WHat's Happening In The Art & Toy World (Mar/4/2011)
OhNo!Doom opens March 5th with "Sugar & Splice," a 4-person show featuring a collection of painted works from Aya Kakeda (New York), Jason Limon (San Antonio), Jeremiah Ketner (Chicago), and Yoko d'Holbachie (Japan). A colossal lineup indeed! Posted above os the flyer, while below is a sneak of works to come from Jeremiah.
"Whimsical characters rendered with careful skill and hypnotic color, all unifying elements that can be expected from these new masters in the pop surrealism movement."
Saturday, March 5th will see the Opening Reception for Gary Baseman's new solo art show; “Walking through Walls” @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery in New York City. Akso look out for the Afterparty at Lit Lounge, featuring more of "Nightmare and the Cat (band plays at 10:15pm) at Lit Lounge. Guests who come to the gallery opening can get in for free. Others pay US$6 at the door. Shown here are previews of Gary's artwork, which showcases a much darker color palette from his past, as well you can read about his show "manifesto" on Printmag.com. And there's a release of limited edition tee-shirts and letterpress commemorating this new exhiibition ~ to be made available online via www.garybaseman.com from March 8th Tuesday.
EVENT PRESS: "Finally after 6 years, Baseman returns to New York City for a solo exhibition of new artwork at Jonathan LeVine Gallery. Through paintings and mixed media works, Baseman delves into dark and solemn subjects, discovering more about the influences of childhood and family. You can check out this new series of playful-gritty-somber-sweet work through April 2nd."
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of DEVILROBOTS ~ there is currently an exhibition at LCX ~ "The Perfect 5" (thru to April 10th) which features never been seen in Hong Kong, skateboards and DEVILROBOTS Special ToFu.
As well there is an online contest for folks to choose their fav submitted tofu-drawings. All you need to do is click "Like" on the images (to be posted soon via Facebook) and email in your Facebook user name + your name + phone number (in English) to harharcitizen@gmail.com before April 13th, with the subject title: "我的豆腐人設計比賽" (Yes, it is in the Chinese language).
Haven't heard from James Jarvis and Amos Toys for quite a while now (my personal online trek thru my past online posting also reminded me of my unsated desires for Jarvis figures) and then I came across this giant CALEB standing at the side of this stage concert for the weekend Tokyo ATP/Creative Man event (circa Feb 27 @ Shinkiba Studio Coast). As well a coupla snaps of their first "Amos Miniature Plastic Workshop" hosted by One Gram, featuring A4 drawings from Jarvis. Sweet.
"James has designed the posters, merchandise artwork, the programme, and we have worked on some special features around the venue on the day."
Performance by AUTOLUX, as well you can see a series of acts via Mirohidoku's YouTube channel
Dragatomi will be hosting a show with the seminal classic 80's flick "Big Trouble in Little China" as artistic focus, launching April 9th, 2011 ~ as curated by Jay222. "Lightning" from "The Three Storms" shown on the flyer-image is too retrolicous to resist! LOL
(Cheers for the headsup, Task One)
Screaming Sky Gallery posts images of their "When Worlds Collide" custom vinyl show on Facebook (all images via) as well the availability of whatever pieces are left here online. Don't be hesitating now, score them when you can. As well an exceptional collection from MapMap, IMHO.
Event snaps from Paul Kaiju and Leecifer's two-man show at Super7 weekend past, featuring snaps from both man's flickr-stream. Very nice indeed! As well pieces are currently listed online for your procuring pleasure.
Giant Robot will be hosting their Game Over IV show on March 4th at the GR SF store, and here's a gooey-cool preview of a sweet lady amidst slime by LA-based Kinuko. It is an awesome gooey-slime image, methinks.
[Kinucakes tweetered, I blogged]
Giant Robot is proud to present Game Over IV, a group show that pays homage to the continuous evolution of videogames and their massive influence on popular culture. The impact and inspiration of videogames will be represented through a wide assortment of styles and genres provided by top artists in the fields of illustration, painting, sewing, indie comics, and videogames.
Game Over IV launches at GRSF, March 4, 2011 and exhibits thru March 30, 2011.
