Tradition here on the site, even though we have missed a year, is to have a Halloween Art Feature. This year we have art by a great lineup of artists including: Augie Pagan, Chris Mars, Chet Zar, Jaime Lee Parker, Tim Bruckner, Jason Hite, Menton J Mathews, Colin Christian, Mike Bell, Alex Gross, Randy Ortiz, David Stoupakis, Dan Harding, Dean McDowell, Tom Bagshaw and Bennett Slater.
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On November 3rd, Flatcolor Gallery in Seattle opened a duo show entitled MacDowell & Pagan’s Lowbrow Candy Store with new works by Dave MacDowell and Augie Pagan. This show is exactly as it’s titled, a caricature laden, pop-culture jabbing, color-filled lowbrow art fest by two brilliant artists. Dave brings more of his mash-up style paintings, with a new “Lebowski” themed piece, as well as another amazing Jack Nicholson portrait. Augie Pagan’s work focuses on individual characters, or a few at most. His colors aren’t as candy-themed as Dave’s work is, but it fits the content perfectly, and his style of caricature is very impressive. Just look at the Machete portrait seen below. The show will be on view until November 27th.
Gallery 1988 in Venice opened a new group show this past Friday, February 11th. “The Road to Shermer: A Tribute to John Hughes” features original art and prints from an impressive list of artists, and will be run until March 4th. All of your favorite John Hughes movies have been reinterpreted by such artists as Aaron Jasinski, Audrey Pongracz, Augie Pagan, Ben Walker, Brandon Sopinsky, Chris Tezber, Dave MacDowell, Israel Sanchez, Jesse Riggle, Kelly Vivanco, Kevin Tong, Munk One, N.C. Winters, Nicole Guice, Rich Pellegrino, and many more. I’m not the biggest fan of theme shows like this, but this is a good one. There is so much material to work from when it comes to Hughes’ movies, and these artists did a killer job. I really like what Aaron Jasinski, Rich Pellegrino, N.C. Winters, and of course Dave MacDowell who has been using Hughes and inspiration for years. The prints also look great, Derek Deal created an amazing Planes, Trains, and Automobiles print.
A little late on this one, but there is still some time to catch these shows at Flatcolor Gallery in Seattle. EGO’s latest solo show “Eventually, You run out of tomorrows…”, and the Creeps group show featuring work by Larkin, Augie Pagan, Parksid, Chris Sheridan, Brian White, and Derek Noble. This is the perfect show to check out this October, and should be seen simply because the art is that amazing. Last year EGO had a solo show at the gallery and created some beautiful pieces, this show is a great followup.
Opening tonight, March 4th at the Flatcolor Gallery is a group show featuring new works from Dave MacDowell, Augie Pagan and in the loft “Sidekicks & Henchmen.” The loft show will feature comic book styled works from artists such as: EGO, Jesse LeDoux, Parskid, Ryan de la Hoz, Joe McSween and more. I am always happy to see new works from Dave MacDowell, he just has the ability to make strikingly colorful work that never fails to surprise. His painting “Lord Of The Onion Rings” (shown first) is definitely one of my favorites of the show. Head on over to the site and check out the full show, and if you are in the area make sure you stop by.
Dave MacDowell & Augie Pagan @ Flatcolor Gallery
