Jeff Mcmillan
Jeff McMillan was born in October of 1977 in San Jose, CA where he spent a good portion of his life, and it was during the first few years of Jeff’s existence that he started trying his hand at art at the young age of 3. McMillan’s influences lie heavily in 80’s pop culture. The artist proclaims that the decade boasted the best television programming, cartoons, toys, and movies. It was a decade of imagination and creativity during a time when the world was changing so drastically on all levels. As he continued to make use of the right side of his brain, it eventually became time for McMillan to begin the final stages of schooling. He attended the Academy of Art in San Francisco from 1999 to 2001 until he made the big move to Southern California, where he continued his schooling at the prestigious Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, CA from 2001 to 2004. He studied illustration at both schools until he graduated from the Art Center with honors. He now lives and works in Long Beach with his wonderful wife, Liv and a disobedient Siamese cat.
Website — http://www.jeffmcmillan.com/
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Clayton Brothers @ Patrick Painter
July 17th 09, 13:11
Patrick Painter Inc. is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of new works by the Clayton Brothers at our East and West galleries at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. Using the traditional subject matter of the still life fruit bowl as a point of departure, the large-scale paintings by Rob and Christian Clayton are an explosion of nuclear colors depicting fruits, figures, and a myriad of objects which all come together to form a cacophony that is both allegorical and nonsensical – due to each brothers solitary contributions. Independently, Rob and Christian inject a shot of slap stick adrenaline into the oft insipid, art historical convention of nature morte.
Rob and Christian Clayton, graduates of Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, began collaborating in 1996. During their process, they contribute to the mixed media pieces separately while continuously adapting, transforming, and re-working what the other has previously completed. Their unconventional process, in which they leave visual clues or messages for one another, strands of ideas for each to pick up on and elaborate upon, produces an organic flow of subverted content, that is finalized only when a fraternal consensus has been reached. Their process results in rich and dynamic work, filled with multiple marks, gestures and techniques, symbols and metaphors that delve into memory and subconscious, highly personal and idiosyncratic yet engaged with the culture that surrounds them.
The title of the show, Jumbo Fruit, highlights the artificiality and instant gratification of consumer society, the Bigger is better mantra of every day life, and Clayton Brother’s work is a testament to a society that is constantly adapting, transforming, and re-inventing itself to continue its progression and advance its achievements. The work is a reflection of the American psyche in its complexity and myriad of interpretive possibilities.
Though they have achieved an almost “cult hero” status in Los Angeles, this is their first show here in over half a decade and it is sure to feed the hunger of Angeleno art enthusiasts of all types. Bold and brilliant colors and crowded compositions create images that are simultaneously brash and beautiful and that reflect the visual tropes of this “Paradise Spleen.” This show, which will include larger works in the West Gallery and a host of smaller works in the East Gallery, marks the brothers’ bodacious return to the West Coast stage.
Both Rob and Christian serve as faculty at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Their work has been exhibited across the globe, including major shows in China, the UK, and Denmark. They will be the subjects of an upcoming solo exhibition at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art in the fall of 2010.
Please visit www.claytonbrothers.com to see more work
Patrick Painter Inc. presents “Jumbo Fruit”
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Korin Faught Interview
July 13th 09, 10:16
On with the Interviews, I had a chance to catch up with Korin. She just wrapped up a successful show at Corey Helford titled “Echo”, her work is really amazing, so if you’re in the L.A area you need to go check out her show. “Echo” runs until the 18th, this Saturday.
Here we go-
SXH-Can you tell us a bit about where you are from?
KF-I was born in Arizona and grew up in Colorado, however, I feel like California is my real home. I’ve been living in Los Angeles for 9 years now, and I really love it here.
SXH-What did you want to be when you were a child?
KF-At age 5 I remember very clearly wanting to be a Sparkletts Water Delivery Man. I think it was something in that in that sequined truck which seduced me.SXH-How did you get your first breakthrough?
KF-During college, I sat alone in my studio for ten days working over the same piece till I couldn’t see strait anymore. I started a series of paintings based on that one piece and received a lot of recognition at Art Center. Thank you Rob Clayton!
SXH-Where do you find inspiration and influence on a daily basis? why? Film,
KF-Photography, and walking about spotting uniquely beautiful people I want to paint.SXH-Anyone you desire to work with/for?
KF-I would love to collaborate with one of my favorite fashion designers such as Nicholas Ghesquire from Balenciaga.
