Giant Robot Time: 3.9.12 – Diversions art exhibition opens this Saturday night at Giant Robot 2 DIVERSIONS MARCH 10 – APRIL 4 RECEPTION: THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 6:30-10PM MONYO MONYO, JUDE BUFFUM, PAUL ROBERTSON, FERIC, MEAT BUN, FRENCH, SEAN CHAO We all have interests that takes us away. Our postcard image by Australian artist Paul Robertson is hyper dense and 8-bit influenced. Jude Buffum from Philadelphia crosses 8-bit art and social and pop culture commentary. Monyo Monyo from Japan creates wearable masks that are furry and powerful. Feric from Taiwan is known for his delicate and cyber-detailed pieces. Originally from Taiwan but now a resident of Los Angeles, Sean Chao creates astonishing dioramic worlds. French from England evokes metal music and its iconography. Meat Bun, our comrades from multiple pop up shops and Game Night events will display some of their iconic work. In attendance for the opening will be Paul Robertson, Sean Chao and the trio who make Meat Bun. View sample artwork. We’ll also have a Game Night – March 24th 6-10pm also at GR2. RISOGRAPH PRINTING WORKSHOP W/ NEVER PRESS SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 1PM-6PM Yes, Never Press are bringing an actual RISOGRAPH machine into GR2. You can learn how to make prints that look like silkscreens in multi-colors. Yes, there’s a donation of $3 or more for the materials. This stuff costs. But bring what you’re interested in printing, and of course if it’s in multi colors, bring the layers of pages. You’ll be able to create imagery to print on the spot as well. It’s 1-6pm, no you don’t have to be here the entire day! HELLO SPRING! FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 7 APAK, ULISES FARINAS, RENEE FRENCH, PAMELA HENDERSON, ALBERT REYES, ERIKA YAMASHIRO APAK TREE HOUSE MAMA ULISES FARINAS BLOTO RENEE FRENCH ELISE PAMELA HENDERSON UNI CARNIVORE ALBERT REYES UNTITLED ERIKA YAMASHIRO RECLINING BUDDHA VIEW THE ENTIRE EXHIBIT APPAREL TOYS IN PRINT HOUSEWARES CD’S / DVD’S + MORE NEW AND FEATURED FOR MARCH ENFU MIXED SIGNALS PRINT Detail view. Life is more interesting with these signs around. Especially if it’s on your wall. ENFU NIKO NIKO BOY PRINT Detail view. The delivery truck busts open and brings us joy! Colors, candy and delicious foods for you. UGLYDOLL TIN TRUCK + COIN BANK Uglydoll brings its quirky characters to its series of classic tin toys. Functional, free wheeling trucks can keep your coins safe and in one place. UGLYDOLL WIND-UP TIN ROBOT The inevitable has happened! Uglydolls have made robots of their own! These wind-up tin robots feature your favorite Uglydolls behind the controls. UGLYDOLL TRUNKO PILLOW Should you ever decide to go ahead and sit on your couch to watch something on the old VCR, be sure to have one around to keep the large space between you and the next person seem less obvious! LINSPIRATION / LINSANITY WRISTBAND Jeremy Lin has created quite a stir. He is a Linspiration to all underdogs! Get...
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