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HF Video: IN PROCESS: Mark Licari

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:40:58 -0800

It's always great to watch an artist like Mark Licari work. Watch The Making of Mark Licari's Site-Specific Mural La Mirada: Flows to Bay at the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada.

Event Coverage: Fred Harper and Nick Baxter at Last Rites GAllery

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:03:33 -0800

New York's Last Rites Gallery is an epicenter of dark painting, turning the screws on puritanical taboos. With impressive art shows, the current solo shows by Nick Baxter and Fred Harper, for example, Last Rites celebrates the intense and uncomfortable in beautiful, unexpected ways. Hi-Fructose collaborator Aaron Tompkins was at Saturday night's opening and he took a few photos for us here...

Kristi Malakoff's transformative environments

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:56:20 -0800

Canadian artist Kristi Malakoff's paper sculptures and installations inhabit the space they are in... in fact you could say they swarm the environment entirely. These sculptures are made from a number materials such as foreign currency, stamps, thousands of color copies of scientific bee or butterfly illustrations, ply wood, photographs of flowers and of course paper. Malakoff is interested, among many other things, swarm theory - self-regulating communities, decentralized control. Heady stuff though the concepts are so beautifully articulated with her cut paper creations the work speaks for itself. We did a short interview with Kristi here...

The Saturday evening post

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:45:26 -0800

Photos from Saturday evening at The Shooting Gallery to another packed house, where the 6 person Dutch collaborative Antistrot was on display. Next door White Walls hosted the group show "Never A Dull Moment" curated by and featuring the talent of 16 artists curated by iO Wright. And if you get the lame double entendre in the title of this post there's a chance you're too old to be reading this. More...

The Sculptures of Brendan Monroe

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:26:17 -0800

I've always been moved by Brendan Monroe's amoebic paintings and they've always had more soul in them then you'd expect. Shapes swirl around and separate like blood platelettes, waves of organisms evolve before you as anthropamorphic trees sprout. But, have you ever seen Monroe's sculpture installations? I can't get enough of them.

Bug War Over Two Blue Mountain: Kate Eric

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:30:10 -0800

The ambiguous nature of Kate Eric's collaborative creations makes it all the more intriguing. What it is might be a creature but at what stage of development it's in would then be the question. Microscopic or aerial view? Spore, chicken, plant, marshmallow? The duo (Kate Tedman and Eric Siemens), mostly based in San Francisco, though their time is also split between Italy, began collaborating in 2000. Their show Bug War Over Two Blue Mountain will open at San Francisco's Frey Norris Gallery in March 2010.

Antistrot! Solid Cold

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:00:17 -0800

Talk about team work. Antistrot is a group of six Dutch artists who came together during their years in art school through a mutual dislike of the conventions and restrictions around the making of art making as well as their professor, Strot, hence the name. Solid Cold an exhibit of their collaborative efforts which they are known for, will be on view at San Francisco's The Shooting Gallery, opening February 6th.

Mike Leavitt's articulated Crumb sculpture

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:31:10 -0800

Sculptor Mike Leavitt has sculpted many Hi-Fructose featured artists like Amy Sol, Audrey Kawasaki, Luke Chueh, Chet Zar, and many more. This time, he's created an amazing and huge articulated Robert Crumb, and we can't wait to see what the sculpted hidden lady inside Crumb's head looks like (really!). See it in person at the Fantagraphics Book Store and Gallery. February 13th.

Camilla D'Errico's Neo New York

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:36:55 -0800

Loving Camilla D'Errico print "Neo New York" as her January print of the month. Also taken with this collaboration she did a few months back with designer/artist Jared Nickerson. Lots more fun work by Jared on his Flickr page...

The latest from Daniel Danger

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:36:15 -0800

Artist Daniel Danger and band mate Justin Myer, recently collaborated to design their own tour poster for their musical ensemble A City Safe From Sea.

HF Gallery Spotlight #1: The Joshua Liner Gallery

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:28:09 -0800

This year, Hi-Fructose will be taking a look at a few of the influential art galleries that showcase and support the art which we cover in the pages of our magazine. Our first foray leads us to New York's Joshua Liner Gallery.

New York native Joshua Liner has carved a respectable niche in the gallery world, bringing innovative artists to the forefront of critical view for the last several years. Liner has showcased Hi-Fructose features artists like Robert Hardgrave, Kris Kuksi, Tiffany Bozic, Candice Tripp, Josh Keyes, Damon Soule and HF cover feature Greg Simkins. His keen eye for talent has garnered him the praise of many a collector, curator and artist alike. But who is this person of interest, and what goes on inside that constant thinking machine of his? Join us as Nathan Spoor takes a few minutes to sit down with one of the art scene’s highly regarded playmakers. Complete interview and images from exhibitions here.

Victor Castillo and Miss Van at Merry Karnowski

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:27:06 -0800

The Merry Karnowski Gallery brings LA a one/two punch with two outstanding artists with solo shows this Saturday. Victor Castillo's (featured in HF vol.8) hot dog-nosed blank-faced children amidst brutal environments showcased in his "Strange Fruits" and in Miss Van's "She-Wolves," poupee dolls explore the ferocious side of human nature. Certainly a show not to miss...
Full info at Merry Karnowski Gallery.

Brett Stenson: Type guru for HF, featured on Lettercut!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:37:08 -0800

(Type treatment by Brett Stenson) - Brett Stenson, type designer extraordinaire has done logos and type treatments for us for the last couple of issues. One of our favorite pieces he did was the title for the Kiel Johnson feature in Vol.14. It related perfectly to the feature at hand, Kiel Johnson and is featured here on Lettercut. Though despite it's total awesomeness (he built it himself! Not a 3-D mock-up) it didn't make it to the final layout simply due to graphic layout logistics and we chose another one of his kick arse pieces. Here's more cool stuff he did for us that's just too fantastic to keep quiet about.

HF Exclusive Report: A Display of Bad Taste at London's National Gallery

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:50:11 -0800

Yasmin Bilbeisi travels to London's National Gallery to give Hi-Fructose readers a report on the provocative Kienholz: Hoerengracht red light district exhibit.

HF Exclusive: Vincent Castiglia: "A Remedy for The Living II"

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:24:20 -0800

Tony Colletti & Nick Kushner bring us an exclusive look at New York City's Vincent Castiglia's recent showing at Switzerland's Museum of Porn in Art. Delve into Castiglia's intense imagery, which is literally painted with his own blood. More Here!

HF Exclusive: Nathan Skiles: "Black Forest/White Lightning"

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:23:48 -0800

Indiana native and Florida resident artist Nathan Skiles delves deep into his interest in kitsch imagery to produce a curious new body of work. This new investigation, a series of cuckoo clocks made entirely out of his chosen medium of craft foam, is a tilt to still life paintings as much as it is his own personal experiment into the sociology of pup culture influences on current art trends. Join us as Nathan Spoor leads us on our tour of Skiles’ conceptual objects, currently on display at Sloan Fine Art in New York. More.

The Gary Taxali 300

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:23:07 -0800

We have a quick chat with Canadian artist Gary Taxali (featured in HF vol.4) about his upcoming solo exhibit of over 300 original works highlighting an already prolific career, many of which appeared in The New york Times, GQ, Rolling Stone and others over the years. The show opens January 28th at Narwhal Art Projects. Check out a few stories behind the work and preview images here.

HF Video: Kevin Cyr's Camper Kart

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:44:23 -0800

Kevin Cyr (first profiled in Hi-Fructose vol.10) presents a video of his new work in progress project, the Camper Kart.

One of the things Kevin Cyr is best known for his are his "portraits" of derelict vehicles which "explore social and economic issues" in America and abroad. One aspect of that is the use and evolution of the vehicle as it relates to self reliance and autonomy best embodied in his 2008 Camper Bike which he built himself. The Camper Kart is his latest step forward with his concept of movement.

"Camper Kart" see more of the project at Kickstarter...

Camper Kart blueprint

"Camper Bike", 2008

Camper Bike blueprint

Kevin will also be showing as part of a select set of artists at Hi-Fructose's next group exhibition this Spring

Mark Jenkins and Aakash Nihalani at Carmichael Gallery

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:43:27 -0800

Mark Jenkins (HF vol.5) and Aakash Nihalani, are booby trap setters, ambushing the boring drab visual landscape. They can make a simple walk through a city's downtown an eye opening and memorable experience. Jenkin's Tape Babies, ghost like stuffed victims make folks drop their isolationist "game face." Nihalani, often with the use of simple flourescent tape, bends perspective like an illusionist. Let hem both mess with your head tonight at LA's Carmichael Gallery. Let's see what they do indoors! Preview images of work here.

Sas and Colin Chrisian at the Opera Gallery, London

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:11:56 -0800

Sas and Colin Christian are flying out from Florida to London's Opera Gallery to present "Inner Space" an very impressive new body of work. Showcasing Sas Christian's brilliantly rendered oil paintings and Colin's color changing, illuminated fiber glass sculptures. They make for a dynamic couple whose workare a one/two punch to the retina. The artists share their thoughts just for Hi-Fructose readers about their latest exhibition and show us photos of their work here.

Josh Keyes at Jonathan Levine Gallery

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:11:00 -0800

Our love affair with Josh Keye's work began with Hi-Fructose Vol.5 (way back in 2007) and six months ago, his powerful deer image graced the cover of HF Vol.12. His latest solo show "Fragment" is now being exhibited at the Jonathan Levine Gallery Take a look at selections from the show, where nature fights back, or at least encroaches back and gets cross-sectioned for a new point of view...

Preview Spotlight: "The Mike Shine Show" @ SFMOMA's 75th Anniversary Celebration

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:26:50 -0800

San Francisco Museum of Art rolled out the party last night for their 75th Anniversary Celebration, a three-day weekend of free admission and special programs January 16 through 18. Featured are a series of exhibitions and collections which include the works of Matthew Barney and San Francisco's Barry McGee and Mike Shine - we're optimistic that the museum is taking forward strides around the conventions of "modern art". More...

New Work from Amy Casey

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:11:25 -0800

We first covered Cleveland artist Amy Casey way back in HF vol.5 and since she's created a most impressive body of work. Her teetering roller-coaster like city-scapes appear in her latest solo show this Sat. January 16th at San Francisco's Rosenthal Gallery. Casey describes her thoughts behind this new show just for Hi-fructose readers and shows us a few of her new paintings here.

