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The summer has gotten hot and it seems like most people are on vacation or waiting to get there. This hasn’t stopped us for a minute from putting on our masks and preparing a grand summer showcase for you. First we bring you two brand new prints from Miss Van. The first, ‘Oldies II,’ is based on a classic painting of hers from 2005 while the other is the beginning of a new series entitled ‘Mascaras.’ And for all of your who might be traveling you know that no trip is complete without a few postcards. Miss Van is freshly back from her recent trips to Brazil and Mexico and she’s taking this opportunity to release the brand new “Mascarade” set of nine limited edition postcards, portraits based on her own travels. Masks are the theme, especially those that reveal more than they hide.

This makes me happy and horny all at the same time. There is definitely a strong presence of femininity and a dark sultry feel to Miss Van’s work.

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Oh my hotness! I think I’ve had a crush on Jeremy Fish for a few years now. Don’t judge, he’s a hot bearded artist, I cannot resist. Well he’s hitting the road and his last stop, MY STOP. Seattle! He’s on the lone and dusty road with new works in tow in a rape, uh, party/merchandise van.

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P.J.S. Exhibitions P.J.S. Exhibitions is home to a series of exhibits, rotating every 45 days with a diverse selection of emerging artist’s work. The gallery will highlight work from photographers, tattoo artists and jewelry designers amongst others, with every fourth exhibit aiming to benefit a non-profit cause. After graduating from Christie’s Educational Program in June, owner and curator Patrick Sullivan has developed his passion and keen eye for admiring and appreciating various media of artist expression. (238 W. 14th St. btwn 7th and 8th Ave. Subway: A,C,E,1,2,3 to 14th St. – L to 8th Ave. Tues.-Sun. 11am-7pm)

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I really hate over saturation of the same old same old regurgitation all over the web. But being that KAWS is to be the Andy Warhol of our generation,  I couldn’t help but post this since it runs ALL THE WAY UNTIL JANUARY!

KAWS Museum Exhibit Opening from Paper Fortress on Vimeo.

KAWS Gallery opening at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in CT. This first solo museum exhibition of the work of Brooklyn-based artist and designer Brian Donnelly, a.k.a. KAWS, includes his most recent paintings, sculptures, and drawings, as well as a survey of his iconic street art, apparel, product and graphic designs. Runs June 27, 2010, to January 2, 2011.

Music: Kid Loco – “Don’t Forget the Fourth Track”

Video: Paper Fortress

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It would seem that Linder’s new book GOOD COP / BAD COP was designed site specifically for the gallery, however, the inspiration came from abroad. Ever the aspiring underground archaeologist, Linder’s newly discovered cave is a trove of saucy Polaroids chronicling one man’s forays into the red, taken mainly in Rio de Janeiro. Linder acquired the archive in a storage locker auction in Berkeley and concluded that they were all taken by one man, a retired African American police officer from Sacramento.

Here, Linder presents his reproductions of polaroids of the subjects chosen for reproduction in the book. An avid hunter but an ardent hater of taxidermy, Linder presents his ” repaired ” taxidermies as sculpture. On the opposite wall, figures from Linder’s fiberglass menagerie stare pensively at the two-dimensional taxidermy across the way on the other wall; duct-taped wild boar heads staring vacantly at the low tech digital prints of carnal trophies. The catalog contains an essay by Paul Karlstrom about Charles’ work and methods.

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Emberley’s wonderfully simple books—Ed Emberley’s Big Green Drawing Book; Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book of Animals; Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book of Weirdos and dozens more—taught a generation of children to draw using the simplest of ingredients. Squiggles, triangles, dots, circles and the other building blocks of drawing came together in clear, step-by-step recipes.

Of course, some of the kids who surrounded themselves with Emberley’s books grew up to be professional artists. Opening July 17 at Scion’s Installation L.A. Gallery, “Ed Emberley & Friends” will demonstrate the breadth of influence that Emberley’s encouraging books have had on a generation of artists.

Curated by Caleb Neelon, the exhibition features Ed Emberley as well as five artists who were inspired by him. The artists include Raul Gonzalez, Seonna Hong, Matt Leines, Christopher Kline and Saelee Oh.

