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Monday, June 2, 2008

Scion Presents: Travel & Document

In conjunction with Joe Shea's Haley Collective, Scion presents Travel & Document at its 4,500 square foot Installation L.A. Gallery. This show is an exploration and account of life's travels, both literal and figurative – where it takes you and how it affects you particularly in relation to the way you think and the way you create. The collection reflects upon the notion of working in new, different and unfamiliar environments. The six artists in the collective hail from diverse geographical backgrounds and each present their interpretation of life and the creative process - both in the familiar sanctuary of the studio as well as on the road. The works are presented in various mediums including painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media. The exhibiting artists are: Larry Mills, photography (Northern California); Tanner Goldbeck AKA Racecar 13 - painting, photography, automobile (Baltimore); J.Shea - sculpture, mixed media, assemblage (Boston); Vanae Rivera - painting, silkscreen, textile (Salt Lake City); Jorge Rivas - painting, mixed media (Mexico City); and Rick Rojas - automobile, engine design (Southern California).

The Haley Collective was formed in Santa Barbara, a sleepy Californian central coastal town, in 1996 as its members were drawn there for commercial art gigs such as poster design, sneaker design, skate deck graphic design, photo imaging and sign painting. The collective formed to manifest collaboration, dialog, and energy that came in the form of art exhibits, murals, projects, and live paint sessions. They named themselves after the street/industrial area that they lived and worked in at the time. Since then the members have since splintered to other cities but still maintain the collaborative connection by holding several exhibits, events and live paint sessions each year.

The opening reception takes place June 7, 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. at the Scion Installation LA Gallery, 3521 Helms Ave. (at National), Culver City, CA 90232. The show will run until June 28. Dedicated to fostering independent artistic expression, the Scion Installation L.A. Gallery is a space that allows artists to explore their creative visions. The Scion Installation Gallery hosts art shows and art-related events for cutting-edge artists from across the globe. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM and by appointment - 310.815.8840. For more information, visit www.scion.com/space.

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Thursday, May 8, 2008

Final Tour Stop of Scion's Installation 4 - Los Angeles

Last chance to catch all the dope artwork from Scion's tour, here in Los Angeles. Opening is this weekend, show runs till June 1 when all art will be auctioned off. Deets below!

Scion’s Installation 4, “It’s A Beautiful World,” will open in Los Angeles, the last of nine cities on the national tour, on May 10. The innovative Scion Installation Art Tour launched its fourth installment last July and features a diverse array of artists from around the world. The theme, “It’s a Beautiful World,” was interpreted by each artist, in one of four mediums— painting, photography, sculpture, and collage. The culmination of the tour is accompanied by a live auction where all of the artwork will be auctioned off to the public, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go toward art related charities. In previous years, the auctions have raised more than $110,000 for charity.

This year's artists include: Andrew Pommier, Andy Mueller, Angela Boatwright, Blaine Fontana, Blek LeRat, Books llll, Caia Koopman, Chris Yormick, Cody Hudson, Dalek, David Choe, Eye One, Francesco LoCastro, Freddi C, J. Shea, James Jean, Jeff Soto, Joshua Krause, Kelsey Brookes, Kenton Parker, Kofie, Mel Kadel, Michael Sieben, Mike Giant, Rammellzee, RETNA, R. Grimes, Ron English, Sam Flores, Sage Vaughn, Skwerm, Tim McCormick, Travis Millard, and The London Police.

The final tour stop and auction will be held in Los Angeles, at the Scion Installation L.A. space in the Culver City Arts District May 10 - June 1, 2008. Most all of the Installation 4 artists will attend the opening night of the show on May 10. The opening reception will take place from 8 pm – 10 pm at 3521 Helms Ave. (at National), Culver City, Calif., 90232. There will be an artist and press reception from 6 pm – 8 pm. The exhibit will be on display for the annual Culver City Art Walk on May 31. The live auction will take place on June 1, at the Scion Installation L.A. Space, from 4 pm – 7 pm (auction begins promptly at 5 pm), as well as online and on phone lines. The gallery website is: www.scion.com/space. For information on bidding, visit: www.scion.com/installation. All the money raised from the auction will go directly to Art From Scrap, an organization encouraging creative expression in the arts and promoting a greater understanding of environmental issues: www.artfromscrap.org

Scion' Installation 4 has visited the following cities around the country: Philadelphia; Austin; Chicago; New York; Seattle; Boston; and Minneapolis. Each tour stop kicked off with anopening event for local art aficionados, press, and other urban tastemakers.

The tour also stopped in Miami for the prestigious Art Basel event. Six of this year's artists designed custom balloons, each eight-feet in diameter, which were flown over the grounds of the Raleigh Hotel. Also on display were the custom designed Scion art cars from Dalek, Sage

Vaughn, and Ron English. The custom balloons will also be on display at the final show in Los Angeles.

