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.
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“The Great Showdowns” by Scott C @ Gallery 1988
Gallery 1988 in Melrose opened the latest solo show of Scott Campbell this past Friday, February 4th, entitled “The Great Showdowns”. If you have been following Scott C’s Tumblr, “Great Showdowns” then this show is really just a gathering of work that has been posted for the past few weeks. It is pretty staggering to see how much work there is, and how many movies that Scott C addresses in these works. From what I have been told the work is selling very well, and it is the most popular movies that are selling the best. Scott’s drawing is very consistent and fluid, I do hope that people take the time to look at the “showdowns” from movies they are less familiar with and see how great Scott is at making these showdowns look amazing. The full preview should be online in the next few days.
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“Is This Thing On?” group show at Gallery 1988
This past Friday, January 7th, a group show entitled “Is This Thing On?” opened at the Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. Over 100 artists created works of art inspired by comedians. I’m not the biggest fan of the non-stop themed shows some galleries seem to be locked into, but one thing for sure the fans gets to see how their favorite artists interpret pop culture icons and have a laugh. There is some great work in this show, and some of the best work comes from artists that you wouldn’t expect to create such works. Dave MacDowell once again brings a work of art that is not only controversial, but shows that if this current art scene is starting to tame down as some have said, Dave is still out there pushing the limits. Travis Louie made one of the coolest portraits of Brian Posehn that I have ever seen, and NC Winters tackled one of the most famous characters in Bill Murray’s career. Chet Zar did a great job of creating a portrait of Andy Dick, that seems to ride the line of humorous and creepy. The show should be online soon to view all of the works.
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“Masquerade” print by Krista Huot
Krista Huot has just opened her Etsy shop, and has a new limited edition print available. “Masquerade”, a painting that was inspired by Labyrinth, was first seen in her solo show “Nepenthe” at Gallery 1988. The print is 16″ x 20″ on Hahnemühle bamboo paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 56.
Get em here: Krista Huot Etsy Shop
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Preview: Krista Huot’s “Nepenthe” solo show @ Gallery 1988 SF
Opening this Saturday, January 9th at the SF location of Gallery 1988, Kirsta Huot’s latest solo show will open. This new exhibition is entitled “Nepenthe”, which is a Greek word that means “one (drug) that chases away sorrow”. It’s a great title for a show and fits Krista’s style and feel perfectly. Looking at the full preview (Here), the show is very strong. I absolutely love her color palettes and the way she handles that acrylic paint. The drybrushing technique she uses really helps to add depth to the work, and even gives her characters a glow. I can’t help but look at these paintings and wish that an animated movie by Krista was in the works. Along with the paintings there are also some drawings, studies for the paintings really. The drawings look great as well, you can see that she is not only talented with paints but pencils as well. If your in the area make sure you stop by the reception to see the works and possibly talk to Krista, I believe she will be there.
Head on over and check out the full show: Krista Huot “Nepenthe” @ Gallery 1988 SF
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Dave MacDowell @ Monsters of Pop Show
This past week the “Monsters of Pop” group show opened at the Gallery 1988 in LA. The show features work by Netherland, Kiersten Essenpreis, Brandon Bird and Dave MacDowell. While I liked much of the work in the show, Dave MacDowell’s pieces stood out above the rest not only because of the obvious technical skill he possesses, but the amazing ideas that he keeps churning out as well.
He has five works in the show, four of which are homages to popular paintings. Just a little bit after he unleashed “Appetite for Veruca”, a re imagining of Robert Williams controversial “Appetite for Destruction” painting, he gives us a remix of Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” and three from Mark Ryden: “Girl Eaten by Tree”, “Allegory of the Four Elements” & “Little Boy Blue”.
I would like to see more artists doing homages like these. There have been a few scandals recently, due to certain artists “copying” another’s work, I see no point. If you are short on ideas or want to try something new, make an homage to a past work of art. But I do feel it is important to make sure that like Dave has, you do the work justice.
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Leanne Biank launches new website
Leanne Biank has just launched a new design for her website. It looks great and most importantly is easy to move around in, and the gallery has nice big pictures.
Shown is one of the latest paintings Leanne has done, “If They Could Come Back With Max†from the “Beyond the Page” show that took place @ Gallery 1988. It’s a fantastic painting, oil on wood 27″ x 23″ and looks amazing framed.Head on over and take a look at the new site. Leannebiank.com
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Beastie Boys Tribute prints by Dave MacDowell, Scott Scheidly & Casey Weldon
Gallery 1988 is releasing three new prints, all of which are based on paintings that were in the Beastie Boys Tribute Show. To pick up any one of these prints, contact the Gallery 1988 Los Angeles location: (323) 937-7088 / gallery1988@aol.com
Dave MacDowell
“Hey Hey Hey Ladies”
20 x 16 inches, limited edition of 25 $85.00
Casey Weldon
“B-Boys Unite”
20 x 16 inches, limited edition of 25 $85.00
Scott Scheidly
“The Brass Monkey Has A License To Ill”
16 x 20 inches, limited edition of 25 $100.00
