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[youtube]YPw1RwjmyZQ[/youtube] It was fun shooting Edwin Ushiro who is equally entertaining. His interview reveals that his recent work is about small regrets from his past. From Elementary, middle and high school in Hawaii. He makes it perfect in his art. The interview took place at his home studio in Culver City. Thanks to Thrash Lab for this fourth video of the six. Thanks to Goh Nakamura for the music, Anthony Batt for the vision, Ashton Kutcher for the channel and tripod, Thrash Lab staff for the Post, Tony Sugano for the extra hand and Edwin for the interview.
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Facial Recognition Reception at GR2 was a fun night with an array of visitors.
That’s Matt Furie, Jeremy Fish, and Albert Reyes.
James Kochalka and frequent GR2 visitor, Flora.
Mark Todd and Crew, many are his students!
more pics below.
While James Kochalka in from Burlington, Vermont was installing art, a young woman walked in and said, “this looks familiar” When she found out James Kochalka did American Elf, she got excited and said she was a fan. Fans get hugs. That’s Mari Naomi who happened to be there too. It was a cute moment. Minutes later, the young woman’s mom came and said, “we have to go!” That’s Matt Furie and Aiyana Udesen measuring out the wall. Mark Todd… where are you?!
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Bartholomew Punchyface Release Party – Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson Sat April 13, 2013 5-8pm The official release of the first plush collaboration between artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. Bartholomew Punchyface is the collaborative efforts of artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. Chueh’s cynical narratives combined with Tolleson’s nerd chic culminate into a character anyone who’s had a hard time in school can empathize with. The most pathetic nerd bear you’ll ever meet. Buy him to bully him or save him from the other bullies out there. This limited edition plush bear produced by 3DRetro is making its debut at Giant Robot 2. Giant Robot will also have a set of two prints edition of 50 by Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. Sat April 13, 2013 5-8pm GR2 2062 Sawtelle Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90025 http://gr2.net/ eric (at) giantrobot.com 310 445.9276
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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. [youtube]XKFZJDtqYCo[/youtube]
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