®artspace Los Angeles
Carmichael Gallery. 1257 N La Brea Ave, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90038. USA
talk: +1 323 969-0600 online: www.carmichaelgallery.com
A multifunctional exhibition space at West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Opens Tuesday through Sunday 14:00h to 19:00h and by appointment.
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04.06.2009 - 02.07.2009
An Installation and Other Moments by Know Hope. 30,000 paper raindrops. 40,000 feet of fishing twine. 2,500 fishing weights. Hundreds of sheets of cardboard fashioned into miniature works of art and a crowd of life-size cut-out characters. Incorporating all of the above ingredients and more for his debut Los Angeles solo show at Carmichael
Gallery of Contemporary Art on June 4th, 2009, Israeli artist Know Hope invites you to literally step inside one of his artworks for a visual experience unlike any you have ever encountered and one you will never forget.
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04.06.2009 - 02.07.2009
Carmichael Gallery has selected 7 incredible artists to launch "Mood Swings", the 9th of the OCHO group exhibition series scheduled to take place this year, in different cities around the world. More than 150 artists are part of this ®artspace network world group show, that runs through world class galleries until August 2009. Hop on the international rollercoaster along with seven of the urban world's best emerging and recognized artists - Asbestos (Dublin, Ireland), Bumblebee (Downey, USA), Cena7 (Sao Paulo, Brazil), Fefe Talavera (Sao Paulo, Brazil), Imminent Disaster (New York City, USA), Labrona (Montreal, Canada), and Oddzoo (Los Angeles, USA). Seven very different voices scream the language of city streets near and far with a range of artwork as varied as the emotions behind them.
Artwork by: Asbestos, Bumblebee, Fefe Talavera, Imminent Disaster, Know Hope, Labrona and Oddzoo.
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07.05.2009 - 28.05.2009
When All The Stars Are Gone is a poetic glimpse of the world as perceived by Thais. Looking to the skies as inspiration, the artist reflects upon solitude, beauty, and the transient nature of being. “Supposedly all the stars we see today have been dead millions of years,” she muses. “Perhaps this is why human beings feel so alone: we live beneath a sky which no longer exists.”
In this newest body of work, Thais’ trademark wistful children are changing, growing stronger, wiser, and more aware of their surroundings. From this growth emerge new fears and dilemmas, however, as observed in the artist’s shift from negative space to a brooding application of earthy watercolors. Such depth enhances the delicate innocence that gives Thais’ work its extraordinary power.
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07.05.2009 - 28.05.2009
Carmichael Gallery is proud to present a selection of artwork from some of the strongest voices in the contemporary art world, including Antony Micallef, Banksy, Barry McGee, Bast, Beejoir, D*Face, Dalek, David Choe, David Choong Lee, Faile, Ian Francis, KAWS, Nick Walker, Paul Insect, Shepard Fairey, Sixeart, Skullphone, Space Invader, Swoon, and Will Barras. Both original works and a selection of rare, sold-out prints will be available for purchase. Please note that some of these artists are not represented by the gallery.
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09.04.2009 - 30.04.2009
Aakash Nihalani, Ellis Gallagher, and Poster Boy (aka the Neo-Con Collective) are in LA! The infamous NYC street artists have made an impromptu landing in West Hollywood this week for their first West Coast exhibition, opening Thursday, April 9th, 2009 from 7.00pm – 10.00pm at Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art. If this isn’t enough to get you excited, the Neo-Con Collective will be joined by UK graffiti god Zeus. Prints, photographs, and mixed media artwork will be available for purchase and the four artists have collaborated on elaborate installations throughout the gallery. Aakash Nihalani, Ellis Gallagher and Zeus will be in attendance on the show’s opening night. Poster Boy, however, has kindly offered to walk the Carmichaels’ dogs and vacuum the floors of their apartment during the show; it is unlikely he will be finished in time to attend. But you never know.
