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A great reception. These pics by DJ Tony Jr.

I directed Shizu Saldamando. Unlike the rest, this one was a bit more difficult for some reason. I can guess it’s because I’ve known her for a bit but still don’t know her super well. This video helped bridge that gap. It’s the last of the series and I hope you enjoy it. Also watch for a future project I’m working on with Shizu at the Smithsonian.

(Youtube link)

Thanks DJ Tony Jr!

One of our closest friends, David Horvath explains how Uglydoll wasn’t just born out of a plush doll, but it’s a process of drawings that aren’t just doodles like what most people would think. Uglydoll is actually born out of stories from own daily lives. The things that happen become situations between characters. It’s much deeper than you’d ever think. I’m proud to have directed David Horvath.

Thanks again to Ashton Kutcher and his Thrash Lab.

Strange Symbiosis

May 4th – May 22, 2013

Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Scott Tolleson, Leecifer, J*Ryu and Aaron Brown

Scott Tolleson (http://www.stolleart.com/)

Leecifer (http://www.leecifer.com/)

J*Ryu (http://www.designpimps.com/)

Aaron Brown 

The world of indie toys and figures have crested and the artists involved are evolving into their own as sculptors, painters, and illustrators while they still do custom figures from time to time. The four involved will demonstrate their development and evolution as fine artists.

For any other information on or about any of the artists or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.

Strange Symbiosis

May 4th – May 22, 2013

Opening Reception:
Saturday, May 4, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/

eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276

video by Tony Sugano

Contest, plush, cake, Luke Chueh, Scott Tolleson, friends, family, 3Dretro and more. Another great release of items from these two artists and 3DRetro. Enjoy the photos this fine sunday. These photos are by Carlos Lopez

Out of the Films

April 27 – May 2, 2013 – ONE WEEK EXHIBITION 

A solo exhibition of works by director, Iwai Shunji.

“Generally, people call me a Director or Filmmaker. However I feel like I’m just a kid who’s having fun. I like drawing, taking photos, writing novels and composing music. This time, I focused on pictures I drew. Please enjoy them.”

The exhibition will feature some story board art, drawn by Iwai as well as some of his photographs. Iwai Shunji is scheduled to appear in person at the exhibition reception.

For any other information on or about the artist or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.

IWAI SHUNJI – Out of the Films

April 27 – May 2, 2013 – ONE WEEK EXHIBITION 

Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 27, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/

eric (at) giantrobot.com

The bear that gets pushed around and bullied, it’s Bartholomew Punchyface. Imagine how far indie plush has come. The quality is amazing. Check out the details in the photos. The sleeve and knee patches are doubled up like how some of us used to do it back in the day. The pants are actually cords! The back butt area has BVDs that’s loose enough so you can give Bart a wedgie! The belt is really a belt! Yes it’s a plush, but this one is deluxe compared to the rest. See the pics. Great work 3DRetro, we’re not just saying it.

Official Flyer with details coming soon! The print sets are on 10×10 paper and edition of 50.

Edwin Ushiro 54/8

David Horvath 4/22

Shizu Saldamando 5/6

Having a video maker come by and shoot stuff during the day means short videos. I didn’t know this one was happening but I’m always down to help people know more about art. Thanks, DJ Tony Jr.

Sean Chao makes dioramas that are cute and tell a story. It was fun to able to sit and watch Sean work the Sculpey. Chao speaks softly and is thoughtful in his explanations of his work.

I look like living hell, but Crystal from Santa Monica High stopped in because she had to write a report about an art exhibition. She chose Seasonal Changes and walked into GR2 rather quietly. Of course “yes” you can sketch the art, and yes, I’ll help you know more about the artists and their work. It’s not a huge assignment, but she’s taking it serious. She wandered the walls and looked at the pieces and settled on a couple of them. One by Jen Corace and another by Gosha Levochkin. She picked the pieces based on her own interpretation of the title of the exhibition and she sketched two pieces and wrote about them.

Afterwards, I got to peek into her own sketchbook! Talent for days.

 giant robot time: 3.15.13 | art by: jen corace

SEASONAL CHANGES MARCH 16 – APRIL 3, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 6:30-10PM Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Hellen Jo, Jen Corace, Deth P. Sun, and Gosha Levochkin. Hellen Jo works in animation in Los Angeles, and displays a style that’s partially influenced by manga, perhaps something like Taiyo Matsumoto. Jen Corace hails from Providence, RI and her works often capture emotion with a small town feel. Deth P. Sun is a Giant Robot friend who’s consistently shown at Giant Robot and many extending exhibitions. Gosha Levochkin is a Los Angeles artist who works mostly in watercolor and captures creatures in fantastical scenes. MORE INFO | PREVIEW IMAGES | FACEBOOK EVENT ANDROID VINYL FIGURE LUCKY CAT SERIES Lucky cats meet Android figures. FULUTO MINI SERIES BLIND BOX FIGURE KusoVinyl & TobyHK skull-faced rabbit figures are awesome. D-CLIPS DOG & CAT Dog and cat paperclips from Japan! TOTORO PLAYING CARD SET Relive My Neighbor Totoro scenes while you play your favorite card games. TOY BOARDERS SKATE FIGURE (SERIES 2) Awesome take on the classic toy soldiers your Dad played with. ERASER PACK SUSHI Keshigomu eraser packs featuring all sorts of realistic objects. GIANT ROBOT TAPE ROBOT T-SHIRT This shirt will have everyone touching your chest all day, asking, “Is that tape?” Director JJ Abrams rocking the GR Tape Robot T-shirt on location: THRASH LAB PROFILES X GIANT ROBOT ARTIST SERIES VIDEOS We’re partnering up with Thrash Lab and set up a series of Artist Profiles. They’ll appear at 9:30am PST. Luke Chueh is an LA hero. He made it work, his way. Pay attention to Luke Chueh.

GR2: GAME NIGHT 13 VIDEO By GIANT ROBOT NEWS DJ Tony Jr, is a guest at GR2 shows, and he’s been shooting video using his point and shoot. He also composes music and he dropped a beat that fits this piece just right. >>   GAME NIGHT 13! PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Hotline Miami and Tuning, two games by Cactus Soderstrom at GR2! >> SHOW REVIEW: CARSICK CARS AT THE REDWOOD BAR; ZINE REVIEWS: COMETBUS, RADON, MOSHPIT, PERPETUALLY 12 By MARTIN WONG On Sunday night, the Maybe Mars crew from Beijing made a stop in Downtown L.A.’s Redwood Bar with their flagship band Carsick Cars. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025

FACIAL RECOGNITION

April 6 – Apr 24, 2013

Three Person Group Exhibition featuring James Kochalka, Matt Furie and Mark Todd

James Kochalka is a comic book artist, musician, and more hailing from Burlington, Vermont. His well known works include a new animated cartoon called Superfuckers. Matt Furie is well known for his illustrative character works, at times featuring super heroes and villains in a world that’s all his own. Mark Todd is an illustrator and instructor at Art Center College of Design. His works are often amalgamations of layers that often comprise his own takes on classic comics covers.

All three artists are involved in some type of published work, some of which will be available at Giant Robot.

For any other information on or about any of the artists or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot.

Seasonal Changes

April 6 – Apr 24, 2013

Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 6, 2013
6:30 – 10:00 PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/

eric (at) giantrobot.com
310 445.9276

Watercolors is a difficult medium and Gosha Levochkin is able to manipulate it into an interesting narrative. This will be a larger offering of Levochkin’s works at GR2.