SXH-What’s the best thing about the city you live in? why?
KF-Los Angeles’ diversity and culture make it such a great and unique city. Plus the art scene and perfect weather can’t be beat.SXH-Best Shop in your city? why?
KF-Maison Martin Margiela. The clothing is fabulous, the designers are obsessed with white on white, they give you champagne while you shop and when the breeze hits, it’s white sequined exterior, it looks like a minimalist Sparkletts Truck;)
SXH-Best Gallery in your city? why?
KF-Why, Corey Helford of course! I had the best of luck falling into this gallery. They have become a real family to me.SXH-Favorite place to visit? why?
KF-Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Silent era film stars, beautiful views, and on Saturday nights they project movies onto a mausoleum. I bring friends, and we have a picnic together amongst hipsters and local movie buffs. The last showing I went to was “The Hunger” and some woman sitting next to me was dressed to the nines.. a dead ringer for Catherine Deneuve.
SXH-What do you think of the current climate of the art scene? why?
KF-Cooling trends unfortunately. There are as many artists as ever but galleries are folding. That means fewer chances for younger emerging artists, which is too bad.
SXH-What artists are changing the way we think at the moment?
KF-Banksy, Shepard Fairy, and Takashi Murakami are huge influences on artists and the public at large.SXH-Any artists that perhaps we should look out for? why?
KF-Natalia Fabia, Sean Cheetham, Carlos Ramos, Savanna Snow, Joshua Petker, and Chantal Menard are all amazingly talented artists who I’m lucky enough to call my friends.
SXH-Where do you see the art scene in 10 years time?
KF-Gosh, if I knew that, I would rule this town! …see you in 2019.You can see more of Korin’s Work on her website
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Celeritas at SURU
July 10th 09, 22:15
This Sunday Suru will host Celeritas – A gallery exhibition and art auction featuring a collected body of work from a phenomenal group of artists who have come together to display their talent in an entirely new way – using motorcycle helmets, motorcycle leathers, and a Suzuki Hyabusa motorcycle as their medium to benefit Riders for Health. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the art benefits Riders for Health; An international non-profit organization.
Participating artists include Alex Pardee, Audrey Kawasaki, Barry McGee, Darren Romanelli, Estevan Oriol, Futura, James Jean , Joe Hahn, Jim Lee, Jesse James, Jeff McMillan, Mark Dean Veca, Mike Shinoda, Nathan Cabrera, Stash, Troy Lee and Usugrow.
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Celeritas opens Sunday July 12th, 12pm-8pm
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William Lemon “Am I” at Fuse Gallery
July 9th 09, 9:53
William Lemon
“Am I”
Exhibition: July 11 through August 8, 2009
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11th, 7 to 10 pm
Incorporating cut pieces of original Andy Warhol canvases, artist William Lemon
produces a body of work that presents art as an alchemical device. Investigating voodoo and its
ingredient-based spirituality lead him to explore what modern mysticism can
be and how he can create his own spells in the forum he is most comfortable in — art. During his search for the
“artistic equivalent of eye of newt” he was exposed to famous works of art left to sit in
warehouses and accrue in value. Walking through this “graveyard of art” he secretly cut slivers
off the back edge of Warhol canvases. By integrating these fragments into his multimedia
collages, he gives the entombed art life again and proffers a metaphor for the coveting and
commercialization of art and objects. In combining the appropriated canvases with his own
visual symbolism, he creates personal spells and wishes of mental health, a good home and
universal communication.
Further exploring his conceptual modern mysticism through icons, symbols and objects,
Lemon constructs a self-portrait installation of sand and prosthetics, a free hanging found bone
sculpture and an array of rich and colorful imagery in tapestries, prints and drawings. His video
“Mouton Amour” features the artist in a sheep mask making love to sheep sculptures by
François-Xavier Lalanne.
William Lemon never went to art school. He works in a variety of artistic expressions
including prints, tapestries, collage, sculpture, body painting, fashion, installation and music.
Lemon has composed, “Moon & Moon: VII Acts of an Iron King” a multi-media seven act about
leaving religion and looking for clarity. “Am I” is his first solo show in New York City.