Scion Presents: Ed Emberley and Friends from Scion ART on Vimeo.

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Now don’t forget about the Art Radar post from last week!  Lots of news and events that no one should miss out on!

Graphic credit to the lovely PHAYMISS

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Lazarides Gallery is pleased to announce David Choe’s Exhibition, Nothing to Declare. The extremely prolific Choe has been hard at work creating new paintings, drawings, and sculptures for the 8,000 sq ft space in Beverly Hills.  Yes, 8,000 sq ft!  So don’t worry, if you don’t hit it up next week, I have plenty of time to remind you that the exhibit is still running, but you know the opening night brings the hype!

When: April 23rd – May 23rd

What: David Choe’s – Nothing to Declare

Where: Lazarides Gallery 320 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210

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DON’T TRIP! But Kidrobot x Sanrio figures hit the interweb! YES! KIDROBOT AND SANRIO!!!  First there was Frank Kozik’s packaging for a devilish Hello Kitty figure (based on this Three Apples painting) and then shortly after Amanda Visell’s Badtz Maru.  Pretty exciting, Hello Kitty is huge worldwide and these figures should certainly increase exposure for the artists involved and designer toys as a whole.

After digging around a bit on the ‘net and elsewhere, here’s a little more info.  The release is a likely a ways off yet (in 2010), the figures are apparently medium sized (not minis), and the list of artists includes Tara McPherson.   Here’s guessing that the new toys might be part of Sanrio’s 50th Anniversary.

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VNA Issue 11 from Make Some Tea on Vimeo.

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Phil Frost brings his renowned art to LA’s Known Gallery for a special exhibition this month, titled “Pale Writer”. The show officially opens on April 24th (8-11pm) and runs through May 15th, 2010. For those in town, be sure to swing by and catch the action!

Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
310.860.6263

Via: HB

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A highly entertaining new exhibition at the Arts Décoratifs museum focuses on the seminal work of Paris designers in the 70s and 80s. By assembling superstars like Yohji Yamamoto and Christian Lacroix, as well as such unsung heroes as Jean Muir and Marc Audibet, curator Olivier Saillard has resurrected the recent yet often misunderstood period in fashion. Creativity was stretched to its limits, models of all ethnic origins began working together, suited-up marketing guys didn’t direct trends, and it was the last era that prêt-à-porter would be informed by haute couture.

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Scion Installation 6: Video – Eric Nakamura & Saelee Oh Interview from Scion ART on Vimeo.

Eric Nakamura & Saelee Oh discuss their paper art animated video art piece that is currently featured in Scion’s Installation 6: Video national art tour. They give great insight into how they painstakingly created their short – lots of freestyle scissor work, late nights, complaining and fun! Please let me know if you can post this video on your site.  The tour will visit Minneapolis in May…stay tuned for details. Visit Scion Installation for more photos and information.

My favorite Scion project yet!

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The famous mural space on Houston in New York City is once again getting a make-over. After Keith Haring and Os Gemeos, Shepard Fairey is painting the mural to go a long with his exhibition at Deitch Projects, opening May Day.

Via: WC

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Meditation on art’ is an exhibition devoted to the work of American pop artist roy lichtenstein on show at the triennale museum in milan. his work is part of an art historical tradition that reuses subjects employed by other artists. he was the first to evolve an aesthetic theory that could transform a copy into an original.

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Graphic design credit to: Phaymiss

Saelee Oh is an LA-based artist who creates new worlds with her drawings, paintings and cut paper and although her work is delicate with themes of nature and animal symbolism, her message of female empowerment definitely shines through.

The 2003 Art Center College of Design graduate, who has given presentations at prestigious universities like Harvard, has shown her work in galleries and museums across the world. Her most recent solo exhibition, titled Infinite Roots, showed at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery and introduced us to new works on paper depicting a peaceful and organic world, imaginative and full of life, like the artist herself.

Saelee and Infinite Path from Infinite Roots at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery.

