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“ELEVATED” OPEN CALL » 10 SECOND MOBIMOVI Calling out to video artists for 10 second mobile movies to be projected in the penthouse level of LoftSEVEN in conjunction with the downtown rooftop performance of “NELS CLINE + URBAN AIR : ELEVATED” featuring Sarah Elgart Kevin Kerslake + special guests [an intimate evening with the WILCO lead guitarist and friends] ————————–———– Media and video artists are invited to send videos for a one-night showing of video projections in conjunction with the special performance of Nels Cline + Urban Air “Elevated.” Selected video footage will be projected onto the walls of LoftSEVEN’s penthouse. The aim is to create an interface connecting viewers and artists, integrating the visual arts and the cityscape. The theme should loosely relate to the “Elevated” performance which will commence on the rooftop during the highlight of the evening. In general, there are no restrictions concerning the theme. ELIGIBILITY: Any author can participate with a maximum of 3 videos of 10 seconds each. Videos submitted must belong to the category of video art. Innovative and experimental work is encouraged. They should have been created in the last two years, come in as a single-channel version and be copyright controlled by the artist. CURATED BY: Eric Nakamura + Kio Griffith EVENT DATE. April 28, 2013 6pm-11pm. REQUIREMENTS All submissions should include: • Artist name • Title of video • statement (optional) • contact information ARTWORK. Videos should be submitted by file transfer to 10secvid@gmail.com. The length of videos must be edited to 10 seconds. Resolution should be set to HD and at a minimum of 720px preferred. Works can be submitted as video only. A short biography of the artist is welcomed as well as a brief description of the submitted video also to 10secvid@gmail.com. Please attach 3 still images of the work in jpg with a resolution of not less than 800x600px. SUBMISSION DEADLINE. Entries must be received by April 25, 2013 . Submissions that arrive after the deadline will not be included. Please do not send files larger than 50MB. The participant’s submission for entry automatically agrees with the terms of the present call. It also certifies that the entrant is the legal owner of the work.
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These are by Tony Sugano!
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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
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It’s nice to see a special preview for art. Takashi Murakami blows his art up to epic spaces with his exhibition Arhat. It’s frankly fit for a museum and it’s pretty much at one at Blum and Poe Gallery in Culver City. Three spacious rooms, plus, it’s a great place to see art. Preview night is private and the big opening is saturday. I wish I could go to that too. The work is impressive and massive, even his small pieces are epic. For those of you who are curious, the subject matter includes some Kaikai and Kiki and the self portrait of Murakami, himself, but the newer pieces include what look like yokai, religious imagery, and plenty of influence from Japanese great of the past, Ito Jakuchu. That’s a portrait of myself with Luke Chueh. The pieces we’re reflected in is a beautiful metallic sculpture. Yes it has KAWS like eyes. Maybe they really are KAWS eyes, but it would be funny if it’s Murakami doing a KAWS, right back at him.
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Art by Mark Todd and Matt Furie are online now! We’ll make every effort to get James Kochalka’s 143 pieces online today by 5pm. (Giant Robot – Facial Recognition)
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