"Friends with the Animals (And Other Tales From An Anthropomorphized World)” @ GR2 (Opening April 8.2017)

Opening Saturday April 8th at Giant Robot / GR2 is the group art show “Friends with the Animals (And Other Tales From An Anthropomorphized World)”. Curated by Luke Chueh, this exhibition will feature artists who will anthropomorphize animals in exuberant settings.

Scroll thru for a peek at previews thus far (and more via Instagram @lukechueh as he reveals more leading to the show launch), and RSVP on the Events Facebook page. The show exhibits thru April 26th, 2017.

This Saturday, my "Friends With The Animals" group show will be opening at @GiantRobot. I figured I should show off some of the works we've got lined up in the show. Here's a contribution from @smallandround. I've been friends with Jeremiah Ketner for several years now, and watching his style and technique evolve over the years has been inspiring. And now that he lives in Japan it's equally interesting to see how he's imbuing his work with the countries aesthetic. Thanks again for contributing to the show!

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This Saturday, my "Friends With The Animals" group show will be opening at @GiantRobot. I figured I should show off some of the works we've got lined up in the show. Here's a contribution from rockstar gone artstar @jessickaaddams, "Self Portrait (Cat Lady)". The first time I saw Jessicka's work, I couldn't help but notice that she and I shared a similar aesthetic. Blending cute/innocent looking characters with bitter/cruel narratives, the sting of an innocence lost permeates both our works. It was only natural that she be a part of the show. Thanks again Jessicka! You rock!

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Next Saturday, my "Friends With The Animals" group show will be opening at @GiantRobot. I figured I should show off some of the works we've got lined up in the show. Here's a contribution from Beijing based @cacooca. I've seen, and have been a fan of his work for years now, and he was an obvious choice when I started putting together the show.

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"Artists in the exhibition include: Jessicka Addams, Erik Alos, Anthony Ausgang, Matthew Bone, Ca Cooca, Sean Chao, Luke Chueh, Steven Daily, Camilla d’Errico, McKenzie Fisk, Alessandro Gallo, Moira Hahn, Naoto Hattori, Mari Inukai, Jeremiah Ketner, KMNDZ, Kozyndan, Travis Lampe, Travis Louie, Dan May, Liz McGrath, Mayuko Nakamura, Lou Pimentel, Kano, Kukula, Ewa Pronczuk-Kuziak, Jermaine Rogers, Amy Sol, Allison Sommers, Katsuya Terada, Scott Tolleson, Yosuke Ueno, Turtle Wayne, Kaa Yeo, Jesse J*ryu Yu, and more!" (Facebook Events)

WIPs by @seanchaochao

Micro forest scene work in progress

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Chips? "Friends with animals and other tales in an Anthropomorphized world", a group exhibition curated by the gentle but deadly man bear @lukechueh 🐻☠️ 4/8 6:30 -10:00pm at GR2 @giantrobotmedia @giantrobot @giantrobotstore #raccoon #anthropomorphic

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WIPs by @moirahahnart

#bobdylan #music #trace #transfer #friends #animals #drawing #workinprogress #wip #watercolor #friendswiththeanimals

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Pounded this painting out, last week. The show, "Friends with the Animals", will open this Saturday, at GR2, from 6:30-10 pm. #rosecoloredglasses #contemporaryart #painting #moirahahnart #wip #workinprogress #giantrobot2 #friendswiththeanimals #japaneseart #kuniyoshi #oharakoson #tadanoriyokoo #driedbonita

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Next Saturday, my "Friends With The Animals" group show will be opening at @GiantRobot. I figured I should show off some of the works we've got lined up in the show. Here's a contribution from @moirahahnart. I met Moira back during the convention days (which I'm sadly still a part of) and wanted to include her into a group show. Well, it's been years since then and I can finally say 'mission accomplished'.

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This Saturday, my "Friends With The Animals" group show will be opening at @GiantRobot. I figured I should show off some of the works we've got lined up in the show. Here's a dreamy/surrealist contribution from my friend and @giantrobot alumni @marillavanilla. This and so much more will be on display for the show, so If you're in town, please come on by! #friendswiththeanimals

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This Saturday, my "Friends With The Animals" group show will be opening at @GiantRobot. I figured I should show off some of the works we've got lined up in the show. Here's a contribution from @yosuke_ueno. #😍 This and much much more will be on display at GR2. If you're in the area this Saturday, please come by the opening reception. #friendswiththeanimals

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