PÄS weekendo fart.
part 2: Suburban Nightmare: Punk in OC at The ARTery in Costa Mesa, curated by Jesse La Tour will be up til august 6th! also, included are pics from Hotter Than a Match Head: A Love Letter to the City at Hibbleton, curated by Tracey Taylor up til july 31st. checkit…
^edward culver
^ william zdan
russ pope
mike atta
more at facebook
^patrick haemmerlein
last weekend was filled with gallery visits and the art was fantastic. first, on friday, we visited Orange Coast College’s current show Speak for the Trees, then we headed over to The Artery for Suburban Nightmare: Punk in the OC curated by Jesse La Tour. then on saturday we hit anaheim’s Promenade Gallery to see John M. Sollom’s solo show and later skipped over to Rothick Haus for their Return to Eden show…
part 1: Speak For The Trees at OCC’s Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion, curated by Andrea Harris-McGee will be up til august 12th! have a sneak peak below…
^Ed Ruscha
^Yoko Ono
^Sam Maloof
^Mark Ryden
for more, go to occartspavilion.blogspot.com
NEIL BLENDER | JOHN M. SOLLOM | CHRISTIE YURI NOH | ANTHONY BACH | @ PÄS Gallery, Downtown Fullerton
summer kicked off with a “Walt!” and it was nothing short of super fresh… it’s lighter later, hot as ________, and a great time to get out to downtown fullerton to buy art. it’s the perfect time to collect! we can feel it right now …especially in this stage of our current cycle of the astrological age…
this show is all about the artists. current legends up on the walls simul’taneously has created an explosion of a show. “Walt!”
^Neil Blender, Walt, Acrylic on Canvas, SOLD
^Anthony Bach, Variety, House Paint on Wood, SOLD OUT
^John M. Sollom, Apollo, Assemblage/Oil Paintings, SOLD
^John M. Sollom, 1964 Ford, Assemblage/Oil Paintings, $600
^Neil Blender, (L) Squirrel, Print on Cotton, $80, (R) Third Profile, Print on Board, $120
^Neil Blender, Orange Cat, Acrylic on Canvas, SOLD
^Anthony Bach, Untitled, Collage, House Paint/Graphite, $220
^(L) Anthony Bach, Lose Weight, SOLD, (R) Christie Yuri Noh, Pakiio, Ink/Graphite/House Paint, $600
^Christie Yuri Noh, (L) The State Formerly Known as Mexico, $300, (C) Various Works, $30-$100, (R) Cut, $300
^Neil Blender, At The Dump, SOLD
^Neil Blender, Just Another Dream, Acrylic on Canvas, $400
^John M. Sollom, (L) Ballin!, Oil on Board, SOLD, (R) Ouch, Oil on Board, $150
^John M. Sollom, (L) Ost Dog, Oil on Board, $150, (R) Ocaso, Oil on Board, $150
^John M. Sollom, (L) Fro, Oil on Board, $150, (R) Blower 2, Oil on Board, $150
^Neil Blender, (L) Viewing Molecules, Acrylic on Canvas, $300, (R) Descending Cat, Ink on Paper, $250
^Neil Blender, (L) Jordan Farmer, Paint on Acetate, $150, (R) Seen in TJ, Paint on Acetate/Felt, $400
^Sal shows off old skool Blender Tattoo with Neil.
thanks to all the artists who made the night great.
we all love tacos.
WALT! an art exhibit, PÄS Gallery’s show for July, will feature, other than heaps of fun, the works of Neil Blender, John M. Sollom, Christie Yuri Noh and Anthony Bach.
it’s all in the name(s).
get your art fix this summer and come out to PÄS for the opening on Friday, July 1st during the Downtown Fullerton Art Walk and enjoy yourself. It’s about time, dontcha think? On exhibit until July 31, 2011.
here’s a little link to a lot of blender: freakbeatfuzz.blogspot.com
find more sollom here: 2pas.org
christie! empiricalfiction.com
and phony tony: hyperawkward.com
rsvp on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207501945951661
in addition to this all-star line-up, our neighbors, Hibbleton, will be featuring the works of Shag, Leyla Akdogan, Jennie Cotterill, Michael White, JoshR, Christie Yuri Noh, Patrick Haemmerlein, and Jesse La Tour, curated by Tracey Taylor.
heaps of fun. see. i told ya.
