Holy Poo

With 150 pieces getting the final touches, an in-gallery installation coming together and just pure chaos ensuing...I didn't get to preview as much work as I wanted to on the eve of Crazy 4 Cult 3-D. So I figured I'd make up for it, by posting some favorites of mine that haven't yet been previewed online.

Surprise participant Bob Dob makes a long-awaited return to Gallery1988 with his first painting on our walls in over 2 years. Mr. Pink and Mr. Yellow get the treatment this time.





Rik Catlow, quickly becoming a collector favorite at 1988, gave the show's MVP Edward Scissorhands a makeover.



The always dependable Mari Inukai is up for a little bit of the ultra-violence...



Australian artist Jodee Knowles channeled Donnie Darko....



Shannon Bonatakis reminds us the gum chewing is rude.



And I swear to you....there are 100 more incredible pieces JUST LIKE THESE!

DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!

It open tomorrow, Thursday, July 16th, with an opening reception from 7-11 PM.

Make sure you come on through...I'm getting some much needed rest.

Jensen
G1988: LA

Hee Hee Jodee

Another day, another intro to a brand new artist to 1988 with blog exclusive affordable artwork!

This one might be our best yet, with Australian artist Jodee Knowles. The 24 year-old has an insanely unique style and dropped some pieces off with us during her recent visit to LA. I swear these things are awesome in person, with such an alluring vibe to the faces. We expect BIG things from Jodee. Each piece is beautifully framed and matted in a gold vitange-seeming frame (with glass), which you can see in the pics as well.



"An Appalling Emptiness"
$780.00
ink on paper
23 x 17 inches, framed




"This Is The Path"
$550.00
ink on paper
13 x 17 inches, framed




"This Is The Line"
$780.00
ink on paper
16 x 20 inches, framed

If you are interested in any of these pieces, feel free to call us at (323) 937 -7088 or email us at gallery1988@aol.com.

As we wind up on the Cover Band show, I realized a lot of these covers have sold! It really was such a fun, different show and we're looking forward to revisiting it some time in the future. But I also realized that Justin Kalmen's album cover, his take on the Prince classic "Purple Rain" is still available.





You can see Justin turned the Prince classic into a record cover for a whole new band, "Demon Joy Kill Club," and their release "Purple Pain." You can see the whole band of misfits right there on the cover, but even cooler? You can listen to the original music that Justin created for this band! YES, this band is now making music! They cover "When The Doves Cry," but there's also insane original music by the band, which in reality is JUST Justin playing and singing everything. Which is bonkers.


Go to www.myspace.com/demonjoykillclub to listen to the band's music! And don't say I didn't warn you. The album cover is still available, and I'm pretty sure they might be able to play Bar Mitzvahs.

Jensen
G1988: LA