“Am I,” artwork by William Lemon runs July 11 through August 8, 2009, at Fuse Gallery, 93
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2nd Ave (between 5th & 6th Sts, 2nd Ave stop on the F), NYC, NY. The opening reception, on
Saturday July 11th, from 7 to 10 pm, is free and open to the public. For more information,
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The Rising Tide at DDr Projects
July 9th 09, 9:23
“The Rising Tide”
Contemporary Art from Japanese and Japanese American Artists
Artist Reception, Saturday, July 11th
7-10PM
Long Beach, CA, June 24, 2009 – DDR Projects welcomes The Rising Tide group show opening. Organized by Hiro Hayashi (LiLJAPAN), the show offers a broad and varied look at Japanese art by show casing 10 Japanese and Japanese American artists working in a number of mediums including vinyl toys — Asako Inada, Ayako Sakanishi, CHANMEN, Katope, Kazuhiko Ito, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, LiLJAPAN, Mike Oshite, Naoki Koiwa and Yoshimi Sugiyama (below).
LiLJAPAN
“LiLJAPAN was born in 1981 in San Francisco. Since he was little he always had a fascination with the art world. From cartoons to graffiti to tattoos on old dudes arms. When he graduated from High School he lived in LA for about 2 years to learn how to survive in the world on his own. After that he wanted a bigger challenge so he moved to Japan for about 4 years. During those years he was looking for his purpose in life and realized that the artworld is his calling. So he moved back and began drawing more and more of the images in his mind. Many people say that his artwork is fit for tattoos and some say there is always something “Japanese” in them. He has also tried out many mediums but in the end decided that his all time favorite was using a pen and ink and the colors black,red and white.”Kiyoshi Nakazawa
“Kiyoshi Nakazawa graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena California spring of 1999 with a BFA in Fine Arts. He has sine made Los Angeles his home with his wife and two daughters. He exhibits regularly at such galleries around the world including LA Artcore, GR2, Junc Gallery, Grass Hut, GRSF, GRNY, La Luz De Jesus, Munky King, Damien Minton Gallery, 207 Gallery, World of Wonder and others. He has done illustration work for a diverse range of clients including LA Weekly, Dark Horse comics, Giant Robot magazine, Razorcake, World War 3, Pancrase, The Aquabats!, The Unlovables, The Immortal Lee County Killers and others.”Yoshimi Sugiyama
“Yoshimi Sugiyama is a San Francisco – based photographer. He trained at Academy of Art University in Fine art and commercial photography major.His unique view of life in nature and the subject, which always lies at the heart of his work, provides insight into why his photographs are so beautiful. He believes every subject has own form of life and photographs the beautiful moment of life. The moment he captures through the lens may not be seen by the naked eyes. In his fine art photography series, “Animism” he creates images of mysteriously beautiful nature made visible by a most unique and personal approach. His images challenges our notion of what a photograph really tells us.He continuously pursue and develops his own photographic style; STYLE that reveals his SENSITIVITY and PASSIONABLE view of LIFE in nature and still life.Award:1999 Popular Photography Magazine/ Kodak 5th Annual Medium Format Contest”
Asako Inada
“An illustrator who is acting on concepts more freely than 2009 as for imagination. Perhaps, it is popular from the original merchandise of a popular select shop to artist’s goods in the field.”Mike Oshite
“Born in Japan in 1970, mike graduated from Nihon University “College of Art” Industrial design Tokyo Japan. After graduating he came to San Francisco and started freelancing as as a designer in illustration, architect design, graphic design, photography and model maker for toys.”Chanmen
“Chanmen is one of the members of the popular Japanese vinyl figure makers, GARGAMEL. He does a lot of the art for the team and also create new characters.”Naoki Koiwa
“He is the owner and creater of Minato Yokohama CRONIC. It was established on Feburary 22nd 2005. He is the one in charge of designing, sculpting and painting each of the figures he has released. Meaning he runs the company on his own. Currently he is in the works of a new project with Minatoyokohama CRONIC.”Katope
City factory worker, artist, and a citizen of Adachi district in Tokyo. KaToPe has held private exhibitions such as “SOUP” in Kami-Ochiai and “SISI BAR” in Tsukiji, and has had several other projects as well, including “GINZA GL”. KaToPe is also loved by many overseas artists in San Diego, San Francisco, and Oregon.
