Long Night

The Re-Up show in SF last night was great. We had a nice crowd of people come to support the artists and it was a lot of fun. There were a ton of art shows and other events around SF last night, so I want to thank everyone for making their way over to the gallery.

Aaron (Angry Woebots) has some really nice customs still available. If you interested in them or would like to see some additional pics let me know.


"Veil"


"Stitch #1" front view


"Stitch #1" side view


"Stitch #2" front view


"Stitch #2" side view


The show runs through Nov. 7th, so if you didn't have a chance to stop by last night you definitely need to come before the show closes to see Scribe and Woebots' incredible installations.

You can also see everything online here... http://g1988reup.blogspot.com

Ok, off to APE! Very excited!

Katie
G1988 SF

HAPPY DAY

The SF gallery looks incredible. Scribe and Angry Woebots finished their installations for the new show and it looks SO GOOD!


Angry Woebots installation (photo courtesy of Paul)


Scribe's installation


Mr. Jago's works


Gaia's works


Deseo's works




Dia's works

There are so many amazing pieces in this show, the artists did an incredible job. You can see all of the artwork here:

ARTWORK PREVIEW (http://g1988reup.blogspot.com)

We have an opening reception tonight from 7-10PM and it's definitely worth seeing this show in person for the installations and Dia delivered a few HUGE pieces that are stunning and must be seen in person. The photos really don't do the pieces justice. And it's my birthday today, so that's another reason you should stop by the gallery tonight. Come celebrate and have a beer with me! 1173 Sutter St (at Polk) from 7-10PM.

Katie
G1988 SF

Working Large Scale

We're in the midst of installing our new show, Re-Up, in San Francisco and it looks awesome! Scribe is here (all the way from Kansas City) doing a really incredible installation. Here's how it started...



and this is what it looks like now, even though it's not quite finished yet...



Angry Woebots is on his way over, also to do a wall installation! So, we're looking forward to seeing his work up with Scribe's. The show also features the work of Mr. Jago, Deseo, Gaia, and Dia and there are some HUGE pieces in the show. Gaia has a painted scroll that's 33 x 90 inches! Had a small panic attack trying to figure out how to fit everything in, but we'll make it work. We still have a ton left to do, but I'll post more pics later of the finished installation. If you're interested in seeing the show preview, please email us at gallery1988sf@gmail.com.

Katie
G1988SF

Flavorpill Write Up

Flavorpill did a little write up about our next SF show, The Vivisect Playset (Round 5). A big thank to Laureen Mahler who wrote the article...

http://flavorpill.com/sanfrancisco/events/2008/12/5/the-vivisect-playset-five

The show is just a few days away! We'll have the opening on Friday, December 5th from 7-10PM. The work in the show is the best of all five years, the artists did an incredible job. Luke Chueh, Anthony Ausgang and Peter Gronquist will be at the opening, as well as my 1988 partner, Jensen, who hasn't visited SF for an entire year!

We will also release the highly anticipated Greg Simkins mini print set at the opening this Friday.


Greg Simkins
Mini Print Set (includes Winter's Knight, Night Knight, White Knight)
giclee prints on Somerset Velvet fine art paper
4 x 5 inches (each print)
limited edition of 300
50 sets will also include a hidden chase print
30 sets will also include a hidden original Simkins drawing
$80.00

The print sets will be available in-store at the opening on Dec.5th and over the phone or email starting Dec. 6th.

So, goodbye for now while we go set up the new show. But in the meantime, here are some more Vivisect previews...


Alex Pardee


Amanda Visell


Daniel Elson


Angry Woebots

Katie
G1988: SF

Sign Your Name, Terrence Trent D'Arby

Now added....the man himself, Angry Woebots, will be doing a signing at our AW T-shirt/print combo release (see below) on Saturday at Comic Con, at booth #601, the Baby Tattoo booth at 12:30 PM. Now with more freshnes...

Jensen
G1988: LA

Connie Stevens

You've been emailing and asking....I've been waiting. Now let's meet in the middle.







Be the FIRST to pick up the Angry Woebots Shirt/Print Combo for only $65!

at San Diego Comic Con - Saturday, July 26th at 12:30 PM
A majority of the run (which is limited to only 150 total to start, so get there early) will be on sale at SDCC at the Baby Tattoo booth - booth #601
credit cards accepted for the combo
each print hand signed and numbered, 8x10 inches
each shirt on vintage thin jersey t-shirt

Any questions? Email us at gallery1988@aol.com. The small remainder we're holding back for those who won't be at Comic Con, will be available through the Internet soon, so there's that answer.