Launched in 2003, Scion Installation is a revolutionary art tour affirming Scion’s ongoing commitment to supporting independent artistic expression and featuring work from an unprecedented collective of contemporary artists. Previous participants have included: Andre from Paris, Gary Baseman, Mr Cartoon, Crash, Daim, Daze, Blaine Fontana, Sam Flores, Friendswithyou, Futura, Mike Giant, Justin Hampton, Krush, Mear One, Ricky Powell, Persue, Revok, Retna, Rostarr, Saber, Kenny Scharf, Seak, StayHigh 149, Wearesupervision, and more. The program is designed to give exposure to both established and emerging artists.

For four years the tour has evolved, and each year the medium with which the artists showcase their work changes. The first year featured Scion xB panels and xA sculptures, while the second year presented art on three foot by eight foot wood panels. Each artist’s unique style was introduced on three-foot long polyurethane Scion tC sculptures for the third tour.

For more information on the tour, the artists, the artwork and details from past tours please visit: http://www.scion.com/installation

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Strictly Social Blends Music And Art For A Monthly Evening Of Eclectic Soul Fusion

Strictly Social Blends Music And Art For A Monthly Evening Of Eclectic Soul Fusion - Artist/Designer Ritzy Periwinkle is featured at the March 26th event

Strictly Social has emerged as one of the Los Angeles soul scene's most significant new monthly events thanks to a commitment to the concept of "Eclectic Soul Fusion." Held on the last Wednesday night of every month in the North Hollywood Arts District of Los Angeles, Strictly Social is fast becoming one of LA's most unique monthly events incorporating listening parties for major releases, guest DJs, visual artist exhibitions and intimate performances from rising stars in the soul community. A collaboration between Soul Union, Nu-Soul Magazine and Elemental Consulting, this night of "Eclectic Soul Fusion" takes place at the gorgeous Skinny's Lounge, a charming venue with a speakeasy vibe. Each month Strictly Social aims to provide a non-traditional perspective on soul by fusing genres and styles. Artists that have performed at Strictly Social include Gina Rene, Peter Hadar, Jimi James, Rozzi Daime, and Jamal. Photographers Kawai of Air Philosophy and Gregory Prescott have displayed their work at previous events.

On March 26th Strictly Social is proud to present the visual art of LA's Ritzy Periwinkle, aka Marisa Estrada - a Los Angeles artist and designer with deep roots in urban art and music culture. The name Ritzy Periwinkle, a pseudonym that started among her and her crew, stems from "Maritza" (the way her birth name was originally supposed to be spelled) and the Crayola color, "Periwinkle". The tight beats and poetic lyrics of Hip Hop fuel her artistic creativity. Graffiti is one art form of many which Ritzy proudly incorporates into her work. Graduating from California State University Long Beach with a fine art degree with an emphasis in graphic design, Ritzy has created designs and artwork for Dilated Peoples, Aterciopelados, Sonic Youth, Calle 13, "I Am Legend", Slick Rick and many more. With art exhibitions in art and music hubs such as Los Angeles, Detroit and New York, Ritzy communicates a beautiful energy and respect for her community of women and people of color. Working in photography, illustrations, graphics, collage and creating a flourishing boutique t-shirt line, Ritzy compliments her gritty stylistic tendencies with a positive vibe that is attributed to her eclectic influences and unique background. Ritzy Periwinkle happily mixes music and art to her own beat, bringing pure harmony to her creativity.

Musical performances on March 26th will be provided by Mike The Poet, Taniq, guest DJ Seven57 and there will be an album listening party for Lina's Morning Star.

www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
www.ritzyperiwinkle.com
www.nu-soulmag.com

Labels: art, los angeles, music, ritzty periwinkle, soul, street art, strictly social

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Thursday, March 6, 2008

Video Trailer for Nomadaz show

Nomadaz opens this Saturday, March 8th @ Scion's Installation LA Gallery in Culver City.
www.scion.com/space

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Friday, February 29, 2008

Scion's Installation 4 National Art Tour Arrives in Philly

Scion Installation 4 - It's A Beautiful World - Philadelphia

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Scion Presents: Nomadaz - A Mediterranean Art Connection

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

News from the LAB 101

This info is taken directly from the LAB 101's newsletter.
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Dear LAB 101 Follows or LAB RATS as we like to call ourselves.

We are about to embark on a NEW and exciting venture; the opening of a small laboratory style boutique store!
Yes thats right our first full on STORE THE LAB 101 SHOP ! we have not moved far in-fact we just relocated directly across the street next to our friends at The Project Gallery.

The LAB 101 SHOP will be an expansion of the shop we had inside our old space but only larger. We will still be bringing you cutting edge artists!!!! with raw untapped talent a long with a few of our previously shown favorites! focusing on smaller gift and collector scale works.

Over the coming months the LAB 101 Shop with slowly fill up with all kinds of unique items as we search high and low in all corners of the states to find quirky one of a kind objects for your home and person.

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The LAB 101 SHOP OPENS NEXT SATURDAY:
FEBRUARY 23, FROM 6 - 10PM

@ its NEW Location: 8539 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 map link

art work provided by;
Keith Knittel (aka Keith Rocka)

www.thelab101.com

Labels: art, culver city, lab 101, los angeles, store

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