Chet Zar, Chris Ryniak, Dave Cooper, Ekundayo, Eric White, Glenn Barr, James Naccarato, Jeff Soto, KMNDZ, Joshua Clay, Kelly Vivanco, KuKula, Lola, Martin Wittfooth, Nathan Spoor, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Paul Barnes, Retna, Robert Pokorny, Ron English, Scott Radke, Tessar Lo, Yoskay Yamamoto, Yosuke Ueno and many
(Final night to view this amazing show)

http://www.povevolving.com/

Fri, March 6th 8-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles

"Post Future" a retrospective exhibit from John Van Hamersveld

(On view through April 4th)
http://www.subliminalprojects.com/

http://www.post-future.com/

Sat, March 7th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
New works from Jenna Colby on the project wall
(On view through April 5th)
http://www.blackmariagallery.com/

Sat, March 7th 8-11PM
Canvas Los Angeles
441 N. Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles / info@canvasla.com
“Fist Full Of Metal: The Art of the Jean Jacket” sponsored by Levi’s and featuring customized jean jackets from the likes of Hannah Aitcheson, Kim Saigh, Corey Miller, Shawn Barber, Chris Garver, Civ, and many, many more
(On view through April 18th)
http://www.canvasla.com/

Sat, March 7th 8-11:30PM
Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Natural Beauties” featuring new works from Lola + “Superschool” group show curated by Lola featuring new works from Brian Viveros, Scott Musgrove, Travis Louie, Chet Zar, Heiko Mueller, Dan May, Gary Baseman, Sas Christian, Martin Wittfooth, Chris Ryniak, Nathan Spoor, Kris Lewis, Michael Page, Carrie Ann Baade, Ana Bagayan, Kevin Peterson, Naoto Hattori, Amy Sol, Francesco LoCastro, Reinier Gamboa, Mia, Dan Quintana, Tin and more.
(Both exhibits on view through March 28th)
http://www.coprogallery.com/

Sat, March 7th 7PM-3AM ($15 before 10PM / $20 after)
Create:Fixate
(The Premiere Events Center, 613 Imperial St. in Los Angeles)
“Wisdom Within Us” group show & performance with art, photography, sculpture, installation, live painting, live DJs playing house, techno, breaks, dub, world rhythms and more + live music & much more – see site for full details
(One-night only special event)
http://www.createfixate.com/

Sat, March 7th 5-8PM
C4 – Cucaracha Club of Culver City
2646 LaCienega Ave in Los Angeles
“The Artist As A Victim Of The Economic Meltdown” group show with all works under $499 or less from the likes of Kalynn Campbell, Alice Dean (aka Patrice), Paul Gronner, Rachel Peterson, Israel, Diego Marcial Rios and William Tunberg – curated by David Adler
(On view through March 31st)

Sat, March 7th 8PM-12:30AM ($8 admission / $5 if dressed in black & yellow)
Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles
Monthly group show and performance with 10 total live acts/DJs and a group show with:
Featured Artist 1: Grant FuhstFeatured Artist 2: Christopher UlrichTall Wall Artist: Snow MackSmall Wall Artist: Prince of CakeInstallation Artist: Jason Hadley
(On view through March 28th)
http://www.thehivegallery.com/

Sat, March 7th 7-10PM
Melt Gallery @ Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.851.7223
“Physical Nostalgia” group show that will serve as an examination of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon’s graphic novel WATCHMEN and how the themes and images contained therein have permeated pop art culture featuring works from Eldon Asp, Steven Daily, Howard Hallis, Mack Hill, Jim Mahfood aka FOOD ONE, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Jeret Ochi, Osgood Perkins, Raymond Persi, Renfield, Fill Marc Sagadraca, Christopher Stangl, Elan Trinidad with items from the private collections of John Cogan and David Mandel
http://www.meltcomics.com/
(On view through March 22nd)

Sat, March 7th 7-11PM
Nucleus Gallery
210 E. Main St., Alhambra / 626.458.7482
“Home Slice” featuring new works from Scott Campbell
(On view through March 23rd)http://www.gallerynucleus.com/

Allison Sommers: sneak peek inside her studio...