Now Available: "Digested Rainbow" Alex Pardee exclusive limited print

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:32:42 -0800

We're pleased to announce the release of an exclusive giclee print by artist Alex Pardee! "Digested Rainbow" was the centerpiece to Pardee's solo show "Letters from Digested Children." Limited to just 50 prints this 17"x22" giclee is signed and numbered, beautifully printed and will be available exclusively through the Hi-Fructose store on Wednesday, January 13th at Noon here. Get a better look at the print (and a little ransom note from the slowly being digested child) here!

2010 group Show at David B. Smith Gallery

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:31:12 -0800

The David B. Smith Gallery opens a most impressive Group Exhibition to kick start 2010. It features Gregory Euclide (HF Vol.14), Ricky Allman, Emil Alzamo, Lori Field, Kristen Schile, Mike Stilkey and Jason Thielke as well as newcomers to the gallery Christina Empedocles and Regan Rosburg. Check out a few of our show favorites here

HF Exclusive Print Release: Alex Pardee's "Digested Rainbow"

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:12:12 -0800

We're pleased to announce the release of an exclusive giclee print by artist Alex Pardee! "Digested Rainbow" was the centerpiece to Pardee's solo show "Letters from Digested Children." Limited to just 50 prints this 17"x22" giclee is signed and numbered, beautifully printed and will be available exclusively through the Hi-Fructose store on Wednesday, January 13th. Get a better look at the print (and a little ransom note from the slowly being digested child) here!

Skinner! My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:20:30 -0800

Sacramento based artist, Skinner's one man show "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama", which opened at Portland's Grasshut Friday, January 8th is an endearing homage to his late friend Mr. Steve. Some of the paintings in this show were painted at an earlier time for his friend, also the father of his girlfriend Kristie. Strong lines, shape and power colors as well a strong narrative notable in Skinner's work always make his amazing paintings a sight to behold. Upon reading Skinner's statement on this current exhibit, the collection of paintings here deliver an additional and most endearing sucker punch to the gut. Skinner shares the personal experience of a unique friendship in a way that just about anyone with a pulse could glean value from. There's more to it though. Read on, Skinner explains it all...

Jesse Hazelip's Sentimental Journey

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:19:57 -0800

In order to get through the door at the opening of Jesse Hazelip's (HF Vol.14) new exhibit Sentimental Journey at San Francisco's White Walls Gallery I literally had to shove my way through the crowd - gently of course. The show "is a human exploration of death and the lessons ignored throughout North American history." Sentimental Journey, which opened last night, Saturday January 9th was standing room only, the place was packed with people taking in the sights. More...

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Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:24:05 -0800
Ron English gives us the most amazing point of view of Homer Pollack creating a masterpiece... from Morgan Spurlock's Simpson's 20th Anniversary in 3D on Ice!

Tonight:Swooning at the River of Oblivion: Jenny Bird @La Luz

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:55:03 -0800

Swooning at the River of Oblivion, Jenny Bird Alcantara's (HF Vol.14 feature) solo show opens tonight - January 8th, 2010 - at La Luz de Jesus Gallery featuring new oils on wood, acrylic on paper and her beautifully ornamental dolls made of new and vintage felted wool, paper clay and found objects. More ...

A Cry For Help @ Thinkspace

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:02:40 -0800

You could say that Andrew Hosner and the gang at Thinkspace Gallery have a soft spot for our fury, scaled and feathered friends of the world. In 2008 Thinkspace teamed with Born Free USA, a non profit organization that exists for the protection of animals, and hosted a show to support the protection of birds in honor of National Bird Day with Fight For Flight. This year the gallery reconnected with Born Free USA and dedicated their first show of 2010 to A Cry For Help, a group show to benefit the protection of all animals. More...

Special Preview: Robert Hardgrave's "Momentous"

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:41:56 -0800

Artist Robert Hardgrave (HF Vol.8) presents 15 new paintings at NYC's Joshua Liner Gallery January 9th. Given the dawn of a new decade, the show's theme is very appropriate. Hardgrave tells HF: "All of the works in "Momentous", deal with aspects of time. Whether it be our current place in history, the ancient past or the upcoming future, I explored the concept in different ways. I made sewn collage pieces which represent the layers of time as an accumulated mass, monochromatic paintings depicting the origins of life, while other, more vibrant paintings, are explorations into the future." See preview images and studio shots here.

HF Online: 2009 Favorites Pt.2

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:17:54 -0800

Our spotlight on some of our favorite Hi-Fructose online interviews and features we had in 2009 continues. Here are a few more favorite online pieces from 2009 you may have missed.

"Hooker Insight" an Interview with Natalia Fabia

Myriam Mechita: The Essential Medium of Life

Explore Scott Hove's Cakeland! With special interactive viewer

"I Heard They're Dirty" by The Glue Society

HF Feature Interview with Colin Johnson

Mark Ryden's YHWH & behind the scenes photoshoot

Attaboy interviews Buff Monster

Won Park: Origami Master who lives in a Garbage Truck

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:17:15 -0800

Sure, Won Park is a master origamist, who uses single dollar bills as his medium (tearing them is technically illegal btw, not sure about burning them for heat tho), but just as amazing is the garbage truck he's modified to live in which surpasses most apartments. Feng Shui in a garbage truck has made it the ultimate mobile home. Take a look at his work and his beautiful home on wheels here.

HF Online: 2009 Favorites Pt.1

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:16:11 -0800

We've had a fantastic year here at Hi-Fructose and we've had the pleasure of presenting a plethera of original interviews, studio visits and exposes. Here are a few favorite special online pieces from 2009 you may have missed.

Profile and Interview with Daniel Danger

Matthew Bone and his "Southern" show interview

Nathan Spoor interviews artist Joe Vaux.

Dave Cooper Animated Video/Interview

Studio visit: Isabel Samaras "Into the Woodz"

Marion Peck "Ladies and Clowns" Interview

Audrey Kawasaki at Jonathan Levine

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:09:01 -0800

Audrey Kawasaki (featured in HF vol.6) makes undeniably beautiful images with graphite and oil paint. She's taken the world by storm, gathering large crowds to see her glowing originals (Kawasaki's expert lighting is fantastic) up close and in person. Her show just opened at NYC's Jonathan Levine Gallery Take a look at a few show favorites here, although it is hard to choose!

Junko Mizuno's "Desert Woman"

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:00:48 -0800

What better way to start the week off then with images from Junko Mizuno's new show? Junko has been creating vicious lust-filled candy cute since the 90's and her new "Desert Woman" work at Roq La Rue demonstrates that she's at top form. Look for her in the HF Anniversary exhibition in March and see some favorites from her new show here.

Chris Berens at Sloan Fine Art NYC

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:23:12 -0800

We first introduced Hf readers to Chris Berens in Hi-Fructose Vol.10 and his unique approach and beautiful images have only grown in depth and popularity, making him a collector favorite. His upcoming show "The Only Boy Living in New York" premieres at Sloan Fine Art on Dec. 16th. Look for special Hf event photos and coverage for the show soon. Until then, check out these show previews and exclusive video Kirsten Anderson and Kenny Montana shot for Hi-Fructose detailing his unique progress here!

HF Exclusive: Interview with Motoi Yamamoto: Salt Sculptor

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:24:37 -0800

Nathan Spoor interviews Motoi Yamamoto, an artist who creates time consuming yet completely temporary sculptures and installations out of the most unlikely of mediums, salt. Read Spoor's complete interview here!

Hi-Fructosed Volume 14 Preview

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:47:04 -0800

Hi-Fructose starts 2010 off with an extensive cover feature with amazing painter Greg "Craola" Simkins; including a special sketchbook section, Kiel Johnson's constructed reality, the natural beauties of Lola, powerful street artist Jesse Hazelip, Historical Frictionist Van Arno, we Capture Nature with Gregory Euclide, the Art of Skinner,the mystical gardens of Andrew Brandou, weather the storms of Aron Wiesenfeld, plus the fractured sculptures of Susy Oliveira, as well as a Spotlight on Jennybird Alcantra and much more! HF vol.14 arrives January 2010. See more previews of Vol.14 here...

Victor Castillo is "Restless"

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:46:06 -0800

Victor Castillo disturbed and amazed us in HF vol.8 with his empty eye socketed sausage faced children. His haunting images present war, religious and political themes in strange ways and with powerful use of lighting. Check out his latest show "Restless and Wild" at Helium Cowboy Art Space if you dare here! and look for a piece from him in the upcoming Hi-Fructose 5th Anniversary show in 2010! Images courtesy of Helium Cowboy Artspace

Preview of Chris Scarborough's upcoming show

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:28:28 -0800

Chris Scarborough's forever exploding universe first graced the pages of Hi-Fructose Vol.10. He's known for his Immensely detailed and powerful pencil drawings and super-deformed photography. His new show at Marcia Wood Gallery Marcia Wood Gallery opens Dec. 2nd. “If this ain’t a mess it’ll do till the mess gets here.” shows us an existence after an ambiguous cataclysm. The world we are shown is similar to our own, but things are now more askew and absurd." Take a look at a few here.

HF Special Update: Scott Musgrove's Bronzes

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:24:59 -0800

We're very pleased to be the first to show you Scott Musgrove's finished bronze sculptures the "Great Lesser PlantSampler" and the "Prairie Boxer." Each stands from 5-6ft. tall and has an edition size of 7. Take a good look at them at the Scope Art Fair at Art Basel and right here! Look for a "Prairie Boxer" as part of the upcoming Hi-Fructose 5th Anniversary Group Exhibition (more on that soon).

Who is the Ghost Man?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:04:31 -0800

The mysterious Ghost Man paints himself into his environs. He's a chameleon lurking in junkyards, prairies and urban landscapes like Where's Waldo. Who is the mysterious Ghost Man? See if you can find him here.

Behind the Scenes: The Art of Tim Burton at MoMA

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:53:55 -0800

A Behind the scenes interview with visionary director Tim Burton discussing his new MoMA exhibition.

Interactive site here:Burton at MoMA

HF Sneak Peek: Femke Hiemstra At Roq LA Rue

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:51:25 -0800

Femke Hiemstra's realistic fables, often painted on actual book covers, are rich, beautiful and spooky. Here's a special HF preview of her upcoming solo show at Seattle's Roq La Rue Gallery to be thankful for here!

