Subtext Gallery Blog

Yeller Presents: When We Sleep

When We Sleep
Saturday, August 28th, 6-10pm at Subtext
Food & refreshment for purchase from MIHO Gastrotruck

Our favorite roaming artist collective, Yeller, is at it again. This time the artists will be tapping into their subconscious on August 28th to display new, dream-related artwork by Christina Liu, Clarke Forrest, Michael Tussey, Tyler Cristobal and Team Borito with a narrative penned by writer Richard Parubrub. Mrs. Magician will close out the night with a set of sweet lullabies. Every show they’ve done has been memorable, so don’t miss this one.

Damages by N.C. Winters Opens September 10th

Damages
New Works by N.C. Winters
September 10th – October 10th, 2010
Opening Reception with the Artist: Friday, September 10th, 6-10pm

Here’s another sneak peek at what N.C. Winter’s has been doing in preparation for our upcoming show this October. Damages is Winters’ first solo exhibition with Subtext, in which he has created a collection of paintings that interpret the feelings of disrepair, sacrifice and loss wrapped in N.C.’s definitive style. The vibrant colors, raw textures, and enchanting characters found in his work introduces his unique point of view that often incorporates the juxtoposition of disparate themes in a very graphic, yet highly illustrative approach.

Jessica Hische’s Alphabet

The amazing Brooklyn-based type ambassador, Jessica Hische has done it again. She’s been working on these letterpress drop caps for a while now on Daily Drop Cap, and now she’s released a whole series of letterpress prints for you to enjoy. So if you’re looking at buying a whole set (or just a really sweet G) you’re in luck. Get them all here.

James Jean: Rift

James Jean has done it again. This time with his new book, Rift, by Chronicle Books. It’s a small format pieces that has two insanely detailed illustrations, one in color and one in black and white. Sounds simple right? No. The book is designed, so that each time you fold it, it makes a new illustration. Watch the video and be amazed.

Jeff Nishinaka Paper Sculptures

I’m always looking for artists that take things to another level, and the paper sculptures of Los Angeles-based artist Jeff Nishinaka do just that. It’s incredible to see the perfection and detail that he is able to achieve with layering paper. Most of the work looks like ceramic or clay, but it’s all paper. Truly beautiful.

Best Made Company

Need a ridiculously awesome axe? Of course you do. And here’s where to get it. Best Made Company was founded on the principle that a well made object can enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Everything we sell is simply “the best made” product we can make or find. We first offered the oldest and most primitive tool known to mankind (the axe), and have since branched out into a wide and wonderful selection of equally inspired tools, apparel, art, and objects to spark the imagination.

A1 / AisleOne

A good friend turned me on to this really nice website called AisleOne. They describe themselves as, “an inspirational resource focused on graphic design, typography, grid systems, minimalism and modernism”. I could waste hours on this site. It’s packed with tons of great design, so check it out for yourself and see if you don’t get sucked in. Better set aside and hour.

-Dylan

Vincent Fournier

Here’s some really nice photography from Vincent Fournier. He’s got a lot of space-themed shots on his website (from all over the world in fact), along with some incredible landscape photography. His compositions are exquisite, and his use of color really draws you in. Take a look for yourself.

-Dylan

Dia De Tus Muertos Coming in October!

Dia De Tus Muertos
Group Show curated by Sandra Equihua & Jorge Gutierrez
October 29th, 2010 – December 5th, 2011
Opening Reception: Friday, October 29th, 6-10pm

The meaning of El Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is simple but poetic: As long as we remember our dead, they will live forever. The moment we forget them, then they are truly gone. To celebrate our lost souls, this year, Subtext is happy to host a group show curated by Jorge R. Gutierrez and Sandra Equihua entitled Dia De Tus Muertos (Day of Your Dead).

This is sure to be an amazing show with a lineup featuring Israel Sanchez, Sandra Equihua, Martin Ontiveros, Amanda Visell, Lorelay Bove, Gerald de Jesus, Sadie Figueroa, Rhode Montijo, Simon Varela, and Jorge R. Gutierrez. Hope to see you there!

2×200

2×200 is a great website that specializes in affordable art prints. They have a bunch of really cool prints including photography, design and illustration, and the best part is they start at 20 bucks! They’re always adding to the collection, so bookmark their website and check it out next time your’re looking for a unique gift idea.