1xrun has just released a new limited edition print that is sure to go fast. “Bunny Girl” by Tara McPherson was first seen at the artists solo show “Bunny in the Moon” that took place at the Jonathan Levine Gallery back in October 2010. The print is 22″ x 15.5″, signed and numbered in a max edition of 75. Head on over before it’s too late.
Opening this Saturday, June 4th at the Sacred Gallery in New York is a new solo exhibition from California based artist Jason Hernandez. This new body of work is entitled “Beyond the Boundaries” and as Jason states in the press release “demonstrates my fascination with mankind and the world of theoretical physics. I believe man has always been a curious creature. That curiosity has lead man to the furthest & darkest corners of the earth. We’ve made Earth our home, and in it we’ve shared our philosophies and sciences.” As with the previous work Jason has released, these new paintings and drawings have a very unique and mystical feel to them. A few the paintings are presented as small altar pieces, and go perfectly with his classical style of painting, of course with a modern spin to it. If you are in the area make sure to stop by, the show will be on view until June 30th.
Once again I was given the opportunity to curate a group show, and am very happy to say that it will be taking place at the Articulated Gallery in San Francisco. This group show is entitled “Under the Gun” and will open this Saturday, June 4th at 8:00pm. The show will feature work from Chet Zar, Dan Harding, Cate Rangel, Jessica Ward, Apricot Mantle, Patrick Deignan, Megan Frauenhoffer (featured), Jon Macnair, Godmachine, Larkin, John Cebollero, and Jessica Stewart (featured). Many of these artists have been featured on the site many times, and a few are recent features and I am very happy to have them in the show. I won’t be able to make the reception night, but I hope everyone enjoys the show, it looks amazing and while your there you can check out the Loved to Death shop. I am told the show will be on the gallery’s webpage this coming Sunday.
Opening this Friday night, June 3rd at the La Luz de Jesus gallery is a new solo show and book release signing by Glenn Barr. The show is entitled “Faces”, which is also the name for Glenn’s new book. This new show “explores the images that permeate our collective consciousness and define the iconic”. Glenn used found wood materials instead of canvas, something he would do when he first started painting. This found wood has more personality, and goes along with this theme of creating images that permeate the mind. The book signing starts at 7pm, and the reception goes from 8-11pm. This is such an amazing show. The colors Glenn uses, as well as the mix of his stylized paintings and his more realistic works really help to make this a strong show.
Buddy Nestor has outdone himself with his latest group exhibition. A collector, painter and curator, Buddy has a truly influential and versatile presence in this circle of dark arts. This being his second go at curating, Speaking in Tongues, will be an unbelievable event. Opening this Friday night, June 3rd, at Black Vulture Gallery in Philadelphia, Cam Rackam & Genevive Zacconi are scheduled to be painting live surrounded by the artwork of over 60 artists including Jeremy Hush, Paul Romano, JL Schnabel, Heather Gargon, Jason Levesque (Stuntkid), Charlie Immer and Ewelina Ferruso. Don’t miss it!
I am happy to introduce the latest project from the Creep Machine. Paper Devil Press is a new print shop that will feature exclusive limited edition prints, original works of art, and in the future open edition prints and zines. The goal of Paper Devil is to bring amazing artwork to the fans at prices that allow everyone to collect great art. It is also my goal to make mush of the art and prints you see at the shop unique, and unlike many art shops online.
The very first Exclusive limited edition print is by John Cebollero and is entitled “Exit 11″. This print is from a painting that was seen in the “This is the End” group show, and was also the image used for the subscriber edition of Juxtapoz Magazine in 2009. The print is 8 1/4″ x 10″ giclee on 100% cotton rag paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 20 + 5 Artist Proofs. The detail and colors on this print are intense. I will be giving away one of these artists proofs this week over at the Paper Devil Facebook group, so make sure you “like” the new group for a chance to win. Otherwise head on over to the new print site and see what is there. Originals by Dan Harding, and prints by Chris Peters and Martin Wittfooth.
On May 21st the Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles opened two very exciting solo shows, one by photographer Chris Anthony and the other by Kent Williams. This latest show by Chris Anthony is entitled “A Captured Species” and features 11 new C-prints (Chromogenic Color Prints). The dreamy, sublime feel that Anthony’s photographs are known for continue in this new series. Kent Williams brings 15 new paintings and drawings in a show entitled “Convergence”. I have always been a fan of the brushy, impasto style in his paintings as well as his energetic drawings. Check out the full show over at the galleries site, and for some closer images you can head over to Kent Williams homepage for a gallery of this new work.
For those interested in a print of Kent Williams works, “Blond Natalia in Studio Arrangement” (shown second) is available as a 24″ x 30″ print, signed and numbered in an edition of 10. Available Here
Pressure Printing is back with a new print, this new one is by Todd Schorr and is entitled “Amphibian Frontier”. This is a 25″ x 39″ offset lithograph, signed and numbered in an edition of 100 for $175 each.
Todd Schorr @ Pressure Printing
Melissa Campa is an artist working of Mexico, and went to the Universidad de Sonora for her Bachelors in Fine Art. She has already had three solo exhibitions, participated in over 40 group shows, and has received roughly 16 national awards and fellowships. She works mainly with acrylics, graphite, and even colored pencils to create the unique figures and scenes that are featured throughout her work. Take a look at the preview images, which show the variety of mediums she uses, and then over to her portfolio for more.
827 Ink will be releasing a new print by Syliva Ji, today (Wednesday, May 25th) at 12 pm PST. The print is entitled “Black Domina” and comes from a painting she first showed at White Walls Gallery in SF back in 2008. The print is 20″ x 24″ with a 14″ x 14″ image area, signed and numbered in an edition of 150.
Check it out: 827ink.com
On Friday, May 20th, the David B Smith Gallery in Denver, Colorado opened the latest solo show by Kris Lewis. This new show features 12 new paintings by this contemporary master. Lewis has a style of paintings that is very reminiscent of Mannerist painters from the late 1500′s. While those painters chose to distort and manipulate the figures and the scenes they occupied to a great extent, Lewis’ figures and paintings contain subtle distortions, so that the viewer would be drawn in not only by the emotion but by the feeling of something slightly odd about the works. He achieves this with perfect consistency, and never ceases to amaze with every new painting released. Take a look at the preview images here, and then over to the galleries homepage for the full show.
Kris Lewis @ David B Smith Gallery
Godmachine has just released a limited edition box set to his online shop. Entitled “Speak of the Devil”, this box set includes one stainless steel, 2 inch pentagram, one a4 (8 1.4″ x 11 3.4″) single color print on recycled chipboard, and one black tagless shirt with the “Speak of the Devil” design on the front. It all comes in a box, stamped and numbered with red tissue and shipped to you to preserve quality. This box set is limited to an edition of 50. This is a great opportunity to score not only a print from this amazing artist, but a shirt and pendant.
Check it out: Godmachine Shop
