Sour Harvest

Fernando Chamarelli is a graphic designer, illustrator and visual artist. After initially drawing cartoons, caricatures and portraits he later became involved in street art and tattooing: it is by merging these different mediums that he creates his art.

Chamarelli lives in Brazil, a multicultural country of contrasts, many of which are reflected in his work. Everpresent, is the influence of Brazilian popular culture and pre-Columbian indigenous art on the Sao Paulo-based artist. His work includes mosaic, geometric elements, organic forms and harmonic lines connecting symbols, legends, philosophies, religions and customs of ancient and modern civilizations.

Chamarelli has to date exhibited extensively in North and South America, as well as in Europe, and the UK. ‘Lost Civilization’ will feature nine new acrylic on canvas works and will mark his first solo show in Los Angeles.

Take a look at our Flickr ‘Sneak Peek’ for more from Chamarelli’s studio in Brazil:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157626912217592/

Take a look at more of Chamarelli’s work here:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157626912217592/

Fernando Chamarelli ‘Lost Civilization’

Reception with the artist: Sat, August 13th 5-9PM in our project room

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

*Portions of text courtesy of Tina Ziegler / Hunt and Gather

Joao Ruas‘ new facsimile sketchbook ‘Minion’ is finally available! Thanks go out to Ryan Graff of Eidolon Fine Arts for conceptualizing and executing this project. It will be sold at this weekend’s San Diego ComiCon at Eidolon Fine Arts booth #4504. Online sales are still up in the air, so for now it’s limited to sales at ComiCon. Joao will be around the Eidolon Fine Arts booth this weekend so be sure to stop by and say hi and pick up ‘Minion’ before it’s gone.

After his trip to San Diego Joao will head back to Brazil and finish up work on his upcoming solo show opening November 5th at Thinkspace. We’ll be showcasing over 20 new works from Joao this fall and are honored to be able to present this show for him.

Take a look inside Joao Ruas’ studio in Brazil here:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157627259598892/

So pumped to report that DABS MYLA are featured in the pages of the new issue of the UK’s VNA (Very Nearly Almost). By far one of the most respected magazines reporting on the street art movement, it’s an honor that they’ve recognized the talents of these two amazing Aussies.

Order up the new issue of VNA featuring DABS MYLA here:
http://verynearlyalmost.com/blog/shop/vna-issue-15/

MYLA points out the goodness included in each of the signatures featured on the new works for 'The Best Of Times'

The duo are just on a roll currently as they prepare to open ‘The Best Of Times’ – coming August 13th to Thinkspace – new paintings – new drawings – murals – installations – a new print – mark your calendars now!

We just updated the ‘Sneak Peek’ on our Flickr for this not to be missed show:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157626821470632/

DABS MYLA ‘The Best Of Times’

Reception with the artists: Sat, August 13th 5-9PM

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

NOMADE will be taking over Hold Up Art in downtown Los Angeles this Saturday. One of my favorites currently crushing the streets of LA, this is a show you will not want to miss!

“This new collection of works masterfully integrates their iconic style, social metaphor, and visual fury into a full assault of the senses redefining the gallery space with the ethos of the street. Don’s miss this pivotal show that will surely ensure Nomade a prominent place in the Los Angeles Art Scene.” – Brooklyn Street Art

NOMADE ‘Recent Artifacts’

Opening Reception: Sat, July 23rd 7-11PM
On view July 23rd – August 18th

Hold Up Art / 358 East 2nd in downtown Los Angeles / www.holdupart.com

Look for NOMADE to be included in our special showcase of Los Angeles Street Artists that will be part of this October’s Beyond Eden. This special exhibit is being curated by Euth. More details announced soon!

Chris Stain on the streets of New York - © Jaime Rojo

To help introduce art lovers to some of the Street Artists in the upcoming show “Street Art Saved My Life: 39 New York Stories”, Thinkspace arranged to have Steven P. Harrington and Jaime Rojo of Brooklyn Street Art connect with a number of the artists in the exhibit so they could take part in the “Back Talk” interview series made popular by the good folks at Juxtapoz. We want to thank Juxtapoz for running this series of interviews as they will serve as a great precursor to this very exciting show.

Check out the full ‘Back Talk’ interview with Chris Stain here:
www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-a-conversation-with-chris-stain

Various & Gould on the streets of NY - © Jaime Rojo

Check out the full ‘Back Talk’ interview with Various & Gould here:
www.juxtapoz.com/Current/back-talk-a-conversation-with-various-and-gould

Many more to follow in the weeks ahead as we near the August 12th opening of “Street Art Saved My Life: 39 New York Stories” – keep an eye peeled to www.sourharvest.com for all the latest.

You can see works from Chris Stain and Various & Gould in the new group show, “Street Art Saved My Life: 39 New York Stories”

Curated by Steven P. Harrington and Jaime Rojo, founders of Brooklyn Street Art

In collaboration with Thinkspace

Opening at C.A.V.E. Gallery in Venice, CA on Friday, August 12th 6-10pm

Runs until September 4th

More details and sneak peeks coming soon!

www.brooklynstreetart.com/theblog/
www.thinkspacegallery.com
www.cavegallery.net