Saelee on Infinite Roots:

“The roots of a plant are what secure it to an interconnected underground where all life is nourished, as the buds and leaves bloom above. The show title, Infinite Roots, alludes to the deep reaches of our intrinsic inner desires. The tone of the work in this series is bittersweet with hints of nostalgia. The pieces appear delicate and frail but the stories they tell are about timeless strength.”

Saelee Oh's Infinite Roots and (above) a detailed look at one of her hand-cut pieces.

Installation view from Infinite Roots at Jonathan LeVine and (above) Saelee with friends at the opening.

Women Making History: Saelee Oh

M.I.S.S.: What woman, besides your mom or grandmother, do you find inspirational?

Wow. There are too many, but I will just mention my best pal, Lana Kim
because she is sitting right next to me and she is a beautiful person inside
and out. All girls need good girl friends and Lana couldn’t be any better.
She’s there for the good times and the bad times and her genuinely pure
heart, enthusiasm for life and sense of humor is always inspirational.

M.I.S.S.: How did you get your start painting? Were you always artistic?

I’ve always liked drawing and making things with my hands. We had a family
friend and art teacher named Mrs. Simmons who taught us a lot of things in
her garage studio and encouraged us to be creative, to do whatever we wanted
to do and to find our individuality.

M.I.S.S.: What’s a favorite piece of art that you’ve created?

I can’t say that I really have one favorite… I like to look forward and
think more about what I want to try next and what I haven’t done yet rather
than dwell on the past.

Submersion from Infinite Roots and the nature-loving artist on a horse in Hawaii...

M.I.S.S.: Your subject matter often involves nature and animals. What is it about nature and animals that intrigues you?

They’re magical and powerful. Nature is the ultimate force. Moby Dick still
lives and is immortal forever. Weather can never be tamed and we bow our
heads down to her like a passing Queen. The language of animals is based on
intuition.

M.I.S.S.: Your work has a feminine aesthetic. Is that a conscious choice? Do you consider yourself a feminist artist?

I think it’s natural because it’s a big part of my self identity. I grew up
with 3 sisters and I like the company of females. I also don’t go out of my
way to try and conceal my femininity or to make it more androgynous in order
to appeal to a different audience. (I’ve heard of some other artists trying
to do this.) That effort seems insincere to me. If feminism means trying to
be the best possible woman that you can be and to love and support other
women while doing so, then yes. I want to be empowered and to encourage
others to be too. I want to be allowed to do anything that a man is allowed
to do but do it in my own way.

M.I.S.S.: You’ve lent your art to different kinds of products from wall decals, t-shirt graphics and iPhone cases. How does it feel to see your work on different canvases? Is designing artwork for product a different process for you than painting?

The work that I do for products is split between being designed with the product in mind and having created the artwork without the product in mind and then later it’s licensed and reformatted onto a different output. I enjoy doing these types of projects because in the end in creates a different place in the world for art outside of the gallery setting.

Saelee Oh and Upper Playground teamed up to bring you her art on tees for a girl or a boy!

M.I.S.S.: Who do you want to work with? Are there other kinds of products that you would like to see your work a part of?

I would love to work with other creatives who are talented and passionate about what they do in other industries such as fashion, film, music, interior design, writing, architecture, baking, landscaping (I can go on and on…) I’m a Curious George so I would love to learn as I watch and I think interesting work can come from unexpected match ups. It’s easy to get absorbed into the world that your work is normally expected in, but the real surprises and new ways of solving problems or being creative come from meeting people who think differently.

Built By Wendy, Todd Oldham, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Amy Sedaris, David Sedaris, Aimee Bender, Wong Kar Wai, Design Within Reach, Target, Wes Anderson, Thai fruit carvers, PJ Harvey, Neko Case…topiary garden landscapers call me!

M.I.S.S.: What part of painting is the most challenging and do you dislike the most?

There’s always that moment in the middle between getting inspired by what’s in your head and heart and trying to finish a piece where I just question everything. I become very existential and self loathing. The slower the paint takes to dry and the later it is at night, the more mentally exhausting it is… That always passes though and waking up after resting your eyes is a miracle. It works every time. Also, I hate cleaning my brushes and getting fresh water to clean them. I don’t know why.