Jeff Soto: "The Sun Rises Again"

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:49:45 -0800

Watch the amazing Jeff Soto create a huge masterwork painting "The Sun Rises Again." Love the way he operates, like a free-flowing surgeon with paint.

Naoto Hattori is "Out There" and Amazing

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:49:12 -0800

Naoto Hattori (whom we featured in HF vol.7) makes small, detailed paintings of wonderful "Day Mares." They look like tangential worlds cross-pollinating, colliding. Carl Sagan, Dali, and Leary must be in Hattori's mix somewhere; sprinkled with a dose of David Lynch perhaps. I can't stop looking at this flying owl-faced angel person. It says "Hello, motherfucker. Shouldn't you be doing something else? Fine, keep staring. I'll just stare back." It's a Mona Lisa-like effect, which is proabably a result of Hattori's numerous tiny reinterpretations of Ms. Mona he's done. See the artist's most recent solo show at M Modern and a few of our favorites here!

HF Special Coverage: Last Rite's Creep-In & 13th Hour Show

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:56:54 -0800

Yasmin Bilbeisi steps into NYC's Last RItes Gallery for their first Creep In Event and a look at their 13th Hour art Exhibition, featuring work by Kris Kuksi (HF Vol.13), Andrew Michael Ford, Stefano, Vincent Castiglia, Paul Booth, Dan Quintana, Genevive Zacconi, Cang Long. Bottom row, left to right: Robert Hernandez, Gilbert Oh, Esao Andrews, Anthony Pontius, Little Dragon, David Stoupakis (HF Vol.5), Chet Zar (HF Vol.11), and more. See photos of the event (which included live tattooing, burlesque performers covered in hooks, live painting (in blood!) and more) and complete write-up here!

The Sculptures of Gregor Gaida

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:26:08 -0800

I can't stop checking out Gregor Gaida's haunting sculptures, which he recently presented at Germany's Adler Gallery. It's cold and ethereal, but the choice of color of these blank faced citizens with empty flags and chalk drawing children make the hairs crawl. Check out more of his work at the gallery and some favorites here!

Jeff Soto: "The Sun Rises Again"

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:13:25 -0800

Watch the amazing Jeff Soto create a huge masterwork painting "The Sun Rises Again." Love the way he operates, like a free-flowing surgeon with paint.

Sneak Peek: Yoko d'Holbachie at London Miles Gallery

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:11:30 -0800

Yoko d'Holbachie's rainbow-flavored pallete graced the cover of Hi-Fructose vol.6 and her latest exhibition is set to open at London Miles Gallery."Living in Your Dreams" opens on the 18th of November and features Yoko's largest body of solo work to exhibited. Psychedelic maggot like creatures push the limits of adorable on an ever devolving planet, where it's all marshmellow, no bran, all the time! Take a look at a sneak peek of the show here!

Event Photos: Ron English at NYC's Opera Gallery

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0800

Master painter and Popagandist Ron English opened his latest exhibition at SOHO’s Opera Gallery in NYC with a special performance by MC Super Size and a group of especially painted six shooter armed Cathy Cowgirls. The packed gallery opening included huge recent paintings, awe-inspiring sculptures and the large crowd included many artists including Travis Louie, David Stoupakis, Fred Harper, and Vincent Castiglia. Take a look at the HF exclusive event photos here!

Yosuke Ueno's "Positive Chain Reaction" in Tokyo

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:56:16 -0800

Yosuke Ueno (HF Vol.10) rocks out on positive vibes, crossing the world like an amped up tinkerbelle of awesome. Says Ueno, "I sometimes say that artists are parallel to scientists. Scientists have no way of knowing the result of an experiment beforehand.The same can be said about creating art."
His latest show is in Tokyo at the Unseal Contemporary entitled "Positive Chain Reaction." Take a look at a few of our show favorites here. That is, if your eyeballs can handle an onslaught of fruit bursts of color.

Greg Simkins: "The Pearl Thief"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:37:08 -0800

Greg Simkins (HF Vol.3), also known as Craola, beautifully rendered paintings are breathtaking and his latest show at Gallery 1988 in LA entitled "the Pearl Thief" is no exception. Take a look at a few of our show favorites here and look for more HF X Craola action in 2010.

HF Video: The Seafarers - Island of Horrors

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:44 -0800

Fun little cartoon "The Seafarers - Island of Horrors" by Jim Dirschberger, Ferris Plock, Kelly Tunstall and Adam Wroblewski.

Glenn Barr at 323 Gallery

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:59:34 -0800

Glenn Barr's (HF cover-vol.10) down and out urban world is moody and noir-ish; yet amidst it's blight there's a hard to pin down magical element to it. Perhaps it's the way Barr renders it's inhabitants using paint to expertly model light. Barr just opened a show of new paintings, Pressure Prints, artist proofs, and recent work at Detroit's own 323 gallery, the perfect locale for his work. Over 400 folks attended and the opening included a performance by Detroit's own "The Readies." Take a look at photos of opening night and our favorite Glenn Barr works from the show here.

New Joe Sorren Bronze

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:54:44 -0700

We have a huge feature piece on Joe Sorren in Hi-Fructose Vol.13 (now on stands!) Take a look at Sorren's new bronze piece "Mr. Kurabi’s Tales of Lovely-ness and All Things Eaten" and works in progress photos here.

Patricia Piccini at Tolarno Galleries

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:53:52 -0700

Amazing artist Patricia Piccini has a habit of throwing our evolutionary roots into our faces, reminding us of our true animal selves, then mutates the thought further. Her hyper-realistic sculptures, unsettling and powerful, are the stuff day-mares are made of. Or perhaps it's just the ugly, hairy truth. Her latest show at Tolarno Galleries, "Unforced Intamacies" is amazing. Here's some more work from that show and the past here, including an image from her fantastic series of anthropomorphic scooters.

Kiel Johnson's: Twin Lens Love

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:35:59 -0700

Kiel Johnson builds a beautiful big ass twin-lens reflex camera resembling an old Rolliflex or Minolta windup complete with strap - and it actually works as a pinhole camera. Look for Kiel in HF Vol.14 early January 2010.

Kiel Johnson's Cardboard Twin Lens Reflex Camera Time Lapse.

KMNDZ/ Akira/ C3 at Shooting Gallery

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:32:15 -0700

I had a chance to venture on over to SF's Shooting Gallery in San Francisco

this weekend where KMNDZ (HF vol.7) was showcasing an exhibition and mural. Online his work always looks dynamic and impressive but in-person Johnny "KMNDZ" Rodriguez' textured multi-media pieces really grab you, as they are presented as time-worn effigies; torn, sanded, drawn on with shades of ball point pen and painted objects where robots reach out to rosary-bead carrying birds. Oklahoma turned SF artist C3 presented a wonderfully dreary collection of drawn snapshots, drawn portraits of yester-year and a surprisingly beautiful display of tiny drawings on toe-tags, expertly framed and installed (but difficult to photograph). Artist Akira's oil on wood currency paintings replace the founding fathers with present day icons; Santa, Maury, Ronald and the Safeway logo seem pretty appropriate for our times. Check out more photos from the event and images from the show here.

Van Arno's "A Change of Skin"

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:12:23 -0700

Before I had even read the gallery's press release on the subject, my take on Van Arno's works in the current exhibition "A Change of Skin" was one of a sort of awe. Before us is a rebirth of an individual with a grasp on historical allegory that transcends even his own past adventures into the realm. Arno has managed to magnify his own unique visual spectacle, taking his mastery of the medium to an ambitious and successfully exacting end. And the forum for such occasion? The tastemaker hot spot at the heart of the thriving Culver City arts corridor, Corey Helford Gallery. See our favorite paintings from the show here.

Something Wicked: New from Brandi Milne

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:34:16 -0700

Halloween brings out the best in most of us doesn't it? Brandi Milne shows her spirt for the best holiday of the year with her newest limited print "Something Wicked", 11.5"x 11", limited to 50. More...

HF Exclusive interview with Chet Zar: Lilith

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:57:37 -0700

The growing fascination with Chet Zar, the extremely personable and versatile Painter of Dark, is easy to follow. It is especially interesting when an established artist makes a bold move into new territory. In this case, Chet has decided to meld his trademark haunted palette with the mystical tales of the first feminist from tales of yore, Lilith. Join us as we get a sneak peek into Zar's beautiful underworld.
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Publish or Perish: Kiel Johnson

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:15:10 -0700

"Publish or Perish" is the title of Kiel Johnson's upcoming installation at the Mark Moore Gallery October 17th featuring his interpretation of a web press called the "The World Wide Web Press". The huge press, made primarily of metal and cardboard will have a 70 yard long drawing of Kiel's threaded through it. More...

HF Sneek Peek: New paintings by Ron English

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:55:52 -0700

Popagandist supreme Ron English, whom we first featured in HF Volume 2, is a focused machine who relentlessly puts out intricate and astounding work. He just sent us a sneek peek of his latest paintings just for HF readers. Here's a gallery's worth of new work from English. Brain synapsis beware. More...

Sighting: The Abominable Felix

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:09 -0700

After several reclusive years in seclusion, Orlando-based artist Eric Althin has convinced his mystical friend Felix to make himself public. To the great joy of crowds of attendees at Bold Hype's recent opening, Felix made his somewhat tentative debut, keeping mostly to himself. Take a look at a few shots of Eric's new wonder as well as some crowd interaction to the impressive nether-beastie. More...

Kevin Cyr's Camper Kart

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:54:14 -0700

One of the things Kevin Cyr is best known for are his "portraits" of derelict vehicles which "explore social and economic issues" in America and abroad. One aspect of that is the use and evolution of the vehicle as it relates to self reliance and autonomy best embodied in his 2008 Camper Bike which he built himself. The Camper Kart is his latest step forward with his concept of movement. More...

HF First Look: Scott Musgrove bronzes: Behind-the scenes

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:19:35 -0700

We've long enjoyed artist Scott Musgrove's rediscovered world of evolutionary spin-off creatures and his latest bronze sculpture projects are breathtaking. “The Great Lesser PlantSampler” and “The Prairie Boxer" have been in the works for almost a year. Says Musgrove: "I’ve been working with the guys at an amazing bronze foundry in Tucson called Metalphysic Studios. They wanted to do something a bit out of the ordinary and I have been wanting to do something in bronze for several years. Turns out it was the perfect match. We all loved the idea of taking some non-traditional imagery and executing it in the most traditional of mediums, bronze. And the size makes them a bit unsettling and confrontational in person. Both sculptures are approximately 5 1/2 ft tall so you end up face-to-face with these unusual beasts." Take a look at these photos from the last week of the clay-sculpt phase of the process here.

