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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Mar 23, 2008 1:53:11 GMT 1, CARMICHAEL GALLERY PRESENTS โ Anything Could Happen...
Exhibition Dates: March 22 โ April 20, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 22, 2008, 8 PM โ Midnight
www.carmichaelgallery.com
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Anything Could Happen..., featuring new artwork by Faith47, Johnny Yanok, Joulu, Mike Kershnar, and Misery. There will be paintings, drawings, stencils, skate decks, screen prints, and posters on display. Hailing from South Africa, Ohio, Ukraine, California, and New Zealand, the artists in this exhibition paint five extraordinary worlds of dreams, beauty, fantasy, and violence. The possibilities for exploration and discovery are endless within their wondrous scenes; though some sparkle with hope and others are tinged with a dark pain, all are lit with a magical spontaneity that leaves you wondering: whatever could happen next?
ABOUT THE ARTISTS Faith47 The people in Faith47โs world are angry, and they have every reason to be: โToday is a day of violence and today is everydayโ is scrawled beneath the image of a girl kneeling and clutching a bleeding heart, stubbornly oblivious to the knives, guns, and bombs that encircle her. Faith47 can speak with assurance on such a subject; this is the life she knows and lives herself as a prominent voice on the perilous Cape Town graffiti scene. Aware of the seductive power and potential of artistic expression, Faith47 utilizes her work as a platform to voice her disgust with bureaucracy, war, the inequality of world economics, and capitalism - โthe only words we know are more, more, and more.โ In spite of this deeply ingrained pain and frustration, however, there is an awe-inspiring beauty in each canvas, design, and wall she paints, an imperative call for rebellion, love, and liberation. Faith47 has showcased her work in Sweden, Amsterdam, and the US, and painted the streets of Ireland, South Africa, Germany, Kenya, Prague, and England.
Johnny Yanok Thereโs a blue squirrel, a drunken man asleep under a blanket of newspapers, a rabbit-toothed blob sporting a fedora, and a turtleneck-wearing, pole-swinging dragon all jamming away in a subway car to the music of a raccoon playing a violin (well, all except the man). Welcome to the delightfully quirky world of Johnny Yanok. Tucked away in a haunted house in the woods of Ohio with his wife and their menagerie of pets, Johnny divides his time between ghost busting and creating magical scenes inspired, in part, by the cartoons and storybooks of his childhood, Halloween, Disneyland, and the kitsch he collects at flea markets. It is hard to admire Johnnyโs works without a smile appearing at the lips, the sheer magical, wonderful silliness of them transporting viewers to a place of child-like innocence and joy that often feels so terribly far away. A member of the Art Dorks Collective, Johnny has exhibited his paintings and sculptures in galleries all over the world. He is also a successful freelance illustrator, with clients including Disney, the Cartoon Network, Fruit of the Loom, and Toyota.
Joulu Irena Zablotska, aka Joulu, is a talented graffiti artist from the Ukraine who has participated in exhibitions throughout her home country and in the USA. On the streets and on paper, her unique voice comes alive through her intriguing characters, bizarre beings who come together to dance, play, sob, and share secrets. Depending on how you yourself are feeling when you look at them, different ideas and meanings present themselves as to just who these mysterious individuals are, their faces and bodies overwhelmed with energy and emotion. Sometimes Joulu herself doesnโt have words for what she is trying to express in her intensely personal pieces, but through drawing, she gives the paper a voice all of its own. Some of the beings in her work resemble humans, while others look like nothing ever seen before, yet they all share a fleeting air of merriment coupled with an acceptance of suffering, a strange dichotomy that characterizes the entrancing alternate universe of Jouluโs creation.
Mike Kershnar โMy artwork humbly seeks to be a signpost pointing the way towards the earth, to purpose, to vision, to healing, and to a more fully awakened state of being,โ explains Californian artist Mike Kershnar, who is also a lifelong skateboarder, UC Santa Cruz grad, and rock poster designer for bands including the Beastie Boys, Morrissey, The Marley Brothers, and the Grateful Dead. He has also designed board graphics and clothing designs for skate brands such as Element, Baker, and Obey. Influenced by 1980s skate graphics, artists Robert Crumb and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and indigenous art forms that identify closely with the natural environment โ Aboriginal Dreamtime, Mexican Huichol, and Northern Formline to name a few โ Mike creates astounding representations of North American wildlife which transcend the images themselves in their depth of understanding of the spiritual relationship between man and the creatures he shares the earth with. Mike extends his passion and gratitude for life through his work for the non-profit, youth-based Elemental Awareness, which he co-founded, an organization that promotes self-esteem through the avenues of skateboarding, the wilderness, and art. As well as showcasing his work in numerous group and solo exhibitions, Mike has been profiled in publications such as Juxtapoz, Thrasher, Happy, and Mass Appeal.
Misery Captivating New Zealander Misery was just fifteen years old when she began to exhibit her work. Through some pivotal introductions, the then high school student quickly established herself as one of the premier female graffiti artists in her country. As a child, the enigmatic Misery zealously scribbled away in her numerous sketch books, drawing detailed characters and dreaming of the complex magical lands in which they lived. These youthful sketches became the blueprint for the twisted fantasy world she has gone on to create and become renowned for today. For Anything Could Happenโฆ Misery has created a series of paintings on plywood with layers of sanded back wallpaper and washes of translucent color and lacquer. Lost in landscapes of the unknown, the Misery girls and their fellow creatures revel in the haunting beauty and sadness of their environment. Misery has traveled to and exhibited her work in the USA, UK, Europe, and New Zealand. In 2006, an award-winning film documented the success of her Auckland solo show and first toy range at the Taipei Toy Fair. Complementing her success in the art world are her fashion endeavors; working with Illicit Streetwear, her name fast became recognized around the world, and 2004 saw the opening in Auckland of Misery Boutique.
