Sour Harvest

Kelly Vivanco 'Stairwell' - 20x40" - acrylic on canvas

Juxtapoz just interviewed Kelly Vivanco as part of their ‘Back Talk’ series as she gets ready for her upcoming solo show opening on Feb. 5th at Thinkspace. Vivanco is also featured in this month’s magazine (Issue No. 121 / Feb. 2011) with a ‘Profile’ piece.

Check out the full Juxtapoz ‘Back Talk’ interview here:
www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talkkelly-vivanco

Kelly Vivanco 'Window Cat' - 13x21" total dimensions in handmade frame - acrylic on panel

“Whisking her viewers away to a land that is part dreamland and fairy tale, “Springs to Mind” looks to be a journey into the fluctuating imagination of the artist as her heroines explore and discover uncharted worlds and landscapes.” - Hi-Fructose

Kelly Vivanco ‘Springs To Mind’

Reception with the artist: NEXT Sat, Feb. 5th from 7-10PM

Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd / Culver City, CA / www.thinkspacegallery.com

Anthony Clarkson 'Tea Time' - 11.5x24" - acrylic on panel

Juxtapoz just interviewed Anthony Clarkson as part of their ‘Back Talk’ series as he gets ready for his upcoming solo show opening on Feb. 5th at Thinkspace. Clarkson is also featured in this month’s magazine (Issue No. 121 / Feb. 2011) with a ‘Profile’ piece.

Check out the full Juxtapoz ‘Back Talk’ interview here:
www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talkanthony-clarkson

“An emerging star in the world of pop-surrealism, Clarkson’s paintings serve as a pleasant reminder of childhood and imagination lost as the themes of still lifes, dreams and the ever-encroaching Death encompass all of us as viewers.” - Hi-Fructose

Anthony Clarkson ‘A Time To Forget‘

Reception with the artist: NEXT Sat, Feb. 5th in our project room from 7-10PM

Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd / Culver City, CA / www.thinkspacegallery.com

Catch the closing of Rick Ordonez's 'Kitty Litter' show at Mid-City Arts this Saturday

Thursday, January 27th, 8–10pm ($40 admission)
Friday, January 28, 11am–7pm ($18 admission)
Saturday, January 29, 11am–7pm ($18 admission)
Sunday, January 30, 11am–6pm ($18 admission)
Art Los Angeles Contemporary
The Barker Hangar @ 3021 Airport Avenue in Santa Monica
The latest incarnation of ALAC features 70 galleries, both local and international, as well as lectures, panel discussions, and series of films and performances. The new venue allows the fair to grow to accommodate more art galleries and large scale special projects in an expansive venue with soaring 40 foot ceilings
www.artlosangelesfair.com

Sat, Jan. 29th 9PM-1AM ($9 admission)
Cannibal Flower
The Vortex @ 2341 E. Olympic in downtown LA
First CF of the new year – come kick things off in style with a huge group show featuring artist David Cooley and works from Craig “Skibs” Barker, Nate Seubert, Michael Pukac, David Natale, Kelly Berg, Eban Lehrer, Paul Torres, N.S. David, Crystal Sylver, Laura Diamond, Max Neutra, Max Kauffman, Nicole Bruckman, Lynn Marie Greaves, Yuki Miyazaki, Heidi BlueGirl Calvert, Djembe & Canvas, Win Wallace, Rafael Delgado Jr., Christopher Willingham. Chrystal Walker, William Zdan, Jamie Johnson, Kasim Patton, Lefty Joe, Monty Montgomery, Tom Foolery, Sylvia Lizarraga, Charles Perera, Ameneh Zahedi, Booleep, Timimonster, Kristy Sandoval, Jimmy Bell, Segio D. Robleto, JNGL, Sandi Sharp, Christopher J. Mahler, Charlie Owens, Adrianne Walker, L. Croskey, Michele Waterman, Fernanda Mayca, Nick Whitmire, Brian Whitmire, Donna Letterese, John S. Culqui, Donna Abbate, Genie Melisande, Ahh’d Art, Annie Liu, Eric Staniford, Brian Nieman, Alex Gonzalez, Tarikh Brown, Pablo Damas, Shiva Aliabadi, Hilary Bond, Phil Santos, Susie Cue, Orestes Gonzalez, Michael Vintege, Sam Middleton, Savva Teterianikov, Rhiannon Marhi, Krista Turner, Kimberly Kite, and more PLUS live painting from Michael Pukac, John S. Culqui and Rafael Delgado Jr. PLUS a live musical performance from Fitter PLUS Rope Suspension Fetish Performance by TomFoolery and live DJ action from Mr. NumberOnederful, X-Point, DJ Trek Lewis, and DJ Asthmatic
http://davidcooleyart.blogspot.com/
www.cannibalflower.com

