CARTWHEEL: Highlights of 2012

  Just six months ago CARTWHEEL launched our website, and in that time we’ve visited studios and galleries, interviewed artists and collectors, and explored art fairs, with nearly 300 posts and thousands of photos that document our excitement over the art scenes in Southern California and beyond.  One of the most thrilling things for us…

“End of the World” with Chaz Bojorquez

Smogtown presents a solo exhibition titled “End Of The World” featuring new works by Los Angeles artist, Chaz Bojorquez. Opening reception accompanied with an entertainment program: ceremonial Mayan dance performed by Danza Xipitotec, live music by Youth Mariachi Plaza de la Raza, Very Be Careful and DJ Beeside. Exhibition runs through January 31, 2013. A…

Motorcycle Club Cuts in Riverside

Like all good things wild and free, “Hell’s Union” was gone too soon. I got the tail end of the exhibition of vintage cuts – outlaw motorcycle club leather and denim vests from the 60s and 70s – at UC Riverside ARTSblock. The cuts are the collection of artist-rider Jeff Decker. As American folk art,…

CARTWHEEL Details Editorial Team; Prepares for Art Basel, Miami Art Fairs

With Art Basel and the Miami Art Fairs just around the corner, CARTWHEEL wants to introduce our editorial staff. As senior editor, I am thrilled, thrilled, thrilled to head up a staff of writers and photographers who are dedicated to bringing their love of art–and their knowledge about art, from street art to fine art,…

Annie Owens’ Motherland and The Ace Is Wild

Artist and Hi-Fructose founder Annie Owens’ “Motherland” show at Copro Gallery was inspired by “her nagging desire to connect with her roots and the various encounters along the way” and featured her beautifully flowing interpretations of family members, her southern origins and her early love of Edward Gorey, Charles Addams and old Tim Burton animations. Annie uses the figure of a house to symbolize the nurturing mother and as a part of her “Motherland” installation included two 2-3 foot tall suspended houses made of wood, balsa and paper.