CARMICHAEL GALLERY PRESENTS โ Anything Could Happen... Exhibition Dates: March 22 โ April 20, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 22, 2008, 8 PM โ Midnight www.carmichaelgallery.com Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Anything Could Happen..., featuring new artwork by Faith47, Johnny Yanok, Joulu, Mike Kershnar, and Misery. There will be paintings, drawings, stencils, skate decks, screen prints, and posters on display. Hailing from South Africa, Ohio, Ukraine, California, and New Zealand, the artists in this exhibition paint five extraordinary worlds of dreams, beauty, fantasy, and violence. The possibilities for exploration and discovery are endless within their wondrous scenes; though some sparkle with hope and others are tinged with a dark pain, all are lit with a magical spontaneity that leaves you wondering: whatever could happen next? ABOUT THE ARTISTS Faith47 The people in Faith47โs world are angry, and they have every reason to be: โToday is a day of violence and today is everydayโ is scrawled beneath the image of a girl kneeling and clutching a bleeding heart, stubbornly oblivious to the knives, guns, and bombs that encircle her. Faith47 can speak with assurance on such a subject; this is the life she knows and lives herself as a prominent voice on the perilous Cape Town graffiti scene. Aware of the seductive power and potential of artistic expression, Faith47 utilizes her work as a platform to voice her disgust with bureaucracy, war, the inequality of world economics, and capitalism - โthe only words we know are more, more, and more.โ In spite of this deeply ingrained pain and frustration, however, there is an awe-inspiring beauty in each canvas, design, and wall she paints, an imperative call for rebellion, love, and liberation. Faith47 has showcased her work in Sweden, Amsterdam, and the US, and painted the streets of Ireland, South Africa, Germany, Kenya, Prague, and England. Johnny Yanok Thereโs a blue squirrel, a drunken man asleep under a blanket of newspapers, a rabbit-toothed blob sporting a fedora, and a turtleneck-wearing, pole-swinging dragon all jamming away in a subway car to the music of a raccoon playing a violin (well, all except the man). Welcome to the delightfully quirky world of Johnny Yanok. Tucked away in a haunted house in the woods of Ohio with his wife and their menagerie of pets, Johnny divides his time between ghost busting and creating magical scenes inspired, in part, by the cartoons and storybooks of his childhood, Halloween, Disneyland, and the kitsch he collects at flea markets. It is hard to admire Johnnyโs works without a smile appearing at the lips, the sheer magical, wonderful silliness of them transporting viewers to a place of child-like innocence and joy that often feels so terribly far away. A member of the Art Dorks Collective, Johnny has exhibited his paintings and sculptures in galleries all over the world. He is also a successful freelance illustrator, with clients including Disney, the Cartoon Network, Fruit of the Loom, and Toyota. Joulu Irena Zablotska, aka Joulu, is a talented graffiti artist from the Ukraine who has participated in exhibitions throughout her home country and in the USA. On the streets and on paper, her unique voice comes alive through her intriguing characters, bizarre beings who come together to dance, play, sob, and share secrets. Depending on how you yourself are feeling when you look at them, different ideas and meanings present themselves as to just who these mysterious individuals are, their faces and bodies overwhelmed with energy and emotion. Sometimes Joulu herself doesnโt have words for what she is trying to express in her intensely personal pieces, but through drawing, she gives the paper a voice all of its own. Some of the beings in her work resemble humans, while others look like nothing ever seen before, yet they all share a fleeting air of merriment coupled with an acceptance of suffering, a strange dichotomy that characterizes the entrancing alternate universe of Jouluโs creation. Mike Kershnar โMy artwork humbly seeks to be a signpost pointing the way towards the earth, to purpose, to vision, to healing, and to a more fully awakened state of being,โ explains Californian artist Mike Kershnar, who is also a lifelong skateboarder, UC Santa Cruz grad, and rock poster designer for bands including the Beastie Boys, Morrissey, The Marley Brothers, and the Grateful Dead. He has also designed board graphics and clothing designs for skate brands such as Element, Baker, and Obey. Influenced by 1980s skate graphics, artists Robert Crumb and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and indigenous art forms that identify closely with the natural environment โ Aboriginal Dreamtime, Mexican Huichol, and Northern Formline to name a few โ Mike creates astounding representations of North American wildlife which transcend the images themselves in their depth of understanding of the spiritual relationship between man and the creatures he shares the earth with. Mike extends his passion and gratitude for life through his work for the non-profit, youth-based Elemental Awareness, which he co-founded, an organization that promotes self-esteem through the avenues of skateboarding, the wilderness, and art. As well as showcasing his work in numerous group and solo exhibitions, Mike has been profiled in publications such as Juxtapoz, Thrasher, Happy, and Mass Appeal. Misery Captivating New Zealander Misery was just fifteen years old when she began to exhibit her work. Through some pivotal introductions, the then high school student quickly established herself as one of the premier female graffiti artists in her country. As a child, the enigmatic Misery zealously scribbled away in her numerous sketch books, drawing detailed characters and dreaming of the complex magical lands in which they lived. These youthful sketches became the blueprint for the twisted fantasy world she has gone on to create and become renowned for today. For Anything Could Happenโฆ Misery has created a series of paintings on plywood with layers of sanded back wallpaper and washes of translucent color and lacquer. Lost in landscapes of the unknown, the Misery girls and their fellow creatures revel in the haunting beauty and sadness of their environment. Misery has traveled to and exhibited her work in the USA, UK, Europe, and New Zealand. In 2006, an award-winning film documented the success of her Auckland solo show and first toy range at the Taipei Toy Fair. Complementing her success in the art world are her fashion endeavors; working with Illicit Streetwear, her name fast became recognized around the world, and 2004 saw the opening in Auckland of Misery Boutique.
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Mar 25, 2008 0:34:09 GMT 1, Great pieces from our show this past weekend are still available, really want to show off the work of South Africa's Faith47:
Bulletproof Humble and Silent
An Answer From above Wouldn't Be Enough
Both are Oil on Canvas 27.5"x36" $1750 each
Also prints from Faith and lots of other great work available on our flickr:
www.flickr.com/photos/carmichaelgallery/sets/72157604214634602/
Great pieces from our show this past weekend are still available, really want to show off the work of South Africa's Faith47: Bulletproof Humble and Silent An Answer From above Wouldn't Be Enough Both are Oil on Canvas 27.5"x36" $1750 each Also prints from Faith and lots of other great work available on our flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/carmichaelgallery/sets/72157604214634602/
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 5, 2008 2:03:17 GMT 1, We have a large list of secondary market pieces by Nick Walker and Banksy and a few others that we are brokering for various owners, pm your email address if you want to see what we have available, it's over 20 pieces....
We have a large list of secondary market pieces by Nick Walker and Banksy and a few others that we are brokering for various owners, pm your email address if you want to see what we have available, it's over 20 pieces....
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 5, 2008 2:15:43 GMT 1, Carmichael Gallery Presents โ
Streichelzoo Solo Exhibit by Herakut
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12, 2008, 2008, 8 PM โ Midnight Exhibition Dates: April 12 โ May 4, 2008 Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Streichelzoo, a solo exhibition featuring the artwork of German street art duo, Herakut. The occasion will mark Herakutโs first solo show in the United States. Artwork featured will include a combination of spray paint with charcoal, watercolors, and other paints on a variety of media, including wood, canvas, and paper. The gallery will be transformed into a work of art in itself, as Hera and Akut run wild and create a large scale installation in the space. Streichelzoo will be on view April 12 through May 4, 2008, with an opening reception held on April 12, from 8 p.m. to Midnight.
Streichelzoo (โstrAIkelโzu:) means โpetting zooโ in German, an apt label for a showcase of the quirky cast of creatures about to enter Carmichael Gallery. The artwork in the show embraces a brand new phase in Herakutโs artistic evolution, as they continue to take risks and blend their signature styles into one unique, refreshing urban voice. โWe have started to create little Frankenstein creatures,โ says Hera of their masterfully offbeat character paintings, which consist of two essential ingredients: Akutโs painstaking photorealism and her own raw, nimble brushstrokes. โWe usually combine these two elements in a freestyle way, and do it right at the wall, right in the gallery.โ Ideas flow organically in this manner; nothing can be predicted when Herakut enter an empty space, armed with spray cans, brushes, and body parts ranging from arms and legs to dog heads sprayed on canvas โ โthere is no telling what will come out of this pile of limbs in the end.โ The fluidity of their inspired unions of ill-fitting extremities is impressive โ heavy muscular arms protrude comfortably from the torsos of slender, sensual girls. Having contributed so much to each and every one of their pieces, โwe feel like Mommy and Daddy to all of these little odd and ugly kids.โ
Herakut follow a rather idiosyncratic process of creating their works of art, communicating only intermittently in a private dialogue until they collectively feel they have contributed all they possibly can to the wall or canvas. Their process of shift work โ Akut will paint a head in one area while Hera creates a background or begins a body โ allows for both autonomy and synchronization. The artists draw upon their understanding of the balance between compromise and individuality, learned as members of larger graffiti crews, to overcome potential conflicts of opinion in this precarious form of painting. โI think for people, and especially for artists, itโs a great way of therapy,โ muses Hera. โWe tend to be self-centered control-freaks, donโt we?โ
Conceptually, Herakutโs work has followed a trajectory that echoes their own relationship, as they approach their fourth year working together and persist in exploring novel modes of expression. The artists flavor their pieces with natural, earthy tones, professing an affinity with these hues that makes them feel safe and empowered. Generally avoiding political themes in their work, Herakut prefer to paint what they genuinely know and feel. Dogs frequently recur in their pieces, often with sly grins painted on their faces. To quote Akutโs analogy as to why they do so, โStreet artists are dogs. They leave their s**t everywhere.โ ---
ABOUT THE ARTISTS Of Frankfurt and Erfurt, Germany, respectively, Hera and Akut have fast emerged as two of the strongest young voices on the contemporary street art scene. Prior to 2004, they only knew of each otherโs work through graffiti magazines. This changed when both were invited to appear as featured artists at the Urban Art Festival in Sevilla. Though their techniques could hardly have been more different, they soon began to work together under the collaborative name, Herakut, a synthesis of their oddly complementary styles.
