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Review: Shawn Barber “Youth of Today” @ Fecal Face Dot Gallery

by josh on Aug 9, 2011 • 2 Comments

Now that I live in San Francisco, the idea is to go to as many shows as possible and continue writing reviews, and filming new videos for the shows that are most inspiring. I don’t often get to see the shows on the reception night, but I do manage to see them before they are taken down. Shawn Barber’s latest solo show, “Youth of Today” at Fecal Face Dot Gallery is a good example, as I saw this show during the last week it was up. Shawn is no longer located in San Francisco, and this is his latest solo show in SF since he moved to Los Angeles. This new exhibition featured 4 large scale painting that ran in a series, and 7 smaller paintings on the opposite wall. The work in this show continues Shawn’s “Doll Series”, which are all inspired by his concern of a world becoming more enthralled with pop culture. Click the more link for a video, and the full review.


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“Embodiments” by Jeremy Enecio @ Gallery Nucleus

by josh on Aug 9, 2011 • No Comments

On August 6th at Gallery Nucleus, a new solo show by New York based illustrator Jeremy Enecio opened. The show, entitled “Embodiments”, features 7 new works made with either acrylics or oils. Jeremy has an amazing style, and if your fab of such artists as Phil Hale, Sam Weber, Ashley Wood, and James Jean, then Jeremy’s work is along the same lines of quality, feel, and execution. Take a look at the preview images and then over to the gallery for the rest of the show, also make sure to check out Jeremy’s portfolio page and browse his extensive link section.

Jeremy Enecio @ Gallery Nucleus


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Preview: “A Taste of Things to Come” @ Spoke Art

by josh on Aug 4, 2011 • No Comments

Spoke Art just finished up some remodeling in the gallery and is all setup to open a new group show entitled “A Taste of Things to Come”; a preview of what’s in store for the gallery over the next year. Work by Handiedan, Serge Gay Jr., Sam Wolfe Connelly (featured), Nimit Malavia, Rod Luff, Jonas Lofgren, Casey Weldon, Timothy Doyle, and Ron Ulicny. The show opening this Thursday, August 4th from 6-10pm and will be on view until August 25th.

Spoke Art


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Madeline Von Foerster & Benjamin A. Vierling @ Roq La Rue

by josh on Aug 4, 2011 • No Comments

I’ve been a little busy the past few weeks, I imagine many have noticed due to the infrequency of posts, and I missed some really good shows to post. For instance a duo show with Madeline Von Foerster & Benjamin A. Vierling that opened at Roq La Rue on July 8th and closes this August 6th. The two artists, referred to as “neo-medievalists”, both use classcial techniques in their paintings. Both artists use the Mische Technique, a style of painting found by the Dutch masters of the 15th century that helps to produce these intense paintings with more depth, color, and transparency than other methods can achieve. I would love to see these in person. I lie the fact that along with paintings, Madeline Von Foerster also had a couple of drawings on exhibit. Another thing that struck me, being the art history geek that I am, is that both artists we inspired by classical works of art and themes. I really like the Medusa painting by Vierling, and the “Odalisque” style painting from Foester; both shown below. The show is open for a few more days so if your in the area make sure to stop by.

Roq La Rue


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Preview: David Stoupakis & Tom Bagshaw @ Corey Helford Gallery

by josh on Aug 3, 2011 • No Comments

Opening this Saturday, August 6th at the Corey Helford Gallery is two solo shows; “Walking Within These Shadows” by David Stoupakis and “Beautiful Imperfections” by Tom Bagshaw. This is going to be an outstanding show. Tom Bagshaw states in the release “In my first show, I had focused purely on Japanese Yokai. I wanted to continue with that exploration of folklore, ghosts and mythology, but on a much broader scale.” With these new works Tom creates a new body of work that borders between dark and playful, and continues to show that no matter what the medium a skilled artist with an intense imagination can create mind-blowing works of art. If your in the area make sure to stop by the show, it will be up until August 27th.

Corey Helford Gallery


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Genevive Zacconi & Ewelina Ferruso @ Copro Gallery

by josh on Jul 29, 2011 • No Comments

Opening this Friday, July 29th at the Copro Gallery is a duo show with Genevive Zacconi (interviewed) & Ewelina Ferruso. Entitled “Immaculate Deception”, this new show features all new works by the two artists and a group show, “Genesis to Revelation” that is also opening up. This group show will feature work by Chris Mars, Christian Van Minnen, Leslie Ditto, Naoto Hattori, Billy Norrby, Macsorro, Dave MacDowell, Charles Wish, The Pizz, Chrystal Chan, Kieth Weesner, Erik Also, Stephanie Henderson and more. For this post we are featuring a few images from the “Immaculate Deception” show. Both artist, Genevive and Ewelina have a great set of art. They are both highly skilled painters, and are a perfect match to be shown alongside each other.

