rkitek
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by rkitek on Jun 9, 2010 17:08:36 GMT 1, While I agree with your comments generally RPM, I think a number of the Vhils pieces were strong although it would be nice if the top imagery was incorporated more into the layering so that they felt more like his street work. I thought that the plaster installation pieces were incredible though I have no idea if they were for sale and, if so, how you could transport one without it crumbling on you.
As for the comparison to Shep's rubylith's, which I'm not a fan of either, it's an entirely different process. As I understand it, the rubylith's are the original concept or โdrawingโ used as a starting point for Shep's prints. The rubylith sheeting is tinted red sheeting on clear acrylic that can be peeled off. Shep carves away the red creating a design which he uses for making the prints. Anything left red will be color. Prints that require multiple colors will have multiple layers of rubyliths. These sheets are then scanned in and enlarged to create screens and stencils.
In Vhils' pieces, the top images are a mix of stencil and paint which he chips away at in order to create the image. He then applies resin over the entire piece to keep it together.
Anyhow, if you can make it to the show I'd highly recommend it as the overall body of work is pretty impressive IMHO.
While I agree with your comments generally RPM, I think a number of the Vhils pieces were strong although it would be nice if the top imagery was incorporated more into the layering so that they felt more like his street work. I thought that the plaster installation pieces were incredible though I have no idea if they were for sale and, if so, how you could transport one without it crumbling on you.
As for the comparison to Shep's rubylith's, which I'm not a fan of either, it's an entirely different process. As I understand it, the rubylith's are the original concept or โdrawingโ used as a starting point for Shep's prints. The rubylith sheeting is tinted red sheeting on clear acrylic that can be peeled off. Shep carves away the red creating a design which he uses for making the prints. Anything left red will be color. Prints that require multiple colors will have multiple layers of rubyliths. These sheets are then scanned in and enlarged to create screens and stencils.
In Vhils' pieces, the top images are a mix of stencil and paint which he chips away at in order to create the image. He then applies resin over the entire piece to keep it together.
Anyhow, if you can make it to the show I'd highly recommend it as the overall body of work is pretty impressive IMHO.
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RPM
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by RPM on Jun 9, 2010 18:06:34 GMT 1, While I agree with your comments generally RPM, I think a number of the Vhils pieces were strong although it would be nice if the top imagery was incorporated more into the layering so that they felt more like his street work. I thought that the plaster installation pieces were incredible though I have no idea if they were for sale and, if so, how you could transport one without it crumbling on you. As for the comparison to Shep's rubylith's, which I'm not a fan of either, it's an entirely different process. As I understand it, the rubylith's are the original concept or โdrawingโ used as a starting point for Shep's prints. The rubylith sheeting is tinted red sheeting on clear acrylic that can be peeled off. Shep carves away the red creating a design which he uses for making the prints. Anything left red will be color. Prints that require multiple colors will have multiple layers of rubyliths. These sheets are then scanned in and enlarged to create screens and stencils. In Vhils' pieces, the front image appears to be a stencil and he applies some sort of elastomeric/polymer material over the entire piece to keep it together. Anyhow, if you can make it to the show I'd highly recommend it as the overall body of work is pretty impressive IMHO.
The Vhils cement/brick/plaster installation pieces were $20K. But I agree, how would one transport the piece home? Also, I wonder how you would get the crumbled pieces to line up so perfectly on the floor in front of the piece? Perhaps Vhils himself could swing by and install it.
The comparison to Shep's rubyliths was not meant to be a comparison of the process, but rather the overall appearance. To me, the pieces looked as if the artist simply had made a stencil on clear transparency and then slapped it on front of a background. When Shep displays his rubyliths at galleries, they appear the same way. I personally was just not impressed with the final result.
Again, I'm not slamming Vhils or his fans in any sort of way. The install pieces clearly show that the guy's got some serious talent. I've also seen past works made out of paper where the paper is shredded in layers to create the image. Both of those processes are simply amazing and I would have loved to have seen more of that. These polymer pieces just didn't do it for me. I even liked the bleached paper pieces and the print image better.
As always, different strokes. But I do highly recommend that people check out the show themselves and make up their own minds. It's well worth the trip.