Hera and Akut come from very different artistic backgrounds. Diligent, self-taught Akut was painting on the streets by the age of fourteen with graffiti crew Maclaim. Passionate Hera, on the other hand, pursued years of structured art school education before emancipating herself from such stifling boundaries. Together, however, the pair have achieved an inimitable artistic resonance and share similar inspiration for their work, citing Vice magazine, Atmosphere albums, and the poems of Jeffrey McDaniel, all mixed up with their unique brand of humor.
Herakut recently enjoyed a successful show at the Leonard Street Gallery in London. They spent time in Osnabrueck earlier this year working on an exhibition with artists such as Os Gemeos, Vitchรฉ, Mark Jenkins, and Swoon. As well as preparing for her first US solo show at Carmichael Gallery, Hera is particularly excited to be exhibiting for the first time in California, having spent a year at Venice High School as an exchange student.
Carmichael Gallery Presents โ Streichelzoo Solo Exhibit by Herakut Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12, 2008, 2008, 8 PM โ Midnight Exhibition Dates: April 12 โ May 4, 2008 Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Streichelzoo, a solo exhibition featuring the artwork of German street art duo, Herakut. The occasion will mark Herakutโs first solo show in the United States. Artwork featured will include a combination of spray paint with charcoal, watercolors, and other paints on a variety of media, including wood, canvas, and paper. The gallery will be transformed into a work of art in itself, as Hera and Akut run wild and create a large scale installation in the space. Streichelzoo will be on view April 12 through May 4, 2008, with an opening reception held on April 12, from 8 p.m. to Midnight. Streichelzoo (โstrAIkelโzu:) means โpetting zooโ in German, an apt label for a showcase of the quirky cast of creatures about to enter Carmichael Gallery. The artwork in the show embraces a brand new phase in Herakutโs artistic evolution, as they continue to take risks and blend their signature styles into one unique, refreshing urban voice. โWe have started to create little Frankenstein creatures,โ says Hera of their masterfully offbeat character paintings, which consist of two essential ingredients: Akutโs painstaking photorealism and her own raw, nimble brushstrokes. โWe usually combine these two elements in a freestyle way, and do it right at the wall, right in the gallery.โ Ideas flow organically in this manner; nothing can be predicted when Herakut enter an empty space, armed with spray cans, brushes, and body parts ranging from arms and legs to dog heads sprayed on canvas โ โthere is no telling what will come out of this pile of limbs in the end.โ The fluidity of their inspired unions of ill-fitting extremities is impressive โ heavy muscular arms protrude comfortably from the torsos of slender, sensual girls. Having contributed so much to each and every one of their pieces, โwe feel like Mommy and Daddy to all of these little odd and ugly kids.โ Herakut follow a rather idiosyncratic process of creating their works of art, communicating only intermittently in a private dialogue until they collectively feel they have contributed all they possibly can to the wall or canvas. Their process of shift work โ Akut will paint a head in one area while Hera creates a background or begins a body โ allows for both autonomy and synchronization. The artists draw upon their understanding of the balance between compromise and individuality, learned as members of larger graffiti crews, to overcome potential conflicts of opinion in this precarious form of painting. โI think for people, and especially for artists, itโs a great way of therapy,โ muses Hera. โWe tend to be self-centered control-freaks, donโt we?โ Conceptually, Herakutโs work has followed a trajectory that echoes their own relationship, as they approach their fourth year working together and persist in exploring novel modes of expression. The artists flavor their pieces with natural, earthy tones, professing an affinity with these hues that makes them feel safe and empowered. Generally avoiding political themes in their work, Herakut prefer to paint what they genuinely know and feel. Dogs frequently recur in their pieces, often with sly grins painted on their faces. To quote Akutโs analogy as to why they do so, โStreet artists are dogs. They leave their s**t everywhere.โ --- ABOUT THE ARTISTS Of Frankfurt and Erfurt, Germany, respectively, Hera and Akut have fast emerged as two of the strongest young voices on the contemporary street art scene. Prior to 2004, they only knew of each otherโs work through graffiti magazines. This changed when both were invited to appear as featured artists at the Urban Art Festival in Sevilla. Though their techniques could hardly have been more different, they soon began to work together under the collaborative name, Herakut, a synthesis of their oddly complementary styles. Hera and Akut come from very different artistic backgrounds. Diligent, self-taught Akut was painting on the streets by the age of fourteen with graffiti crew Maclaim. Passionate Hera, on the other hand, pursued years of structured art school education before emancipating herself from such stifling boundaries. Together, however, the pair have achieved an inimitable artistic resonance and share similar inspiration for their work, citing Vice magazine, Atmosphere albums, and the poems of Jeffrey McDaniel, all mixed up with their unique brand of humor. Herakut recently enjoyed a successful show at the Leonard Street Gallery in London. They spent time in Osnabrueck earlier this year working on an exhibition with artists such as Os Gemeos, Vitchรฉ, Mark Jenkins, and Swoon. As well as preparing for her first US solo show at Carmichael Gallery, Hera is particularly excited to be exhibiting for the first time in California, having spent a year at Venice High School as an exchange student.
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 6, 2008 0:38:22 GMT 1, Just a little taste of things to come!
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by stuey09 on Apr 6, 2008 0:46:17 GMT 1, Great pics. Have you let them loose to do what they want? Pair of geniuses (think that is a word) with enormous talent.
Great pics. Have you let them loose to do what they want? Pair of geniuses (think that is a word) with enormous talent.
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 6, 2008 1:02:29 GMT 1, Great pics. Have you let them loose to do what they want? Pair of geniuses (think that is a word) with enormous talent.
They brought a bunch of canvases with them but they keep adding to them, cutting them up, pasting stitching and adding, they are just going crazy in the space, they have a whole week to go and nothing will remain the way it is now. Never seen such creative energy.
Great pics. Have you let them loose to do what they want? Pair of geniuses (think that is a word) with enormous talent. They brought a bunch of canvases with them but they keep adding to them, cutting them up, pasting stitching and adding, they are just going crazy in the space, they have a whole week to go and nothing will remain the way it is now. Never seen such creative energy.
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by manty on Apr 6, 2008 11:15:53 GMT 1, Looks brill, looks forward to more pics :-)
Looks brill, looks forward to more pics :-)
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 7, 2008 3:22:26 GMT 1,
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 7, 2008 3:41:56 GMT 1, More Herakut here for those who want to see it come together, posting stuff daily:
www.flickr.com/photos/carmichaelgallery
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Pure Evil on Apr 7, 2008 7:31:28 GMT 1, awesome... its great to see the process of the show coming together....
makes me miss LA !
awesome... its great to see the process of the show coming together....
makes me miss LA !
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by rkitek on Apr 7, 2008 21:15:21 GMT 1, Looks to be a great show shaping up.
Looks to be a great show shaping up.