Saelee's illustration for Giant Robot Issue 55

M.I.S.S.: Any advice for ladies who are just starting out in a career path as an
artist?

Putting your work out there for criticism can be intimidating, but have confidence in yourself to keep moving forward. Art and beauty are subjective. Don’t worry about trends. Don’t worry about success. Don’t google your own name. Always try to push the limits of what you think you can make. Dream big. Get a good chair with a high back that supports your neck, stretch often and have good posture. Look for inspiration outside of the art world. Don’t be late and flakey. Editing out something is just as crucial as adding something. Save your image files as .tifs not .jpgs. Have an electric tea kettle by you to have hot water in the wintertime because sitting still for long hours will make your fingers and toes numb even if it’s indoors in southern California. Think about the big picture, clear your mind, in order to be receptive to ideas and be humble and grateful.

WOW! Such great advice! Thanks Saelee!

The artist has a list of upcoming shows up on her site but M.I.S.S. highly recommends you not miss the Ed Emberley show curated by Caleb Neelon at Scion LA on July 17th 2010. Artists Seonna Hong, Matt Leines, Raul Gonzalez, Christpher Kline, Saelee Oh and the great Ed Emberley, himself, will make giant murals inspired by Ed’s books on how to draw to be donated to children’s hospitals. More info to come!

For more from the whimsical artist visit: saeleeoh.com/

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Help Thy Neighbor , view it below. I will just warn you that it is a little sad.

Above is at it again, this time the streets he was roaming were more of a delicate and sober experience. His new Haiti pieces are a reminder of the staggering statistics of the injured and fallen.

HELP THY NEIGHBOR from ABOVE on Vimeo.

Check out Above’s website.

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Giant Robot is pleased to host a rare U.S. appearance by Tosa Novmichi at GR2. Tosa is half of the legendary Japan-based Maywa Denki music and art duo that creates its own ingenious and otherworldly instruments. In addition to touring and playing sold-out rock concerts around the world with their pneumatic, electronic, automated, and conceptual music devices, they create some of the world’s most interesting and interactive toys. Following the footsteps of the popular Knockman family (centered on the eponymous, wind-up figure that knocks its own head like a drum) comes the Otamatone. The piece looks like a musical note and plays like a Theremin. Fans of electronic music, cool toys, and otaku culture from Japan will not want to miss Tosa’s personal demonstration of the toy.

Tosa Novmichi of Maywa Denki

Saturday, February 20, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

GR2

2062 Sawtelle Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90025

gr2.net

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Legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano will make a rare U.S. appearance with his newest exhibit, DEVA LOKA, created especially for a U.S exhibition and named for the ancient Indian land of God. As an ode to his childhood love for American comics, culture and automobiles, Amanoʼs latest breathtaking and vibrant pieces are boldly coated with auto paint and metallic glitter. Amano is widely acclaimed for his work in animation and video games. He is renowned for designing the characters for the hit video game, Final Fantasy, as well as for anime films including Vampire Hunter D, Guin Saga, Final Fantasy, and Front Mission. “Between the late 60’s and the 70’s, and during my early years in the art world, I was greatly influenced by American comic books and pop culture. I’d like to show my gratitude for the inspiration America gave me with this exhibit. With the theme of DEVA LOKA, all of my concepts and influences are able to come together, centered in one place. I hope everyone enjoys my show.”Deva Loka will be Amano’s first major exhibition in Los Angeles in nearly a decade.

February 20th – March 13th. Opening reception Saturday, February 20th from 7-10pm

LeBasse Projects

6023 W. Washington BLVD.

Culver City, CA 90232

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“They only met once, but it changed their lives forever.” Michele Rosenthal’s “The Breakfast Club” art print is a tribute to one of the greatest teen movies of all time. Available as a digital print on heavy paper, 11.5″ x 7.5″, signed by the artist on the reverse, for only $10. Check out the full digital painting in higher resolution, after the jump. Head on over to TheMustStash to get yours.