HF Exclusive Peek: Eric White's "LP" & Interview

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:17:15 -0700

One of the contemporary art world's most intriguing minds, Eric White continues to entice and amuse his viewership. With his latest exhibition, a body of work focusing entirely on pre-1983 album art, the Brooklyn based artist manages to maintain his post as a cosmic forum of profundities. Join us as Eric discusses his upcoming exhibit, opening at the prestigious Sloan Fine Art in NY.
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Take an Upclose Look: Gregory Euclide

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:28:00 -0700
We just love gregory Euclide's work, it's complicated, beautiful, and filled with the nooks and crannies that a simple photograph would never do justice to. While we await his next solo exhibition (and we DO mean exhibition, as they're more experiencial than simply pictires on a wall) at the David B. Smith Gallery in mid-October, check out the above little video showing his paint then crumple technique. His busted snow-glob bio-spherescapes defy expectation and often gravity itself.

Softly Encompassing the Womb: Edwin Ushiro

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:05:05 -0700

Softly Encompassing the Womb, Edwin Ushiro's anticipated solo show opens September 12 at LeBasse Gallery in Culver City. True to form, he titles his work with emphasis to the narrative. Titles such as "Living Long Enough to be Familiar" or "Nowhere is it Safer than the Impracticality of Applied Impossibilities" illicit an inquisitive and sympathetic response. Edwin was kind enough to send us a few progress shots giving us a peek inside his method to creating these dreamy works of art. More...

HF Exclusive: Explore Scott Hove's Cakeland!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:29:02 -0700

We were proud to introduce HF readers to the bitter sweet world of Scott Hove in Hi-Fructose Vol.12, his menacing cake/canine hybrids are fantastic. Photographer Francis Zera has kindly created an awesome virtual tour and photos of Hove's "CakeVault" available just for HF readers. Step Inside! Special Thanks to Francis Zera for this awe-inspiring way to enjoy Hove's work.

In tribute to Maurice: Marshall Alexander

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:25:20 -0700

Yes Hi-Fructose is part of the thousands - possibly bajillions, who were influenced in some way by Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are and so couldn't let the emergence of the beloved classic pass us by without helping to add to the collective buzz. Within the art world, logically, art shows inspired around the theme have cropped up in tribute. And likewise many artists pay homage as well, to the book and author who helped nudge the machinations of our imaginations (say that five time fast) in the right direction. More...

The Nature of Things to Come: Dan May

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:54:54 -0700

Dan May's (HF Vol.9) irrepressive imagination never seems to find time for rest. His latest solo show The Nature of Things to Come opens Saturday September 5th at Copro Gallery. His cast of characters once again have us guessing as to the narratives played out on each canvas. The botanical environments grower ever more lush, deeper and more mysterious. Dan tells us here, a thing or two about this new body of work comprised of large paintings in acrylic on wood.

Hi-Fructose Volume 13 preview!

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:05:27 -0700

""Precious Moment" by Harma Heikens- HF vol.13

We here at Hi-Fructose look forward to bringing you our 13th volume, which arrives in October. It Features:
Mesmerizing cover artist Lori Earley and her new show "Laments and Lullabies", a feature interview with amazing painter Joe Sorren an in-depth feature article with sculptor Kris Kuksi, the swirling DNA structures of Mia Brownell, the dynamic art of Dave Kinsey, the eerie paintings of Candice Tripp and drawings by Christopher Burch, the art of Sam Weber, the ethereal paintings of Eric Fortune, and the powerful sculptures of Harma Heikens . Plus much more. See more previews of Vol.13 here!

HF exclusive: Buff Monster's "Heavy Metal Ice Cream Smile" interview

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:42:58 -0700

Buff Monster's paintings are just as much flavors as they are expertly executed images and his newest solo show "Heavy Metal Ice Cream Smile" opening this Saturday at Corey Helford Gallery is no exception. You can almost taste Buff's whipped paint as they bust through their wooden panels to their imaginary Death Metal soundtrack. Check out an HF exclusive interview and behind the scenes progress shots with Buff Monster on his new show here. See just what a Heavy Metal Ice Cream Smile tastes like!

Parskid at Ronin Gallery

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:03:59 -0700

Seattle artist Parskid(HF vol.5) makes an impressive showing of his latest work at a duo show with Julian Duron at The Ronin Gallery in L.A. His ethereal forms blossom and infect the air like adorable spore mullosks, lookout! Check out a few of our Parskid show favorites and behind the scenes shots here. We hope Parskid uses a ventilator with all that spraypaint in the basement action.

Brendan Tang's Manga Ming "Ormolu" Vases

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:09:21 -0700

We profiled Brendan Tang's fantastic mecha-infused vases back in Hi-Fructose Vol.6 and are happy to see that Tang is still smashing cultural perspectives with his sculptures, creating something other-worldly or as described in his artist statement: "Manga Ormolu enters the dialogue on contemporary culture, technology, and globalization through a fabricated relationship between ceramic tradition (using the form of Chinese Ming dynasty vessels) and techno-Pop Art." Rock on Brendan. See more of our favorite Brandan Tang works here.

Kris Lewis solo at David B. Smith Gallery

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:22:00 -0700

Kris Lewis' recent solo show is a collection of fantastic romantic portraits inspired by Lewis’ rich family history. Kris Lewis draws upon his own familial relationships as source material.
Growing up in a family that included seven brothers and one sister, Lewis finds limitless inspiration from his
mother. An immigrant who was forced to flee from communist forces in her home country of Latvia, Kris’ mother
raised their entire family on her own after separating from his father. See selected paintings and drawings from the show here.

The Rise of Humpty Dumpty: Brand new Plush from Brandi Milne!

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:23:14 -0700

Humpty Dumpty once had a great fall...but he is lovingly resurrected in plush form by the hand of artist, miss Brandi Milne. Her brand new series of of 8 hand made, one of a kind plush Humpty Dumpties Plushes are now available exclusively from her and boy they are going fast! More...

R. Crumb's "Underground" at Grand Central

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:48:49 -0700

Currently on exhibit at the esteemed Grand Central Art Center in SoCal's scenic Santa Ana sanctuary is an impressive overview of legendary artist R.Crumb The exhibit is curated by writer Todd Hignite, founder of Comic Art Magazine. The walls ring with energy, as R. Crumb’s Underground sounds off a victorious salute to local San Francisco treasure and comic genius Robert Crumb with an eclectic exhibit of early work, collaborations old and new, and the world premiere of his "spool" drawings. More from R.Crumb's Underground...

Antidote: Attaboy at 1:AM

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:28:04 -0700

Friday August 14, Attaboy, aka Daniel Seifert, aka, Hi-Fructose co-founder, presents Antidote, a solo show at 1:AM SF gallery. This will be his first solo show in SF since 2001. The show will include recent works that represent a swarm of his latest art in unlikely mediums. More...

Gregory Euclide's new series

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:05:48 -0700

From crumpled paper landscapes to spilt paint riverbeds Gregoy Euclide continues to tantalize the imagination by transfomring the characteristics of utilitarian materials into naturalistic miniature landscapes and thusly challenges the typical "rules" for the artists canvas. Gregory will be a participating artist in Sea No Evil group show at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium (more...)

Jenny Bird Alcantara in Europe

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:05:00 -0700

The Red Thread featuring Bethany Marchman, Edith Lebeau and San Franciso's Jenny Bird Alcantara (HF Vol. 1) opens in Berlin at Strychnin Gallery August 7th. More...

Thank You Goodbye: Michael Page

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:04:10 -0700

ThankYouGoodbye, a show of new work by San Francisco based artist Michael Page More...

Beach Blanket Bingo

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:26:48 -0700

In New York, during Chelsea's usual offseason hiatus, Jonthan Levine Gallery presents Beach Blanket Bingo - Summer Mixer in the spirit of sunshine and summer fun. This two week long exhibition will feature a unique grouping of 30 emerging and established talents - "some local, others International; some represented, alongside others who will be showing at the gallery for the first time." More...

Flotasam's Wonder Tonic: Mike Shine

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:20:38 -0700

Step right up to San Francisco's SOAP Gallery Saturday July 8 for Mike Shine's solo show, Flotsam's Wonder Tonic - undiluted and straight up. We recently featured Shine in Hi-Fructose magazine Vol.12.

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Todd Schorr & Pressure Printing "Wish Fullfillment From Another World"

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:57:59 -0700

The folks at Pressure Printing have a longTodd Schorr and is no exception to the Pressure Printing collection. A few larger photos of the print here.

Eric Fortune: "Daughters Of Our Nature"

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:59:48 -0700

"Daughters of Our Nature", a solo show featuring new works by Ohio based artist Eric Fortune opens Friday July 24th at Seattle's Roq la Rue Gallery. Eric shares a few progress shots of his watercolors as they come to life More...

Myriam Mechita: The Essential Medium of Life

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:59:03 -0700

We are delighted to present to you an artist of a very highly conceptual and intellectually challenging nature, one Myriam Mechita. This French born artist and art professor has been kind enough to take time out of her studio move to Spain to indulge us in a bit of art rapport. Her unique approach as well as her acceptance of the artist as an omnipresent creative force is truly engaging, as are her curious and fascinating new works. We at the Fructose would like to acknowledge and thank Cristina Ayala of Bongout Gallery in Berlin for the amazing attention and assistance in helping us to communicate with this unique gift to the visual arena, as well as accommodating our fascination with photographic documentation of Mechita's current body of work. More...

Hi-Fructose Booth at SDCC 2009 Announcement

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:18:55 -0700

Hi-Fructose will bring an Oasis of Chaos to the San Diego Comic Con at Booth # 4939. Hi-Fructose will have an extensive list of artist signings, exclusive print releases and special items premiering at the event. Come meet Nathan Spoor, Lola, Camilla d'Errico, Chris Ryniak, Attaboy, Travis Louie, Brian McCarty, Edwin Ushiro, Luke Chueh, Scott Musgrove, Brandi Milne and surprise guests. Score limited edition prints from many of the artists and find Mark Ryden's YHWH, Hi-Fructose vol.12, Attaboy's Talking Gooberry, Travis Louie's "Curiosities" SDCC exclusive book, rare back issues and much more. See complete info on Hi-Fructose at SDCC here.