The Essential Ten and The Whistle at PÄS Gallery…
the kids’ shows never cease to be great! “You don’t even wanna know” rocked last week’s art walk. the PÄS Kids brought in an energy that only kids could. from being “canned” as you walk into the gallery, to their paintings of their favorite songs, to Ezra “The Whistle” live drawings, to the highlight of the night — “The Great Wall of Questions” enjoy some photos from the evening…
The Essential Ten and The Whistle are: Jared Bauserman, Sean Carrillo, Juan Duran, Elizabeth Gimple, Lilyann Hippard, Jenny Kraus, Ben Lopez, Phoebe Pillon, Noah Prince, Emily Thompson, and “The Whistle” Ezra Prince.
TOMORROW NIGHT! Downtown Fullerton Art Walk… check out Studio EMP, Violethour Studio and PÄS Gallery for Children-centric exhibits, and you don’t want to miss Gutbox at Hibbleton… come out to downtown 6-10pm.
“You don’t even wanna know!” an art show by The Essential Ten and The Whistle.
Like a backpack fully prepared for a hike, the 2011 PÄS Kids take you into their adventurous minds and explain life as they see it through influences such as music, school, and friends. This natural formation of community consists of 10 Raymond School 5th graders and one 2nd grader, “The Whistle.” The Essential Ten and The Whistle have been meeting at Project Art School to ask questions about life and the society we live in. As they work through them, they continue to express themselves, their passions, and their ideas through art.
Featuring the work of: Jared Bauserman, Sean Carrillo, Juan Duran, Elizabeth Gimple, Lilyann Hippard, Jenny Kraus, Ben Lopez, Phoebe Pillon, Noah Prince, Emily Thompson, and “The Whistle” Ezra Prince
RSVP on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100308370062525
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Violethour Studio Activities and Artist Installations
*I Know You Are, But What Am I? A show of Fine Art inspired by drawings of children. This show will have you reminiscing about all those paintings your kids have brought home.
*Spectacular Shadow Puppet Show by Kerstin Fletcher & Josh Costa titled “Myphonia”, a story for all ages.
A group of creatures have lost their ability to survive and navigate through the jungle they live in because they have grown over-reliant upon technology and modern conveniences. Only one creature remains who is self-reliant, and did not follow this trend. Because of this, the other creatures tease and bully him until, one day, the creatures are in need of his help.
*A reading from the Child’s tale “Ladyfish” by Author Nooshine Zardinejad.
Nooshine will be reading from this delightful book and signing copies for those that wish to purchase it.
The story of Ladyfish follows the narrative frame of the young beauty who loses herself in a world of greed only to return to a better sense of self at the end. The story along with the Artwork has been well received by adults and children.
*Lauren Gallegos will be signing limited copies of “The Mahogany Door”. She is the gifted young Artist.chosen to Illustrate this story.
“The Mahogany Door” leads to the book’s “teaching moments,” which resonate with the author’s own life – about things in life not always being what they seem, about the value of friendship and the importance of completing tasks, and about the secret to tapping into the power of a their only “guide” along the journey, a monstrous being they call “Billy.” And the end is designed to leave young readers anxious for book two.
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Studio EMP will be hosting a kid’s project where they will make their own book out of paper and ribbon.
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Gutbox, a NYC collective, presents a three dimensional installation. Visitors will be able to step into a Gutbox painting and encouraged to interact fully with all elements. This is the first installation that this New York based collective has attempted and they are pleased to make their West Coast debut at the Magoski Arts Colony.
an exhibit of Fullerton moms who share a passion for creative freedom.
may’s artwalk felt really good. there was a soft glow that graced the gallery making the space a comforting atmosphere. the work from these Fullerton mom’s gave a sense of appreciation and respect for a woman’s individuality. it’s really neat to see these ladies set examples for their kids with acts of creativity. each one of the artists are in the fullerton community doing something everyday to impact it one way or another. that’s pretty remarkable. here are some pics from the opening, Motherhood. Neighborhood at PÄS Gallery:
Jeni Maus
Sarah Carter
Sharon Kennedy
Kristy Prince – I am here
Kristy Prince – I am here
Renee Brown
Sarah Carter – Be Brave
Steffi Moellers, Kristy Prince, Sarah Carter
thanks to Joel at StudioEMP and Renee at Sprouts Photography for select images in this post.
and Zine Fiend (not mothers) at our neighboring Bookmachine.