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09.04.2009 - 30.04.2009
“I am drawn to the incongruous narrative in figuration. My works aspire to polarize the stability of what is at first perceived to be harmless or sweet but in reality turns out to be pathetically desperate or tragic or viceversa. A dark disillusioned romanticism pervades throughout… (along with) confrontational themes, such as paranoia, disappointment, expectation, grief, mistrust and other upbeat reflections of our times... It is in this state of reflection, this ‘grey area’ of ambiguity and blurred truth that I have found myself in, a place where trends and crashes in the market aggressively threaten and pressurize social behavior. Making life-sized figures that articulate this uncertainty is a way for me to come to terms with the phrase ‘of our time’.” - Boxi
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05.03.2009 - 26.03.2009
Hush's work has been described as a sensory assault of shape, color, and character. Inspired by the portrayal of the female form in art, the artist builds up and tears down layers of paint and images as he works, "letting the canvas and marks take their own path." The result is an enigmatic synthesis of anime, pop-infused imagery, graffiti, and graphic design that exposes the conflict between power and decay, innocence and sexuality, and the fusion of Eastern and Western culture. Work in the show will include Acrylic Paint, Screen Print, Spray Paint, Ink, and Tea on Canvas and Wood as well as a site specific installation.
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05.03.2009 - 26.03.2009
In Seiva Bruta, Flip continues his exploration of the natural world and the relationships that exist within it. In this new body of work, he interprets plant sap as the blood of plants, comparing and contrasting it with the blood of animals. "I make a parallel between the fluid and the blood," comments Flip. "Nerves, veins, and roots...feelings, diseases, patterns all mixed up."With an environmentally-flavored color palette and textural variations created by a unique approach to Asian calligraphy, Flip offers a fresh, intuitive voice to the international contemporary art scene.
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05.02.2009 - 26.02.2009
“My work explores the emotional and physical struggle of growing up in an urban environment. Through hand-cut stencils and installations made from found materials I hope to inspire compassion for the often overlooked individuals of society.” For Up on the roof countin’ pigeons, Chris Stain will transform the gallery into a NYC rooftop scene, complete with pigeon coop and live jazz music. The enigmatic stencil portraits integrated into the large-scale installation pierce the gaze of viewers and offer a unique perspective of contemporary inner city life.
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05.02.2009 - 26.02.2009
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Lifeline, a group exhibition featuring work by Alex Hornest, Ilia of Btoy, Jim Darling, and Sesper. Artwork featured in the exhibition will include watercolor on paper, oil and acrylic on wood, acrylic on canvas, and mixed media collage. A preview reception for the exhibition will be held on Thursday, February 5th, 2009 from 7.00pm - 10.00pm.
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10.01.2009 - 28.01.2009
Man is many things, and according to Ericailcane, the provocative italian street artist, Man Is The Bastard. The New Year sees Ericailcane exhibit his first LA solo show at the Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art. The exhibition is a collection of etchings and graphic art of domestic animals, set in an alternative universe where they have taken revenge against mankind. Ericailcane's work has conscious social and political elements and his style has distinct, macabre yet humorous imagery.
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06.11.2008 - 30.11.2008
Pour Me Some Smoke, a group exhibition featuring the works of Charming Baker, Case, Guy Denning, Ian Strawn, and TRXTR. Artwork on display will include oil on canvas, linen, paper and wood, hand-touched and layered digital collage, and acrylic on birch panel. Artists featured in this show represent some of the strongest voices in contemporary figurative artwork and have surpassed the delineations of lowbrow or urban into a new fine art movement.
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04.10.2008 - 26.10.2008
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Raw Skies, a group show featuring seven vibrant and diverse artists from the US, Canada, Brazil, and South Korea. Gaia, Imminent Disaster, Jana Joana, Kay2, Labrona, Produkt, and Vitché, each of whom is gaining international recognition for their innovative and inspiring urban artistry, have used a wide variety of media to contribute exciting new bodies of work to this exhibition.
