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Opening Shots of NONE MORE BLACK.

NONE MORE BLACK opened a few weeks ago at 4th Wall Project here in Boston and I have finally gotten around to putting together a couple facebook albums. Honestly, I was hoping to get them up sooner but between a full time job, the blog and well, life in general, I have no idea where the time has gone! It was an awesome show. Tony, Bill, Chad and Elisabeth all worked really hard for this show. I was beyond pleased with the turn out.

I've posted a few pics here for your viewing pleasure and if you'd like to see more mosey on over to this album of the install and this album of the opening. There are a ton more detailed photos in the albums, I hope you enjoy them! Oh and the show has actually been extended and will carry through the end of the month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Witz: Dark Doings at Carmichael Gallery.

The latest work from prolific street artist Dan Witz is at both intense and unreal. It seriously has blown me away. Always one to simultaneously work and play with the natural urban settings around him, Dark Doings is no exception. Dan's work always leaves me feeling inspired and in a state of "holy shit". But this new group, took me to another level entirely. It left me feeling haunted in only the way incredible art can. It also left me unable to look at creepy steel doors the same again. Dark Doings opens tomorrow night at Carmichael Gallery in LA. Should be an incredible show. You can see more on Dan's flickr page.

 

 

Gently By The Horns.

Two of my very favorite West Coast artists,San Franciscan Lisa Congdon's and PDX based artist Amy Ruppel show, Gently By The Horns opens this Friday at Rare Device. A two person show paying homage to one the lady's favorite animal groups: the cloven hoofed, horned, furry creatures that belong to the family Bovidae. They each chose 5 different Bovids to render in their own unique style, including the Yak, Duiker, Bongo and Chamois. The show will not only include the original work you see here (and more) but also horns and antlers from the artist's personal collections and a fake fur chandelier. Love it!

Opening Pics of Urban Menagerie.

A few weeks ago, I posted about Charmaine Olivia's show Urban Menagerie at Gallery Six. From what I saw online it looks like it's an amazing show. Jillian, the lovely proprietress of Gallery Six sent over opening shots from the show and I had to share. I don't know about you, but I love to people watch. Just add beautiful art and we're good to go! Enjoy.

The Holy Goats by Brad Woodfin.

I was introduced to Brad Woodfin's haunting animal portraits through Atelier Gallery, that has since closed, :( last year. I was awestruck by his ability to capture animals in such a moving way. Brad's latest show The Holy Goats opens next month at Jacana Gallery in Vancouver. His latest work still manages to mesmerize me, I'm also really excited by what he is doing with the found books. He told me in a recent email that a lot of this show was painted listening to the new Fever Ray. I love little facts like that! See more on his website.

 

 

 

 

Lena Wolff: Gatherings.

Lena Wolff recently sent me a bunch of images of her gorgeous, spherical and symbolic collage/paintings from her latest solo show Gatherings, at Traywick Gallery. Lena has an incredible way of reinterpreting traditional folk and textile art, translating her vision into alluring compositions. Her work reminds me of quilts from another world transformed into paintings. Lena uses paint, paper cut outs and physically manipulates the surface of paper to create what you see here. Beautiful.

 
 

Dan-ah Kim: Daughters of the Blue Sky.

Dan-ah Kim sent over images of work from her latest show, Daughters of the Blue Sky, at Metropolis Gallery. They're so beautiful on my laptop, I can only imagine what they look like in person. Dan-ah has an incredible understanding of space in her work, her latest work uses negative space in such a great, dynamic way. Check out this great interview with her on Juxtapoz with Andrew Michael Ford. Daughters of the Blue Sky closes October 31st. If you aren't able to see her work in person, be sure to check out Dan-ah's etsy shop, so many beautiful things to pour over.

Scott Campbell: Always Almost There.

Scott Campbell's dollar bill sculptures are pretty breathtaking and well, just kind of nuts. Scott painstakingly draws on each dollar bill, measuring out every line meticulously. Then each bill is laser-cut and glued one on top of the other creating the sculptures you see here. NUTS. His first European solo show Always Almost There opens tomorrow at Lazarides Inc, in London.

Maybe Forever.

Sean Morris and Sarah McNeil have joined forces via the internet and in person for their upcoming show Maybe Forever. An exploration into people's spiritual beliefs surrounding wanting to live forever, Sean and Sarah have captured the humorous and at times dark sides of people's fear around mortality. The show opens this Friday, October 2nd at Hibbleton Gallery in Fullerton, Ca.

Charmaine Olivia's Urban Menagerie.

Oh man, Jillian MacIntosh of Gallery Six in SF just graced my inbox with these paintings of Charmaine Olivia's. They're stunning aren't they? Charmaine got her start painting as a little girl with soy sauce on napkins. It's awesome to think of a little girl dabbling with condiments, who then grew up to make such gorgeous work... If you are lucky enough to live in San Francisco, make sure you stop by Charmaine's solo show Urban Menagerie opening October 16th at Gallery Six.

This Long Road.

Crystal Morey was sweet enough to send over images of This Long Road at The Compound Gallery in Oakland, Ca. A three person show where she, Derek Weisberg and Ben Belknap show new work of their own as well as collaborative pieces. Morey, Weisberg and Belknap all attended California College of Arts and Crafts (That's right, I left the 'Craft' in there.), where they met and developed a love for figurative sculpture. Their love comes over loud and clear in this show, be sure to see more work online (and sale) here. This Long Road runs through October 11th.

Sneak Peek: Devastate Your Real Estate.

I am super excited for Devastate Your Real Estate that opens Friday night at Bodega's 4th Wall Gallery. On show will be all new works and installations galore from this hyper-talented crew: Illside Ink, Kenji Nakayama, Buildmore Shrines, Dark Cloud, Josh Falk, Metal Wing, NEVER and Evoker.

I've gathered a few sneak peek pics (thanks to Josh Falk) and a shaky video of the install this week (Thanks to Oliver Mak who skated through the gallery taking it!) to share with you. From the looks of what's on display here it's going to be a sick display of East Coast graf/street artists, most definitely not to be missed.

Anthony Lister Install Video at New Image.

As promised, here is the install video of Anthony Lister's show at New Image Art. Lookin good! Check out that cameo of the hanging Sponge Bob....sweeeeeet. His show And Then The Wind Changed opens tonight. Have a great weekend you.

Anthony Lister: And Then The Wind Changed.

I've been following Anthony Lister since I first started reading blogs about four or so years ago. I have no idea how I first stumbled on his blog, but I was hooked. He was documenting his work and what he was up to, and it was all so new to me. Five years on and his work has grown and changed, but he still keeps that subtle smear that's all his own. His solo show And Then The Wind Changed opens this Saturday at New Image Art in LA. I have a video of his install, but lord only knows how to embed it with out You tube or Vimeo. Ha, such a luddite I am. As soon as I get a code for it, it's all yours for the viewing!