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J. Strickland once again proves his prowl in the skateboarding game, a accomplished cinematographer and brand creator and now photographer with his first solo photography show this saturday evening at UBIQ. His newest body of work is featured in the newest Edition of SKATEBOOK titled “The Sun Rises in the East” and includes new photography of iconic skaters KevinTaylor, Mike Maldonado, Burton Smith, Zered Bassett, Luker Lou, Daniel Kim, Charles Lamb and others. Strickland’s style and approach are best described as grimmie sharpe, very real and intense capturing the real feel of the East. We encourage you to pass this invitation along, limited edition 24″x36″ dye ink prints will be sold at this event as well as the newest Edition of SKATEBOOK which features the body of work. We will see you Saturday evening. Official After Party will be “Dre Day” presented by Jayo over at the Kyber fromm 9-2. Thats Wassup!

UBIQ

1509 Walnut St.

Philadelphia

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Edel Rodriguez will be showing a selection of recent paintings and drawings. Influenced by the colors and sounds of a childhood in Cuba, Rodriguez’s work is infused with narratives and myths that deal with personal history and cultural displacement.

Hailing from Havana, Cuba, he utilizes different mediums to execute a broad range of styles in his art, garnering a Silver and Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators for his editorial illustrations, which consists mainly of conceptual pieces and portraits. Rodriguez has illustrated several children’s books, and his art is featured regularly in a variety of art journals and magazines, such as American Illustration and Communication Art.

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In a career spanning 27 years, RISK has impacted the evolution of graffiti as an art form in Los Angeles and worldwide. RISK gained major notoriety for his unique style and pushed the limits of graffiti further than any writer in L.A. had before: He was one of the first writers in Southern California to paint freight trains, and he pioneered writing on “heavens,” or freeway overpasses. At the peak of his career he took graffiti from the streets and into the gallery with the launch of the Third Rail series of art shows, and later parlayed the name into the first authentic line of graffiti-inspired clothing.

Before he’d ever heard of graffiti, RISK was unconsciously writing it. As a kid, he filled sketchbook after sketchbook with images, not just of people and things but of letters too. He even had spray paint in his hand before ever applying it to a wall, using it to paint BMX bikes. “Even back then I think I was addicted to spray paint,” he recalls. “I just loved painting with it.”

Visit RISK’s limited-edition print series just released at www.riskrock.com. Each screen print is signed and numbered by the artist.

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Now in its 6th year, this revolutionary art tour, designed to expose established and emerging artists and their work to audiences across the country,  kicked off 2010 in Los Angeles and now moves on to Austin, TX. The tour focuses on the video medium, which emerged in the 1960s and has since expanded galleries into more experimental, kinetic and interactive spaces. “Installation 6: Video” challenged 10 artists to create non-narrative video installations that will eventually transform five unique exhibitions around the country.

Dust La Rock – Occult of Personality (Clip) from Scion ART on Vimeo.

“For ‘Installation 6,’ we unveil a full exhibition of video installations that illustrate how 10 emerging artists and creative icons see the world through vivid movement and color,” says Jeri Yoshizu, Scion manager, sales promotions. “In our continued support of independent artistic expression, we are eager to introduce audiences across the country to inventive works by leading talent in art, music and design who push the boundaries of creativity with every medium they explore.”

Featuring:

Dust la Rock (Brooklyn, NY), Eric Nakamura (Los Angeles, CA), Saelee Oh (Los Angeles, CA), French (London, England), Josh Graham (New York, NY), Ill-Studio (Paris, France), Monihan Monihan (New York, NY), Mark Mothersbaugh (Los Angeles, CA), PMKFA (Tokyo, Japan), and Sage Vaughn (Los Angeles, CA).

Opening reception:
Sat, Feb 20th, 7pm – 10pm

Okay Mountain
1312 E Cesar Chavez St. Ste B
Austin, Texas 78702
okaymountain.com

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Past posts that you may have missed that should not slip under your Art Radar:

Some events from last week’s Art Radar are still running, check them out!

Art HERstory: Cindy Sherman

Check out our mini biographies on our: M.I.S.S. Paper Doll Artists

Check out our newest venture that all of our favs (y’all!) can be involved in: M.I.S.S. Flickr