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 8, 2008 1:57:38 GMT 1,
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 14, 2008 2:48:24 GMT 1, Show pieces and opening night photos are now online www.flickr.com/carmichaelgallery
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by top on Apr 14, 2008 13:34:58 GMT 1, Come on then, anyone buy? ..surely..
Come on then, anyone buy? ..surely..
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 25, 2008 20:37:59 GMT 1, We only have a few Herakut pieces left, check them and some other great pieces we have available at www.flickr.com/carmichaelgallery
New group show opens in the rear gallery tomorrow night!
Carmichael Gallery Presents
Witnessed From Afar
Featuring Andrew Pommier, Irina Troitskaya, Karen Preston, Ken Garduno, Mel Kadel, Michael Hsiung, and Parskid
Exhibition Dates: April 26 - May 18, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8 PM - Midnight
1257 N. La Brea Ave West Hollywood, CA 90038
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art presents Witnessed From Afar, a showcase of artwork by Andrew Pommier, Irina Troitskaya, Karen Preston, Ken Garduno, Mel Kadel, Michael Hsiung, and Parskid. In an atmosphere of effervescent quietude, gorgeous misfits and delicate animals float across paper, cardboard, and wood - lost and lonely, but swelling with emotion and extraordinary grace. Evoking forgotten pains and philosophical yearnings, the artists contemplate the oddities of life and death with warmth and sincerity, yet always maintain their distance. Witnessed From Afar will be on view April 26 through May 18, 2008, with an opening reception held on April 26, from 8 p.m. to Midnight.
Canadian painter Andrew Pommier documents the outsider in society. His acrylic and graphite on wood pieces portray contrapuntal loners squirming in the spotlight. With self-deprecating humor, Pommier contemplates the agonies of identity crises, the pollution of contemporary culture, and the uncomfortable middle ground between renunciation of the mainstream and reconciliation with one's true self. His bold color palate enlivens the desolate backgrounds against which his characters come alive, their tense postures relieved by the refined aesthetic of his acrylics.
Irina Troitskaya draws with gouache, watercolor, and pencil on cardboard, frequently composing scenes consisting of small panels that can be moved around to create new images. She currently renders her pieces in white and pale hues, splashed with the occasional hint of vibrant red. Troitskaya's pieces for this exhibition explore personal musings and fantasies inspired by ancient Russian tales and myths. A central theme is a relationship between a black bear and a mysterious girl, identifiable by her red ballet slippers.
Karen Preston has created an intriguing series of girls painted with acrylics and colored pencil on wood panels. Using minimal backgrounds, soft tones, and paying close attention to the details of her subjects, Preston explores a wide range of emotional anguish related to murder, loss, entrapment, and love, all captured behind their haunted stares. In an inspired contrast to such intense pain, Preston paints the internal organs of these girls externally visible, revealing that they are still alive and warm, their hearts beating strong despite their despair.
Ken Garduno works with acrylic, ink, and wash. His pieces are generally composed in black and white, occasionally infused with vivid backgrounds of yellow or pink or his signature hint of orange and green. Garduno's technique is confident and firm - his simple, definitive line strokes convey the feeling of a strong hand watching over its fragile subjects. Peppering his work with a private, cheeky humor, Garduno pens mournful sophisticates, brooding musicians, and be-speckled intellectuals with a slick, satirical beauty all his own.
Mel Kadel creates pen and ink drawings on vintage paper. Tinged with a warm glow from the coffee she stains on the paper, Kadel's pieces consist mainly of light colors, which highlight the darkness of her characters' hair. Her pen strokes are precise and give her work a strength that belies its scale. Most often depicting scrawny girls with knobby knees and long, black hair, Kadel knots the eyebrows on their tiny, pointed faces as they contemplate how best to approach the tasks that dwarf them. Themes of support and camaraderie exude from her work, which frequently explores the power of human connection in difficult situations.
Michael Hsiung draws with pen and ink on paper. His primary colors of choice are black and white, with the occasional smear of lipstick red. Poised and sarcastic, Hsiung's work depicts an eccentric bevy of rotund men, depressed animals (both real and mythological), urbane mermen, and odd renderings of Hitler. Despite undertones of violence and despair, Hsiung's work has a startlingly pure innocence. The surreal quality of his simple, yet powerful drawings is stimulated by his eccentric humor and sensitive eye.
Parskid explores the world through the perspective of the round-eyed, hoody-sporting characters who populate the vast landscapes of his paintings. Allowing ideas to flow naturally as he works, Parskid utilizes imagery that reflect personal life experiences, subtly imparting observations and wisdom he has garnered along the way. His color scheme is broad but muted, his backdrops purposely simplified to facilitate their clarity and truth.
--- ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Andrew Pommier Andrew attended Ontario College of Art and Design. He has exhibited his artwork throughout North America, including Toronto, Denver, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as at galleries in Germany and Australia. A book featuring his artwork and graphic designs was published in 2003. Andrew has also produced work for companies such as Virgin Mobile, Toy Machine Skateboards and Adidas.
Irina Troitskaya Irina Troitskaya was born and raised in Izhevsk, Russia - "a city of dead ends, sad electronic music and Finno-Ugric cultural roots," as she puts it. A staid university degree in the arts stifled her creativity until 2003, when she decided to leave her job as a TV presenter and move to Moscow in order to rediscover the artist within her. "In my hometown I was sleeping. In Moscow you just have to wake up," she explains.
Karen Preston Massachusetts artist Karen Preston has drawn and painted since she was a child, yet only began to exhibit her work in 2007. High school drawing lessons led her to Savannah College of Art and Design. Equally talented in digital and hand-painted mediums, Preston has exhibited her work in Los Angeles, New York, and Savannah, Georgia.
Ken Garduno Born and raised in LA, Ken Garduno is an honors graduate of the Art Center College of Design. He has shown in galleries all over the city, including Project: Gallery, Carmichael Gallery, Conference Room Gallery, and Black Maria Gallery, as well as at Art Basel Miami, and includes The New York Times, LA Weekly, LA Citybeat, San Francisco Weekly, and Esquire Russia as illustration clients.
Mel Kadel Originally from Pennsylvania, Mel Kadel has made Los Angeles her home for the past eight years, where she lives in a log cabin atop Echo Park with fellow artist, Travis Millard. Kadel graduated from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She has participated in exhibitions all over the United States and abroad, worked with labels such as Volcom and Foundation Skateboards, and designed album covers for several bands.
Michael C. Hsiung The quirky flamboyance of Michael C. Hsiung is of another world. Self-taught, the Korea town-based artist has been drawing since childhood, yet followed numerous paths before settling upon life in the Los Angeles art scene. Hsiung has showcased his work in numerous exhibitions around LA and worked freelance for a wide range of companies.
Parskid Pacific Northwest native Parskid has exhibited his artwork in both group and solo shows across the United States, as well as in the UK, Australia, Taiwan, and Spain. He has been featured in numerous publications, including the magazines Beautiful/Decay, Hi-Fructose, and Art Prostitute, and books such as Dot Dot Dash, Pictoplasma 2, and Monstaah! Parskid also works with plush and digital mediums.
CURRENT EXHIBIT IN THE FRONT GALLERY
Streichelzoo Solo Exhibit by Herakut Exhibition Dates: April 12 - May 4, 2008
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Streichelzoo, a solo exhibition featuring the artwork of German street art duo, Herakut. The occasion will mark Herakut's first solo show in the United States. Artwork featured will include a combination of spray paint with charcoal, watercolors, and other paints on a variety of media, including wood, canvas, and paper. The gallery will be transformed into a work of art in itself, as Hera and Akut run wild and create a large scale installation in the space. Streichelzoo will be on view April 12 through May 4, 2008, with an opening reception held on April 12, from 8 p.m. to Midnight.