Take a look at the show online: Copro Gallery



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Preview: Chet Zar – “Faces of Death” @ Last Rites Gallery

by josh on Jul 21, 2011 • No Comments

Opening this Friday, July 22nd, at the Last Rites Gallery in New York is the latest solo show from Chet Zar. Entitled “Faces of Death”, this is Chet’s second solo exhibition at the gallery following last years “Endarkenment”. This new show will feature 16, 11″ x 14″ portraits, each one with a custom made frame. This show will also mark the remodeling of Last Rites, and along with Chet’s solo show, Craig La Rotonda will open his latest solo show, and there will be live painting with Genevive Zacconi, Shawn Barber, Kim Saigh, Chet Zar, Angie Mason, Fred Harper, Billy Norrby, Matt Rota, Paul Booth, & Martin Wittfooth. Sounds like it is going to be on amazing night, as if seeing the stunning new portrait work from Chet wasn’t enough. Take a look at the preview images, and if your in the area make sure to stop by the gallery from 7-11pm, or keep your eye on the website.

LastRitesGallery.com


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Coop – “Idle Hands” @ Corey Helford Gallery

by josh on Jul 19, 2011 • No Comments

On Friday July 15th, Coop opened his first solo show in the past 2 years at the Corey Helford Gallery. Entitled “Idle Hands”, this show features some new work by coop, and even some drawings as well. Some of the paintings are huge, and you can see he has been experimenting a bit more to give his work even more intensity than it already has. Arrested Motion has some photos from the opening that you can check out Here

Otherwise, see the full show on the galleries homepage: Coreyhelfordgallery.com



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“Necropolis” Dark Art Group Show @ Congregation Gallery

by josh on Jul 18, 2011 • No Comments

This past weekend was a good time for art fans as a handful of amazing shows opened up. One of which was “Necropolis”, a dark art group show that opened at the Congregation Gallery on Saturday. The show features work by Nikko Hurtado, Christopher Peters, Cam Rackam, Christopher Ulrich, Larkin, Dan Harding, Scott Holloway, Buddy Nestor, Jeremy Cross, Jason Soles, Aunia Kahn, Christopher Conte, Kolaboy, Chad Savage, the Creep, Jason Hernandez, Sean Chappell, Scarecrowoven, Liv Rainey-Smith, and many more. The show will be on view until roughly August 12th. I was very happy to see the work of Kolaboy, as I have been a fan of his since around the time this site started. Liv Rainey-Smith also made some amazing little block prints.

CongregationGallery.com



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Michael Ryan & Bradly Platz – “The Order” @ Modern Eden

by josh on Jul 16, 2011 • No Comments

Opening this Saturday, July 16th at the Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco is a new duo show from Michael Ryan (featured) and Bradly Platz. The show is entitled “The Order” and is not the first time these two artists have shown together. Eclectix Gallery in El Cerrito was responsible for previously showing the work of these two talented artists. I was lucky enough to have Michael Ryan show a painting in the “This is the End” exhibition that took place at the Alternative Cafe, and I am happy to see some new work from him. He is an outstanding painter, and the work really deserves to be seen in person. The reception is from 7-10pm and the show runs until August 13th, so make sure you stop by if you can. For all the Creep fans that can’t make the show, we will have a video walk through of it along with photos and a review this coming week.

ModernEden.com

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Corey Helford – “Zero to Sixty” 5 Year Anniversary Group Show

by josh on Jul 13, 2011 • No Comments

Currently on view at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City, CA is the 5th Year Anniversary Group Show featuring many of the artists that the gallery frequently showcases. Work by Korin Faught, Sas Christian, Shag, Stella Im Hultberg, Jason Shawn Alexander, Natalia Fabia, Colin Christian, Sylvia Ji, Tom Bagshaw, Gary Baseman, Amy Sol, Kent Williams, Greg Simkins, Mia, Hush, Billy Norrby, Joey Remmers, Gary Taxali, Van Arno, Brandi Milne, Scott G Brooks, David Stoupakis, Ron English, Todd Schorr, Chris Anthony, Ray Ceasar, and many more. The show is only on view for 13 days before being taken down as a new show by COOP will be opening on the 15th of July.

Corey Helford Gallery




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Crazy 4 Cult 5

by josh on Jul 13, 2011 • No Comments

The 5th installment of the Crazy 4 Cult group show opened this past weekend, Friday July 8th, at the Gallery 1988 in Melrose. The show features work from a huge list of artists all inspired by cult movies. Not only were there original works of art on display, but some prints as well. In the past the Crazy 4 Cult series has put out some amazing art, and had quite a lot of art dedicated to just one movie, such as Big Lebowski and Willy Wonka. It’s nice to see each artists work that was created from the inspiration these movies foster, but at the same time there are so many good movies that have been left out of each one of these group shows. I was however happy to see some more horror movies featured such as the pieces by Jason D’Aquino, Chris Sanchez with the ‘Necronomicon’ pages, Justin White with his trio Kurt Russell works, and Scott Campbell with some more “Great Showdowns”. There is no doubt some great work in this show, N.C. Winters “Scott Pilgrim” inspired work being my favorite so far, but I think the show has lost a bit of its punch. There are so many shows now that are being dedicated to one movie, director or actor. I know that many artists today draw their main sources of inspiration from pop culture, movies being the main one, I just think I am in the mood for some more shows with a bit deeper, thoughtful meaning behind them. Let the pop culture references be a pleasant surprise in these shows, and not just the main attraction. After seeing that Jonathan Darby show at White Walls (reviewed), it really reminded me that art can be powerful, educational, and even life changing. Anyway, take a look at the preview images here and then over to the gallery to see the rest of the works.

Gallery 1988




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