Alex – eyeballburp.com | Jesse – bookmachinestore.blogspot.com
i would also like to recognize the things these artists are doing in fullerton:
Sarah Carter – http://cartersgroundswell.blogspot.com/
Sharon Kennedy – www.fullertonobserver.com
Jeni Maus – www.vintage-rentals.com
Renee Brown – www.sproutsphotography.com
Christy Funk – www.bellysprout.com
Kristy Prince – www.2PAS.org
and
10% of all sales in the gallery for may will go to this:
http://cartersgroundswell.blogspot.com/p/adoption.html
Bob Marley, Messenger opens today. here are some pieces we did to promote the exhibit which will be on display at The GRAMMY Museum until October 2, 2011. below is a 4″x9″ rack card where 10,000 were printed for promotion. we’ve also been rolling out ads, approximately 10 publications, promoting the show in addition to the extension of the John Lennon show, and the upcoming Roy Orbison show, including a giant poster for Amoeba Music, also below…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The GRAMMY Museum Presents
Bob Marley, Messenger
Exhibit to explore Marley’s role as the catalyst to the Reggae revolution as well as his influence on music and culture
LOS ANGELES (April 19, 2011) — On May 11, 2011, The GRAMMY Museum will debut a new exhibit, Bob Marley, Messenger. Housed on the Museum’s second floor, the exhibit will focus on Bob Marley as a private, spiritual man, as a powerful performer who used his lyrics to give a voice to the disenfranchised and as a legend who has inspired legions of fans in the 30 years since his death.
“Bob Marley gave the world something no other artist has,” said GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli. “Not only did he give us brilliant music, but he also became a heroic figure. His music spread a message of hope and unity. That message is as relevant today as it was three decades ago, and it’s our hope to help share that message with a new generation.”
Marley’s story is that of an archetype, which is why it continues to have such a powerful and ever-growing resonance: it embodies political repression, metaphysical and artistic insights, gangland warfare and various periods of mystical wilderness. And his audience continues to widen. Bob Marley gave the world brilliant and evocative music; his work stretched across nearly two decades and yet still remains timeless and universal. Bob Marley & the Wailers worked their way into the very fabric of our lives.
Bringing together more than 40 diverse artifacts, rare photographs and more, the exhibit features items from the private collection of the Marley family. On display, visitors will see a broad array of items, including:
* Marley’s famous Les Paul guitar;
* An interactive drumming station that allows visitors to learn how to play a reggae beat;
* More than 40 photographs of Marley both on and off stage;
* Ticket stubs, concert posters, tour books and fan memorabilia
Additionally, The GRAMMY Museum has conducted interviews with several artists and musicians who have been influenced by Marley and the role that he played not only as the catalyst to the reggae evolution, but also his influence on music and culture. Interview footage will be featured in the exhibit and includes conversations with Blondie, Carlos Santana, Nas and more.
“My father’s message of peace and unity was always of great importance to him and to our family,” said Ziggy. “Especially in the current times, it seems appropriate to remind the world of what he stood for and hopefully, by honoring him, we can all make efforts to live our lives with the same message.”
Bob Marley, Messenger will be on display in The GRAMMY Museum’s Special Exhibits Gallery – where temporary exhibits are showcased on a rotating basis – through October 2, 2011.
About The GRAMMY Museum
Paying tribute to music’s rich cultural history, this one-of-a-kind, 21st-century Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process, and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music — the GRAMMY Award. The GRAMMY Museum features 30,000 square feet of interactive and multimedia exhibits located within L.A. LIVE, the downtown Los Angeles sports, entertainment and residential district. Through thought-provoking and dynamic public and educational programs and exhibits, guests can experience music from a never-before-seen insider perspective that only The GRAMMY Museum can deliver.
i love it when a client appreciates letterpress and when i get the chance to be a part of it. there is something beautiful about hand-printed materials, on the finest of fiber, and only a couple colors. i was asked by some friends, Kathy and Kong, to design a monogram for their wedding stationery and web site, and here’s how it came out:
design by brian at primate design: www.primatedesign.com
letterpress by our friend sam at Wild Flower: www.wildflowerlp.com
an exhibit of Fullerton moms who share a passion for creative freedom! come see their works tonight.
Sharon Kennedy
Kennedy has shown in private, university, gallery, and museum exhibits around the world over the past forty years. After raising her children, she returned to her hometown to take over the helm of the Fullerton Observer newspaper after her father’s death in 1998. She continues to divide her time between editing the paper and painting.
I paint by instinct. I often begin painting with just a feeling and go from there. All my paintings start out abstract. Some remain abstract and others begin to tighten and become figurative. If I have a technique – it is just “getting out of the way” of whatever is coming through. It is a practice in being non-judgmental in the beginning. Acrylics are an ideal medium for me because there are no rules, the fumes can’t overwhelm you, and changes can continue to be made endlessly and quickly. Many of my canvases have 5 or 6 completed paintings beneath the final one. Each new painting carries on something of the ones that have gone before. Completed paintings in my studio are in constant danger of becoming underpaintings to a new inspiration if I don’t have a new canvas ready.