And now, having finally achieved entry to a major art auction in New York and Paris, KaToPe has been attracting even more fans from the common citizen to the world’s wealthiest. And yet, KaToPe remains a unique individual who continues to work humbly in an iron factory.The Rising Tide opens July 11th – Aug.6th
DDR Projects Fine Art Gallery
3403 East Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803Contact: John Geldbach
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Mark Allen Miller Interview
July 2nd 09, 10:45
On with the interviews, I had Mark Allen Miller donate some time to answer a couple of questions and share some of his fantastic work with us. Mark Allen Miller lives in a tiny house in Southern California, with his lovely wife Karen, their three giant dogs, and a tiny baby. Mark has a unique style, I think Alix Sloan put it best-
“With an idealization of everyday imagery and bold use of pattern and color, Native Californian Mark Allen Miller breaks down, simplifies and recreates the history of common objects, creating nostalgic tributes with a contemporary sensibility.” – Alix Sloan
His work ranges from flat graphic shapes and found imagery accompanied by carefully executed spray paint pattern work to 3D pieces, like his run of tote bags that outfit released a while ago, several of his bags were picked by urban outfitters. Miller just opened an online store on his website that you can check out along with all of his past work. He has six new pieces available that probably won’t last too long, so get em first while you can.
His work can be seen is various publications- Metropolis Magazine, New York Times, Mother Jones, Organic Magazine, Walrus Magazine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, just to name a few.
So here we go-
SXH-Where are you from and what can you tell us about your hometown?
Miller-I grew up in Cerritos Ca. It is mainly known for its Auto Square and Shopping Mall. I remember mostly riding my Schwinn Stingray around the neighborhood. Just being a typical kid. Pretty normal middle class life really.
SXH-As a kid, what did you want to be growing up?
Miller-A Motorcycle Racer and an ArchitectSXH-Who or what do you look at for inspiration?
Miller-I don’t really have a particular thing that I focus on.I do love flowers and plants so that might be one thing.
SXH-Where’s your studio?
Miller-Here in Seal Beach CaliforniaSXH-Describe a typical work day:
Miller-I don’t really come too until about 4:00 or 5:00 p.m. Kind of a night owl.
SXH- What materials do you usual work in?
Miller-Print, Spray Paint and Graphite.SXH- What is your all time favorite painting?
Miller-I don’t have one. Is that wrong?
SXH- What do you do when you’re not making art?
Miller-Think about making stuff.
SXH-Is there any Artist or Illustrator you would like to collaborate with?
Miller-No, Not really much of a team player.SXH- What are you working on now and what’s in the future for you?
Miller-Just finishing up a piece for Cookie Magazine this week.
In the middle of a pretty large commissioned piece for a friend.
Working on a series of prints and hand painted sketchbooks to be
featured on my new store.
SXH- Important non related question here: Sabbath or Zeppelin?
Miller-What’s wrong with liking both very much.
SXH- Coffee or tea?
Miller-Now I can be a little more definitive with this one. COFFEE!!!
SXH- Music, talk radio, books on tape or golden silence.
Miller-A nice mix of all four please.To see more Miller’s work please visit his website- www.markallenmiller.com
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Korin Faught “Echo” at Corey Helford Gallery
June 26th 09, 12:49
Corey Helford Gallery is proud to present “Echo”, a solo exhibition of new works by Los Angeles artist Korin Faught. Following her 2008 breakout solo debut at Corey Helford Gallery, Faught continues to evolve her signature works of multiples with the addition of triplet and quadruplet figures. Faught’s oil-on-canvas portraits elegantly layer narrative, texture and mood, capturing intimate moments of her subjects. Movement is created from repetition and pattern, and Faught’s milieu of fabrics and interiors transform with the addition of reds, oranges and purples to her neutral palette. For the show, Faught will unveil her largest piece to date, a fourteen-foot triptych. Open to the public, the reception for “Echo” will take place on Saturday, June 27 from 7 to 10pm, and the show will be on view until July 18, 2009.
Korin Faught was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1981 and raised in Colorado. She received her B.F.A. from Art Center College of Design in 2004. Faught finds inspiration in mid-century modern design, fashion, and white on white. Her work has been exhibited at numerous galleries in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, San Francisco and Seattle, including Merry Karnowsky Gallery, Copro Nason, Gallery Nucleus, The Shooting Gallery and Aidan Savoy Gallery. Numerous websites have featured Faught, including Style.com, Artist A Day and Juxtapoz, and her work has been published in Abitare magazine. Look for an upcoming profile in the August issue American Art Collector magazine. For more information about Korin Faught, please visit www.korinfaught.com.