RPM
While I agree with your comments generally RPM, I think a number of the Vhils pieces were strong although it would be nice if the top imagery was incorporated more into the layering so that they felt more like his street work. I thought that the plaster installation pieces were incredible though I have no idea if they were for sale and, if so, how you could transport one without it crumbling on you. As for the comparison to Shep's rubylith's, which I'm not a fan of either, it's an entirely different process. As I understand it, the rubylith's are the original concept or โdrawingโ used as a starting point for Shep's prints. The rubylith sheeting is tinted red sheeting on clear acrylic that can be peeled off. Shep carves away the red creating a design which he uses for making the prints. Anything left red will be color. Prints that require multiple colors will have multiple layers of rubyliths. These sheets are then scanned in and enlarged to create screens and stencils. In Vhils' pieces, the front image appears to be a stencil and he applies some sort of elastomeric/polymer material over the entire piece to keep it together. Anyhow, if you can make it to the show I'd highly recommend it as the overall body of work is pretty impressive IMHO. The Vhils cement/brick/plaster installation pieces were $20K. But I agree, how would one transport the piece home? Also, I wonder how you would get the crumbled pieces to line up so perfectly on the floor in front of the piece? Perhaps Vhils himself could swing by and install it. The comparison to Shep's rubyliths was not meant to be a comparison of the process, but rather the overall appearance. To me, the pieces looked as if the artist simply had made a stencil on clear transparency and then slapped it on front of a background. When Shep displays his rubyliths at galleries, they appear the same way. I personally was just not impressed with the final result. Again, I'm not slamming Vhils or his fans in any sort of way. The install pieces clearly show that the guy's got some serious talent. I've also seen past works made out of paper where the paper is shredded in layers to create the image. Both of those processes are simply amazing and I would have loved to have seen more of that. These polymer pieces just didn't do it for me. I even liked the bleached paper pieces and the print image better. As always, different strokes. But I do highly recommend that people check out the show themselves and make up their own minds. It's well worth the trip. RPM
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by angel41 on Jun 9, 2010 19:18:28 GMT 1, Loving the JR frontage.
Loving the JR frontage.
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by otomi on Jun 10, 2010 19:51:38 GMT 1, total killer show - the art is fantastic and the opening was a great event
total killer show - the art is fantastic and the opening was a great event
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by publicsquare on Jun 10, 2010 21:48:41 GMT 1, I am really disappointed that I could not get to the opening. Still going to try to make it over there to see the work. Can anyone tell me why this pop-up shop in LA is in Beverly Hills? Not a great choice of location.
I am really disappointed that I could not get to the opening. Still going to try to make it over there to see the work. Can anyone tell me why this pop-up shop in LA is in Beverly Hills? Not a great choice of location.
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RPM
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by RPM on Jun 10, 2010 22:40:15 GMT 1, I am really disappointed that I could not get to the opening. Still going to try to make it over there to see the work. Can anyone tell me why this pop-up shop in LA is in Beverly Hills? Not a great choice of location.
Not trying to be a jerk, but where should it be in your view? Seems just as good a location as any. Plenty of parking meters and garages. A lot of pedestrian traffic so people that may not be familiar with the work can venture in. Also, given the surrounding high end galleries, it seems like Laz is trying to demonstrate that this work is defintiely "fine art."
I know people (not necessarily you) have this reverse snobbery when it comes to BH, but I really don't see why the location is a problem. I mean, it's not like it's in Orange County, the South Bay or the Valley. Now THAT would be inconvenient and a true tragedy ...
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I am really disappointed that I could not get to the opening. Still going to try to make it over there to see the work. Can anyone tell me why this pop-up shop in LA is in Beverly Hills? Not a great choice of location. Not trying to be a jerk, but where should it be in your view? Seems just as good a location as any. Plenty of parking meters and garages. A lot of pedestrian traffic so people that may not be familiar with the work can venture in. Also, given the surrounding high end galleries, it seems like Laz is trying to demonstrate that this work is defintiely "fine art." I know people (not necessarily you) have this reverse snobbery when it comes to BH, but I really don't see why the location is a problem. I mean, it's not like it's in Orange County, the South Bay or the Valley. Now THAT would be inconvenient and a true tragedy ... RPM
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by anodyne13 on Jun 11, 2010 0:07:34 GMT 1, I like Beverly Hills. Its clean and there isn't much graffiti.
I like Beverly Hills. Its clean and there isn't much graffiti.
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rkitek
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by rkitek on Jun 11, 2010 2:46:06 GMT 1, I am really disappointed that I could not get to the opening. Still going to try to make it over there to see the work. Can anyone tell me why this pop-up shop in LA is in Beverly Hills? Not a great choice of location.
Also, like it or not, the reality is that Beverly Hills is pretty centrally located in Los Angeles with respect to the east and west sides. I'm curious, what do you think would be a "great choice of location" and why?
I am really disappointed that I could not get to the opening. Still going to try to make it over there to see the work. Can anyone tell me why this pop-up shop in LA is in Beverly Hills? Not a great choice of location. Also, like it or not, the reality is that Beverly Hills is pretty centrally located in Los Angeles with respect to the east and west sides. I'm curious, what do you think would be a "great choice of location" and why?
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by Francis on Jun 11, 2010 20:27:45 GMT 1, I am really disappointed that I could not get to the opening. Still going to try to make it over there to see the work. Can anyone tell me why this pop-up shop in LA is in Beverly Hills? Not a great choice of location.
hey man, why the hatorade against beverly hills? one of my mum's boyfriends lives there, for your information
I am really disappointed that I could not get to the opening. Still going to try to make it over there to see the work. Can anyone tell me why this pop-up shop in LA is in Beverly Hills? Not a great choice of location. hey man, why the hatorade against beverly hills? one of my mum's boyfriends lives there, for your information
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by Arrested Motion on Jun 12, 2010 5:31:05 GMT 1, Posted up some of our pics here for those interested.
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EuroTrash | LAzarides | Beverly Hills, by Pure Evil on Jun 12, 2010 10:43:09 GMT 1, Looks bloody great.... the lighting is sick too...
Looks bloody great.... the lighting is sick too...
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