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Sarah Carter
At the heart of it, I am a maker. As a little girl I spent most of my days utterly captivated by the world around me – often barefoot, sun-kissed, and free. And miraculously, not much has changed since those early days. My husband is my absolute, makes my heart skip-a-beat, best friend. Together we are raising our toddler son and adopting a child internationally. We live in sunny California, where we enjoy many glorious barefoot sun-kissed days.
I have the wonderful opportunity to teach creativity workshops locally in Southern California, as well as particpate in gallery shows. I have select prints available for sale and also love to create one of a kind commissioned paintings.
A few years ago I asked the question, “Have we lost our ability to imagine?”
In response, what I began to see is that the collective creative human spirit is still alive and well, although quite buried in the business of making a living.
In an effort to reclaim pieces of my imagination that I’ve lost, I’ve returned to my canvas.
Here I’ve entered quietly and listened to my own soul . . .
Slowly, very slowly, tiny bubbles of dreams and inspiration revealed themselves through my paintbrush.
My prayer is that by being brave and embracing our own imaginations, our own creativity, we can set ourselves and one another free. We can move from making a living to making a life worth living.
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Jeni Maus
With the creation of found, owner Jeni, is changing the way people think about vintage items.
Her passion for all things vintage has fueled her one-of-a-kind collection of furniture and accessories. For years her family and friends have awed at her truly unique design style and now she is sharing it with the rest of us! With the encouragement from a respected event planner and designer she officially launched found in the beginning of 2010. Geared toward those looking to add a cool, vintage look and feel to their wedding and events, the possibilities are endless!
Sharing a studio with husband and photographer, Joel, Studio EMP and found have become a source of inspiration for brides, coordinators and the community. Together with their children Bailey, Caysen and Lucy (golden retriever) they live in a vintage ’20s home just a mile from Downtown Fullerton.
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Christy Funk
Christy Funky founded Belly Sprout Eco-Boutique in Fullerton.
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Renee Browne
Renee Browne, the owner and artist behind Sprouts Photography began her career as a digital artist, web designer and graphic designer in the late 90’s. Renee has designed for the Los Angeles Times, Volvo, Burger King and the Queen Mary to name a few. In 2003 Renee began her photography career. When her shift in life turned to family and parenting, turning her focus to children and babies seemed natural. Renee studied at the Academy of Art in San Francisco with an emphasis in Fine Art Photography. She is a proud member of the PPA (Professional Photographers of America), member of NAPCP (National Associate of Professional Child Photographers) and is a chamber member in the city of Fullerton. She also does charity work and provides artistic portraits to neglected and abused children that could not otherwise afford photography services.
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Kristy Prince
Kristy Prince believes in teaching by example, not just words. Her creative endeavors have gently encouraged and embraced her family — her two boys, Noah and Ezra, in particular. As a teacher, she teaches through the arts and creative expression; as a parent, she challenges everyday thinking with personalized questions, exemplifying the uniqueness of her own kids and husband as they seek their true selves. Kristy is a believer in the individual, and strives to dig deep in life, pursuing her passions like no other. She is co-owner of PÄS Gallery in Downtown Fullerton.
we wrapped up Solidarity’s new brochure and Web site just before their annual banquet on April 2nd.
Solidarity is re-imagining a Christ-centered culture. helping churches and people get deeper with Jesus. in addition to the Web site we designed an 8-page step-brochure that set the tone for the Web site. the look consists of tan textured background to add a real tactile feel, as opposed to a perfectly clean white background. there are imperfections in the texture with multiple images of the work they do in the neighborhoods of Fullerton and beyond. the color palette comes from the images taken of the kids in the Garnet neighborhood. they are warm and rich with diversity. the Web is WordPress-based for easy client-end updates and is tied into their other social media sites like Aweber, Facebook and Twitter. overall, we are proud of the Solidarity materials.
check it out for reals at solidarityrising.org
PRINT CREDITS:
Art Direction/Design – brianprince
WEB CREDITS:
Art Direction/Design – brianprince
Infrastructure/Programming – Jeff Steinwand
weekend o’art – part 3
PÄS weekendo fart.
part 3: John M. Sollom solo exhibit at The Promenade Gallery, up til july 30th, and Return to Eden at Rothick Art Haus, both shows in Downtown Anaheim’s Art District. check out the fun…
^John M. Sollom, pure Americana Assemblage Artist
^sadly, sarah bain gallery was closed. it looked good from the windows.
^beautiful work by Scott Rohlfs
^detail.
^more patrick haemmerlein *awesome*
for more Rothick, visit their web site: www.rothick.com