Giant Robot Store and GR2 News

Strange Symbiosis exhibition featured J*Ryu’s first exhibition as an LA resident. His work is entirely sculpted, ushering in a new look and thought process of his own career. He’s not abandoning customizing, but his ability to sculpt from “scratch” is demonstrated in this “black” themed animal kingdom. (Photos are currently up at the Gallery Store) Scott Tolleson brought is range of customized figures that include both his and other works all bearing his magical color palate and argyle style. His Bittacrittas resins are cute. He includes two painting works as well. Leecifer, from Oakland brought his spirited self and his wife down for a visit. Super jovial at all times, this man is a pleasure to have around. His line of works include his hand casted Gammy’s and his PickleBabies. It’s great to know that he uses traditional paints on the vinyl figures. It’s about preparation! Lastly, Aaron Brown in his first four person exhibition at GR2 brought his imagination to customizing Gargamel figures. He adds his succulent and natural look and mesmerized viewers.

Many photos were taken by friends, bloggers and fans, and we’ll hope to see them online.

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SCOTT TOLLESON – NOSELLOTS PLUSHES Cute, devious, and argyle-clad plush monsters. SCOTT TOLLESON – BUTTON PARTY! Sets of five buttons featuring neat designs by artist Scott Tolleson. 5 MINUTE CANDLE Package includes four matchstick books of candles. FUNKO X NBA – POP! JEREMY LIN VINYL FIGURE The Linsanity continues. POKETO WALLETS – GARY BASEMAN Los Angeles artist Gary Baseman’s creations in wallet form. SHIPPON SELF-WATERING MINI PLANTERS Hang the little cat, monkey, or dog on a cup filled with water and watch the plant grow from its bag!
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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Art Exhibition at GR2 Waiting – Eishi Takaoka May 25 – Jun 12, 2013 Opening reception Saturday May 25th 2012, 6:30-10pm GR2 – 2062 Sawtelle Blvd LA, CA 90025 www.gr2.net 310 445 9276   Giant Robot 2 (GR2) presents: Waiting Solo exhibition by Eishi Takaoka We’re not changing a thing. “Although the sculptures of Eishi Takaoka all portray the same serene expression, their outwardly calm façade belies a world of bottled-up emotions. With nowhere to go, these intense feelings manifest themselves in outlandish formations that sprout out of the top of each figure’s head. The uniquely sculpted heads of Takaoka are rooted in a personal fantasy world that is fueled by the emotional ups and downs of daily life in lower-middle class Japan. He instills his frustration with life in Kagoshima and feelings of isolation into each of the pieces, which are comprised of carved wood painted with raw mineral pigments placed atop empty glass medicine bottles.” Takaoka’s pieces have been seen in group shows including the Giant Robot Biennale I and III, and on the cover of novelist Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore. For this exhibition, Takaoka will create new sculptures at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. He is currently attending school in his hometown of Kagoshima, Japan and will not be in Los Angeles for the opening. For any information: Eric Nakamura Giant Robot Owner/Publisher eric@giantrobot.com (310) 445-9276
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