Cameron: Arcane Artist, Model for the Modern Woman
Cameron: poet, artist, actress, muse, mystic, witch, woman. Cameron: wife of one of the most influential scientists and philosophers of the last century, a man whose tragic, violent death could not hinder or derail his consort’s own development. Cameron: a forceful, rebellious soul who embraced the shadows, stepping forth from the night of nights and…
Illumetric: Public Art Shapes Santa Monica Blvd With Light
As dusk drapes Santa Monica Boulevard, geometric forms along the median begin to glow in primary colors. In day light the shapes are solid, bold. At night they luminesce magically thanks to photovoltaic sensors that detect a drop in ambient light levels that energizes the LED lights contained within the sculptures. The diamond, cube and…
Moby’s ‘Innocents’ Closing Reception and Parade
If you happened to be on the block of Cahuenga and Sunset on Friday, March 28, you might have seen a vision that had you questioning whether you were wide awake (even in Hollywood). A procession of white-draped, colorfully masked figures trailed behind a scarlet-robed Moby with a kind of quiet excitement. En route…
Shepard Fairey, Inc. Jim Daichendt Analyses the Anti-Modern Artist
Shepard Fairey, Inc.: Artist • Professional • Vandal by G. James (Jim) Daichendt is the first book about the street artists/conglomerate creator that is not an authorized product of Fairey’s studio. That alone makes it a standout in the art book world, and in the world of Shepard Fairey At one point in the smart…
Annie Preece Solo Show, “Love, Annie,” Draws Crowds to LAB Art
The crowds to get into “Love, Annie,” Annie Preece‘s solo show at LAB Art last Thursday the 20th, arrived early, and the line happily trailed up La Brea. Annie’s diverse group of fans amicably socialized while anticipating the opened doors. States Preece: It was awesome. That about sums it up. Preece is a master of bluntly getting to…
End of Days: Cleon Peterson’s Solo Show at New Image Art
Cleon Peterson sums up the nature of his work in three words: Blood, lust and vengeance. “End of Days,” is his latest series at New Image Art, which runs through March 22. This art hurls its message with color alone. Fiery neon red assaults the eyes, clashing with the starkest blacks and whites. The scale spans…
Brandon Boyd’s Book Signing
“So the Echo” is a new art book by Brandon Boyd. The visual artist and musician will be holding a signing of the new book at Bookmarc in West Hollywood on Weds., Sept. 18, 2013 from 5 to 8pm. The book is Boyd’s third art book, a collection of the last five years’ progress in…