The Autumn Society

Mario, Pac-Man, Link, Dig Dug, Mega Man, Q*bert... sound familiar? Video game inspired artwork is coming back, the G1988 way.




Scott Derby "OG: Original Gamer"



Pat Kinsella "Super Plumber"



Dave Perillo "Dig Dug Digs Balloons"


The Autumn Society is an artist collective based out of Philadelphia, but is now branching out worldwide, and in 2 days they're opening their very own video game tribute art show. The show will take place at Brave New Worlds Comics in Philadelphia and will feature original works inspired by your all time favorite video games, from Super Mario Bros. to HALO.

If you love video games and affordable artwork, you can't miss this show. You can check out some sneak peaks on the Autumn Society blog and if you like what you see, we have some good news because exclusively here at G1988 we'll be releasing limited edition prints of some of the standout pieces in the show, including the three images above!

We know first hand that video games and original artwork are a perfect match, so we're very excited to be involved. Stay tuned for these new print releases, as well as an exciting collaboration project with G1988 and the Autumn Society in 2010!

Remember the show opens this Friday, August 7th from 6-9PM at Brave New Worlds Comics in Philadelphia (45N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA) with live music from Doctor Octoroc.

And very soon prints can be found here at G1988 Los Angeles and G1988 San Francisco.

For more info on prints:
Call G1988 SF at (415) 409-1376 or email at gallery1988sf@gmail.com

For more info on the show:
The Autumn Society blog - http://theautumnsociety.blogspot.com/
Brave New Worlds Comics - http://www.bravenewworldscomics.com/

Looking for intern

Hey guys,

Our Los Angeles gallery is currently looking for an intern, 2-3 days week. This position is unpaid, but will work towards school credit. This is a great way to get your hands dirty in the art gallery world, learning first hand what it is like to run one, as well as being hands on with some side work in our marketing company and clothing company Clandestine Industries. It's a full plate, but fun and a great experience. If you are interested, please email us your resume at gallery1988@aol.com with the subject reading "INTERN."

Jensen

G1988: LA

Almost Time!

5 minutes until "My Tricks Are Quite Safe" are available for sale!



Jason Limon
My Tricks Are Quite Safe
giclee print on Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper
10 x 17 inches
limited edition of 30
$60.00

At 12PM PST today (August 4th) these Jason Limon prints will be available. Please call the SF gallery at (415) 409-1376 or email us at gallery1988sf@gmail.com.

Monsters of POP

Our next LA show will put a huge smile on your face. The show, featuring all very recognizable pop-culture refrences, includes work by Brandon Bird, Kiersten Essenpreis, Netherland and Dave MacDowell. Pop-culture meets fine art is what we do best here at G1988 LA and this show won't let you down. Here are a few preview pics from Netherland to get you started...



Netherland
"What Chu Lookin’ At Willis?"
9x12 inches



Netherland
"Love Connection"
12x12 inches

Monsters of POP opens August 11th at Gallery1988 Los Angeles, which means that Crazy 4 Cult 3D is coming to a close. Cult 3D's last day will be August 8th, so this coming week is you last chance to see the show in person! Hurry!

G1988 LA

Jason Limon "My Tricks are Quite Safe"

OK! This coming Tuesday, we're going to release a brand new Jason Limon print of "My Tricks are Quite Safe" which was one of my absolute favorite pieces from our "Beyond the Page" show!



Jason Limon
My Tricks Are Quite Safe
giclee print on Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper
10 x 17 inches
limited edition of 30
$60.00

These prints will be released Tuesday, August 4th at 12PM PST through the SF gallery. (We can't take pre-orders, so please contact us on Tuesday if you're interested). I'll post again on Tuesday as a reminder.

Katie
G1988 SF

Announced

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to our Book Signing for the Travis Louie book, "Curiosities." Big success! Travis surprised all with some paintings and new sketches and some people went home with some Travis originals! Big thank you to Travis who did the whirlwind that is Comic-Con to promote the book, then drove with me and my girlfriend back to LA (he ate Jack in the Box for the first time) in order to partake in last night's events. When Katie and I wanted to do our first book, there was really no other option. Travis's paintings, and insanely cool character descriptions, were just a no-brainer for us. And we hope you all get to see the book and see how cool everything turned out. We do have some of our G1988 variant cover editions left (few, so act quick). These are super limited (we're selling less than 100), are signed by the artist and come with a free signed and numbered giclee print. $30. Same as the retail cover, which we have too! Call us up quick though if you want the 1988 cover, cause that's moving fast. (323) 937 - 7088.

That is our first book and our first partnership with Baby Tattoo. If you stopped by the Baby Tattoo booth during Comic-Con you realized what our second book is going to be. For those who weren't able to see it...



"Igneus Gero (The Book)" collecting the works of Luke Chueh, spanning 2003 - 2009. His first book!

And while we're on announcements, if you swung by the Mattel booth - you saw our other announcement, letting you know who 2010's "Under The Influence" honoree will be. This means that come January, over 100 artists will pay tribute to someone/something in their own styles. Past tributes to Walt Disney, Stan Lee and Beastie Boys have been huge successes. And sure to be falling right in line...



Gallery1988 & Mattel presents 

"Under The Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe"
January 2010

We're giving artists the opportunity to bring He-Man and the cast of characters up to 2010 and into their own styles! Hard to breathe while typing that. Big props to Alex Pardee who created Skeletor to celebrate the announcement, and supplied us with what is the first piece for the show. You just wait until you see what this show is going to be like...and what the gallery will look like. By the power of...

Jensen
G1988: LA
Jensen
G1988: LA

Opening Pics

SF Station took some great pics from our "Beasts From the Bay" show last Friday. Check them out here...

http://sfstation.smugmug.com/gallery/9068238_KQADf#P-1-15

Thank you, SF Station!!

Katie
G1988: SF

BOOK RELEASE AND SIGNING TONIGHT!

TONIGHT! Travis Louie's book, "Curiosities," published by G1988 and Baby Tattoo, is released here at Gallery1988: LA! You'll have the chance to also buy the G1988 variant, with the signed and numbered print. The party will run tonight, 6 - 9 PM, with Travis hanging out in-gallery the whole time!

STOP BY! Should be fun. LAST MINUTE UPDATE: SOME ORIGINALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM TRAVIS TONIGHT! YEAHHHH!

Also, I know a few people have been asking, the Greg Simkins painting that he did live here in the gallery - will be up for auction middle of August - and we'll show it all spiffy and finished around then. Just too much going on right now, both here and at Comic Con, to give it the right attention needed, so we can raise as much cash as possible for Cancer research.

SEE YOU TONIGHT!

Jensen
G1988: LA

Our Comic Con

www.DamonCarltonAndAPolarBear.com

What if I asked you to trust me and follow this site?

Jensen
G1988: LA

Beasts Opening

I know lots of people are at Comic Con this weekend, but everyone who's not there came to our San Fran opening last night. At least that's what it felt like cause there were a ton of people here, which was awesome. A BIG thanks to all the participating artists who did a phenominal job and thanks to all the friends/family/fans who came out to support them. There are some great pieces still available from the show, so check it out here... http://g1988beasts.blogspot.com/