We only have a few Herakut pieces left, check them and some other great pieces we have available at www.flickr.com/carmichaelgalleryNew group show opens in the rear gallery tomorrow night! Carmichael Gallery Presents Witnessed From Afar Featuring Andrew Pommier, Irina Troitskaya, Karen Preston, Ken Garduno, Mel Kadel, Michael Hsiung, and Parskid Exhibition Dates: April 26 - May 18, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8 PM - Midnight 1257 N. La Brea Ave West Hollywood, CA 90038 Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art presents Witnessed From Afar, a showcase of artwork by Andrew Pommier, Irina Troitskaya, Karen Preston, Ken Garduno, Mel Kadel, Michael Hsiung, and Parskid. In an atmosphere of effervescent quietude, gorgeous misfits and delicate animals float across paper, cardboard, and wood - lost and lonely, but swelling with emotion and extraordinary grace. Evoking forgotten pains and philosophical yearnings, the artists contemplate the oddities of life and death with warmth and sincerity, yet always maintain their distance. Witnessed From Afar will be on view April 26 through May 18, 2008, with an opening reception held on April 26, from 8 p.m. to Midnight. Canadian painter Andrew Pommier documents the outsider in society. His acrylic and graphite on wood pieces portray contrapuntal loners squirming in the spotlight. With self-deprecating humor, Pommier contemplates the agonies of identity crises, the pollution of contemporary culture, and the uncomfortable middle ground between renunciation of the mainstream and reconciliation with one's true self. His bold color palate enlivens the desolate backgrounds against which his characters come alive, their tense postures relieved by the refined aesthetic of his acrylics. Irina Troitskaya draws with gouache, watercolor, and pencil on cardboard, frequently composing scenes consisting of small panels that can be moved around to create new images. She currently renders her pieces in white and pale hues, splashed with the occasional hint of vibrant red. Troitskaya's pieces for this exhibition explore personal musings and fantasies inspired by ancient Russian tales and myths. A central theme is a relationship between a black bear and a mysterious girl, identifiable by her red ballet slippers. Karen Preston has created an intriguing series of girls painted with acrylics and colored pencil on wood panels. Using minimal backgrounds, soft tones, and paying close attention to the details of her subjects, Preston explores a wide range of emotional anguish related to murder, loss, entrapment, and love, all captured behind their haunted stares. In an inspired contrast to such intense pain, Preston paints the internal organs of these girls externally visible, revealing that they are still alive and warm, their hearts beating strong despite their despair. Ken Garduno works with acrylic, ink, and wash. His pieces are generally composed in black and white, occasionally infused with vivid backgrounds of yellow or pink or his signature hint of orange and green. Garduno's technique is confident and firm - his simple, definitive line strokes convey the feeling of a strong hand watching over its fragile subjects. Peppering his work with a private, cheeky humor, Garduno pens mournful sophisticates, brooding musicians, and be-speckled intellectuals with a slick, satirical beauty all his own. Mel Kadel creates pen and ink drawings on vintage paper. Tinged with a warm glow from the coffee she stains on the paper, Kadel's pieces consist mainly of light colors, which highlight the darkness of her characters' hair. Her pen strokes are precise and give her work a strength that belies its scale. Most often depicting scrawny girls with knobby knees and long, black hair, Kadel knots the eyebrows on their tiny, pointed faces as they contemplate how best to approach the tasks that dwarf them. Themes of support and camaraderie exude from her work, which frequently explores the power of human connection in difficult situations. Michael Hsiung draws with pen and ink on paper. His primary colors of choice are black and white, with the occasional smear of lipstick red. Poised and sarcastic, Hsiung's work depicts an eccentric bevy of rotund men, depressed animals (both real and mythological), urbane mermen, and odd renderings of Hitler. Despite undertones of violence and despair, Hsiung's work has a startlingly pure innocence. The surreal quality of his simple, yet powerful drawings is stimulated by his eccentric humor and sensitive eye. Parskid explores the world through the perspective of the round-eyed, hoody-sporting characters who populate the vast landscapes of his paintings. Allowing ideas to flow naturally as he works, Parskid utilizes imagery that reflect personal life experiences, subtly imparting observations and wisdom he has garnered along the way. His color scheme is broad but muted, his backdrops purposely simplified to facilitate their clarity and truth. --- ABOUT THE ARTISTS Andrew Pommier Andrew attended Ontario College of Art and Design. He has exhibited his artwork throughout North America, including Toronto, Denver, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as at galleries in Germany and Australia. A book featuring his artwork and graphic designs was published in 2003. Andrew has also produced work for companies such as Virgin Mobile, Toy Machine Skateboards and Adidas. Irina Troitskaya Irina Troitskaya was born and raised in Izhevsk, Russia - "a city of dead ends, sad electronic music and Finno-Ugric cultural roots," as she puts it. A staid university degree in the arts stifled her creativity until 2003, when she decided to leave her job as a TV presenter and move to Moscow in order to rediscover the artist within her. "In my hometown I was sleeping. In Moscow you just have to wake up," she explains. Karen Preston Massachusetts artist Karen Preston has drawn and painted since she was a child, yet only began to exhibit her work in 2007. High school drawing lessons led her to Savannah College of Art and Design. Equally talented in digital and hand-painted mediums, Preston has exhibited her work in Los Angeles, New York, and Savannah, Georgia. Ken Garduno Born and raised in LA, Ken Garduno is an honors graduate of the Art Center College of Design. He has shown in galleries all over the city, including Project: Gallery, Carmichael Gallery, Conference Room Gallery, and Black Maria Gallery, as well as at Art Basel Miami, and includes The New York Times, LA Weekly, LA Citybeat, San Francisco Weekly, and Esquire Russia as illustration clients. Mel Kadel Originally from Pennsylvania, Mel Kadel has made Los Angeles her home for the past eight years, where she lives in a log cabin atop Echo Park with fellow artist, Travis Millard. Kadel graduated from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She has participated in exhibitions all over the United States and abroad, worked with labels such as Volcom and Foundation Skateboards, and designed album covers for several bands. Michael C. Hsiung The quirky flamboyance of Michael C. Hsiung is of another world. Self-taught, the Korea town-based artist has been drawing since childhood, yet followed numerous paths before settling upon life in the Los Angeles art scene. Hsiung has showcased his work in numerous exhibitions around LA and worked freelance for a wide range of companies. Parskid Pacific Northwest native Parskid has exhibited his artwork in both group and solo shows across the United States, as well as in the UK, Australia, Taiwan, and Spain. He has been featured in numerous publications, including the magazines Beautiful/Decay, Hi-Fructose, and Art Prostitute, and books such as Dot Dot Dash, Pictoplasma 2, and Monstaah! Parskid also works with plush and digital mediums. CURRENT EXHIBIT IN THE FRONT GALLERY Streichelzoo Solo Exhibit by Herakut Exhibition Dates: April 12 - May 4, 2008 Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Streichelzoo, a solo exhibition featuring the artwork of German street art duo, Herakut. The occasion will mark Herakut's first solo show in the United States. Artwork featured will include a combination of spray paint with charcoal, watercolors, and other paints on a variety of media, including wood, canvas, and paper. The gallery will be transformed into a work of art in itself, as Hera and Akut run wild and create a large scale installation in the space. Streichelzoo will be on view April 12 through May 4, 2008, with an opening reception held on April 12, from 8 p.m. to Midnight.