Allison Sommers' studio... where the magic happens.

Coming to life this May...

Process shot with reference images...

Allison Sommers is busy getting all ready for her debut solo show coming up this May at Thinkspace. From the look of things, it's going to be one stunning show. More as we get closer to the show, but we just got these images in and wanted to share them with everyone right away.

Allison Sommers
'A Brief History'
May 8th - June 5th
Thinkspace

Last days to catch "Dreamgirls..." + "The Silent Treatment" this week @ Thinkspace...

Your last chance to view the exhibitions from Amy Crehore and Anthony Clarkson are this Thursday and Friday at Thinkspace... then we'll be taking 'em down and getting ready for the March exhibitions with Matthew Feyld and David MacDowell.

'Dreamgirls and Ukes' and 'The Silent Treatment' are on view through this Fri, March 6th - don't miss the final two days to catch both exhibits.

Thinkspace Gallery (4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375 / open this Thur and Fri from 1-6PM)

View the works from 'Dreamgirls & Ukes' here.

View the works from 'The Silent Treament' here.

I'll be posting the 'recommended openings' for this weekend early Thursday AM. So many killer shows this weekend. Things kick off Thursday night with the big Hush and Flip shows at Carmichael and don't let up from there. Really looking forward to the return of the Kitschen Sync group show at LaLuz on Friday too. We really are spoiled living out in Southern California when it comes to the arts.

Walrus TV post feature with ARMSROCK...

ARMSROCK is featured in a new interview with Walrus TV that was just posted today. The streets are his canvas and the people that populate our cities his focus. His last words in the interview some up what he's all about, "Make things, do something, creating something with your hands". In a constant state of evolution, it's always exciting to see what he'll be coming up with next. Speaking of what's next...

'The End of the World Came and Went Without Mr. Jones Noticing a Single Thing' opens this week at Andenken Gallery out in Denver and serves as a notebook on human folly and viciousness. A lumber-room of violence and power structures. A diagram of fear and disintegration. Reports on the end of the world as a continuous and very contemporary motion.

Opening Reception: Fri, March 6th at 7PM

Andenken Gallery (2990 Larimer St. in Denver, CO)

Keep tabs on the man here and look for his return to Los Angeles next March with Imminent Disaster at Thinkspace.

An interview with David MacDowell...

"The Enchanted Mental Hospital" - 24x20"

An interview with David MacDowell

1) Please talk a lil' bit about the general idea/vibe behind your new series of works for your upcoming solo show with us.

The overall push is to embrace our inner “crazy-person”. We’re all wild kids at heart, but life has a way of binding/repressing our desires for fun and freedom. This show reminds us that we can again view the world with child-like wonder against all odds.

2) What’s your earliest memory involving art or creating art?

Crayon’s and coloring books were serious business back in the day. I believed that coloring books were secretly given to me by their creators. I thought Josie and The Pussycats would be mad at me if I didn’t color their book the best that I could. These cartoon stars were gods, watching and judging my work. Talk about pressure on a kid, man!

"The Jaws Of Metal" - 24x20"

3) When are you most productive / when do you normally work on art?

I’m a 24-7 artist, and have around 16 hours a day to achieve the goal. Every working hour can feel like a minute, if you’re working it right. As anyone passionately in love with someone/ a project knows, time stands still. To make time stop, as long as possible, is the greatest thing in this world.

4) You are a completely self-taught artist, care to share with us how you developed your unique style, not to mention how you came to your totally eye-popping color palette?

I was broke and starving in early 2007, and my friends from California sent me a big box full of over a grand in Liquidex paint. I vowed to them and myself that I’d learn these colors to get their investment back. I taught myself color theory, and how to appear like I was painting professionally. Darker primary colors and a script brush became a habit that worked.

