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  When it was time to create an image or look for the exhibition. I turned to an artist who shows at GR. She has great graphics and art skill and it was the coolest way to go. Sara Saedi. We went through a few drafts to get the idea right. Maybe one day I’ll show you the rejects! But overall it’s pretty much what I had in mind and it came out clean. It looks like her work too! Opening night Sept 22.
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  Giant Robot is proud to present Misty Fog’s Combat Rock, an exhibition featuring Le Merde and Kiyoka Ikeda of kaiju toy company, Gargamel. Known for his hand sculpted figures, Le Merde has worked tirelessly on a new direction in his work. This exhibit will focus on Le Merde’s Misty Fog line of figures. New items will include: New T-shirt, New Beer Koozie, 4 new Coaster prints. 4 color art pieces and various customs of the new sculpts. Also scheduled is a new figure release. Le Merde’s last solo appearance at GR2 was in 2009 for his Bruised, Beaten, and Blackened exhibition. He also participated in the Biennale 2: 15 years with David Horvath and Yukinori Dehara. An opening reception for Le Merde will take place from 6:30 – 10:00 PM on Saturday, September 29th. September 29th – October 24th 2012 Reception: Saturday, Sept 29th, 6:30 – 10:00 PM GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 http://gr2.net/ For more information about Le Merde, GR2, or anything else: Eric Nakamura Giant Robot Owner/Publisher eric@giantrobot.com (310) 445 9276 Giant Robot 2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90025 View Map · Get Directions
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