Todd Schorr's Surreal Night at the SJMA This Thursday

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:18:18 -0700

The San Jose Museum of Art presents Todd Schorr's(HF v.12) Surreal Night which celebrates the artist's mid-career retrospective. Schorr will be in attendance, signing his much anticipated new book, American Surreal. Schorr will also answer questions at the panel discussion from 7:30-8pm so be sure to be on time to fully experience the exhibition and the entire Museum, including the debut of "Ape Worship" a huge tribute to man's cousin throughout history, both cinematic and scientific. One could spend a full 30 minutes looking at a single Schorr painting and still feel rushed! Enjoy sounds by Streetlight Records and specialty cocktails courtesy of Ed Hardy Vodka. Hi-Fructose is proud to be a Media Partner for the event. Admission is $8. Check out full event details here and click on thru to see a few Schorr Masterpieces.

McBess' x Simon x Dead Pirates: "Wood"

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:11:21 -0700

We fell in love with french-gone-English artist McBess' work way back in HF vol.8 and instantly gave is a multi-page feature. Take your eyes out for a gander at the "Wood" music video created by McBess mcbess & simon , produced by the Mil for the band Dead Pirates. And look for a special Hi-Fructose X McBess project announced in the coming weeks....

"Monster?" This weeked July 11

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:09:20 -0700

Artist Travis Louie, is no stranger to monsters. Having traversed the contemporary art scene as of late, with his menage of lovable, albeit horrific creatures always dressed to the 9's, Travis a former illustrator himself, now flexes his curatorial muscles to show off the best of his contemporaries from an array of creative fields. The master of monsterism opens the conceptual door wide with the 54+ artist group show Monster? at Copro Gallery this weekend July 11th - Undoubtedly one of our favorite shows this year, you'll be damned if you miss it. Also opening that night is Tin's Beautiful Imperfections. More with previews...

HF Exclusive: Nicola Verlato at the 53rd Venice Bienalle

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:37:02 -0700

Nathan Spoor brings us an exclusive and personal view into Nicola Verlato's (HF v.11) latest work for the centerpiece occasion of this year's Bienalle. The 53rd International Art Exhibition, known far and wide as the heralded Venice Bienalle, features a select group of prominent contemporary artists that represent the best of the best in their respective dedications. This year, the Italian Pavilion has been enlarged to over double its previous size. Join us as Verlato gives us the grand debut of his latest site-specific work for the big show. More...

HF Exclusive: Carrie Ann Baade: The Intemperate Zone

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:23:21 -0700

If art being created by an intelligent individual with real passion and insight is for you, then the latest paintings by Carrie Ann Baade should be of some interest. At present she is traveling the land while her new works are hanging at Billy Shire Fine Arts, and enjoying the summer break from the demands of academic rigor. Join us as we are given an insight to her curious works, her thoughts as both artist and professor, and knowledge built up by the one teacher always within arm's reach - life. More...

Isabel Samaras book signing tonight at Eclectix

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:11:03 -0700

Isabel Samaras will be in the house this evening, Saturday June 20th at El Cerrito's Eclectix Gallery signing copies of her recently released book On Tender Hooks, from 6 - 8p.m. More...

Glue Society's "300 Tonnes"

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:42:08 -0700

We love the Glue Society and their soft spoken/big stick approach to site specific sculptures. They have a way of altering our field of vision just enough for a violent double take, leaving you wondering about motives. 300 Tonnes features an excavator buried by its own mechanical clawed hand, under 300 tons of sand. More...

Chris Berens: "The White Ones" - Exclusive Behind the scenes and previews!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:59:26 -0700

Kirsten Anderson of Roq la Rue returns from a stop over in Amsterdam where she paid a studio visit to artist Chris Berens whom she first brought our way for HF Vol.9. Here Kirsten shows us exclusive behind the scenes peek in the studio plus previews of the newest work for Chris' upcoming show The White Ones!! More...

Interview with ATTABOY: A Touch Of Evil

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:39:18 -0700

Fascinating people tend to beget fascinating people, and such is the case for beloved artist and entrepreneur Attaboy. As one for whom spending countless hours on the creative binge entails, idle hands remain in short supply around his workshop. Lately he's been deep in the creative currents bringing a new body of work to life, called "A Touch Of Evil," which debuts at POVevolving Gallery in Los Angeles' mystical Chinatown on June 13th, as well as fulfilling his five-year dream of plush goodness, The Gooberry. More...

Travis Lampe & Chris Crites

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:38:23 -0700

On Friday June 12th Roq la Rue is opening a new exhibition featuring Travis Lampe (HF Vol 12) and Chris Crites. More...

Hi-Fructose, Volume 12 Preview!

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:57:44 -0700

Volume 12 of Hi-Fructose Magazine will be in stores early July. Features include an extensive interview by Kirsten Anderson on American Surrealist:Todd Schorr, a cover feature on the powerful paintings of Josh Keyes, Luke Chueh, Jingyoung Yu’s haunting sculptures, the brilliant meditations of painter Michael Hussar, survive a ride on Michael Page’s maelstrom,
Fuco Ueda’s disturbing dreamscapes and Travis Lampe’s world of weeping pulps. Exposes on Mike Shine's Art Shack, Scott Hove's Cakeland plus...

Camille Rose Garcia/Roq La Rue - limited "Lil Elorphant" print

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:02:37 -0700

Kirsten Anderson returns from the The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya and shares photos of the trip and news of an amazing new print by Camille Rose Garcia which will be available only through Roq La Rue gallery. Here's Kirsten with the scoop...

Death and Taxes: Joe Ledbetter

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:03:54 -0700

Opening June 6th, at Copro Gallery, Joe Ledbetter's show Death and Taxes featuring paintings, limited edition prints and toys only available at the gallery. Joe will be there to sign his new book Creatures of Habit which debuts at the opening. More with previews...

A Conversation with Kelly Vivanco

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:03:21 -0700

Kelly Vivanco has been quietly painting away in Escondido, California for over six years, honing her skills at depicting her inner world until creating an enigmatic yet compelling scenario has become almost second nature. In much of her work, it is the eyes that first captivate the viewer - they are deep, glistening pools of emotion that can evoke a storyline in a glance. More...

Interview with Nathan Spoor & show preview: "The Glass Menagerie"

Thu, 28 May 2009 15:14:13 -0700

Los Angeles artist Nathan Spoor is embarking on his newest solo show "The Glass Menagerie" opening June 6th at CoproGallery as well as an invitational group show at Sloan Fine Art's Summer Group show, June 20th. A collection of work created over the last few years culminating in an almost linear narrative. The story could be describing a personal history or it may be visual description of the evolution of the human condition. How we see and experience it and how the painter experiences it could be very similar or different but there is something that speaks each one of us in his work. More...

Correction to earlier post!

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:42:20 -0700

This is a correction to an error in the title for our post on Sarah Joncas earlier today whose name we spelled incorrectly - twice. Our bad! Apologies to miss Joncas.

Sarah Joncas hit the pop surrealism scene a little more than two years ago, and immediately turned heads with the boldness, atmosphere and symbolic complexity of her paintings – despite the fact that she was only 19 at the time. Now 22, Sarah has just graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. Despite her youth, her work displays a remarkable sophistication, both technically and philosophically. More...

Attaboy's Gooberry photo by McCarty

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:26:29 -0700

photo by Brian McCarty

After several years of sowing, watering, and reaping Attaboy's pull-string talking Gooberry will finally be picked for human consumption by the bicycle-riding indy label Silver Sprocket.

The first 45 talking Gooberries will be available exclusively at Atta's "A Touch of Evil" art show June 13th at LA's POV Evolving Gallery where folks can pick their own unripened Gooberry from the Gooberry Patch. For more info on the Gooberry, how to pre-order , and to see a larger version of Brian McCarty's shot (to be printed in Hi-Fructose vol.12), which he braved the wrath of an irate Gooberry farmer to get go here!

Interview with Sara Jocas

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:46:00 -0700

HF Exclusive Feature: Marion Peck "Ladies and Clowns"

Mon, 18 May 2009 09:08:15 -0700

The lovely and enigmatic Marion Peck graces the walls of Sloan Fine Art this week with her new body of work, "Ladies & Clowns."
But whilst she was finishing off the works and then packing them up and handling all that shipping business, Marion took time out to share with us a few of the finer points of her beautiful work. Join us as we take an educational and entertaining peek into her amazingly crafted world, including her thoughts on life, travel and some sage advice that we could all do well to heed. Follow us in for the
full and exclusive view...

"Devine Invasion" Update preview images added

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:19:20 -0700

This evening, Friday May 15th, the two person show, "Devine Invasion" featuring the works of Kris Kuksi (HF Vol.5) and Andrew Jones opens at Toronto's Meta Gallery. Hi-Fructose Vol.,12 will feature an in depth review of the show plus a few special behind the scenes shots from Kuksi. More with gallery preview images...

"Devine Invasion": Kris Kuksi and Andrew Jones

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:56:24 -0700

HF Feature: Chet Zar/James Zar:"When Worlds Collide"

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:56:55 -0700

The month of May is home to a very unique display of talent. The amazing Chet Zar(v.11) will be showcasing a group of new works alongside his father, fantastic narrative artist James Zar. The exhibit, "When Worlds Collide," opening May 16th at L'Imagerie, will feature the latest and greatest of each master painter's forte. The fellas have been gracious enough to take some time to give us sneak peek into the new works, as well a few thoughts on a variety of subjects. Follow along as we journey into the worlds of this mighty father/son duo...Complete exclusive interview, studio shots,
and more here!

HF Feature Interview with Colin Johnson

Mon, 11 May 2009 10:30:09 -0700

Colin Johnson is immersed in a loving obsession that he calls his "hyper-collage" works. Having an undaunted interest in his mercurial pursuits has lead him on many an intricate visual adventure, yet leaves him enough of a toehold in the physical world to relate some of his thoughts on art and life to us. From the cold tundra known as the Lands of Eternal Winter (well not really, but it's more than cold) deep in the heart of Minnesota, one artist finds a way to spend the hours on a very creative and personal pursuit.
Follow us in.

Preview tonight's show: Travis Louie & Kathie Olivas

Sat, 09 May 2009 11:33:27 -0700

Opening tonight, Saturday May 9th, Travis Louie's "Strange Grooming Habits" and Kathie Olivas' "Sentimental" at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica, artist reception at 8 pm.
More...

