Brandon Boyd at the Hurley )( Space gallery, Costa Mesa (photo credits to Derek Bahn @ Hurley) As promised, Brandon Boyd was kind enough to give the OC Art Blog the low-down on some of his artistic influences and the scoop on the artwork up at the )( Space gallery. You can still check out the massive mural and pick-up some earth friendly swag until May 13th. OC: Most people know you as a musician and perhaps even 'surfer', so how long have you been a visual artist? BB: I've been drawing for...
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You Saw it Here First
Manuel Pardo could not make it to the opening of Stardust at the CSUF Begovich Gallery so he was beamed in to give a talk at the opening….really. Like something out of a science fiction film the face and voice of New York-based artist Manuel Pardo greeted guests at the Saturday opening reception of his solo exhibition via Skype. (Skype is a free way of video chatting over the internet.) Gallery director and technology junkie Mike McGee introduced Pardo to the audience that awaited his face...
David Jacobs’ Solo Show
David Jacobs Solo Art Show The ARTery Gallery @ The LAB, Costa Mesa Opening Reception: Friday, April 8th, 7-11pm Show runs 4/8 - 4/24 Curated by Phee Farnsworth Please join us for David Jacob's first solo show, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and beats by Angel Esquivel & Aldo Mardueno. Now, let's chat with David about his big day tomorrow. Jennifer: Hey David, it's your first show tomorrow! What are some thoughts running through your head right now? David: I suppose inevitably one...
Suspended in Space, and Speculative Materialism
This weekend is so eventful! Spend a day with art as you head over to Anaheim for Suspended in Space at 4pm, and Long Beach (D-Block Project) for Speculative Materialism at 7pm. Oh look, got your whole day planned out. You are very welcome. -Jennifer
Opening Day for Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy
Opening Day for Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy Sunday, April 10, 2011 Museum hours: 11 am-5 pm Free admission 11 am-4 pm Visionaries Free 2nd Sundays Art projects, exhibition tours, & special performances 1-1:30 pm Curator's Talk with Lynne Warren 1:30-3 pm Meet and greet with exhibiting artists 2-2:15 pm Artist talk with exhibiting artist Kristi Lippire 2:30-2:45...
Brandon Boyd and the spectacle
Brandon Boyd wrap-around wall mural at the )( Space gallery in Costa Mesa, on view now until April 15th, 2011 (photo by Joanna Grasso) There I was, Friday morning, hitting the road. I was flying back to the OC just in time to catch the much anticipated Brandon Boyd exhibition at the Hurley )( Space gallery. That's right, another collaboration between the local surf and clothing mega company and a high profile artist. I say much anticipated, but that is because only after researching...
BRANDON BOYD Opening at the Hurley )( Space Gallery
Don't miss a chance to meet artist, musician, surfer and activist BRANDON BOYD. (yes, that is the very same Boyd from rock band INCUBUS) Brandon Boyd working on drawing selected for H.O.P.E. & Hurley collaboration (image provided by Hurley) Another Collaboration for HURLEY - This time they are working with Brandon Boyd and H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everywhere) to raise funds and bring awareness to conserving our oceans. If you haven't taken a walk on the...
Laurie Hassold-Open Dialog
Just like last week when visitors were invited to stitch and bitch with Amy Caterina, Huntington Beach Art Center presents another opportunity to work with another local luminary-assemblage master Laurie Hassold. On Thursday, March 31, from 6:00-8:00pm Hassold is extending her sculptural work into the realm of performance and video art and is asking for audience participation. This is taking place in Hassold’s studio at HBAC where she is one of four artists participating in a...
Growing Landscapes and Melting Towers
The work of Preston Daniels and Patrick Strand shines in a sparse space like the Phantom Gallery in Long Beach. White and airy, with windows on every side and an industrial feel, this gallery works well with most contemporary works, but these ones seem to fit especially well. ...
Hot A.I.R. Balloon
The Orange County Great Park in Irvine is seeking four artists from ALL (visual & performing arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature and poetry, design, and architecture) creative disciplines for a 6-month artist residency program. This interactive residency will allow artists to engage with the community through public studio hours, screenings, performances, exhibitions, workshops, or lectures plus a $7,500 stipend is offered per artist. For full description, guidelines, and...
