Yoskay Yamamoto – House of Daydreamers May 17 – June 4, 2014 Reception: Saturday, May 17, 6:30-10 PM Giant Robot is proud to present an exhibition by Yoskay Yamamoto – House of Daydreamers. Yoskay Yamamoto is a treasure in Los Angeles. As thoughtful and charming as his presence at various exhibitions, he’s also a developed creator. His painted imagery is unmistakable and his 3d work which is often hard carved is whimsical and precious. Yamamoto will be creating numerous flower sculptures along with paintings, and as usual, will create an enchanting installation. Yoskay Yamamoto was born in Japan, attended school in Santa Barbara, and is a self taught artist living in Los Angeles. Join him and many of his friends at his exhibition reception. Music will be provided by Kalin Charles. Event GR x Krom Krom Kendama Night Thursday, May 22, 6-9 PM Meet the pros who are coming from Denmark: Thorkild May, Philip Eldridge, and Mathias Steen. They’ll dazzle, teach, demo and have contests. The last kendama night at GR was amazing and this one will be even greater. Giant Robot had visitors from San Diego and Last Vegas on a weeknight! This one will be a blast too. Come down. We’ll have Krom kendamas for sale and they’ll be available to sign them! Planters Eggling Just crack it open and water! Cube Figures GIGO Blocks Mix-up parts from multiple figures for added fun! Single Planters Foodie Garden A growing kit for food lovers, chefs, and gardeners alike! Self-Watering Mini Planters Shippon The cutest mini planters ever are back! Kendama Krom Come play with the pros at GR x Krom Kendama night! Meet the Bear and Little Nun (Save Music in Chinatown) By MARTIN The Bear and Little Nun was a last-minute addition to the Save Music in Chinatown 3 lineup. But the experimental/soulful duo is a perfect fit for the benefit not only because Mark Baar and Noni Rigmaiden are Castelar parents but also because of roots in O.G. Chinatown punk rock and modern Shanghai club culture (with Atlanta and Bay Area jazz and R&B connections, to boot). >> Meet Bitter Party (Save Music in Chinatown 3) By MARTIN This quartet is also uniquely appropriate for the benefit concert, taking inspiration and energy from Taiwanese and Vietnamese immigrant culture as well as the contemporary art scene. Here’s what the members have to say… >> Giant Robot Talks at SFSU, OMCA, JAMsj By ERIC I don’t get to San Jose often, but it was nice to be able to visit a place that seems so close to home. >> Taught a College Course – Achievement Unlocked By ERIC The class is actually about zines. The history, the reasons why, how to make zines, skill development, and putting together a zine fest. It was an unusual class that used academic readings and placed students in non-academic situations outside of classes and campus – the “valuable shit.” >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle...
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