Preview: "Into the Woodz" - Isabel Samaras

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:34:45 -0700

Isabel Samaras' solo show "Into the Woods", opens at The Shooting Gallery in San Francisco this Saturday night, May 9th at 7 p.m. More...

Matthew Bone: "Southern" preview

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:56:58 -0700

Southern California artists Matthew Bone and Brian Viveros' show "Southern" opens this Friday night, May 9th at Last Rites Gallery in New York. Both artists will be in attendance. There will also be a screening of the movie by Brian Viveros and Eriijk Ressler "Southern" from which the show was named. After months of being chained to the easel and finally shipping his work, Matthew Bone was able to take a minute to chat before literally running out the door to leave for New York. More...

Behind the Scenes: McCarty Shoots Pardee's Walrus Rider for HF vol.12

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:56:03 -0700

Alex Pardee's (featured in HF vol.1) brand of chaos has been found muralized, on canvas, made into plush, and now, captured in portable three dimensions with the rump-slapping Upper Playground Walrus Rider. Go behind the scenes with photographer Brian McCarty as he shoots the nefarious three-legged riding walrus with the help of some friends for Hi-Fructose Vol.12 here!

Chris Scarborough's "Portraits From Aftermath"

Mon, 04 May 2009 13:07:13 -0700

Chris Scarborough (featured in HF vol.10), whom we've discovered just recently, has a new solo exhibition opening Friday May 9th at Curator's Office, a gallery in Washington D.C. Cataclysmic day-afters and post-big bang muations abound in his appropriately titled "Portraits From Aftermath." Take a look here at the amazing new work we've just received from Scarborough here.

HF Online Exclusive Interviews: Re-Cap!

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:56:12 -0700

There's been a wealth of coverage here in the past season. Here's a recap of a few of our most popular HF online exclusive interviews you might have missed! :Interview with Bob Dob on his latest solo show

Discover Natalia Fabia's "Hooker's Paradise"

Sculpt with Chris Ryniak-Interview & Behind the Scenes

Interview with Dave Cooper on his latest animated video.

Interview with "Natural Beauties" painter Lola

Become a Party Monster with Justin Jorgensen

Collide into the world of Dan May

Run Rabbit, Run! Brandi Milne

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:22:33 -0700

Look out! Brandi Milne's solo show, Run Rabbit, Run opens at Thinkspace Gallery in L.A., tonight, April 10th at 7p.m. The show will feature a knock out ensemble of paintings and wood cut-outs. Also, featured (my personal favorite part of this show) are the collection of hand painted antique books, an homage from Brandi to her mother. We stopped in to the gallery last week for a visit as Andrew Hosner and the gang began hanging the show and we stole a few shots before the work went up. more...

Bold Hype opens "Say When" in Orlando, FL

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:29:14 -0700

Bold Hype , a hot spot for local and international talent, has an exhibit on view featuring an impressive lineup of artists. "Say When," curated by gallery owner Eric Althin and artist Nathan Spoor, brings a cohesive array of works from 15 artists from near and far to the capitol of the Orlando new contemporary art sphere. Click here to get a peek into the experience.

HF Exclusive:"Shadowless Summer" A Behind the Scenes look & Interview with Liz McGrath

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:14:11 -0700

HF Exclusive:"Shadowless Summer" A Behind the Scenes look & Interview with Liz McGrath

Mark Ryden's YHWH

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:19:58 -0700

photo by Brian McCarty

Ryden fans of lesser means rejoice! After three years in production, a “miserable, hellish ordeal” wryly according to co-creator Long Gone John, Mark Ryden will have his first vinyl figure available through Ryden’s publishing arm Porterhouse and Long Gone John’s company Necessaries Toy Foundation (who also did a series of figures for Camille Rose Garcia.)

A 3-D representation of “YHWH”, an amorphous pink blobby bunny mini god with multiple eyes taken from Ryden’s painting of the same name, the figure is just beginning to reach the home stretch after dealing with multiple production companies as well as Ryden’s eye for absolute perfection with anything he is affiliated with.

“It seems like this should have been an easy figure to make” say John, “But actually it was incredibly difficult to mold properly. I ended up having to just walk away from the initial manufacturer and just write off all the attendant expenses because it just couldn’t seem to be made like we wanted”. After moving to second manufacturer “ all the same problems happened again. It’s just a hard piece to pull out of a mold. Also, Ryden is very picky about the smallest detail being correct. This is based on his art and we knew it had to measure up, so we chucked prototype after prototype....”

Read complete details on YHWH And check out behind-the-scenes shots of Brian McCarty shooting the photo for the back cover ad in Hi-Fructose Vol.11 here!

Bold Hype - Mythology Mural Show

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:10:15 -0700

Exciting things are bubbling across the span of states in the land of Floridians. Orlando's fine art connoisseurs at Bold Hype have come up with a very interesting take on the temporary nature of the art show. Over the span of a week, they closed their doors for a small troop of local talent to transform the space into their versions of the mythic state of their craft. Take a look at the full scoop here...

Hi-Fructose Overdose Preview 3- Keyes, Kuksi, KMNDZ, May, and Mia

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:06:29 -0700

We're thrilled with all the new work that keeps pouring in for our big Overdose show at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica! The art exhibition features 60 amazing artists. Here's a few previews from KMNDZ's most impressive piece, (complete with details), Dan May's beautiful "Temptation of Cora," Mia's amazing "The Temptress," Chris Kuksi's spactacular sculpture "The Recreation" and Josh Keyes startling dynamic painting painted for the show here!

McBess Time Lapse for Hi-Fructose:Overdose show

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:54:30 -0700

We can't get enough of European artist McBess' black line drawings and attitude. Here's a look at his pieces for the Hi-Fructose:Overdose show as well as two time lapse videos he shot (and did music for!) while making pieces for the show! See everything and more here!

James Roper: The Billowing Restraint

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:34:53 -0700

Across the pond there lives a fascinating visualist by the name of James Roper. His work achieves a level of active resonance rarely seen on a two-dimensional plane, yet manages to hold its own regardless of time or tide. Join us as we gain rare access to one of the more brilliant and elusive residents of London's very productive and chilled corridors. More...

Treacherous Gardens: Jenny Bird Alcantara

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:42:01 -0700

The work of San Francisco artist Jenny Bird Alcantara explores the "complex interconnectedness of opposites as seen through the prism of myth, fable and fantasy." Her work primarily exists as oil on wood but also takes the form of excuisitely hand made dolls (see Hi-Fructose Vol.I) Which bear the signs of inspiration from Victorian costumes, folk art, and religious iconography, "as well as all the beautiful and sad things that could not exist one without the other, life and death and the veil in between."

Treacherous Gardens, is Jenny's newest solo show opening April 3red at Varnish Fine Arts in San Francisco. More...

Video: Shia LaBeouf Home Invasion With Alex Pardee

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:53:10 -0700

Alex Pardee gets sucker punched while creating a mural for Shia LaBeouf. See more work form Alex in the Hi-fructose: Overdose show April 4th at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica.

Brandi Milne Subscriber Surprise Print & Easter Egg Hunt

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:29:29 -0700

To celebrate Brandi Milne’s upcoming solo show Run Rabbit, Run, Thinkspace Gallery is offering an exclusive April surprise just for Hi-Fructose subscribers.

100 signed and numbered prints of Brandi Milne’s new piece “And The Choir Sings Quiet” will be sent to 100 randomly selected active or new Hi-Fructose subscribers (cut off date is April 10th!). These special prints won’t be for sale through ordinary means.

See complete details on the print and how you can score an artist proof of the print at the ‘Brandi Milne’s Easter Egg Hunt’
here!

Hi-Fructose Overdose Show Preview pt. 1

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:39:37 -0700

Our Hi-Fructose: Overdose Group Exhibition opens on April 4th at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica! The Opening starts at 8pm and we will be having a Collected Edition Box Set signing with artists from the set as well at 8:30 (more news on that to come). The art exhibition features 60 amazing artists all in the same place.
Here's a first look at some of the art from the show before framing. Let's start off with Yosuke Ueno, Chris Scarborough, Attaboy, Alex Pardee, Naoto Hattori, and Scott Musgrove here!

Video: Invader!

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:46:26 -0700

A video of chalk-master street artist Invader in Paris changing the city-scape into a reality arcade. Man, those French coppers are real nice in Paris, especially to mask-wearing ninjas! See more of Invade rin the Hi-Fructose Collected Edition.

Hi-Fructose Collected Hardcover Edition

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:52:58 -0700

Arrives in May! Now Pre-Ordering. Our Collected Box Set sold out before arrival. In case you missed it, we are now taking pre-orders for theHi-Fructose Collected Edition Hardcover which will reprint a best of selection from the first four hard-to-find volumes of Hi-Fructose in one hardcover 250-page edition. View preview images here!

Neo Grotesque: New works by Christian Van Minnen

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:40:05 -0700

Christian Van Minnen challenges the concept of portraiture in his new show"Neo Grotesque" opening at Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle this Friday, March 14th. Pictured above, Still Life 2, oil on canvas. More...

"I Heard They're Dirty" by The Glue Society

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:21:14 -0700

Installation culture jam artists The Glue Society make a fine comment on the pecking order of things with their new sculpture "I heard they're dirty" at the Pulse Contemporary Art Fair in New York City. It features a ginormous statue of a pigeon, with the added presence of a miniscule scruffy human defecating on its head. Is it a statement on the evolutionary state of things in the world or the Big Apple or revenge upon the dirty, dirty birds? James Dive of The Glue Society says of the work that it was specifically created for the city of New York City and it represents “a comment on social strata.” You must check out these pictures to get a closer look here so you can decide for yourselves.

Superschool: Curated by Lola

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:20:25 -0700

The second part of the exhibition adventure, as mentioned previously, is the fantastical group exhibition that presided in the adjoining gallery: Superschool. This little slice of goodness features the works of a solid crew of contemporary and highly skilled painters. Please join us as we continue our viewing...

Lola : Natural Beauties

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:19:38 -0700

This last weekend was host to an amazing array of artists exhibiting in a double header sort of supershows. Copro Gallery was the stage on which Lola premiered her latest body of work, titled "Natural Beauties" along with having curated an invitational group exhibit as well. This group show, "Superschool," boasted an array of talent that fully showed up and backed up their claims as painters continued...

