What's Happening In The Art & Toy World (Feb/18/2011)
The Beauty & The Kaiju Mini-Exhibit currently showing at Rotofugi is curated by MaxToyCo's Mark Nagata, and features work from Mark Nagata himself, Konatsu, Namiko Sonobe, Sachko Yabe, Hiroe, Jobolubo & Theresa Chiba. This exhibition pairs up six female Japanese artists (mentioned above) for their take on the Max Toy Company characters like Eyezon, Drazoron, etc. Each artist will feature artwork plus customized figures, and prints. The online preview is currently online for your collective gawking pleasures, a select few images of which are posted here to tantalize you. The show exhibits thru March 6th, 2011.
The Beauty & The Kaiju show first actually debut in Tokyo circa December 2010. Curator Mr Nagata's got it covered here, as well as the Rotofugi show here, imgaes of which are reposted here as well (And you can read up on the artists on Toy Karma).
Event snaps of the "Contemporary Art" solo show [blogged] featuring Luke Chueh viewable on igneusgero, as taken by sister Kim Chueh - where you will find more snaps of the 6-footer Possessed 1000% Sized fiberglass sculpt (of which 15 pcs were made produced by Munky King). The description of the art series were a def nice touch, as well snaps at the "Audience Participation Templates" (fast becoming a staple for wannabes at various art event outings - hey I've had my own version, so I ain't raggin' on anybody hahaha).
"When Worlds Collide" is a group custom show launching at Screaming Sky Gallery in Portland USA, on Feb 24th, featuring the combined works of 7 artists, as curated by Josh "f+" Pierce. The impressive invited cohorts includes: DrilOne, ZAM, Map Map, Nerviswr3k, Chauskoskis and Kevin Gosselin. ~Looking forward to seeing what they come up with. Loveliest event poster tho, totally irreverent to the lineup of selected artists, as only envisioned by Map Map. "When Worlds Collide" exhibits thru March 24th, 2011. Some swiped sneaks from Map Map (top) and Nerviswr3k (bottom) for your perusal:
[Facebook events / thanks for the einvite Andria]
THE PITCH: Up next at the Workshop we have our first ever REC ROOM with Rainbow master of ceremonies Bwana Spoons. Reserve your spot here! If you've been to a workshop before you're discount will work on this one. If you know Bwana's art you know you'll be hanging with the best. He's brings SETS of killers and hanging with you Saturday March 12 from 11am-4pm. You guys are taking over our shop and making crap!
Heres what you're gettin'
-Hang with the RainbowMaster(bater)
-customize some killer killers and make them more killer
-tea time and snacky lunch
-make more art!
-play with back drops n take some fun pics
-take magic home!
This is a hands on playtime, 20 spots, $100 fee, $50 materials. Go get em!
I remember very vaguely that watching Watership Down made me cry (but with vague memories like these, only the emotions thereafter remains). And now for the Year of the Rabbit, Gallery1988 prepares to celebrate the said concept from Roger Adams in a groupart exhibition named INLE, launching March 11th. Featuring a 100-strong list of artists with works featuring long-eared critters, as curated by Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins. Tis the previews and montaged that ultimately caught my eye. And here are some previews. DailyDujor has the artists lists (most previews via).
