GREETINGS FROM NEAR AND AFAR by 64 COLORS & CHEMA SKANDAL

GREETINGS FROM NEAR AND AFAR
Complete details @ rotofugi.com

PRESS RELEASE:

The "Near" in the title refers to Michigan-based artist duo Eric and Laura, aka 64 Colors. They're not only the creators of our Marshall series of toys, but also extremely talented artists. Expect beautiful otherworldly paintings, retro style prints, fantastic custom toys (Munnys, Dunnys and Marshalls) plus a fantastic series of hand-sculpted one-of-a-kind paper clay figures. Really, really amazing what these two can do!

The "Afar" in the title refers to another one of our artist friends....Chema Skandal. Chema is based in Mexico City though we first met him at San Diego Comic Con last year. We were immediately impressed by his highly-stylized retro style when he handed us a card. We didn't waste much time in trying to get a show on the calendar with this talented emerging artist. Chema has turned in a great body of playful mixed media pieces on both wood and paper, all very reasonably priced!

Opening night is Friday, August 7 from 7pm until 10pm. Eric and Laura will be attending the opening so be sure to bring your sketch book! Unfortunately Chema couldn't make it, but don't let that stop you from coming out to see his fantastic art! Snacks, sodas and music by DJ Qbot make the evening complete.

If you're out of town or just want a sneak peek and first shot at picking up a piece be sure you're on the Gallery Preview List!

source: rotofugi.com

www.rotofugi.com

KILLJOY - ART EXHIBIT by JIM KOCH

KILLJOY - ART EXHIBIT by Jim Koch
Hosted by FIFTY24SEA Gallery

Upper Playground and FIFTY24SEA Gallery present to you Killjoy, an art exhibit featuring Jim Koch. You can expect to see a new collection of works that include toys, illustrations and paintings. A new skatedeck designed by Jim Koch is scheduled to release as well. The opening reception for Killjoy is set at Friday, July 17, 2009 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. So be sure to stop by and check out what looks to be another promising event by Jim Koch and the folks at Upper Playground.

Opening Reception: Friday, July 17, 2009, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Event Dates: July 17, 2009 through August 17, 2009



UPPER PLAYGROUND / FIFTY24SEA Gallery
4730 University Way NE
SEATTLE / U-District

www.jimkoch.com
www.upperplayground.com

SCION INSTALLATION 5: SELF PORTRAIT - SAN JOSE

Scion Installation Five: Self-Portrait San Jose Preview from Scion ART on Vimeo.

Scion’s Installation 5 Art Tour, which will benefit Creative Capital, arrives in San Jose, Calif. in June. The opening reception will take place Friday, June 5 from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. at Anno Domini, 366 S. First St, San Jose, CA 95113. Artists Ian Lynam and Peter Glover will be in attendance. DJ Basura will be spinning.

The fifth installment of Scion’s Installation Art Tour was launched in October 2008. The program is designed to give exposure to both established and emerging artists. Installation 5: Self Portraits highlights a diverse array of artists from around the world and will visit nine cities in total including Miami, New York, Portland, Minneapolis, San Jose, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. The tour features new markets Phoenix and Detroit, where the show kicked off.

For Installation 5 each artist was asked to create his or her literal, or non-literal interpretation of the theme 'Self-Portraits'. Video art will be included for the first time in the tour’s five-year history, alongside painting and photography.

Artists on the tour will include: AJ Fosik (3-D painting), Alex Hornest (painting), Andrew Schoultz (painting), Angela Boatwright (photography), Asylm (painting), Blek le Rat (painting), Christina M. Felice (photography), Codak (painting), David Choe (video art), David O’Brien (painting), Edwin Ushiro (painting), El Yem (video art), Eriberto Oriol (photography), Eye One (photography), Francesco LoCastro (painting), French (painting), Ian Lynam (video art), J. Shea (painting), Jamel Shabazz (photography), Jeff Soto (painting), Kelsey Brookes (painting), Kofie (painting), Lisa Alisa (painting), Logan Hicks (photography), Mark Mothersbaugh (rug), Nicholas Harper (painting), Patrick Martinez (painting), Peter Beste (photography), Peter Glover (video art), RETNA (photography), Rick Rodney (photography), Rob Abeyta Jr. (painting), Ron English (painting), Saber (photography), Sage Vaughn (painting), Skypage (painting), Something In The Universe (video art) Souther Salazar (painting), Stormie Mills (painting), Tessar Lo (painting), Todd Tourso (painting), Too Tall Jahmal (photography), Usugrow (painting), Will Barras (painting), and Yoskay Yamamoto (painting).



www.scion.com/installation

LIVE PAINTING & ART EXHIBIT by RETNA AND THE MAC

LIVE PAINTING & ART EXHIBIT by Retna and The Mac
Event Date: Sunday, June 7th 12-6 p.m.(PST)

Mid-City Arts is proud to present a live painting event and exhibit opening featuring two of Los Angeles’ most respected graffiti artists: Retna and The Mac. The opening event takes place Sunday, June 7th 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.(PST) at 33Third. The art exhibit will be on display in the adjoining Mid-City Arts gallery, which recently hosted the first ever gallery exhibit from Chaka, LA’s most infamous graffiti writer.

ARTIST INFO:

Retna: Since first creating a name for himself in the early 1990s, Retna has become an "eternal broadcaster" of sorts, shining a light to the kinetic urban soul of Los Angeles. His work merges photography with graffiti style and paint, time with color, couture with street culture, the spiritual with the sensual, and fluidity with grit. Retna traverses between the galleries and streets with ease. In addition to being aligned with the Art Work Rebels and Mad Society Kings Art Groups, he is a member of the internationally exclusive art collective, The Seventh Letter, whose influence on contemporary street art encompasses the globe.

The Mac: The Mac began painting graffiti in the mid 90s and since then he has been commissioned to produce murals around the world, exhibited in museums, and his work has graced the cover of numerous publications. Mac has gained increasing notoriety for his almost photorealistic depictions of both ordinary people and ethereal women, in a style that is uniquely his own. Mac's intricate brushwork styles have also gained attention, while some of his murals have become mini-landmarks. Elements, themes and techniques of classic art are often incorporated into a modern context in Mac's artwork, usually with an emphasis on the human face and figure.

www.digitalretna.com
www.elmac.net
www.33third.com