"The Samuel Jackson 5" in progress

"The Samuel Jackson 5" complete - 24x20"

5) For those new to your work, can you give us a lil’ background on the meanings associated with some of your recurring characters like your lil’ devil girl, the Manson references and your love for Jack Nicholson and Samuel L. Jackson?

I started doing cultural parody and celebrity satire, and they blew up all over the Internet. I was too poor to get prints made, so I kept giving people what they wanted more of. People kept requesting intricate pop-culture scenes, and twisted movie themes, and I kept painting them, and they have all gone on to happy homes.

6) You’re far removed from the Los Angeles and NYC art scenes, but showing regularly in both areas. How does it feel being in such an isolated locale, while still branching out and growing as an artist in these major art centers… do you feel this helps you in some way?

I used to live in NY; so living in Virginia is like being isolated in outer space sometimes. Ground Control to Major Tom, anyone? I often get real anxious wishing that I could be at more of the openings, but I show often, so I have to remain chained to the easel. The cool thing is that I’m always accessible to everyone throughout the world, and never say no to helping people’s visions and dreams come to life.

7) Tell us something about yourself that someone would never guess in their wildest dreams.

Twice a week, I’m forced to wear a dress when I’m playing Barbie Princess’s with my daughter. I once beat up an English teacher at a keg party. Thinking back, I’m starting to see that my life outside of art was pointless and dangerous.

"The Critical Mass" progress shot 1

"The Critical Mass" - progress shot 2

"The Critical Mass" complete - 20x16"

8) Do you listen to music while painting/drawing? If so, do you have a current favorite that inspires?

While working on this solo, it was pretty much a Beatles festival. I found a site that had 100’s of hours of outtakes and studio mistakes. So I downloaded all of it and listened religiously. To hear musical god’s being human is really surreal and inspiring.

"Welcome To The Terrordome" - 18x24"

9) If you had to explain your work to a stranger, how would you do so?

I’d say, “My work is a fun-loving poke at consumerism, pop culture and the cult of personality.”

10) Favorite artist (living or dead) and what makes them special to you?

I’d say probably Todd Schorr. I wish I had the time to fill a gigantic canvas with intricate detail, like he does. I know all of the artist’s out there, and like American Top 40, I often wonder, “What does it take to be #1?” I’m just always trying to expand and create the most kick ass paintings that I can.

"Parents Just Don't Understand" - 20x16"

11) What have you got coming up in terms of shows and projects after your solo show with us?

2009 will be busy, and a blast! I’ve got some cool group shows coming up, and I’m excited to be showcased at AdHoc Art out in NY and The Alcove in GA. My goal for the 3rd quarter of this year is to parlay my talents into print media and film. I never know the mechanics of how these goals come to fruition, but they systematically always do.

12) If people walk away with one thing gained from seeing one of your exhibits, what would you hope that would be?

I’ve seen everyday people walk away mind-blown and giddy. They forget about their responsibilities for awhile, and get personally touched by the experience. It’s a pretty profound event to witness, and it validates the entire purpose of sacrificing being a normal human being, to live this dream.

13) What are you doing right after this interview?

Brainstorming the next coolest thing to create!

Be sure to come on out to Thinkspace next Fri, March 13th for the opening of The Sins Of Atticus Finch. Dave will be in town and eager to chat with everyone, so come on out and say hi!

David MacDowell

The Sins Of Atticus Finch

Opening Reception: Fri, March 13th 7-11PM

Thinkspace

4210 Santa Monica Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90029

http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

David MacDowell website: http://www.macdowellstudio.com/

Hurley visit the studio of Brandi Milne...

Brandi Milne is currently busy gearing up for her upcoming solo show at Thinkspace this April and the folks from Hurley stopped by her studio last week and took some photos of the progress thus far. Check out the visit here: http://www.hurley.com/blog.cfm?aid=29238

If you haven't checked it out yet, we also posted a nice 'Sneak Peek' preview here.