Justin Jorgensen: Party Monster

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:19:00 -0700

Hi-Fructose gets an exclusive preview of Los Angeles conceptual artist Justin Jorgensen. Join us as Justin answers a few questions about his work and himself, and still manages to rise above tying himself up with definitions. "Party Monster” is a show with lots of photos, but I don’t call myself a photographer," he states. And once we pried a bit more, we found out why...

Robin Williams Is Getting A Handle On It All

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:17:35 -0700

Robin Williams is so tired of being confused as that other guy with the similar name that used to be hilarious sometimes but isn't a talented New York painter. She is, in fact, an interesting soul who readily treats her ideas to excursions out of the studio, isn't a stranger to good foods, and understands the idea of having balance in one's daily diet. Intrigued? Well, good there's much more when you
click right here...

Joe Vaux: The Importance of Never Growing Up Too Much

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:25:03 -0800

Nathan Spoor interviews Joe Vaux. more...

Hi-Fructose, Volume XI Preview!

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:19:44 -0800

Our eleventh volume of Hi-Fructose Magazine arrives in April! It features exclusive coverage of Mark Ryden's "The Snow Yak Show," the art of Chet Zar, Tiffany Bozic, Brandi Milne, Brandt Peters, Damon Soule, the dangerous dioramas of Thomas Doyle, Charlie Immer, The dynamic paintings of Nicola Verlato and more. Plus, we go wheatpasting with Shepard Fairey, delve into Nara's latest showing, discover Zhang Huan's Giants and the bronze sculptures of Gabriels, and much more! Check out a few preview images here!

Bob Dob x Hurley interview by Jason Maloney

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:17:07 -0800

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Artist Jason Maloney interviews fellow artist, Bob Dob during Bob's recent opening at Billy Shire Fine Arts gallery, which runs through March 7th. Bob will be part of Hurley's next seasonal round of featured artist collaborations, with Maloney newly appointed to the helm of the project keep your eye peeled for more on that...

Kristian Kluver's "Box Pigs" at David B. Smith Gallery

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:44:41 -0800

I just love me this "Box Pig" by Kristian Kluver which can be seen at David B. Smith Gallery's new group show. Here's a few more images of Kluver's sculptures to peep at. Rumor has it, this Box Pig has wheels. Oinkity-Vroom, this square noseless piggy is fast.

Mike Leavitt's "Don't Stop Object Shopping" Show

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:33:53 -0800

Sculptor Like Leavitt is presenting an abundance of painstakingly detailed classic kick replicas, his infamous one-off action figures of underground artists, trading cards, and wood sculptures on March 21st at Fuse Gallery in NYC. The works will also include collaborative pieces with "bag painter" Chris Crites and the legendary counter-culture ceramicist Charles Krafft. Here are a few of our favorite selections here.

Mars-1's Nuclear Mystic Show

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:23:34 -0800

San Francisco's own Mars-1(HF vol.5) presented a new cellestial body of work on Friday at NYC's Jonathan Levine Gallery. Mars' work continually changes and expands, much like his subject matter. Check out the glowing detail in the image above, a detail of one of his "Happy accident" series of works on paper. Here's a few more images from him to peep at from the show, including a wonderful new bronze sculpture.

Video: Maywa Denki Kid Show?

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:52:49 -0800

I'm always amazed on how many people haven't seen Maywa Denki, the "company" of art rocker toy/music/robotic genius geniis responsible for permanently shifting the state of reality .00001 degrees in the right direction; just enough so that everything seems that much more redicul...redonkul...redic...awesome. Here's their kids show I just finally discovered. I love the second part where they get all folky, too. I'm going to start a rumor of a Maywa Denki/Friends With You/Toykestra/Toy Death/Cookie Mongoloid/Twink/Captured By Robots tour and maybe it'll happen if we wish hard enough. You can see more of them in The HF Collected Edition.

An Interview Bob Dob at Billy Shire Fine Arts

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:02:47 -0800

Catching up with Bob Dob (HF Vol.10) at his opening last weekend, February 14th at BSFA: More...

"Natural Beauties" - An interview with Lola

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:54:35 -0800

Lola Gil, aka " Lola." is a multi layered artist, living and creating in Los Angeles, CA. Her work has graced gallery walls throughout the US and abroad since 2001. Lola's darkly hued oil paintings continue to mesmerize for reasons hard to explain. More...

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"Hooker Insight" an Interview with Natalia Fabia

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:08:53 -0800

Natalia Fabia's upcoming solo show "Hooker Dreamscapes" opens next Saturday February 21st at Corey Helford Gallery. The show is a follow up so to speak to her last two shows "Hooker Manor" and "Hooker Safari". The subject matter of Natalia's work has long been a source of fascination for us especially in these uber politically correct times. The unenlightened might mistake it for female objectification (yawn) but Natalia doesn't so much as bat an eyelash to what are now, very old fashioned notions around female sexuality. Instead her eye catching and astonishingly rendered figurative pieces convey more interesting messages. Nathan Spoor, Contributing Editor at Large, catches some words with the artist/fashionista in L.A., to talk about just that and a little more...

Andrew Hem and Stella Im Hultberg at Roq La Rue

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:16:30 -0800

Andrew Hem, who appears in our latest volume, opens a solo show tonight at Seattle's Roq La Rue Gallery. We love his use of patches of color and hazy narratives. Stella Im Hultberg's solo opens at the gallery as well, showcasing her wonderful ethereal female forms with Art Nouveau inspired flair. Check out our selections from the show from both artists here.

Chris Ryniak spills the beans (all over his secret sculpture projects)

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:54:54 -0800

As of HF Vol.10, we were introduced to the greatness that is Chris Ryniak. But what we might not have known, is his dexterity with the dimensional medium. I simply had to know, how does he do it? Why does he do it? Where does he find the time to do it? Even though he does his best to dodge the big questions, we manage to get something coherent from him, some exclusive shots of the studio, works in progress, and a bit of a peek into the natural state of one of the more intriguing characters in the art cosmos to date. More...

Report from Mark Ryden's "The Snow Yak" show in Tokyo

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:16:52 -0800

Last Saturday we touched down in Tokyo to join friends and fans of Mark Ryden in order to see his latest exhibition "The Snow Yak Show" at the Tomio Koyama Gallery. This show marked a bit of a departure for the artist, whose previously brightly colored palette and rich back rounds were replaced by a more austere, minimal look and staying to a serene palette of white and grey tones. Gone also were the opulent frames, with the artist choosing slim white frames instead. The gallery had two rooms devoted to the show, one small room full of drawings and sketches which all quickly sold, and the large room held the paintings, of which there were seven (also almost sold out last time I sneaked a peek at the impressive price list). Assorted well-wishers in the house included artists Tim Biskup, Junko Mizumo, and Chris Berens, Brad Keech from Pressure Printing/Porterhouse, Colin Turner from Last Gasp, and Michael Kohn of Kohn Gallery and of course Ryden's muses Marion Peck, Jessicka of Scarling and "anti-mogul" Long Gone John. I spent part of the evening taking a bunch of shots before it became too crowded...
Lots more of the show....

Art Roll Pt.II: Joe Vaux "Manimal"/Dan May "Slow Collision"

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:54:27 -0800

(above, Tricked by Treats, Joe Vaux.) Our second stop, and final destination for the art roll, is the home of solo exhibits for Joe Vaux and Dan May. With that beautiful window
of cool fresh (and rainless) air, the crowd at CoproNason Gallery was in a festive and appreciative mood. Well, with good measure, for they
were in for a visual treat of some magnitude. Dan and Joe's work really compliments the other quite well.

I found out that both went to Syracuse University in New York, though at separate times. And with strong desire for being creative, they each managed to carve out their respective niches to preside for one favorable moment on adjoining gallery room's walls. The rest, as they say, is history. More...

The Art of Rebellion Feb.7: Art Roll Pt.I

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:52:38 -0800

Saturday night, February 7th 2009 was the platform from which a variety of excitement was launched. Being that most of Los Angeles had lived with the wonderful, if not somewhat daunting rains the whole week, the break in the weather was just what the Dr. ordered. The people wanted to have a break from the wetness for just a minute, and got their wish on just the right moment - Saturday night! They showed up in droves for Harley-Davidson's "The Art of Rebellion", a showcase of the fine art world's best and brightest on their familiar wall-adorning mediums of choice, as well as a special piece produced by each on the company's Sportster 883 gas tanks. More...

Gabriels show at Mondo Bizzarro

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:48:25 -0800

European Gallery Mondo Bizarro has always put on impressive contemporary art shows, right in the heart of the epicenter os renaissance art history. Their upcoming show with Gabriels, an amazing bronze sculptor, looks fantastic! His mutated brine trilobites are beautiful. Here's a few more images from him to peep at.

Shepard Fairey Arrested on the way to his Boston Museum Show.

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:55:15 -0800

Propagandist/artist Shepard Fairey (arguably the most publicly recognizable name in art right now) was arrested for putting an OBEY poster up on the way to his Boston Contemporary Art solo retrospective, "Supply and Demand." All eyes are on him (for better or worse) as he installed a 20-by-50 foot banner (legally) on the side of Boston City Hall earlier this week and as he battles the Associated Press over the snap shot used as reference for the Obama posters (and the knock-off hordes of items that soon followed!). Look for an exclusive article on Fairey in Hi-Fructose vol.11, where Ert O'Hara goes on a night of wheat-pasting with the insatiable Giant.

Video: Gary Baseman

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:23:59 -0800

Check out this great video on artist Gary Baseman, discussing his past solo shows, outlook, and id/ego battles with canvas. Check Baseman out in our upcoming Hi-Fructose Collected Edition as well.

Hi Fructose Collected hardcover Pre-Order

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:23:03 -0800

Our Hi-Fructose Collected Edition Box Set has sold out, even before it has arrived! Thanks to everyone for their pre-orders and patience! It is on it's way from China and will finally arrive port-side in the next few weeks. The advance copies we've received look fantastic. We can't wait to send them out to you and the many contributors. For those who missed out, a stand alone Hard Cover Edition book will be arriving in May. We just put the pre-order up for that here. Thanks for your continued support of our indy magazine.

