Opening tonight, May 7th at the Articulated Gallery in San Francisco is the first solo exhibition of Jacqueline Gallagher (featured). The show entitled “Of Melancholy and Monkey Business” features 16 paintings by the artist, ranging from 24″ x 48″ down to a series of 8″ x 10″ works. This new series of paintings continues Jackie’s intense color palette, and imagery that rides the line between creepy and humor filled. Along with these new paintings, there will also be three prints available at the show. Two of which are of the “Feegee Mermaid” and “Adolescent Octopussy” both shown below. I’ll be at the show taking photos as well as a new video for a review after the weekend.
Preview: Rod Luff – “Moleskine Project” @ Spoke Art
Spoke Art, the force behind the Bad Dads and Quentin Vs Coen group shows, are opening a San Francisco based gallery this Thursday May 5th. To kick off the very first reception of this new space, Rod Luff, who recently showed at the Phone Booth Gallery, will be showing some new works. The Moleskine Project features framed pages from an entire sketchbook the artist filled with oil paintings, sketches, studies, and more. The gallery also made the great decision of having the works framed in a way so that you can turn it around and still see what was on the other side of the pages, so no work by this exciting artist has been lost. The reception opens @ 5pm and the show will be up until May 28th. I’ll be stopping by to check out the work, take some photos, and even a video. Prepare for a more in depth review soon.
Preview: Jason Snyder, Paul Barnes, Joe Scarano, & Roland Tamayo @ Rivet
Opening this Saturday, May 7th at Rivet Art in Columbus, OH a group show featuring the work of Jason Snyder, Paul Barnes, Joe Scarano, & Roland Tamayo opens. A majority of the work is from Jason Snyder, and I really like the combination of the color palettes and the frames that Jason chose for his works. The show flows very well and is worth a look. Keep your eye on the site for the full show to be posted.
Preview: Dave MacDowell’s “Lowbrow Love Letter” @ Thinkspace Gallery
Opening this Saturday, April 30th is the latest solo exhibition from acrylic mastermind Dave MacDowell. Entitled “Lowbrow Love Letter”, this show will feature 11 works with a few of them inspired directly from contemporary artists such as Chet Zar (shown last), Mark Ryden, Luke Chueh, and even Michael Hussar..? Dave’s unique spin on pop culture and movies will also make an appearance with paintings featuring “The Dude” (Big Lebowski), Charlie Sheen, Antoine Dodson, zombies, and an absolutely freaky looking Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. While Lowbrow art might have tamed down a bit, or what Robert Williams called “chronically cute and politically correct” (source), Dave is still making art that not only looks amazing but continues the tradition of a scene that was once seen as subversive, one look at “Beating The Meat Market” (second) shows that. Take a look at the preview images, and then over to the site for the full show. Dave will be in attendance at the reception, and we will hopefully have a video interview up on the site a few days afterward.
Preview: Sarah Joncas & Anthony Pontius @ Last Rites Gallery
Opening this Saturday, April 30th at the Last Rites Gallery in New York is two solo shows, Lilith by Sarah Joncas, and The Decay by Anthony Pontius. Sarah Joncas is using the Lilith myth more as what the character represents, not a direct reference. As stated in the press release “the women I’m portraying in these pieces are bolder, more sexual and more mature than those of my previous work, I’ve decidedly brought back some of the whimsy that I’d abandoned after years of schooling.” Anthony Pontius is using a mixed approach to painting to create new myths, “a story that is familiar yet it has not been cultivated by anyone.”
Creep Machine was able to get some exclusive preview images, so hit the “read more” link to check out the full preview. The gallery is also taking pre-orders, so if you are interested in any of the works make sure to contact them directly. Otherwise, keep your eyes on the Last Rites homepage and if you can attend the show it will be up until June 5th.
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Preview: “American Dream” – John-John Jesse @ Opera Gallery
Opening tonight, April 16th at the Opera Gallery in New York is the first solo show by John-John Jesse in years. This show will feature new work by the artist and even a limited edition giclee print of “The Story of my Life” (shown first) will also be available at the show. Curated Mag sent photographer Jacob Breinholt to the gallery to take some photos, you can see those here. If your in the area make sure to stop by and check out the work, otherwise take a look at the Opera Gallery page, no matter how frustrating it is to move around in.