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by felix on Apr 25, 2008 20:43:55 GMT 1, I love Hera, she's sooo cool
I love Hera, she's sooo cool
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Apr 28, 2008 1:28:43 GMT 1, Witnessed From Afar show is open! Visit our flickr site to see the show! www.flickr.com/carmichaelgallery
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on May 7, 2008 23:57:19 GMT 1, Carmichael Gallery Presents -
Caleb Neelon Is Working On It
Solo Exhibit by Caleb Neelon (co-author of the Thames and Hudson books Graffiti Brasil and Street World)
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 8 PM - Midnight Exhibition Dates: May 10 - June 1, 2008
1257 N. La Brea Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90038 (Fountain and La Brea)
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Caleb Neelon Is Working on It, a solo exhibition of artist, writer and educator extraordinaire, Caleb Neelon. In addition to a sculptural centerpiece, more than 15 new acrylic and gouache paintings will be on display at the gallery. This will be Neelonโs first solo exhibition on the West Coast. In conjunction with his site-specific gallery installation, Neelon will execute a landmark mural on La Brea Avenue near the Carmichael Gallery, unifying his exhibition in the public realm.
Dream-like characters, rickety towers, and maritime scenes are frequent subjects of both Neelonโs street and gallery art. For this exhibition however, the New England native introduces a new visual theme-leaves. In many of these works, leaves, which represent those from beech trees, consume the visual plane in a frenzy of vibrant color. For Neelon, they are a symbol of strength and hope. Beech leaves are naturally acidic and as they fall in Autumn and cover the ground, they prevent anything but their kind from sprouting through the earth. "The leaves, even in their deaths, are acting to preserve their own to come and keep that hope of the future going."
In Paper 1, leaves in cool hues hover in a restless cluster against a crystal blue sky, seemingly suspended mid-season (perhaps waiting for a change of season), while in Fallout, the leaves evolve into a dense whirlwind of activity. In Belief Mountain, Neelon incorporates boats sinking into a sea of leaves while anamorphic towers erupt from the chaos, leaves exploding from their tips. The works are playful and spontaneous, utilizing the same vibrant colors found in Neelon's public mural work throughout the world.
Perhaps it is his work as a street artist and role as educator that allows Neelon's vision to remain accessible both on an immediate and abstract level. Although the pieces mark the artist's personal exploration of the passage of time, change, death and rebirth, there is also a universal thread within each composition. "The leaf paintings mark a new direction for me in that they exchange my recent work's emphasis on narrative for one which is more open ended."
ABOUT THE ARTIST Born in 1976 in Boston and based in neighboring Cambridge, Caleb Neelon is an artist, writer, and educator. His paintings and installation artwork have appeared in exhibitions, books, magazines and public places throughout Kathmandu, Reykjavik, Bermuda, Calcutta, Sao Paulo, Europe and America. He is co-author of the Thames and Hudson book Graffiti Brasil and Street World from Thames and Hudson, Abrams and other international co-editions, author and illustrator of the children's book, Lilman Makes a Name for Himself, and a collaborator on nearly a dozen other books. He is an editor at the popular culture hardbound bi-monthly Swindle, and a contributing writer to Print, Juxtapoz, and many other magazines and journals. Neelon has lectured at several international conferences and festivals, as well as Harvard Law School, Bates College, Northeastern University, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he received his Masterโs in Education. Caleb Neelon's Book of Awesome, is being published by Ginko Press and will be released this year.
Carmichael Gallery is located at 1257 N. La Brea Avenue, on the SW corner of La Brea and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA 90038. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, please visit our website www.carmichaelgallery.com, email art@carmichaelgallery.com, or call 323.969.0600
Carmichael Gallery Presents - Caleb Neelon Is Working On It Solo Exhibit by Caleb Neelon (co-author of the Thames and Hudson books Graffiti Brasil and Street World) Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 8 PM - Midnight Exhibition Dates: May 10 - June 1, 2008 1257 N. La Brea Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90038 (Fountain and La Brea) Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Caleb Neelon Is Working on It, a solo exhibition of artist, writer and educator extraordinaire, Caleb Neelon. In addition to a sculptural centerpiece, more than 15 new acrylic and gouache paintings will be on display at the gallery. This will be Neelonโs first solo exhibition on the West Coast. In conjunction with his site-specific gallery installation, Neelon will execute a landmark mural on La Brea Avenue near the Carmichael Gallery, unifying his exhibition in the public realm. Dream-like characters, rickety towers, and maritime scenes are frequent subjects of both Neelonโs street and gallery art. For this exhibition however, the New England native introduces a new visual theme-leaves. In many of these works, leaves, which represent those from beech trees, consume the visual plane in a frenzy of vibrant color. For Neelon, they are a symbol of strength and hope. Beech leaves are naturally acidic and as they fall in Autumn and cover the ground, they prevent anything but their kind from sprouting through the earth. "The leaves, even in their deaths, are acting to preserve their own to come and keep that hope of the future going." In Paper 1, leaves in cool hues hover in a restless cluster against a crystal blue sky, seemingly suspended mid-season (perhaps waiting for a change of season), while in Fallout, the leaves evolve into a dense whirlwind of activity. In Belief Mountain, Neelon incorporates boats sinking into a sea of leaves while anamorphic towers erupt from the chaos, leaves exploding from their tips. The works are playful and spontaneous, utilizing the same vibrant colors found in Neelon's public mural work throughout the world. Perhaps it is his work as a street artist and role as educator that allows Neelon's vision to remain accessible both on an immediate and abstract level. Although the pieces mark the artist's personal exploration of the passage of time, change, death and rebirth, there is also a universal thread within each composition. "The leaf paintings mark a new direction for me in that they exchange my recent work's emphasis on narrative for one which is more open ended." ABOUT THE ARTIST Born in 1976 in Boston and based in neighboring Cambridge, Caleb Neelon is an artist, writer, and educator. His paintings and installation artwork have appeared in exhibitions, books, magazines and public places throughout Kathmandu, Reykjavik, Bermuda, Calcutta, Sao Paulo, Europe and America. He is co-author of the Thames and Hudson book Graffiti Brasil and Street World from Thames and Hudson, Abrams and other international co-editions, author and illustrator of the children's book, Lilman Makes a Name for Himself, and a collaborator on nearly a dozen other books. He is an editor at the popular culture hardbound bi-monthly Swindle, and a contributing writer to Print, Juxtapoz, and many other magazines and journals. Neelon has lectured at several international conferences and festivals, as well as Harvard Law School, Bates College, Northeastern University, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he received his Masterโs in Education. Caleb Neelon's Book of Awesome, is being published by Ginko Press and will be released this year. Carmichael Gallery is located at 1257 N. La Brea Avenue, on the SW corner of La Brea and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA 90038. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, please visit our website www.carmichaelgallery.com, email art@carmichaelgallery.com, or call 323.969.0600
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on May 24, 2008 8:29:21 GMT 1, Carmichael Gallery Presents Every Now And Then
Featuring New Works by Thaїs Beltrame, Jonathan Edelhuber, Josh Heilaman, Chad Mount (aka tribalbot), and Mehgan Trice May 24 - June 15, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 24, 8 PM - Midnight
1257 N. La Brea Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90038
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Every Now And Then, a group exhibition featuring national and international artists, including Thaїs Beltrame, Jonathan Edelhuber, Josh Heilaman, Chad Mount (aka tribalbot), and Mehgan Trice. In new works by these five artists, color and medium function as clues to the vast spectrum of human emotion. Exhibited works include acrylics and oils on canvas and wood, pen and ink on paper, and mixed media pieces. Thaїs Beltrame and Josh Heilaman will be in attendance at the opening reception on Saturday, May 24, from 8 PM - Midnight.