We'll be posting an interview we just did with Brandi here soon + also look out for a full feature in Vol. 11 of Hi Fructose coming out in early April. In the meantime, check out a recent interview that the Awkward Emporium posted with her back in December here.

She's got a ton going on currently, including new projects with Hurley, Clandestine Industries, and Wet Seal plus a new book is also in the works... be sure to keep an eye on her, as she's making some serious moves this year.

If that wasn't enough, she rocked out an awesome collaboration with Daniel Peacock as part of his solo show at La Luz De Jesus last month. She's everywhere I tell ya'!

ALSO - look out for details on Brandi's special 'Easter Egg Hunt' that will take place during the opening night of her Run Rabbit, Run solo show opening on Fri, April 10th @ Thinkspace... can't wait for this, going to be super fun! We've been working with Brandi since she was coming up through Cannibal Flower back in the day and we're just so happy for her and look forward to all that lay ahead. Run Rabbit, Run is going to be a killer show!

Be sure to keep up with Brandi via her blog here.

Road trip down to Santa Ana...

Headed down to Santa Ana today to check out the '10th Anniversary Exhibition' at the CSUF Grand Central Art Center. The big opening reception to celebrate the exhibition is next Sat, March 7th with events planned throughout the day. The show has been up for a couple weeks and we wanted to head down today and check it out, since there are so many shows again this coming weekend, we knew we wouldn't be able to get down to the opening reception this Saturday. Full details below...

Robert Williams

Laurie Hassold

Extremo The Clown

Suzanne Williams

Charles Krafft

Mark Ryden "Little Blue Boy"

Mark Ryden "Spectaculum Carnis (King Of Industry)"

Mark Ryden "Lincoln's Hands" etching




Camilla Rose Garcia

This multi-media exhibition features highlights from over 200 exhibitions + 35 artists-in-residence and more.

Notable artists such as Mark Ryden, Camilla Rose Garcia, Jeff Gillette, Robert Williams, Suzanne Williams, Extremo the Clown, Charles Krafft, Sandow Birk, Mark Mothersbaugh, and Shag are just some of their past artists showing in celebration of this landmark milestone in Grand Central Art Center's history.

Grand Kick Off Schedule of Events:

12-3pm KICK OFF EVENT

• Special Guest speakers Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido and Cal State Fullerton President Milton Gordon
• Printmaking Demos by Watermark Printmaking Press
• Facility and Gallery Tours
• Music by CSUF String Quartet and jazz band Trio Sangha
• Flamenco Dance Performance lead by Claudia de la Cruz
  

4-7pm SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

• Facility and Gallery Tours with founding Director Andrea Harris-McGee
• Music by DJ Slippy

7-10pm FIRST SATURDAY ARTWALK AND OPENING RECEPTION

• Continuing 10th Anniversary Celebration with cake and refreshments
• Music by Big Skin: Michael Knowlton Duo
• Music by favorite local band Peanut

CSUF Grand Central Arts Center

125 N. Broadway in Santa Ana 92701 / 714.567.7233

On view through April 11th (free to the public)

For full details, click here.

Opening night of Kofie's "Vintage Futurism" @ 01...

The man of the hour Kofie One

Title wall mural

Opening night view

"The Triangulations of .45 cents & Up" (22 1/2" x 46 1/2")

"The Triangulation of Damp Organics" (48 1/2" x 48 1/2")

"Studio Visit" (14 1/4" x 14 1/4")

Installation view from main gallery downstairs

"The Triangulations of Cat's Paw" (46 1/2" x 22 1/2")

"Triangulation's Marvel #3" (8 1/2" x 8 1/2")

View from the upstairs loft on opening night...

"The Triangulation of Yosemite" (46 1/2" x 22 1/2")

Upstairs drawing installation view

Be sure to catch Kofie's show before it comes down on March 29th. After this show closes 01 Gallery will be moving into a bigger space... more on that soon.

01 Gallery

530 S. Hewitt Street, Suite 141 in Los Angeles

213.689.0101 / http://www.01gallery.com/