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giant robot time: 1.18.13 | artwork by: maiko kanno LIVING DEPICTIONS JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013 A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, Maiko Kanno, and Wayne Johnson. GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3: PROJECT REMIX PANEL SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 3-4PM JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM This panel will discuss Project Remix. Curated by Eric Nakamura, Project Remix is a custom vinyl show that features figures designed by Uglydoll creator David Horvath and customized by over 80 artists from seven countries—including the rare combination of both established customizers and fine artists. Artists Luke Cheuh, David Horvath, Scott Tolleson, and Yoskay Yamamoto will be participating in the panel. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT TAKASHI MURAKAMI PRINTS Each is an offset lithograph, edition of 300. They are signed and numbered in the bottom corner. NYAN CAT PLUSHES (SERIES 1) Internet sensation Nyan Cat is now a plush toy! MEAT BUN VIDEO GAME T-SHIRTS Check out our full selection of cool video game inspired tees from Meat Bun. GR2: LIVING DEPICTIONS: ELLIOT BROWN INTERVIEW By GIANT ROBOT NEWS “The whole process of painting to me is a push and pull between building up detail and then destroying what isn’t necessary to the story or composition of the painting.” >> GR2: LIVING DEPICTIONS: ART RECEPTION PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Thank you to all the attendees of last weekend’s opening reception. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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GR: You paint in oil, can you talk about the difference vs painting in acrylic and why you choose to paint in oil? EB: I paint in oil because it is the best way to finish a painting for me. I typically start my paintings with graphite and move to acrylic washes before moving to oil. This works well for me because I can quickly establish my values and basic color structure. The whole process of painting to me is a push and pull between building up detail and then destroying what isn’t necessary to the story or composition of the painting. The reason that I constantly obscure, break down, scrape down my paintings is because I want to avoid any part of my painting feeling too precious. My process of painting is just as important as the content and I believe that they should complement each other. Oil is my weapon of choice because it allows me to create depth and the build up of layers that acrylic cannot. GR: Your subject matter seems to pose a lot of people hanging out. Can you talk about what you’re thinking and feeling with some of the images? EB: My subject matter is a mix between documenting moments in my life, fabricated or candid, and painting people I find interesting that through the act of painting I can create a sense of emotion and sometimes romanticized life style. Though a painting of mine may contain elements of beauty or nature, it is through the lens of chaos and destruction. I want to recreate the sense of nihilism in my paintings that I see in life. Everything must be destroyed in order to obtain the kind of knowingly distructive lives we live. People I paint may drink, smoke, do some drugs, ride motorcycles, skateboard, play in rock and roll bands, and make questionable decisions. These are often the most creative and inspiring people that I know because they are authentic. Painting for me is relative to that balance of destruction and altered perceptions. I want to create paintings that build up layers in a way that invoke an altered state and sense of derelict freedom that I see in my subjects. GR: Your work has a traditional element to it. Can you talk about your influences? Are any from centuries ago? EB: My influences are mainly contemporary painters like John Currin, Nicolas Uribe and Kent Williams, and like them I have ultimate respect for the classics like Lucian Freud, Sargent, Sorrolla, and Goya. GR: I know you’re into music, rock, etc, just through your attire, can you talk about that, and if it touches your art? EB: Although I don’t play any instruments, music is a big passion of mine. I love going to shows, and many of my friends play is totally rad bands. I am mostly into heavy metal and good rock and roll, and lately I have been mostly into bands with psychedelic and folk influences. In some ways...
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giant robot time: 1.11.13 | artwork by: apak LIVING DEPICTIONS JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 6:30-10PM A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, Maiko Kanno, and Wayne Johnson (new addition). The commonality of the first exhibition of 2013 will feature six artists who’ll be exhibiting works ranging in subjects, yet most or all with be paintings. Each artist approaches their works in their own materials and ways. A few have recently graduated Art Center College of Design (Kwanchai Moriya, Elliot Brown and Sarah Lee) two currently live in Japan (Jay Horinouchi and Maiko Kanno), and one (Shawn Cheng) is currently living in New York City. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 CLOSING PARTY THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 6-10PM FREE ADMISSION JANM Young Professionals Network is proud to host the Closing Night Event for Giant Robot Biennale 3. Live music, snacks, art and more! Come celebrate with us before GRB3 closes on January 20th! MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT JAMES JEAN – PARALLEL LIVES This catalogue features James Jean’s new works. “Parallel Lives”, his New York show, opens in January 2013. Features his beautiful new paintings and drawings. Each copy is signed and numbered by James Jean himself. Limited Edition of 1000. We made a quick flip through video of the pages. See it in our shop. TREESON & OTHER STORIES SERIES 2 FIGURE A new series of vinyl figures, featuring Treeson and character designs based on Bubi Au Yeung’s book “Treeson & Other Stories.” JUXTAPOZ MAGAZINE #145 JAMES JEAN COVER Cover artist James Jean is the main subject of Juztapoz’s latest issue. JAMES JEAN REBUS BOOK Hardcover and the first edition went out of print in an instant. KAUZBOTS ROBOT PLUSH Hugable, lovable robots! ANDROID VINYL FIGURE Paint your own designs on the figure! MEAT BUN T-SHIRT CEASELESS DISCHARGE “Back in high school, I used to listen to nothing but Ceaseless Discharge on cassette…” MEAT BUN T-SHIRT FORMULA ZERO “Show us your moves and your support of Team Falcon…” POST-IT SHOW SELECT ARTWORK NOW ARRANGED BY ARTIST Pick your own Post-It from artists such as Eleanor Davis, Johnny Ryan, Matt Furie, and more! GR2 LIVING DEPICTIONS: SARAH LEE INTERVIEW By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Sarah Lee, a Northern Californian graduated from Art Center and has created thought provoking pieces that often feature animals depicting poignant scenes. She’ll be part of Living Depictions opening this weekend at GR2. >> GR2: JAWBREAKER DAY – ADAM PFAHLER VIDEO + PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS It’s edited down a bit, but you’ll get the idea of what transpired at Giant Robot 2 on Saturday for Jawbreaker Day. >> MOVIE REVIEWS: U.S. RELEASES OF THE ASSASSINS (W/ CHOW YUN FAT) AND TAI CHI ZERO (SCOTT PILGRIM + STEAM PUNK + KUNG FU) By MARTIN WONG One of the things I really miss about editing Giant Robot magazine is assembling the reviews. >> THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS...
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