Stimulated by her past and what she observes daily around her, the focus of Thaїs Beltrame's work for this exhibition is solitude. Using only black and blue ink on white paper, with the occasional employment of the "wild" nib, Beltrame's calm, efficient brushstrokes make her subtle images come alive with an extraordinary power. In contrast, Jonathan Edelhuber blasts pungent shades of red against more earthy pigments. A delectably potent collision of the natural world and manmade intrusion, the artist's acrylics on wood and canvas expose his stance on the delusional, self-destructive behavior of human beings, and the moral destitution of the nation. Symbolism is a key stylistic feature in achieving what Edelhuber describes as "controlled chaos".
Josh Heilaman insists that what appears on the paper, wood, canvas, or other medium he is working with is most often dictated by the piece itself, which in turn intensifies the momentum of his process. With a color spectrum inspired by the concept of the simultaneous existence and subsequent interactions of every shade of the rainbow, this latest body of work explores the iridescent nature of the universe. Against complementary brilliant, psychedelic wonderlands roam the hairy, black creatures of Chad Mount(aka tribalbot)'s imagination, spindly-limbed and wide-eyed with curiosity. In a fusion of the figurative and the abstract, Mount travels into an alternate reality dominated by anxiety and passion, paying acute attention to shapes, color, and microscopic details.
Inspired by music, dreams, and her fascination with the folklore of different cultures, Mehgan Trice explores a variety of themes and images in her series of oil on masonite panels. With a rich palette that oscillates between tranquil and dramatic, Trice divines the versatility of color in her representations of innocence, seduction, and power. Each painting delves into the story of her characters and the magical, mysterious land they live in.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Thaїs Beltrame Born and raised in Sรฃo Paulo, Brasil, Thaїs Beltrame tried unsuccessfully to rebel against her artistic calling before giving in and enrolling in art classes at City College of San Francisco. She has exhibited her work in the United States, United Kingdom, and Brazil. Working on illustrations for several children's books as well as preparing one of her own, Beltrame currently lives in Sรฃo Paulo.
Jonathan Edelhuber 23-year-old Jonathan Edelhuber grew up in small-town Arkansas. As a child, he discovered his passion for drawing and constantly searched for new ways to create art. At Harding University, where he earned a BFA in design, he studied oil painting, drawing, and design before falling in love with acrylics and illustration. Edelhuber currently lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee.
Josh Heilaman Josh Heilaman is a mixed media artist from Oklahoma with a continually evolving body of work. Beginning with art shows in Oklahoma City, Heilaman's work is quickly gaining recognition and has been featured in exhibitions and publications throughout North America.
Chad Mount aka tribalbot Chad Mount aka tribalbot is an Oklahoma-based artist who embraces opportunities to apply his distinctive vision through a medley of outlets, including illustration, painting, and design. His work has been featured in numerous publications, as well as in exhibitions throughout North America, Asia and Europe.
Mehgan Trice Young Ohio artist Mehgan Trice spent her childhood drawing and writing, bringing her tales to life by making them into movies. Progressing from markers and watercolors to acrylics and oil, she has recently been taking art classes through the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco. Aside from her fine art, Trice is also at work on a short-stop motion animation film. ABOUT CARMICHAEL GALLERY Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits international, emerging artists with backgrounds in street art, illustration, outsider art, and design. With an emphasis on creating an environment for contemporary artists to experiment and exhibit new directions of their work, Carmichael Gallery provides many of their artists their first U.S. group and solo exhibitions, quickly establishing artist growth and recognition in a global art marketplace and introducing eclectic cultural styles to collectors and audiences. After moving to Los Angeles in September 2006, husband and wife duo Seth and Elisa Carmichael began to curate shows in various locations around the city, frequently converting raw retail spaces, high-end luxury lofts, and other non-traditional spaces into alternative galleries. In August 2007, the co-curators secured a permanent space on La Brea Avenue in West Hollywood, CA, founding Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art. The Carmichaels bring the raw, spontaneous aesthetic of a project space to their gallery, allowing for artist collaboration and community.
Carmichael Gallery is located at 1257 N. La Brea Avenue, on the SW corner of La Brea and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA 90038. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, please visit our website www.carmichaelgallery.com, email art@carmichaelgallery.com, or call 323.969.0600.
Carmichael Gallery Presents Every Now And Then Featuring New Works by Thaїs Beltrame, Jonathan Edelhuber, Josh Heilaman, Chad Mount (aka tribalbot), and Mehgan Trice May 24 - June 15, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, May 24, 8 PM - Midnight 1257 N. La Brea Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90038 Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Every Now And Then, a group exhibition featuring national and international artists, including Thaїs Beltrame, Jonathan Edelhuber, Josh Heilaman, Chad Mount (aka tribalbot), and Mehgan Trice. In new works by these five artists, color and medium function as clues to the vast spectrum of human emotion. Exhibited works include acrylics and oils on canvas and wood, pen and ink on paper, and mixed media pieces. Thaїs Beltrame and Josh Heilaman will be in attendance at the opening reception on Saturday, May 24, from 8 PM - Midnight. Stimulated by her past and what she observes daily around her, the focus of Thaїs Beltrame's work for this exhibition is solitude. Using only black and blue ink on white paper, with the occasional employment of the "wild" nib, Beltrame's calm, efficient brushstrokes make her subtle images come alive with an extraordinary power. In contrast, Jonathan Edelhuber blasts pungent shades of red against more earthy pigments. A delectably potent collision of the natural world and manmade intrusion, the artist's acrylics on wood and canvas expose his stance on the delusional, self-destructive behavior of human beings, and the moral destitution of the nation. Symbolism is a key stylistic feature in achieving what Edelhuber describes as "controlled chaos". Josh Heilaman insists that what appears on the paper, wood, canvas, or other medium he is working with is most often dictated by the piece itself, which in turn intensifies the momentum of his process. With a color spectrum inspired by the concept of the simultaneous existence and subsequent interactions of every shade of the rainbow, this latest body of work explores the iridescent nature of the universe. Against complementary brilliant, psychedelic wonderlands roam the hairy, black creatures of Chad Mount(aka tribalbot)'s imagination, spindly-limbed and wide-eyed with curiosity. In a fusion of the figurative and the abstract, Mount travels into an alternate reality dominated by anxiety and passion, paying acute attention to shapes, color, and microscopic details. Inspired by music, dreams, and her fascination with the folklore of different cultures, Mehgan Trice explores a variety of themes and images in her series of oil on masonite panels. With a rich palette that oscillates between tranquil and dramatic, Trice divines the versatility of color in her representations of innocence, seduction, and power. Each painting delves into the story of her characters and the magical, mysterious land they live in. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Thaїs Beltrame Born and raised in Sรฃo Paulo, Brasil, Thaїs Beltrame tried unsuccessfully to rebel against her artistic calling before giving in and enrolling in art classes at City College of San Francisco. She has exhibited her work in the United States, United Kingdom, and Brazil. Working on illustrations for several children's books as well as preparing one of her own, Beltrame currently lives in Sรฃo Paulo. Jonathan Edelhuber 23-year-old Jonathan Edelhuber grew up in small-town Arkansas. As a child, he discovered his passion for drawing and constantly searched for new ways to create art. At Harding University, where he earned a BFA in design, he studied oil painting, drawing, and design before falling in love with acrylics and illustration. Edelhuber currently lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee. Josh Heilaman Josh Heilaman is a mixed media artist from Oklahoma with a continually evolving body of work. Beginning with art shows in Oklahoma City, Heilaman's work is quickly gaining recognition and has been featured in exhibitions and publications throughout North America. Chad Mount aka tribalbot Chad Mount aka tribalbot is an Oklahoma-based artist who embraces opportunities to apply his distinctive vision through a medley of outlets, including illustration, painting, and design. His work has been featured in numerous publications, as well as in exhibitions throughout North America, Asia and Europe. Mehgan Trice Young Ohio artist Mehgan Trice spent her childhood drawing and writing, bringing her tales to life by making them into movies. Progressing from markers and watercolors to acrylics and oil, she has recently been taking art classes through the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco. Aside from her fine art, Trice is also at work on a short-stop motion animation film. ABOUT CARMICHAEL GALLERY Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits international, emerging artists with backgrounds in street art, illustration, outsider art, and design. With an emphasis on creating an environment for contemporary artists to experiment and exhibit new directions of their work, Carmichael Gallery provides many of their artists their first U.S. group and solo exhibitions, quickly establishing artist growth and recognition in a global art marketplace and introducing eclectic cultural styles to collectors and audiences. After moving to Los Angeles in September 2006, husband and wife duo Seth and Elisa Carmichael began to curate shows in various locations around the city, frequently converting raw retail spaces, high-end luxury lofts, and other non-traditional spaces into alternative galleries. In August 2007, the co-curators secured a permanent space on La Brea Avenue in West Hollywood, CA, founding Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art. The Carmichaels bring the raw, spontaneous aesthetic of a project space to their gallery, allowing for artist collaboration and community. Carmichael Gallery is located at 1257 N. La Brea Avenue, on the SW corner of La Brea and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA 90038. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, please visit our website www.carmichaelgallery.com, email art@carmichaelgallery.com, or call 323.969.0600.
