Simple Ways

Simple Ways
New Works by Joshua Krause
November 30th – December 28th, 2012
Opening Reception with the Artist: Friday, November 30th, 6-10pm 

“An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.” - Charles Bukowski

In one way or another, we all strive to make things a little simpler. In Joshua Krause’s case, it started with diet and a martial arts training regimen, and ended in a shift in attitude that eventually spawned, Simple Ways. In his lastest body of work, Krause has been inspired by his new approach on life, and by “getting out of his own way,” he has achieved a purity that he hasn’t been able to capture in his previous exhibitions. Drawing inspiration from disparate places and non traditional materials, these primal influences have gotten him in better touch with himself, which ultimately allowed him to focus his thoughts and find some order in this wild, wild world.

Audrey Kawasaki

It’s nice to see the evolution of Audrey Kawasaki’s work. Check out her latest show, Midnight Reverie, at Jonathan Levine Gallery.

Malika Favre

Simple, beautiful, and inspiring work from French-born artist, Malika Favre.

NOIR Call for Entries

APA | San Diego Presents: NOIR: A Photography Exhibition
November 16th, 2012 at Subtext Gallery | 2479 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA

APA | San Diego is calling for photography that expresses your take on the film noir era, famous for its mysterious urban landscapes and sinister characters with questionable virtues. Roll out the crime tape and show us your best hauntingly beautiful imagery for NOIR!NOIR is a judged photography competition and group exhibition presented by APA | San Diego, featuring photographs with the theme noir in mind. All entries will be judged by Dean Brierly, photo editor of Black & White + Color Magazine.

Thirty images will be chosen for display at a one-night only benefit auction at Subtext Gallery on Friday, November 16th; proceeds from the auction will be donated to Outside the Lens, outsidethelens.org. All entries will be judged and prizes will be awarded for the top images. The competition is limited to five entries per person.  Due to space limitations, series entries are not permitted. Hanging hardware will be provided by APA | San Diego. Print size requirements will be made after final selections for the show has been made.

All images submitted in jpeg format, no larger than 1,000 pixels for either dimension at 72 dpi.
All entries submitted by Monday, October 15th, 2012.
For entry submission and more information visit noirphotocontest.eventbrite.com.

Robin Eley

Firsts things first. This is not a photograph, it is a painting by Robin Eley. Wow! I’m always amazed when artists can pull off something so hyper-realistic with some paint and a brush. This guy has some serious skills!

Zissou

Greg Gossel has just released a new version of his iconic Zissou piece from the 2010 Bad Dads show. This new edition of 30 is hand collaged and hand painted, then embellished with spraypaint and finally finished with a 4-color screenprint of Bill Murray’s mug. The kicker is, it’s a 17 x 20 piece on heavyweight stock and it’s only $250. Amazing. You can get one here, but you better act fast!

Tough Enough

Amanda Visell’s new exhibition, Tough Enough, opens today at Rotofugi in Chicago. It’s a really great show, and you can preview the work here. If you’re in the Chicago are, the exhibition runs through September 2nd.

Where My Cones At?

Double Break Presents
Where My Cones At?
Friday, July 27th, 6-10pm

Double Break’s newest endeavor (which opens this Friday night) was curated by Chicago-based artist Ryan Travis Christian. This blockbuster exhibition features over 100 artists, all responding to a seemingly simple request- contribute one small-scale, unframed, black and white artwork. The result is a staggering array of work in a variety of media, produced by a wealth of both emerging and internationally acclaimed artists. The show runs through August 25th, 2012.

American Beer Can

Bottlecraft & Subtext Present
American Beer Can
New Works by John Schulz
Opening Reception at Bottlecraft: Saturday, July 28th, 6-10pm
Bottlecraft, 2161 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

If you like photography (and beer), mark your calendars! This Saturday night at Bottlecraft in Little Italy, photographer John Schulz will unveil his latest project, American Beer Can. In this exhibition, Schulz has successfully combined his passion for photography and his love of beer. American Beer Can is a photographic showcase of the art and design of the beer can in America. For over 80 years, breweries across the country have chosen canning as their primary method of packaging and distribution for the beer they brew. In that time, the beer can has not only become a signature of the beer it contained, but also a symbol of American culture and a highly researched, stylized piece of advertising art. In Schulz’s recently launched website, americanbeercan.com, he showcases the art of the beer can. “The site is not a can collecting site. It’s also not a reflection of the recent movement of newer American craft breweries to put their quality beer in cans. It’s simply a celebration of the artwork and design that has gone into this simple, yet iconic form of brewing history and Americana.”

Maybe It’s a Trap

Maybe It’s a Trap
New Works by Charles Bergquist
Friday, July 27th, 7-10pm
at UNIV: 1053 S Coast Hwy 101, Ste A

Our good friend Charles Bergquist is showing a new body of work at UNIV in Encinitas next Friday evening. Charles is a director, designer and photographer, with a unique style that combines vivid colors with elegant imagery. We’re big fans of his work, and we hope you can make it out to this show. We’re pretty damn sure it will be great, and to sweeten the deal, Little Deadman is playing! Visit the Facebook page here.