THE ART BUTCHER: September 2013

LUKE CHUEH - Corey Helford Gallery

This was my second time at one of his shows. I like his sense of humor.
'nuff said.

UNKNOWN ARTIST - Corey Helford Gallery

I was really unmoved by this artists work. In fact, I didn't bother to find out his name. I did like that since donuts are a theme in his work he had donuts at his show.
Go figure! The best part of the show... THE DONUTS!

JOSE PARLA - OHWOW Gallery

A painter and historical transcriber who records his experiences using palimpsestic code and calligraphy. Parlá is also a visual raconteur who creates his work using backdrops, such as city walls marred from years of neglect, to tell the story of distress that he encounters in various places he visits.

KOOL KOJAK

Graffiti art is his second talent! Music is his first.

BRYAN RAY TRUCOTTE - ART OF PUNK - MOCA

I was invited to this by an old friend, the artist, director, producer, etc, Bryan and had no idea what to expect... It exceeded all of my expectations and then some.
3 shorts based on 3 punk bands and how their brand was built.
GENIUS, SMART, FUNNY, and so much HEART!
...and he was invited by MOCA to present his work. What an honor and well deserved. I feel like a proud mama.

SCOTT CAMPBELL - OHWOW Gallery

A well known graffiti artist in NYC Scott went to visit a prison and there became interested in the home made tattoo guns the inmates had put together with what ever objects available to them. This show was a reflection of that visit.
Not many tattoo artist find notoriety in the snooty art world but dating indy actress and fashion forward Chloe Sevigny for several years and then marrying actress Lake Bell didn't hurt, rather helped his rise.

PAM HOGG - Private Residence

A legend in her own right... Fashion came so easy to her at such a young age... she didn't have to work for it. Discovered on the streets of London and handed a career she was so good at she didn't realize how difficult this was for most. Left the business at her height to pursuit a life as a rock star, once again getting some success and notoriety with a natural ability. When she decided to come to the fashion business is when she learned how really difficult this business really is.
"I don't term myself a feminist but I love giving power to women and I feel my clothes allow freedom."
She is PURE, RAW TALENT. There is absolutely nothing manufactured, fake or learned about her talent. MUCH RESPECT!

GARY SIMMONS - Regen Projects

Drawing inspiration from some of boxing's most tragic heroes including Emile Griffith, Benny Paret, and Ruben "Hurricane" Carter, Simmons investigates the politics of sport, history, race, and class within American culture. Vintage fight posters serve as a backdrop to paintings and drawings that depict falling stars, microphones, and Yankee stadium, a legendary venue for boxing matches from its opening in 1923 until the 1970's. Executed in his

RICHARD J. OLIVER_Known Gallery

Painter, musician, dad, mischief-maker, shit-stirrer.

SAGE VAUGHN - Scion Gallery

Sage Vaughn is an LA-based painter and illustrator who is best recognized for his Wildlife series depicting colorful butterflies, owls and sparrows, in otherwise melancholic, city scenes. Although as a teen he started out spraying graffiti around the San Fernando Valley, California, where he was raised, it was a scene he quickly outgrew. He is interested in the interface between "mans' wild side and animals' civilized aspects."

Gregory Siff_Gallery Brown

Gallery Brown presents Matter of Time, an exhibition of new paintings, works on paper and sculpture from artist Gregory Siff. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Gregory officially made Los Angeles home in 2009 where he has since established himself as a recognizable cultural influence. Gregory’s distinct handmade style merges unique elements of abstraction, street, and fine art; his technique coalesces the voice of a fearless child with the wisdom of a seasoned warrior. His influences include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, RETNA, Ray Johnson, RISK, David Shillinglaw, Louis XXX and his father. Matter of Time is an examination of fame, idolatry, memory, determination, kingship and heart. Gregory’s half-whispered thoughts are painted out in full roars on found material, handmade panel and canvas.

CURTIS KULIG - Love Me

Inverting the I heart NY slogan to the most basic of human desires, “LOVE ME ” is becoming a New York icon by being virtually everywhere you turn; confronting onlookers with their most primitive human needs when they least expect it.