Moma

I had a lovely evening last night at the SFMOMA. It was the opening of several exhibits, including the architecture and design exhibit, The Utopian Impulse: Buckminster Fuller and the Bay Area, and Parra : Weirded Out. I assisted on restoring/repainting a piece from Ant Farm studios that was on display, titled 'Convention City'. The exhibit was really fascinating with futurist ideas for enviromental architecture and much more. Parra's mural installation is amazing as well, and definitely worth checking out. I also took a quick look at the Dutch photographer, Rineke Dijkstra, exhibit, 'A Retrospective ', which was stunning. I highly reccomend taking a trip to the Moma this month!

 replacement piece to Convention City sculpture

 Convention City by Ant Farm

Future 

Parra : Weirded Out

Rineke Dijkstra

my lovely date :)

Amandalynn showing in 'Reflections' art show

I am donating a piece to 'Reflections', an art show benefiting the North Beach Citizens organization. This is my third year participating in the event, all proceeds obtained from art sales are donated to the homeless community center of North Beach in San Francisco. This year the theme of the show is 'Reflections', and each artist was asked to produce their piece using a mirror. My piece is titled, 'Night Watch', it is painted in acrylic and spray paint on top of collaged papers and of course, mirror. Opening night for the exhibit in April 5th from 5-8pm at the beautiful Cannery Gallery, 2801 Leavenworth, Suite 111.

Reyes and Dylan Maddux showing at Known this Sat, March 24

This coming Saturday, March 24th from 6-11pm, two good friends of mine, Victor Reyes and Dylan Maddux , will be showing at Known Gallery in LA, CA. These two are extremely talented and have put an incredible amount of work into this show. I look forward to celebrating this exhibit with them and am sure many others will too. If you are in the area, come through and check it out! 

Known Gallery is pleased to present The Jungle, featuring new paintings by Victor Reyes. In this ambitious body of work, Reyes’ illuminates the savage nature of humanity in the context of modern day America while simultaneously exposing the primal, mammalian inclinations that pulse just under the facade of contemporary culture. The artist critiques the premium placed on notions of “civility” while celebrating instinct and acknowledging the dark underbelly of our society.
The Jungle is a two yearlong exploration of human nature and survival. Jungle themes first appeared on Reyes’ black and while murals and have been translated into the subject of many paintings on wood panel that explore a variety of color palettes.

 Chances are, you’ve seen the work of Dylan Maddux without realizing it. Maddux has been shooting crisp, raw, vivid photos all over the globe for years. He always maintains that tangible, almost indescribable, flavor to insure a genuine feel… Be prepared to envy his career. –Katie Zuppann
He has been in Southeast Asia for the last year and a half. Of that time, he spent over a year in Bangkok photographing fashion, red light, and street culture. He has recently moved to Phnom Penh, Cambodia where he is currently working on completing his first book. Dylan will be displaying new work done during his time spent in Southeast Asia.

 Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Ave.
LA, CA 90036

Feather Ladies showing at Wonderland Gallery this Thurs.

This coming Thursday, March 15th, from 6 - 10pm is the opening of 'Envisioned Enchantment' at Wonderland Gallery in San Francisco. I will be displaying several pieces from my Feather Lady collection, as well as some Feather Lady note card sets. I will be showing alongside several extremely talented artists, including:
Alice Koswara
Amanda Lynn
Andrzej Michael Karwacki
Felicia Gabaldon
Eve Skylar
Lee Harvey Rosewell
Jen Pond
Joshua Lawyer
Madeleine Tonzi
Paul Morin
Renee Castro
Ryan jones
Telopa


Where: Wonderland SF Gallery (2929 24th street, SF 94110) between florida and Alabama
When: 6pm-10pm
www.wonderlandsf.com
info@wonderlandsf.com
415-641-4600

'Rat Bak @ Cha' art show by FATE this wknd

RatBak@'Cha

Fate, Steel, Robert Garcia

Opening Reception
Saturday, March 17th,  8-11pm

Cassel Gallery in conjunction with Goorin Bros. Hat Company proudly presents ‘RatBak@'Cha, an exhibition featuring the artistic stylings of Fate (MSK/AWR), specifically his infamous rat character paintings. Fate is widely known for his notorious career as a graffiti vandal. He has been getting up on the streets, alleys, and dark places of the world for over two decades, immortalizing his mark-making.  This new exhibit, ‘RatBak@'Cha, will be Fate’s second gallery art accomplishment. Aside from graffiti, Fate is known for his modestly scaled paintings depicting animated rat characters in a number of different settings and situations.  His work is identifiable by bold colors and playful line work, which entices the viewer to look further into the stories and character depictions. Fate’s work is deliberately haphazard, and he frequently uses found objects as painting surfaces as a method of relating his artwork back to the street.

Fate will be accompanied by San Francisco based artists Steel, and Robert Garcia.  Steel and Garcia are also known for their animated characters. Steel is mostly associated with his humorous cheeseburger characters, while Garcia’s work has a slightly more serious undertone, inspired by Chicano culture and his childhood experiences within a lower class Hispanic community. Similar to Fate, both Steel and Robert are indentified with the usage of bold color and stimulating line work.

The compilation of these three artists is sure to create a visually compelling, and entertaining exhibition. While all three will have individual pieces on display, they will also be participating in a collaborative installation within the gallery. The opening night is sure to be one of a kind, with live musical performances by A.D. and plenty of lively characters in attendance. Please join us in celebrating the opening of ‘RaBak@'Cha, Saturday, March 17^th, 2012 from 8pm-11pm at Cassel Gallery in San Francisco, CA. 

Thailand 2012

I just got back from yet another amazing trip to Thailand. This time, I had the pleasure of assisting the very talented photographer,  Dylan Maddux and crew, on a very special remote island location photoshoot for Goorin Bros. Hat Company . We island hopped in a speed boat to several beautiful locations, did some late night dance partying in Bangkok, and enjoyed the company of great friends!! Thanks to the whole gang for making this such a wonderful trip, til next time.....

Few N Far women MIA 2011 video!!

Check out the adventures of the Few & Far women in Miami during Art Basel / Primary Flight.
Amazing Women, Amazing Talent, Amazing Times!!

Footage shot by "AGANA" Vanessa Solari Espinoz and Meme.
Additional footage: Luke Shirlaw.
Cut: Selina Miles. selinamiles.com
Music: Iggy Azalea - My World.

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