Preview: “Doll Haus: The Modern Matryoshka” @ Rothick Art Haus
Opening Tomorrow, April 9th at 7pm at the Rothick Art Haus in Anaheim, CA is a group show with artists using the Matryoshka (babushka doll) as a canvas to paint on. Over 50 artists contributed their take on this Russian nesting doll such as: Mathew Bone, Paul Chatem, Casey Weldon, Glenn Arthur, Rudy Fig, Joe Scarano, N.C. Winters, Jennybird Alcantara, Joka, Jason Levesque, Jessica Ward, Cory Benhatzel, Jeff McMillan, Justin Lavato, Scott Holloway, Delphia Nikolaus, Lara Slater, William Zdan, and many more. Take a look at the preview images below, and keep your eye on the galleries website for the full show. There are also some pics of other dolls over at the Rothick Facebook Page.
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Preview: SIT – “Noir” @ Cave Gallery
There will be a whole mess of great shows opening the weekend of April 8th, starting it off will be a new solo show with Dutch artist SIT at the Cave Gallery. This will be the artists first US exhibition and will be entitled “Noir”. Stated on the site the “Noir” collection “is a haunting series that is simultaneously sexy and morbid”. Along with these new works, a limited edition prints will also be available. Have a look at the preview images, and then make sure to keep your eye on the site for the full show. Jim Darling’s “Bird’s Eye View” will also be opened reception night.
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“Island of the Colorblind” by Paul Chatem @ Shooting Gallery
Opening this Saturday, April 9th, is a new solo exhibition of works by the always amazing Paul Chatem. This new show is entitled “Island of the Colorblind” and will feature some new paintings, and if they are anything like his last couple of shows “The Death of Bighead” (featured) at the Cave Gallery and “Rock, River, Bones” (featured) that took place at the Dialect Gallery, fans are in for some mind-blowing art. Paul has always had a colorful, nostalgic, and unique style, but now that he has been creating interactive, movable works of art, these shows are not to be missed. It’s not often patrons are encouraged to touch the art hanging on gallery walls. Along with this new solo show, Paul’s homepage has also be redesigned. So head on over and take a look, and there is even a video that will get you prepared for this new series.
Cotton Candy Machine & Tiny Trifecta
Tara McPherson’s new art boutique the “Cotton Candy Machine” is now online. What you will find there is prints, shirts, posters, books, stickers, skins for you phone or laptop, and even pillows. Another great feature of this new boutique is art shows, the first of which is entitled “Tiny Trifecta” and opens this coming April 9th. The show will feature smaller art all priced at $100, so first come first served. There will be no presale so you need to be at this show in person. Art from Esao Andrews, Audrey Kawasaki, Arabella Proffer (shown), Scott C, Sas Christian, Shawn Barber (shown), Natalia Fabia, Lola, Travis Louie, Joshua Petker (shown), and many more will be showing miniature works at the show. Hea don over to the site to look at the new art boutique, and the full details for this upcoming show.
“Lilacs Out of the Dead Land” group show @ WWA Gallery
Opening tonight, April 1st at the WWA Gallery in Culver City is a 6 person group show entitled “Lilacs Out of the Dead Land”. This new show features work by Casey Weldon, Paul Torres, Richard J Frost, Sinae Park, Lily Mae Martin, and Dylan Sisson. Each artist has a series of paintings or drawings to show, such as Casey Weldon’s freakish poochie poochie series. The show should be on the site to view in the next day or so.
“Quentin Vs Coen” group show @ Bold Hype Gallery
Coming this April 7th, Bold Hype Gallery and Spoke Art will open a group show that is sure to please art and cult movie fans alike. “Quentin VS Coen” will feature work from over 100 artists, all of which will tackle a movie created by Quentin Tarantino or The Coen Brothers. Just a few names that fans will see participating in this show are: Brian Viveros, Casey Weldon, Charlie Immer, David Choquette, Edith Lebeau, Gene Guynn, Jesse Riggle, Johannah O’ Donnell, Munk One, Nimit Malavia, Rich Pellegrino, Roland Tamayo, Sam Wolfe Connelly, Scott Scheidly, Shannon Bonatakis, Steven Daily, Tatiana Suarez, Tiffany Liu, Tom Haubrick, Tristan Eaton, Dave Perillo, Joshua Budich, Mike Mitchell, Todd Slater, and many more. Thisis the first installment of Spoke Art’s “Versus” series, and since this show is bound to be a success, get ready for more shows of this caliber. What about George Romero VS John Carpenter? While I dream of a show filled with zombies and aliens, take a look at the preview of “Quentin VS Coen” and make sure to keep your eyes on the Spoke Blog for more works and news.
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