Giant Robot Store and GR2 News
Here’s a video to tell you about the exhibition. I’m glad I didn’t ramble too much. It’s nicely done and it’ll show in the theater during the duration of the exhibition. Thanks to the crew at JANM who worked on this and make plans to come Saturday 6-10pm on September 22 at JANM. [youtube]9OeF2bkeHls[/youtube] Here’s the link to the video. That’s Rob Sato below!
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I guess I said this years ago. The best part, I don’t quite recall most of it, but most still make sense. Any new advice? Think of a fun topic and go from there, but “here’s my random thoughts” zines don’t really work out. Thanks Ryan and Evan. It appeared in Electric Ant which you can buy here. What a post! (Samehat.tumblr.com) Zine wisdom from ERIC NAKAMURA Don’t expect anyone to care about your zine, read your zine or even remember it. You most likely won’t get free shit from your crappy zine. Zines might make you a friend, but that’s about it. Even though zines are thin & sparse, they take a long time to make. Why? Because you don’t know what you’re doing. Your page 4 will end up upside down on another page. The photos will look like shit too. Zines look junky & cheap, but they actually cost a lot to print. The idea is to get copies free. If not, expect to pay. Copies aren’t cheap. Chapbooks are almost like zines, but they’re called chapbooks. You can charge more for a chapbook. But you also have to tell people that you made a chapbook. Chapbooks are like rollerblades, zines are like skateboards. You pick. Zines are not art. I don’t care what people say, zines don’t go up in price and shouldn’t ever be on walls. A zine is cheap unless you’re famous or phony. Zines can be as crappy as you want it to be. They can also be great. But they are most often not both. Most likely, your zine will be crappy. It’s the law of averages. At some point you’ll deny participation in your own zine. Or you’ll say it sucks. You will be embarrassed of yourself. You’ll say, “I did that , and it was bad.” Selling your zine is nearly impossible. Don’t expect anyone to want to buy it or stores to want to sell it. If someone does buy it from you direct, they’re feeling sorry for you. Take their money. Most zines die after Issue 1. Why? Because it’s hard to make a zine that someone aside from you cares about.
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HAUNTS JOHN PHAM AND ROB SATO SEPTEMBER 8 – SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 6:30-10PM Giant Robot is proud to present Haunts, a two person exhibition featuring the work of John Pham and Rob Sato. John Pham shows extensively with Giant Robot 2 and is currently working in the animation industry. An avid Street Fighter player, Pham is a video game enthusiast and has published numerous narrative comic stories. Rob Sato’s watercolor works can be absurd but are quickly settling into a more subtle and abstract direction. Sato is known for his detailed watercolor works that take extensive research and time. His works will be exhibited at the Japanese American National Museum exhibition: Giant Robot Biennale 3. >> BABY ROMPER GIANT ROBOT X KUMQUAT Kumquat Clothing and Giant Robot team up for some new children’s items! BABY T-SHIRT GIANT ROBOT X KUMQUAT Besides the mascot pattern, we have a simple black and white design. POSTCARDS DAVID CHOE Postcards depict the artist’s hyperkinetic illustration and raw graffiti-fueled paintings. SKETCHBOOK DAVID CHOE This high-quality blank sketchbook features a double cover. HARDCOVER BOOK DAVID CHOE This career-spanning book was created, designed, and written by David Choe himself. ROBOT ARMY T-SHIRT GIANT ROBOT They’re back! Be weary of the robot army invasion! XOXO POSTCARD SET JAMES JEAN GR contributing artist James Jean has released this wonderful set of postcards featuring images of his much talked about paintings. REBUS BOOK JAMES JEAN This monumental book reveals new ideas and explorations from an artist whose voice, influence, and vision remain simply unparalleled. GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 SEPTEMBER 23 – JAN 20, 2013 RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 22, TIME TBD The Japanese American National Museum presents Giant Robot Biennale 3, its third show in conjunction with Eric Nakamura, owner of Asian American pop culture juggernaut Giant Robot. The expansive show features a gallery of eight emerging artists along with a customized vinyl figure collection. Following two previous successful exhibitions at the National Museum, the Biennale continues to push the envelope with a creative, fresh, and uniquely interactive experience. This year’s exhibition highlights the works of Rob Sato, Deth P. Sun, Ako Castuera, Eishi Takaoka, Saelee Oh, Sean Chao, Albert Reyes, and Zach Gage, all with long ties to Giant Robot. Each artist brings their original style, from whimsical wall paintings and creatures in clay worlds, to a life-size “haunted” maze especially built for this Biennale. Using Uglydoll creator David Horvath figures, Nakamura curated Project Remix, a custom vinyl show with over 80 artists from seven countries—including the rare combination of both established customizers and fine artists. Special additions to the exhibition include an original piece from Japanese painter Masakatsu Sashie as well as arcade machines running Jeni Yang and Beau Blyth’s new indie video game, Catburger. >> GR2: JENI YANG TWO OF A KIND By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Thank you to the attendees of last weekend’s opening reception. Check out photos of friends as well as Jeni preparing the GR2 window display. >> JENI...
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Haunts John Pham and Rob Sato at GR2 September 8th – September 26th 2012 Reception: Saturday, Sept 8th, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 gr2.net (310) 445-9276 Giant Robot is proud to present Haunts, a two person exhibition featuring the work of John Pham and Rob Sato. John Pham shows extensively with Giant Robot 2 and is currently working in the animation industry. An avid Street Fighter player, Pham is a video game enthusiast and has published numerous narrative comic stories. Rob Sato’s watercolor works can be absurd but are quickly settling into a more subtle and abstract direction. Sato is known for his detailed watercolor works that take extensive research and time. His works will be exhibited at the Japanese American National Museum exhibition: Giant Robot Biennale 3. An opening reception for the artists will take place from 6:30 – 10:00 on Saturday, September 8th. For more information about John Pham, Rob Sato, GR2, or anything else: Eric Nakamura Giant Robot Owner/Publisher eric@giantrobot.com (310) 445 9276
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It’s unofficial esp the backside, but it’s close
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