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Kehinde Wiley had a couple of pieces at Roberts and Tilton, and he’s the same dude who rocked the billboard above Undefeated on La Brea. Ai Yamaguchi art Whoa dog! Amber from 4×4 and Aaron Rose (he curates the billboard project) Surfers BxAxC Whoa, time warp. That’s Tony Pierson on the right. That’s his wife, and I suck for not remembering her name. Tony is a friend of mine from high school! I seldom meet high school friends and it’s great to see Tony (on a side note some of Roberts and Tilton’s staff went to my high school as well. But they were class of ’02. It’s fun talking about it since I don’t very often.) he’s a great guy and played in bands, and does photo among many talents. It’s nice to see him and his wife.
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This is a huge toy. It’s actually a mannequin by David Choe and this makes his toy adventure story complete. He wanted to make a toy, and went huge. I have this naked being in my living room, and it freaks out guests all the time.
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Nearly the antithesis of Barry McGee is David Choe, this is his toy released by Ningyoushi and Upperplayground as part of the Bay area crew. It’s 4 figures, Choe, J Fish, Ortho, and Sam Flores. The figures are neat, tightly done, and really cool. We’ll be getting them any day, and these will be nice stocking stuffers. The Choe figure is a little small, but really retains his coloring and look. I’m impressed and finally there’s a small Choe figure. He already made a figure bigger than everyone else’s…
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Barry Mcgee showing at Roberts and Tilton. Installing was fun. No matter what Barry does, it’s always like magic. The opening is tonite, we’re tired.
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Skulpy Kidz meetingWe decided who were today. It was a great day for clay. I’m the King. He’s the Emperor She’s the Dictator. Anyone else who joins begins at a serf level. You might be able to graduate to jester level where we’ll throw you tiny pieces of clay, and with those you have to make something that makes us laugh. (this was the emperor’s idea). For relaxing times, make it skulpy kids time. Part of SxK time, is getting to see Eagle Rock and the surrounding areas. If there’s time to get coffee, or food, I try and check something out. Last night it was Blue Hen. I didn’t eat in, so I didn’t take a photo of the eats. But click on the link, and you can read the Iron Chef of food writers, Jonathan Gold’s review. I ordered the curry. It’s definitely a different type of curry, vegetables, maybe more towards indian but with much more grit, and thickness-but not as thick as Japanese style curry. It’s more like how Japanese make Indian style curry as seen at roach in the food Blue Marlin on Sawtelle. I got the chicken, which was great. I chose brown rice, and it came with a tiny side of baby bok choy. This place advertises that they use organic ingredients and that’s special. I wish them luck.
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