OH based sculpture artist Scott Radke just completed this amazing 6 1/2 foot tall totem sculpture as a commission for one of our collectors on the east coast.
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Opening night of Scott Radke and Jen Lobo at Thinkspace
Thank you to everyone that made it through for the opening of our current shows with Scott Radke and Jen Lobo. Both artists had an amazing time and the gallery just looked stunning with both shows playing off one another in beautiful fashion. Radke just arrived back home to Ohio after driving cross country to the show and got in touch and asked that I pass along his thanks to everyone, he was over the moon to see a gallery filled with his sculpture and photography for the 1st time. Both shows are still on view, so don’t miss your chance to check them out in person if you find yourself in Culver City over the next couple weeks.
Take a look at the full set of pics from opening night here:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157627011022938/
Also check out some nice coverage of the show from our friends at Arrested Motion here and Hi-Fructose here.
Both exhibits on view through July 9th (FYI: we’ll be open this Sat during the holiday weekend)
Some amazing works from both exhibits are still available:
Scott Radke’s ‘Burlap‘: www.thinkspacegallery.com/2011/06/works.php
Jen Lobo’s ‘Inherit The Wound‘: www.thinkspacegallery.com/2011/06/project/works.php
Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd in Culver City, CA 90232 / www.thinkspacegallery.com
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The adventures of Scott Radke’s lil’ flyer
Scott Radke brought along one of his lil’ flyer sculptures for some fun photo opportunities on his recent trip out to LA for the opening of ‘Burlap‘, his debut solo show opening with us this evening. The results of the lil’ flyers adventures are so much fun!
View the full adventures of Radke’s lil’ flyer here:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157626980416228/
Scott and his family will be driving back home to Ohio next week, so look for more adventures to be added to the album in the week ahead with a new lil’ friend they’ll have along for the trip home (along with more shots from the trip out as well).
Scott Radke ‘Burlap’
Reception with the artist: TONIGHT – Sat, June 18th 5-8PM
On view through July 9th
Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd in Culver City / www.thinkspacegallery.com
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An interview with Scott Radke
An interview with Scott Radke
Please talk a lil’ bit about your work and the main inspiration that fuels you to keep creating.
I’m not sure there is a main source – there is this dark/warm world in my head. I can feel it when I create. There isn’t a clear picture or image but I know it’s there and pretty much always has been. I guess that is what is driving me. I soak up as much from nature as I can, and it all gets mixed up upstairs and these little creatures come out while I am working. Does that explain it?
Please tell us a little bit about your early work with marionettes.
Making marionettes is where I initially felt comfortable with sculpting and painting. It was not until I combined the two that I felt confident in what I was doing. I was able to make some for films and stop motion. I’d like to go back and explore marionettes again but I am happy with what I am doing now.
When did you know you wanted to follow the path of being a full-time artist?
I ran machines in a bed frame factory for 9 years. I just could not see myself doing it forever. Creating makes you feel good. When I quit the factory, that’s when I began the path. Fortunately, that was over 10 years ago.
What led you to sculpture as your main outlet of creative expression?
I was always frustrated with painting as well as sculpting and whatever I made never felt like it was finished. Even what I do now sort of feels that way but when I combined the two it just felt right like the right place to be.
Describe your dream project if time and money were not issues.
Hmmm. Really, my current show at Thinkspace is a dream project. I’d like to do more large scale pieces for sure. I’ve always wanted to do a large scale window display. To be able to create environments to go along with the sculptures would be nice. I usually do not have the time or space to do stuff like that.
Take a look at the works coming to life here:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157626187159349/
The digital preview for the show will be spread tomorrow morning (Thurs, June 16th). If interested, be sure to shoot a mail to contact@thinkspacegallery.com and we’ll be sure to follow up once the preview has been spread.
Scott Radke ‘Burlap’
Reception with the artist: Sat, June 18th 5-8PM
Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd in Culver City / www.thinkspacegallery.com
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Juxtapoz interview Scott Radke
“Every time we write about Scott Radke, we get emails from readers asking for more information about this soulful sculptor. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Radke makes emotionally charged marionettes of just about any creature: from sea-monkey to owl, squid to swan, Radke’s work offers more than meets the eye.” – Juxtapoz.com
Check out the full Juxtapoz interview here:
www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-with-scott-radke
Take a look at the works coming to life here:
www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157626187159349/
The digital preview for the show will be ready this Wednesday. If interested, be sure to shoot a mail to contact@thinkspacegallery.com and we’ll be sure to follow up once the preview has been spread.
Scott Radke ‘Burlap’
Reception with the artist: Sat, June 18th 6-8PM
Thinkspace / 6009 Washington Blvd in Culver City / www.thinkspacegallery.com
