Chet Zar’s “Ugly American” catalog from his “Ugly American” exhibition that took place at the Strychnin Gallery in 2008, is now for sale in his online shop. The catalog features all 13 of the paintings that were in the show, as well as previous works. The book is full color, 64 pages, and includes a forward by TOOL guitarist Adam Jones.
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“The Mad Potters Tea Party” @ Strychnin gallery
This past Friday, February 4th, Strychnin Gallery opened of the more unique shows I have seen in a while. “The Mad Potters Tea Party” features custom designed ceramics from over 100 international artists. Limited edition plates, teapots, vases, teacups and saucers created by artists such as Chris Mars, Ray Caesar, KRK Ryden, Caitlin Hackett, David Stein, Seymour, David Stoupakis, Camilla d’Errico, Kristen Ferrell, Bethany Marchman, Jason Jacenko, David Hochbaum, Saturno Buttò, Martina Secondo Russo, Ver Mar, Scott Holloway, Edith Lebeau, Brian Horton, and many more. I thought it was a great idea when some limited edition cups and saucers were released by UK’s This is Limited Edition, and most of these sets of long since sold out. The ceramics seen here at Strychnin are far more limited and unique. Chris Mars for example has created some round, plate style paintings before (featured), however I was really surprised to see how amazing his works looks on a Durham vase and Teapot. Make sure you check out this show after you look at the preview images.
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ART THAT CREEPS: Gothic Fantasies and the Macabre in Contemporary Art
ART THAT CREEPS: Gothic Fantasies and the Macabre in Contemporary Art is a new book released by Korero Books and put together by Yasha Young, owner of Strychnin Gallery. The book is 192 pages, hardcover and is filled with “Neo-gothic visual energy and inspiration from the worlds of lowbrow and neo-surrealism. Featuring artists from all corners of the globe working in oil, digital, sculpture, engraving, porcelain, taxidermy and photography.” Some of the artists that can be found in this collection are Chet Zar (cover), Michael Ryan, Scott Holloway, Natalie Shau, Naoto Hattori, Nicoletta Ceccoli, David Stoupakis, Richard A. Kirk, Jason Shawn Alexander, Leslie Ditto, Melissa Forman, Chris Peters, Michael Page and more.
The book can be found in a variety of online shops, but it looks to be ready for purchase now @ Korero Books
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Shows this Weekend: David HochBaum, Kelly Vivanco & October Shadows
Here is the weekly rundown of art shows that will be taking opening up.
Friday:
Thinkspace Gallery will have three shows opening, “Farewell Avery†from Esao Andrews, “Mary In BronxZooLand†from Tony Philippou and in the project room will be Tempo Momento†from Joshua MaysHalogen Gallery will open the last solo show from Kelly Vivanco for the next year, the show is selling out fast
Roq la Rue will have new works from Ana Bagayan and Ryan Heshka
Strychnin Gallery will open “Garden Of The Dispossessed†with all new works from David Hochbaum
Saturday:
101 Exhibit will host “Insomious†featuring new works from Jason Shawn AlexanderGallery Nucleus will open “October Shadows” (presented by Nucleus and Creature Features) featuring work by Cam De Leon, Chet Zar, Gris Grimly, Jordu Schell, Miles Teves, Travis Louie, William Basso and more
The Beyond Eden Art Fair will be starting up. This is a multi-gallery event, if your in the area this is one event not to miss.
Billy Shire Fine Art will open “Hubris” featuring new works by Frank Kozik
Shooting Gallery will open a show with works from C3, Kmndz & Akira. Right next door at White Walls will be the “The Stencil Show†with art from Chris Stain, Adam 5100, Tes One, Ernesto Yerena, Casey Gray and David Soukup
Distinction Art will open “Striptease”, with art from Brian Viveros, Angelique Houtkamp, N.C. Winters, Molly Crabapple, Saratoga Sake and more
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Chet Zar Catalog 2008 for Strychnin show
Coming up this June 13th at the Strychnin Gallery in London is Chet Zar’s solo show “Ugly American”. Now it’s going to be very hard to see this show in person, so like always most of us will have to see the work online. Luckily a catalog of the works is being released, so you can see the works in print and have a collectible of Chet’s work. The Strychnin homepage has the works online to view (here) and they look amazing. It looks like he is incorporating some new colors into his work, and mixed with his great textures these new works are extremely dynamic. The catalog is 64 color pages with a forward by Adam Jones, guitar mastermind from the band Tool. You can also get the hardcover edition that is signed by the artist and limited to 49 copies. Not everyone can see their favorite artists work in person, or own it for that matter, so prints, books and catalogs like this are a great way to surround yourself with inspiring imagery.