See you there. More Comic Con announcements this coming week at Gallery 1988 will be present at Mattel's Hot Wheels display this year. Signings, unveilings, prints, OH MY.

Jensen
G1988: LA

Tree Excitement

Twas the day before Dangler, and I couldn't be happier. A totally mind-blowing, incredible show from the 24-year-old, in an exhibit that I think will totally cement him as one of the top names emerging in our art scene today. His first solo show officially opens tomorrow night, Thursday June 19th, from 7-10 PM and I wholeheartedly suggest you attend. It's a great one. I wish I could've taken pictures today as Dangler help install the show with Cory and I, but things just got way too busy, way too quick, so a small paragraph will have to do....

WAIT, or I could see my blog neglect as a mistake and really try to kiss up to each and every one of you. I could maybe try and make up for it with a serious announcement. Like something we've been teasing for a month. Just because I blew it. I could. And I WILL!

Angry Woebots Limited Edition T-Shirt and Signed 8 x 10" Giclee Print Package - $65 (!!!!!)







ONLY 150 shirt/print combos out there. Just in time for Summer. When I say these are the best feeling t-shirts in the world, please trust me. It's like the soft pajama feeling you want all your tees to have.

Next week we will announce how the release will go down. You have a little time, so don't be too worried. We're trying new things, Mr. Why Don't You Do A PayPal Thingee, so you can't say that anymore.

Toodles.

Jensen
G1988: LA

They're coming...

It's more than you think.

Saturday Night Fever

I think it's because I've been in the Melrose gallery watching this new exhibit come together in an incredible awesome way for the past few days - but I couldn't feel better about 1988 right now. The Stella show opened last night in SF to a great crowd and response, plowing through original art, and forcing Katie to spend 3 straight hours on just returning print inquiry emails today. While in LA, we're in the go-home weekend for our Mattel-sponsored shin-dig, "TOYS!" - and just finished a gallery installation (from that team that brought you the Cheshire Cat pink fur madness last year) that is going to make you freak out and have flashbacks to when you read books only because Levar Burton suggested them to you on Reading Rainbow. You know what? I don't want to spoil most of the art, but here are some very detailed, and out of context, pictures of parts of the gallery installation. It's like FAO Schwartz up in this bitch.







Yes, that's a Hit Stix. Yes, that's orange Hot Wheels tracks looped around the space. And yes, that's a Teddy Ruxpin (and for those with super eyes, yes, that's a My Buddy and Popple). That's just little parts keep in mind. And yes, it opens this Tuesday night, April 1st, 7-10 PM at our Los Angeles gallery. Come early, I'll be the one sweating. You'll be the one having fun.

Remember, this show will feature dozens of customized Hot Wheels VW Vans, which you've previewed on this blog quite a few times, but it also has almost 100 paintings, all influenced by ANY childhood toy. One of them by Mark Brown, was previewed on our recent email blast, then posted on Juxtapoz.com (not too shabby, considering that is Mark's FIRST GALLERY EXHIBITED PAINTING EVER). So here's some more peeks at paintings (including the Mark Brown I used capital letters about), and two vans that went that extra mile...

Brandon Sopinsky



Scott Scheidly



Mark Brown



Kathie Olivas & Brandt Peters (p.s. INSANE)



Noferin



Le Merde



What do I have to do make sure you know how dope this show is going to be? Let's put it this way. If CNN (the channel, not the dismantled 1990's NY rap duo) is covering it, so should you.

And in unrelated news, we're very excited to announce that 1988 is adding a new talent to its list of represented artists (the first new addition in over a year).



The machine we call Angry Woebots (and the government called Aaron Martin) has joined the 1988 family. You've already seen the Hawaii native in numerous group shows at both locations (and will see him this Tuesday in "TOYS!" and in the same capacity throughout 2008), and now we'll be growing into more focused shows and promotion, both in LA and SF in 2009, and then solos to quickly follow! We literally couldn't be more excited, especially with some plans in the works to create some great product as well. We're honored that he will be calling us home in California next year, and we're stoked to say, "We're in the panda business." Mahalo, Aaron.

Jensen
G1988: LA