Sat, Jan. 29th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
‘In The Nursery’ featuring works from Aiko, Shawn Barber, Ray Caesar, Sas Christian, Eine, Paul Frank, Hush, Sage Vaugh, Michael Mararian, Chris Anthony, Colin Christian, Tom Bagshaw, Korin Faught, Harma Heikins, Liz McGrath, Brandi Milne, Mike Stilkey, David Stoupakis, Chet Zar, Nick Walker, Martin Wittfooth, and many more
(On view through Feb. 9th)
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Sat, Jan. 29th 7-10PM
Las Cienegas Projects
2045 S. La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles
‘Archaic Revival’ – group show featuring 31 established and emerging artists and performers from LA, Portland and Rotterdam – featuring works from Eddie Ruscha, Allison Schulnik, Pearl C. Hsiung, Jim Shaw, and many more
(On view through Feb. 26th)
http://lascienegasprojects.wordpress.com/

Sat, Jan. 29th 7-9PM
Mid-City Arts
5113 W. Pico Blvd in Los Angeles
‘Kitty Litter’ – closing reception with new works from Rick Ordonez + a t-shirt and poster release
http://midcity-arts.com/

With last year’s fair a success, the Art Los Angeles Contemporary (ALAC) will throw its second international contemporary art fair this weekend at the Barkar Hangar in Santa Monica (a new location this year). The latest incarnation of ALAC will feature 70 galleries, both local and international, as well as lectures, panel discussions, and series of films and performances. The new venue allows the fair to grow to accommodate more art galleries and large scale special projects in an expansive venue with soaring 40 foot ceilings. Don’t miss it!

Opening Night: Thursday, January 27th, 8–10pm

Regular Hours:
Friday, January 28, 11am–7pm
Saturday, January 29, 11am–7pm
Sunday, January 30, 11am–6pm

Tickets:
Public Admission 1-day Pass : $18
Public Admission 3-day Pass : $28

The Barker Hangar
3021 Airport Avenue in Santa Monica

Full details here:
www.artlosangelesfair.com

Oceanic Awareness Collaboration’s 1st Annual Art for Awareness 2011

Saturday, February 26th 6-11PM ($10 donation at the door)

Andi Campognone Project
300 W. Second Street in Pomona

This exhibition and sale is a mix of all genres of art; from fine art to graffiti, sculpting to tattoo art. There is something for everyone in this auction not only visually, but also financially. You will find semi-expensive originals to lower-priced limited rare prints. OAC is asking a $10 donation at the door, inside you’ll find a wide variety of art, drinks, food, and live music out on the patio space. The bidding will stop at 10pm. The gallery is located half a block from Acerogami (The Glass House Bar) and the after party will be held at Acerogami.

Art for Awareness 2011 is a creative effort to raise global awareness about the North Pacific Garbage Patch (aka the North Pacific Gyre) and the negative effects of plastic pollution. OAC has partnered with Guided Discoveries to also use the proceeds from this art sale to provide scholarships to a number of students with financial needs who apply to attend the Catalina Island Marine Institute summer camp. Those receiving scholarships will be in the age range of 8 – 17. OAC is a non-profit organization formed to use art, music, and fashion to raise environmental awareness to the youth culture through creative outlets.

Participating artists include:
The Clayton Brothers, Dave Kinsey, Dennis McNett, Jason Limon, David P. Flores, Arkiv Vilmansa, Roland Tamayo, Mike Stilkey, Aunia Kahn, Mr. Jago, Cate Rangel, P. Williams, Adam Wallacavage, Craww, Seth Neefus, Ben Horton, and over 40 others.

For the complete line up and more information:
www.oacollabo.com