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So last night while my wife went to watch some vampire movie with a cute boy, Courtney Conlon and I grabbed our bikes and ran up to the FOCA space in Chinatown to participate in Brian Boyer's Not Los Angeles - Taco Ride which was part of his current exhibit New Atlas at the FOCA space. Many art world aficionado's were there like curator/artist Marshall Astor, Artist Jeff Foye, Painter Devon Tsuno, FS instigator Ed Giardina, artist Macha Suzuki and of course MOCA's lovely Andrea Stang. As usual I had...

25 November, 2009 /

Fecal Face has a nice set of photos from Jeremy Fish's recent opening at LAM. Enjoy. ...

24 November, 2009 /

  I do not know why I bother posting images.  Any picture I have seen has not done Alex Grey’s work justice.  Grey is far more than the commercial, psychedelic artist he may appear to be; he is a master figure painter, educated anatomist, and a perfectionist-he was touching up one of his paintings during the opening reception.  And, yes, he did the album cover for Tool’s 10,000 Days. The Art of Alex Grey at the Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion at Orange Coast College showcases...

20 November, 2009 /

A show displaying artwork of OCCCA's interns, as well as the work of three additional undergraduate artists from Chapman University will open this Saturday night. Show Runs: November 19-29  Opening Reception: November 21 at 6pm. ...

20 November, 2009 /

  Fifty years ago designers Charles and Ray Eames assembled 22,000 images of common objects for Glimpses of the U.S.A., a film presented at the American National Exhibition in Moscow.  Despite any language barriers among the international audience, Glimpses of the U.S.A. successfully illustrated a thriving, post-war America because of the universality of the objects being shown. What’s The Rush? Topics On Convenience assembles an international group of artists who also draw inspiration from common objects.  Visually, their work is reminiscent of the emerging pop...

05 November, 2009 /

The 5 Deadly Senses is the newest series from Jophen Stein. Using both humor and poignant intimacy, Stein narrates a story of exploration and progress through work inspired by Hollywood musicals and motifs reminiscent of early Romantic Comedies. ...

13 October, 2009 /

Gustavo Arellano has a nice post remembering Janice Lowry Gothold at the OC Weekly. Janice was an exceptional artist who was based in Santa Ana and will be missed. Rumor has it that there is a book project detailing Janice's work in development at Grand Central Press. Stay tuned. ...

06 October, 2009 /

October 6th, 2009: The Hoff Foundation announced today that it will award quarterly grants totaling $1,500 to the following Artists based in Orange County and Long Beach.   Gordon Winiemko & Jeff Foye: $500 for exhibition support. Jennifer Celio: $500 for material support. Andre Woodward: $500 for exhibition support. The Hoff Foundation is a private arts foundation formed in 2008 with a commitment to and passion for the arts. Since its inception The Hoff Foundation has distributed $16,500 to various individual artists and arts organizations. More information about The Hoff Foundation and how the grants are...

06 October, 2009 /

On September 11, 2009, an Orange County artist passed away.  Photographer, and Educator Jerry Burchfield died of colon cancer.   He was a member of the Legacy Project, and taught at Cypress College, Saddleback College, and Orange Coast College.  His amazing career includes documenting the El Toro Marine Base, saving Laguna Canyon, and establishing a successful gallery-he put the B in BC Space.  Burchfield’s work in the OC art scene never ceased as he was battling illness.  Two upcoming exhibitions-which Burchfield worked on until his recent...

21 September, 2009 /

Last Saturday I went to a friend’s house… I mean art installation.  I was at an art installation and I had to keep reminding myself I was at an art installation.  There was food in the fridge, slippers by the EZ chair, and a bug zapper on the back porch, but this was not a house.  This was the Great Divide inside the SCA gallery in Pomona.  The Great Divide, organized by Orange County artists Daniel Zarcharczuk, Corey Granados, Ricky Yarnall, Nicole Sloan, Kelly Rice,...

17 September, 2009 /

Hi Everyone, So after you stop by the New Wight Gallery for the 'Without' exhibition, I suggest you head over to the Pacific Design Center for the MANIFESTATION installation with Carrie Paterson, another Cal State Fullerton connection. Carrie is an interdisciplinary artist and writer, based in Los Angeles.   She graces the halls of CSUF art department as instructor of a graduate writing class.  We are proud to announce her participation with Carl Berg Projects at the Pacific Design Center.Here's all the info you will need:MANIFESTATIONSeptember 8...

17 September, 2009 /

Check out the group exhibition featuring Cal State Fullerton's very own Daniel Porras, MFA Painting. Hope you all can make it.  Good luck Danny!jWithoutSeptember 24 - October 8, 2009Opening Reception: Thursday, September 24 at 5-8pmWithout is a themed exhibition of works by California MFA students curated by Meleko Mokgosi, graduate student in the UCLA Department of Art. This exhibition begins with the stipulation that all featured artists are either from or descendants of "non-Western" regions and cultures. As there is no trenchant division between "Western" and...

17 September, 2009 /

I'm a little late on this one because I think this is their second opening but we have a new gallery in the OC that we should all go out and support.Rothick art haus is in Anaheim and their schedule and represented artists can be found on their website. ...

14 September, 2009 /

Orange County artist and teacher Jerry Burchfield passed away last Friday.  After battling cancer Jerry died at the age of 62.  He was one of the co-founders of BC Space in Laguna Beach and a member of the photography collective Legacy Project.In February Grand Central Art Center will exhibit a retrospective of BC Space and will no doubt honor all of his accomplishments in Orange County.The OC Register article is HERE. ...

14 September, 2009 /

For the two years I have lived in Fullerton I have meant to visit the Muckenthaler Cultural Center; it is local, it is affordable and it supports the arts.  Unfortunately, I never kept it on my radar-that is to say I never made an effort to learn about the new exhibits and attend regularly.  The few exhibitions I did hear about, frankly, did not interest me.  Based on this small sampling of shows I never attended I unfairly, and subconsciously concluded the Muckenthaler was for old people and made less of an...

12 September, 2009 /