Author: OC Art Blog

Interesting article in the L.A. Times this morning. It seems that Laura Zucker is starting a new non-profit funded by the Broad Foundation called Arts + Culture LA. The mission of this new group will be to promote LA internationally and domestically as an outstanding arts destination. There was an Eli Broad sighting at artLA so maybe this new group will get on the bus and actually attempt to bring art buyers to LA. More to follow I'm sure. She does believe technology will play a...

22 February, 2005 /

Long time Santa Ana based painter Michael Maas opens a show this Saturday at Long Beach's Viento y Aqua Gallery. Viento y Aqua is owned by CSULB MFA Tom Miller and offers a variety of programs including art, music, poetry and especially coffee. Check it out. February 26--March 26, 2005 Reception for the Artist: Sat., Feb. 26, 6--9pm Viento y Agua Gallery is pleased to announce Summmer/Winter/Madonna/Alhambra, Michael Maas’ illusionistic paintings of rounded, repeating, interlocking shapes. These "biomorphic geo-abstract" pieces are primarily from his Alhambra series of works,...

22 February, 2005 /

I'd like to say thank you to all the people that braved the weather and came out tonight to the Saratoga Semblence opening at The Office. We were very surprised at the turnout and are excited that people are getting out there and supporting the local scene. Some photo's follow, click to enlarge Art fans. More art fans. Checking out Megan's sculpture. Hey, there's Jamie & Wendi of Wendi Grant Designs. Buy her jewelry. It kicks ass. Saratoga Semblence. Ali's new work. Megan's proposition. ...

19 February, 2005 /

Who knew there was so much art stuff to do in Orange County. This weekend is loaded with stuff to do so you don't have to drive to LA in the rain. So be brave and get out and see it all. I'm happy to report that the OC will be getting some Old School over at Sarah Bain Gallery this weekend. The Art of Dr. Suess opens tonight and will run until 10pm. All you new school illustrators should get out there and learn...

18 February, 2005 /

Rebecca Schoenkopf was busy this week. You can find her review of Beautiful Losers at OCMA here. She likes it all, Richardson and Templeton included (unlike Pagel). She also gives us a preview of this Saturday's opening at the OOTS warehouse here. Remember to bring your $5 Bucks...

17 February, 2005 /

For all the aspiring filmmakers out there (we are near LA). I would like to make you aware that Rat Powered Films is seeking films for upcoming events in 2005. Good Luck! The goal of Rat Powered Films is to establish our screenings and festivals, and to create a local environment that will nurture the growth of unique artistic visions in video and filmmaking and generate an audience for that work. We provide a forum for experimental works (narrative, documentary, and comedy to super 8...

17 February, 2005 /

Went down to Costa Mesa for lunch today to eat at one of my favorites Native Foods, and while there I discovered that a group of enterprising artists have turned some available space at The Camp into an art co-op. They work is varied and OC's own, Aaron Kraten is in this month's show. Go check it out. All the info can be found here. ...

17 February, 2005 /

Mark your calendar, this Saturday Saratoga Semblence featuring Ali Smith and Megan Bogonovich opens at The Office. The reception will run from 6-9pm and artist Noah Thomas will be doing a sound performance. Hope to see you there. ...

16 February, 2005 /

"Beautiful Losers is driven by a renegade optimism and street smart rebelliousness. Its best works are less topsy-turvy than the world they inhabit. Immanently reasonable they argue that when winning is as ugly as it is today, losing is a far better option: It leaves room for beauty, independent thinking and the freedom essential to both." - David Pagel Likes: Clare Rojas, Margaret Kilgallen, Thomas Campbell, Phil Frost Dislikes: Ed Templeton: "These tedious works rehearse cliches already worn thin." The whole article can be found here. ...

15 February, 2005 /

Come together & join us for the first annual artLUST,a fun-raiser for artUS magazine. A sexy celebration & art event topped off with cocktails & music. DJ Paul V. spins an eclectic mash-up to homemade fetish videos curated by Bruce Yonemoto & Dave Burns, with special guest performances by Rev. Al’s Art of Bleeding, Dame Darcy, Janet Pants, & Malik & Alex of My Barbarian (donation of $20 please). Saturday, February 26 from 8pm-2am, at THE*SPACE located at 125 W.4th St., in downtown Los Angeles...

14 February, 2005 /

Which picture is from the current OCMA show Beautiful Losers and which one is from collegehumor.com??? And does it matter? ...

11 February, 2005 /

Sorry for the lack of posts the last few days. It's been a combination of being really busy and really uninspired...

11 February, 2005 /

In an attempt to keep up with GawkerForum. The OC Art Blog will be dropping science on all things dealing with the art scene. Our first installment Courtesy Rock and Roll Confidential is a fashion tip for all young and hip gallery goers. Backwards Hair: This Year's Trucker Hat. ...

04 February, 2005 /

A couple things going on this weekend that should be noted. Of course Beautiful Losers opens Saturday at OCMA. It goes from 8-12pm and there will be live performances and DJ's. Bring your stick...

04 February, 2005 /

With artLA and all I forgot to mention last week that Candida Hofer is opening a show in North OC, otherwise known as Long Beach. It will run until April 17th at The University Art Museum and all the details can be found here. ...

02 February, 2005 /

One of the benefits of doing artLA was the opportunity to meet many people I had only know about from a distance. One example would be Samantha Fields and her posse over at Zero Degrees Art. Samantha has a bunch of pictures up from the show so go check it out. ...

02 February, 2005 /

In preparation for the Beautiful Losers show about to open at OCMA. The OC Weekly has done a cover story on board art. With the recent press and the show about to open...

31 January, 2005 /