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“Zero To Sixty” marks the fifth anniversary of Corey Helford Gallery opening its doors in Culver City, California, and on Friday, July 1, the gallery will salute the occasion with its most exciting group exhibition of the year. It’s a great lineup of artists, and I’m happy to be included. My new painting is “Intelligent Design in the Age of Enlightenment.”

Here is a teaser with some images from Arrested Motion blog:

On July 1st, the Corey Helford Gallery will be celebrating their five year anniversary in style. The Culver City showspace will be hosting a group show featuring many of the artists that have exhibited with them in the past including Todd Schorr, Joe Sorren, Gary Baseman, Ray Caesar, Sas & Colin Christian, D*Face, Ron English, Natalia Fabia, Brandi Milne, Kazuki Takamatsu, SHAG, Dave Kinsey, Adam Wallacavage, Greg Simkins, David Stoupakis, Meggs, Nick Walker, Kent Williams, Luke Chueh, Mia, Amy Sol, Stella Im Hultberg and many more. Looks like Eric Joyner (interviewed) will be bringing some donuts (what else?) to the party!

“Intelligent Design in the Age of Enlightenment”
30″ x 40″
oil on canvas

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I’m participating in the Mid-City Artists Open Studios this weekend. Over 20 other artists in my neighborhood will be open, so it’s a perfect opportunity to see lots of great work and get some good deals. My studio will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5.

I’ll have new and older paintings and drawings on display, as well as prints, sketches, and illustrations. This year I’m bringing out original illustrations from some children’s books I’ve worked on. These will be available at great prices and each comes with a signed copy of the book, while supplies last. Makes a great gift.

I’ll have plenty of refreshments, so you’re welcome to stop by, say hello, and have a drink.

Studio address:
929 Florida Ave NW, Apt 7008
Washington, DC 20001
202-387-8348

You can pick up a printed map at the studio or download one here:
www.artmarketdc.com/MCA_OS_MAP_0511.pdf

Q. Surprise us with something we don’t know about you? Go here to find out.  I had the great pleasure to be interviewed by Coates and Scarry last week and the interview is now up.

Modern Fabulists opens Friday at View Gallery in Bristol, UK.

“Maternal Instincts”
16″ x 20″
oil on canvas

 

Guest Curator: Jon Beinart

Chaos and ruin. Technological trends corrupting. Deformation, anatomical abnormalities, degradation and displacement. Whether related to the human body and spirit or the human environment, it is the ‘anti’ utopia.

The theme of this show, ‘Dystopia’, will place the viewer in a fictional world where personal and societal fears can be explored. Whether figuratively or more literally, the participating artis…ts will present their own interpretation of ‘Dystopia’.

Partticipating artists: Beksinski, Kris Kuksi, Chris Mars, Paul Booth, Chet Zar, Viktor Safonkin, Laurie Lipton, David Bowers, Dariusz Zawadzki, Peter Gric, Matthew Bone, Jean Labourdette Turf One, Paul Rumsey, William Hand, Heather Nevay, Ray Donley, Christian Van Minnen, Dan Quintana, Ben Tolman, Karl Persson, Beau White, Macsorro, Matt Martin, Sandra Yagi, Carrie Ann Baade, Stephanie Henderson, Heidi Taillefer, David Choquette, Scott G Brooks, Naoto Hattori, Michael Ryan, Leslie Ditto, Larkin, Chrystal Chan, Jeff Christensen, Cam De Leon, Christopher Ulrich, Matt Dangler, Brian Viveros, Chris Peters, Yu Sugawara, Santiago Caruso, Rachel Bess, Mark Powell, Brian Smith, Ivan Titor, Jason John, Jon Jaylo, Pamela Wilson, James Zar, Vincent Cacciotti, Pedro De Kastro & Jon Beinart.

Kris Kuksi and Laurie Lipton will be signing copies of their books at the opening reception.

Each artist has been selected for their ability to express themselves imaginatively with exceptional technique and uncompromising individuality. The beinArt Surreal Art Collective is testimony to a huge international movement of figurative artists who have resisted current trends in the art world and remained true to their artistic vision.

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 19th – 8:00 – 11:30 pm.
Exhibit runs from March 19th – April 9th 2011.

CoproGallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave,
Unit T5, Santa Monica,
CA 90404, USA.
Ph: 1.310.829.2156

beinArt Collective: http://beinart.org/modules/Word-Press/2011/01/20/beinart-collective-group-exhibition-dystopia/

Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108212989239013
Preview of Dystopia: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=268054&id=155906892011