Located in the Culver City Art District, Corey Helford Gallery was established in April 2006 by Jan Corey Helford and her husband, television producer and creator, Bruce Helford (The Drew Carey Show, George Lopez, The Oblongs). Passionate art collectors, the Helfords are producers on the art documentary The Treasures of Long Gone John and have partnered to open their first gallery. Corey Helford Gallery presents a wide range of artists, from members of the new fine art movement, such as Gary Baseman, Andrew Brandou, Coop, Natalia Fabia, Korin Faught, Sylvia Ji, Eric Joyner, and award-winning photographer Chris Anthony, to early Modernist William S. Schwartz. Notable shows include “Charity By Numbers”, which was co-curated by Gary Baseman and featured an unprecedented lineup of artists including Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Shepard Fairey, Todd and Kathy Schorr, Camille Rose Garcia, and Michael Hussar. Corey Helford Gallery presents new exhibitions approximately every four weeks. For more information and an upcoming exhibition schedule, please visit coreyhelfordgallery.com.
Opening Reception Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 7 to 10pm
On View June 27 until July 19, 2009
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Brendan Monroe Interview
June 25th 09, 11:41
Continuing on with the artist interviews, California native Brendan Monroe is currently living and working in Berkeley with his girlfriend Evah and cat Jalapeño. I was fortunate enough to go to art school with Brendan and watch his art develop. One thing I remember was, he was always busy, always working on something, and super focused. Just recently, Park Life released B. Monroe. A stealth looking book of Brendan’s recent and past works. A Special Edition Box Set is available through his site and Park Life, check it out. Brendan is represented by Richard Heller.
So here we go-
SXH-Where are you from and what can you tell us about your hometown?
Monroe- I’m from Santa Barbara. It was a really cool place to grow up, but now I go back there and feel like it’s a vacation town. It just seems like there is too much beach and nice weather. That’s not bad, but for me it would be a distraction from work.SXH-As a kid, what did you want to be growing up?
Monroe-Hmm… maybe an astronaut. . . I don’t really remember. In college I sort of wanted to be some kind of scientist. But then I really only liked that because it was interesting and I though it would enable me to do art on the side.SXH-Who or what do you look at for inspiration?
Monroe-I like to find real life examples for inspiration. For Example, finding insects in the garden or looking closely at the details of a flower.
SXH-Where’s your studio?
Monroe-Berkeley, California. Behind the house I live in.SXH-Describe a typical work day:
Monroe-Drink coffee and have breakfast. Sit on the computer for a little while. Go down to the studio and paint until the coffee energy is fading. Eat lunch. Go back to work, but at this time it’s a little harder to get any painting done. Then I drink some more coffee. Go back to work again. Then go back upstairs and make dinner.
SXH-What materials do you usual work in?
Monroe-Acrylic on paper for painting and wood for sculpture.SXH-What is your all time favorite painting?
Monroe-Hmm…I never thought about that. I like this one though, “Betty” (1988) by Gerhard Richter.
SXH-What do you do when you’re not making art?
Monroe-Gardening, cooking, watching movies, walking, bicycling, taking photos, traveling.SXH-Is there any Artist or Illustrator you would like to collaborate with?
Monroe-I would like to collaborate with a film director. No one in particular.
SXH-What are you working on now and what’s in the future for you?
Monroe-I’m working on a show coming up in Los Angeles at Richard Heller Gallery. It opens in October.SXH-Important non related question here: Sabbath or Zepplin?
Monroe-Sabbath
SXH-Coffee or tea?
Monroe-Both.
SXH-Music, talk radio, books on tape or golden silence
Monroe-Calypso, old rock steady reggae, old music in general, KALX radio, some new stuff, ambient, classical. Podcasts; This American Life, Anything Ghost, Science Friday(NPR), Radio Lab. Books on Tape; Haruki Murakami, Dracula(my favorite), Roald Dahl, Jack London.You can see ore of Brendan’s work on his webite www.brendanmonroe.com
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Medicom x Stussy x Reas “Wayback Throwback” Bearbricks
June 23rd 09, 12:27
Medicom gets together with Stussy and artist Reas on a triple Bearbrick set. The set consists of three Bearbricks in the 100% size and the theme really epitomizes the style of work we have come to know from Reas making for an exciting release.
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New Work From Judith Supine In Richmond, Virginia
June 23rd 09, 12:10
Here is a look at a great new piece of work from the highly coveted yet highly reclusive Judith Sepine. An artist who has embellished on the idea of using unusual scenery to locate works and create a diverse following that bolsters her gallery work.
Thanks to Wooster Collective for the info.
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