“Iron John” transforms Fullerton
Fullerton, CA Last night, on Saturday evening I found myself walking into some sort of Wonderland that seemed as if it were on the other side of the looking glass... A living room fit for a wizard... a giant chandelier with flickering candle-light hung in the center of this small alternate universe I had stumbled upon... Plush and ornate couches invited me to sit in front of a large fireplace with fluttering flames, falsely warming the room while I take a gander at beautifully rendered and...
Stitch n’ B****
There seem to be so few opportunities to study with an artist whose work you admire and have them teach you their craft. Well, the invitation is extended for Thursday, March 24, to take part in Stitch-n-Bitch with pseudo-sod guru, and local ray of sunshine Amy Caterina. Caterina will be hosting a knitting workshop at the Huntington Beach Art Center, Thursday, March 24, from 5:00-8:00 pm. First-timers and pros are welcome to partake in knitting, crocheting, fiber arts, venting,...
Measure for Measure Exhibition
Measure to Measure Exibition, curated by Lisa Randall and Lia Halloran Closing Reception: Thursday, March 17th, 2011 @7pm Location: Chapman University - Guggenheim Gallery Address: One University Drive, Orange, CA 9286
Santa Ana Art Walk
Santa Ana Art Walk. First Saturday of every month @7-10pm. Pictures from March 5th. Danielle, Krystof Andres (photographer), and Joe at Raven Studios Andrea Harris at her printmaking studio next to Grand Central Art Center. You can come in her studio during the art walk and learn how to make prints! Liz, April, and Randi Evan Senn, an artist in her studio inside the Grand Central Art Center. Russell and Jeff Tweena Tran, Piano Instructor, in her studio Ste D: Tweena's...
Mat Gleason Talks to You
A "Before and After" picture of Mat Gleason's hair cut. Say hello to reality tv show! Mat Gleason arrived at Cal State Fullerton for a guest talk Thursday, March 3. He founded Coagula Art Journal (Coagula.com) in 1992, and since then has written for other journals, including breaking the record for traffic in the art section of the Huffington Post (just check the amount of angry comments in articles). Cougular Art Journal, issues available online...
LBCC Art Gallery: Annie Buckley and Dane Picard
Long Beach City College Art Gallery is pleased to host two one-person exhibitions by artists Annie Buckley and Dane Picard with an opening reception on Tuesday, March 8, 7 – 8:30 PM. Dates: March 8 – April 7, 2011 Reception: Tuesday, March 8, 7 – 8:30 PM Hours: M-Th, 10:00 – 4, T & W, 5:00 – 7:30 PM LBCC Art Gallery Long Beach City College 4901 E. Carson Street Long Beach, CA 90808 ...
Last days to see Clay & Glass National Juried Exhibition!!!!
The ACGA National Exhibit of clay and glass in Brea is closing March 4, and it is truly a must see. If you have any affection towards 3D art and craft-art, then this is a great show to experience. This juried exhibit had over 400 entries all across the U.S., and has picked 80 of the best national pieces to exhibit in this Orange County space. Curator, Jo Lauria is an independent curator and art consultant, and is the former Decorative Arts curator at the Los Angeles County...
This Week In The OC
Thursday, 03/03: The Plains of Id: Mapping Urban Intervention In Los Angeles On view: March 3 – April 17, 2011 Opening Reception: March 3, 5-8 PM WHERE: UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM (UAM) College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-0004 //An exhibition that focuses on contemporary artists who intervene within a specific area of Los Angeles’ sprawling topography. Artists include: Sandra de la Loza, Patrick “Pato” Hebert, Joel...
Sunrise to Sunset
A breathtaking masterpiece taken by George Kaczmarek came with a story of falling near a deep black hole in the canyons. SUNRISE TO SUNSET INSPIRES ORANGE COUNTY ARTISTS Award winning international photographer George Kaczmarek is the featured artist in the first ‘Sunrise to Sunset’ exhibition at the non-profit OCFA’s Showcase Gallery at South Coast Plaza Village. The free opening reception is from 4 PM – 7 PM on Saturday, 12th March. George Kaczmarek has gravitated to...
Unseamingly OC: Fashion and Art Collide
Love fashion and art? There is an art show coming to Downtown Anaheim next Saturday that is aims to showcase fashion. Don't forget the mixer starts at 5:30pm. The Orange County Fashion Association & Promenade Gallery Present Fashion-Themed Art Show, "Unseamingly OC: Fashion and Art Collide" Opening Reception & Mixer, Saturday, March 12, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Check in begins 5:30pm)203 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805 ...
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