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Simococo on May 25, 2008 19:59:42 GMT 1, really looking forward to seeing Thais Beltrame's new work
really looking forward to seeing Thais Beltrame's new work
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Jun 4, 2008 8:28:59 GMT 1, Carmichael Gallery Presents
An Absolute Shower
The Art of Will Barras
Exhibition Dates: June 7 โ July 6, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday June 7, 2008, 8PM โ Midnight
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce An Absolute Shower, a solo exhibition featuring the work of UK artist Will Barras. Barras will be showcasing more than 15 new original paintings and drawings. The artist will be in attendance at the opening reception on Saturday, June 7, 2008, from 8PM to midnight.
As usual email art@carmichaelgallery.com to get the preview .pdf
Best,
Seth and Elisa
Carmichael Gallery Presents An Absolute Shower The Art of Will Barras Exhibition Dates: June 7 โ July 6, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday June 7, 2008, 8PM โ Midnight Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce An Absolute Shower, a solo exhibition featuring the work of UK artist Will Barras. Barras will be showcasing more than 15 new original paintings and drawings. The artist will be in attendance at the opening reception on Saturday, June 7, 2008, from 8PM to midnight. As usual email art@carmichaelgallery.com to get the preview .pdf Best, Seth and Elisa
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Jun 8, 2008 1:25:07 GMT 1, The Will Barras preview has gone live:
www.carmichaelgallery.com/shows/willbarrasshowcatalogjune2008.pdf
All works on card are gone as well as the Rise and Fall of The Bulletin Board Billionaire set of five pieces.
Email art@carmichaelgallery.com if you are interested in anything!
Best,
Seth
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hlarmy
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by hlarmy on Jun 8, 2008 7:25:19 GMT 1, Some nice work here, one to watch IMO...
Some nice work here, one to watch IMO...
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Jun 16, 2008 4:27:03 GMT 1, It's almost time for our June group show! And it is gonna be a damn good one!
"Take A Deep Breath" (June 21 - July 20, 2008) Featuring Asbestos, Cherri Wood, The Dark, Kngee, Know Hope
It's almost time for our June group show! And it is gonna be a damn good one! "Take A Deep Breath" (June 21 - July 20, 2008) Featuring Asbestos, Cherri Wood, The Dark, Kngee, Know Hope
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Jun 16, 2008 8:14:12 GMT 1, Here's a sneak peak at one of the new Know Hope pieces!
Also wanted to let everyone know that we will be releasing a KH print on Saturday night. This will be a very small edition (30 with 5 APs), signed, numberd, hand finished (with thread, paint and hand applied element, on thick chipboard, done at the infamous Modern Multiples here in LA (Banksy Barely Legal print shop).
You must come to the opening to get one on Saturday, if there are any left we will make them available on Sunday to the list.
Check out our flickr to see what he has been doing on the street in LA: www.flickr.com/carmichaelgallery
Best,
Seth
Here's a sneak peak at one of the new Know Hope pieces! Also wanted to let everyone know that we will be releasing a KH print on Saturday night. This will be a very small edition (30 with 5 APs), signed, numberd, hand finished (with thread, paint and hand applied element, on thick chipboard, done at the infamous Modern Multiples here in LA (Banksy Barely Legal print shop). You must come to the opening to get one on Saturday, if there are any left we will make them available on Sunday to the list. Check out our flickr to see what he has been doing on the street in LA: www.flickr.com/carmichaelgalleryBest, Seth
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by Carmichael Gallery on Jun 20, 2008 21:26:45 GMT 1, We are very pleased to release KNOW HOPE's first print tomorrow night at our "Take A Deep Breath" group show
"The Morning After The End Of The World"
Medium: Mixed Media Incorporating Silkscreen, Hand Painting, Applique and Stitching with Embroidery Thread (each one is unique).
Number of Colors: Three Hand Pulled, 1 Hand Painted
Substrate: Chipboard
Paper Size: 19" x 26"
Signed and Numbered Edition: 30
APs: 5, PPs:4, "heart" Proofs: 3, HC: 1, BAT: 1
Total authenticated edition of 44 with NO OTHERS out there now or ever.
Printer: Modern Multiples Publisher: Carmichael Gallery
$250
High Rez for those that want a close look here:
www.carmichaelgallery.com/images/HC1of1.JPG
You must attend the show opening tomorrow night for a chance to purchase one of the twenty we will have available from the standard edition at this time.
Only one per customer.
Urban Angel will have the remaining 10 copies at the Cork Street show...If there are any left from our 20 on Sunday we will make them available to the existing Know Hope waiting list first, email art@carmichaelgallery.com to be added to the batch after that.
We are very pleased to release KNOW HOPE's first print tomorrow night at our "Take A Deep Breath" group show "The Morning After The End Of The World" Medium: Mixed Media Incorporating Silkscreen, Hand Painting, Applique and Stitching with Embroidery Thread (each one is unique). Number of Colors: Three Hand Pulled, 1 Hand Painted Substrate: Chipboard Paper Size: 19" x 26" Signed and Numbered Edition: 30 APs: 5, PPs:4, "heart" Proofs: 3, HC: 1, BAT: 1 Total authenticated edition of 44 with NO OTHERS out there now or ever. Printer: Modern Multiples Publisher: Carmichael Gallery $250 High Rez for those that want a close look here: www.carmichaelgallery.com/images/HC1of1.JPGYou must attend the show opening tomorrow night for a chance to purchase one of the twenty we will have available from the standard edition at this time. Only one per customer. Urban Angel will have the remaining 10 copies at the Cork Street show...If there are any left from our 20 on Sunday we will make them available to the existing Know Hope waiting list first, email art@carmichaelgallery.com to be added to the batch after that.
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by gilsteph on Jun 20, 2008 21:40:43 GMT 1, Nice print Seth! What is a "heart" proof, HC and BAT???
Nice print Seth! What is a "heart" proof, HC and BAT???
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, by urbanangel on Jun 20, 2008 21:51:31 GMT 1, Nice print Seth! What is a "heart" proof, HC and BAT???
Heart Print is given away as a gift, quite often to someone that has helped with putting on a show, or to someone that will use it to raise money for charity.
Not sure on the other two? Seth?
Nice print Seth! What is a "heart" proof, HC and BAT??? Heart Print is given away as a gift, quite often to someone that has helped with putting on a show, or to someone that will use it to raise money for charity. Not sure on the other two? Seth?
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