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06.09.2008 - 28.09.2008
The Hawaii- born and Los Angeles-based artist will showcase around 15 works of acrylic, oil, pencil and ink that reflect upon the adjustments we make, opportunities we gain, and things we learn when life unexpectedly shifts itself from its anticipated path. Inspiration arises from many aspects of his life and imagination, but it is music that is his “driving force … It will alter a mood, the way I handle my paint, thought process, everything.”
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16.08.2008 - 14.09.2008
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present a group show featuring Flip, Hush, and Other, three emerging, young street artists from Brazil, the UK, and Canada, respectively. Employing expansive color palettes and innovative techniques, the trio collides to contribute an eclectic range of paintings, drawings, screen prints, works on wood, and mixed media collages inspired by their diverse cultural backgrounds.
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02.08.2008 - 24.08.2008
Many heads will move to the California-based artist's exhibition where her elegant, vivacious style and the distinctive rhythm of Renee Fontana’s exotic floral created frames will show. The two women take the expected gallery setting and fashion it into an all-new fanciful space with their unique and practiced artistic senses. The green of Amandalynn’s most recognized artwork intertwines with Fontana’s leafy designs resulting in a “fresh” presentation that is simply stunning.
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12.07.2008 - 27.08.2008
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce MALICIOUS DESCENT, a five man group show featuring new artwork by young American artists Blinky, Downtimer (image above), Dan Fleres, Josh Taylor, and Zoso. The showcase of pop-surrealist, lowbrow, and graffiti-inspired pieces encompasses a wide range of media, including acrylic, spray paint, oils, ink, collage, and sculpture.
Los Angeles artist Blinky's confident hand infuses what are often dark, dangerous scenes with vibrant colors and a wry sense of humor. Drawing inspiration from pop culture and his infinite imagination, Blinky's works of acrylic, ink, and spray paint on wood and canvas both startle and engage as his trademark girls, cats, and monkeys play with and defend themselves from evil squid, giant milkshakes, and the heroes and villains of comic books, cult films, and cartoons.
The juxtaposition and frequent battle between the natural and man-made worlds provides Downtimer with the opportunity to explore the ways in which these opposing forces interact, attack, and even complement each other. With a focus on depth, flow, and perspective, Downtimer's new works range from abstract graffiti to figurative and three-dimensional pieces. Although his technique often varies, the interplay of natural patterns remains at the core of his art. "These patterns are complex, yet totally sporadic and free," he says, "Perfect yet completely imperfect. I call them 'planned imperfections'."
Life and all of its complexities is the source of artistic inspiration for Dan Fleres and what pushes him to take his work to new levels. Through his experimentations with acrylic, paper, and mixed media on canvas, wood, and found objects, Fleres creates streamlined portraits of mournful yet vividly colored characters against skillfully rendered backgrounds. His work is flavored with his subtle yet insightful views of pop culture and society.
Florida's Josh Taylor unveils his latest collection of artwork, featuring many of his much-loved characters plus some exciting new additions, who do not fail to captivate the farthest regions of the viewer's imagination. For MALICIOUS DESCENT, Taylor builds upon past themes of girls, tentacles, and "Japanese things" to create a private world peopled with oddly lovable, alien-like beings, their wide eyes pooling with secret emotion. Taylor works mainly with acrylic and ink on wood, dabbling occasionally in mixed media and collage to give each piece a unique texture and depth.
Los Angeles based artist, Zoso, delves into the vast recesses of his imagination to create his provocative artwork. The surreal edge to his newest pieces, which include oils on panel and a hanging sculpture, reflect his current introspection and observations of both home and abroad. The soft texture of oil paired with his stimulating subject matter and distorted imagery complements the dualistic nature of Zoso's personal wanderlust and his perception of the damaging effects of the media and government on individuals.
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