Brandt Peters - Cackle Factory opening night photos

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:20:48 -0800

Tuesdays are not the usual fare for an art outing, nor are they the norm for openings. But as you can see below, Tuesday was possibly the perfect moment for the debut solo show for the super talented and equally wonderful Brandt Peters. Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles hosted the festive event, boasting a turnout of loving fans and appreciation for the artist and his admirably wondrous better half, Kathie Olivas. The exhibit features a broad spectrum of Brandt's talents, including original paintings, drawings, custom toys, sculptures, and even a couple of the coveted collaborations between said husband / wife creative duo. Take a look into the happenings of the night...

Worlds on Fire by Nathan Spoor

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:24:03 -0800

Having been offered the personal angle on this unique experience by artist and curator Kris Lewis, I accepted with delight. It's a rare treat that an art show has excited me about traveling to downtown LA, even though the scenery has changed for the better in certain oasis-like areas. Worlds on Fire," an exhibit put on by Grammy nominated recording artist Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas, showcased a solid array of talent from known and even unknown artists. Having called on his friend Kris Lewis, as well as Justin Giarla of the Shooting Gallery and the glittering behemoth known as the fashionable and effective GenArt set, the show was bound to go off. more...

Cackle Factory: Brandt Peters tonight at Gallery 1988, L.A.

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:00:35 -0800

Brandt Peters will debut a whole new body of work in this long anticipated debut solo show, Cackle Factory at Gallery 1988 L.A. The show opens this evening, Feb., 3rd at 7p.m. Brandt will also be a featrued artists in Hi-Fructose Vol.11 due out this April 2009 More...

Dan May "Slow Collision" By Nathan Spoor

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:57:42 -0800

Nathan Spoor interviews Dan May for his upcoming show, Slow Collision at Copro Nason Gallery Opening February 7th. These new works are to die for. more...

TXT at STITCH Gallery

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:31:21 -0800

Tim Biskup with be bringing his highly coveted kaiju kubism to Japan next week when he opens a new show entitled TxT Project at Tokyo's STITCH Gallery. The show will feature 15 new paintings of Tim's trademark monsters as well as two new prints (recently released through Flopdoodle) and a slew of vinyl "mashups" done in collaboration with vinyl virtuoso T9G. More info can be found on Tim's blog as well as the organizer's In The Yellow's blog. Check out a few preview images of the paintings and vinyls here and stay tuned as Hi-Fructose will be posting some exclusive coverage of the opening!

POV Evolving's "Movers and Shakers"

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:44:36 -0800

Just in time for V-Day, LA's POV Evolving Gallery presents "Movers and Shakers" curated by Gino Joukar. The show features 70 fantastic artists including: Ekundayo, Ueno, Pardee, Sol, Mark Nagata, Scott Radke (shown above), Nathan Spoor, Chris Ryniak, Attaboy, Yoskay Yamamoto, Ron English, Meredith Dittmar, Kukula, and many, many more. The show coincides with a release of a print set as well. Take a look at the exclusive Hi-Fructose preview here! The show opens Feb.14th from 7-11 pm in La's Chinatown.

Camilla d'Errico's "Royal Egg Watcher"

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:17:31 -0800

Brooklyn's Ad Hoc Gallery just released a great new print by Camilla d'Errrico. "Royal Egg Watcher" features d'Errico's signature wide-eye animal females with animal adornments. Get it from AdHoc on February 5th. Check out an interview with Camilla in the latest Hi-Fructose (Vol. 10 now in stores) and check out a larger version of the print here.

Nice words from Glubdub!

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:54:06 -0800
Glubdub.com explains it all: A flavorful exposition on Hi-Fructose by Alex Goetchius. Muchas gracias Alex!

"Seeing Things": Nathan Spoor interviews Craola

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:46:25 -0800

Since last year's "It Wanders" series, we've been waiting to see what Greg "Craola" Simkins has his sights set on next and we will not be disappointed. His latest offerings are a group of lush new paintings for his solo show "Seeing Things," opening February 5th, 2009 at FIFTY24SF Gallery in San Francisco's lower Haight district. Artist Nathan Spoor caught up with Greg as he worked to complete the show and brings us this tasty update. Included is a incredibly generous sneak peek at two of the newest pieces in the show plus even more generous, are glimpses of his working sketches. Continued...

Nathan Ota's "A Touch of Class"

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:48:56 -0800

A Paper Tiger just released a great new print of this tree-in-a box painting entitled "Touch of Class" from artist Nathan Ota. Check out a larger version of the image here.
The lighting in his work glows like the "magic hour."

Firehouse at Varnish

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:44:24 -0800

The legendary screen-printers Chuck Sperry and Ron Donovan known together as Firehouse have been mayhem-making for the past twenty years. They are also featured in the soon-to-be-released documentary film "American Artifact" which chronicles the rise of American rock poster art since it's birth. And last but not leastly, Donovan and Sperry have a fantastic show up at San Francisco's Varnish Fine Art. The show exhibits a plethera of collaged posters on canvas as well as silkscreens on wood, like the brooding one shown above by Chuck Sperry entitled "Who Watches the Watchers."

Tim Biskup's Pocket Helper!

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:43:44 -0800

Can't help to want to hug and abuse Tim Biskup's 2" transparent purple Pocket Helper created by the legendary kaiju kings Gargamel. Is that a Helper in your pocket?

Video: Interview with Van Arno

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:33:17 -0800

Aartist Van Arno discusses his latest solo show "The Boogie Disease" at SF's The Shooting Gallery.

McCarty's "Lorraine Hotel"

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:24:15 -0800

Photographer Brian McCarty's new photo "Lorraine Hotel" is doing just what was intended: "to foster discussion" since being posted at Boing Boing. Feel free to join the discussion there and see the photo being exhibited at the Manifest Hope Gallery. Brian's comment from his Flickr posting: "The primary reason for placing Obama at the Lorraine is to foster discussion. Race is the elephant in the room, explored some, but perhaps not as much as it should have been. Obama was the only candidate NOT to visit the Lorraine, probably because he couldn't politically. Why not is an important question to discuss. As for the exact placement in the scene, it was very purposeful. There was a far better composition nearer to the actual spot, but I didn't like the implications - yes, the tragic ending, but furthermore the elevation of Obama to MLK's level. He is coming up the stairs, paying respect, and perhaps taking the torch. Time will tell. Much like the other artists in the exhibition, I have a great deal of hope for the future and for Obama. I believe he is up to the task."

Mark Ryden's "Fur Girl" poster and more!

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:27:06 -0800
While we await for Mark Ryden's winter-themed exhibition "The Snow Yak" to open at Tokyo's Tomio Koyama in Japan on February 9th, we've just received word from Porterhouse of a beautiful new limited edition poster featuring "Fur Girl," one of the paintings from the show. These will be available only through Porterhouse on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Take a closer look at the poster image as well as a few sneak peeks of paintings from the show below And look for exclusive coverage of the show itself to come soon!

XFUNS GALA 08 - MOCA TAIPEI 08

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:53:01 -0800

November 22nd 2008 through January 18th, 2009: This year the XFUNS crew really outdid themselves. They managed to have a serious little exhibition in the heart of Taipei's Museum of Contemporary Art. They called it XFUNS Gala 08: X=Secret. And apparently it boasted a tastemaker group of artists and viewers alike.
More...

McBess Rhymes with Awesome

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:01:21 -0800

European/English artist McBess's energy-filled drawings always make me want to draw. So why am I writing this blog post instead? Because his work is infectious and we like to start epidemics (at least of the good kind, you homeland security prole). We did a big ol' feature on him in Hi-fructose Vol.8. He has a show at Chicago's Rotofugi Friday with media mix-master Netherland, in a loosely music themed show entitled "Overdrive." Check out McBess' series of hyper contrast red, yellow and blue drawings and more here and if you're in the area, be sure to say hello, as he's headed to Chicago for the opening.

Alex Pardee's "Letters From Digested Children"

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:46:13 -0800

Kids write the cutest letters, filled with grammar and spelling mistakes, especially when they are slowly being digested in the slime filled bowels of a monster's stomach. It's hard to focus on anything other then "Help Me. please...." or "the acid burns my eyes" or as one of the letters from Alex Pardee's show decries: "I want to come home to eat the pancakes. It's icky in here..." I had an advance preview of the show at Upper Playground, where the walls were littered with case file reports from hospital and police, hand written notes from the children trapped in Pardee's paintings, and a huge sculptural monstrosity (complete with a video screen belly depicting a live action child surrounded by the BBQ bowels of a captor). Brave a selection of images from the night courtesy of the surprisingly crappy Casio Exilim here. Congrats to Pardee on such a great show.

Van Arno's "The Boogie Disease"

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:13:45 -0800

We've always loved Van Arno's insanely dynamic paintings. His southern gothic themed paintings play on a rabid rural America, suspendingthe action in mid-air, like a neo-classical country bumkin Matrix fight. His solo show at San Francisco's Shooting Gallery is this Saturday. Here's a selection of our favorites from the show to expose your cranial synapses to here.

Video Party with Junko Mizuno

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:34:20 -0800

Who better to end 2008 with than Japan's Junko Mizuno? Sugary sweet and always fucked-up, here's a calvalcade of video icing to top off your year-end bitter sweet cake. Watch Junko get interviewed by an Englishman as well as a strange sashimi ritual, a recent show of Junko and Miss Van and Aiko Nakagawa at Merry Karnowski, and more below... and look for Miss Mizuno in the long awaited Hi-Fructose Collected Edition.

Art Basel, Miami Mayhem 2008

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:14:42 -0800

Art Basel Miami: 2008 – Jen Pappas with photographer Steven Yannie chronicle their four-day shenanigans through Miami' during Art Basel 2008:

If ever it were possible to become tipsy from art: the idiotic-grin, not sure what the rest of my body is doing, am I talking too loud kinda tipsy, then Art Basel Miami is it. Four days, 33 countries, 250 galleries, over 2,000 artists and a veritable overload of the senses is only part of the story. continue...

Chris Mars makes Hi-Fructose blush

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:48:58 -0800
Hi-Fructose is surprised and honored beyond measure as Chris Mars' pick for "Artists of the Year" for the City Pages (Minneapolis Weekly.) This would be a full blow blog post but we're trying to show some restraint and modesty by posting this to the News section. Chris Mars is a Minneapolis-based artist whose work is included in several public collections, including the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Minnesota History Center. His debut monograph, Tolerance , was released in September by Billy Shire Fine Arts Press/Last Gasp Publishing.

Lookout! new Wilfrid Wood Statues

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:16:19 -0800

Just in time for winter, the adorably perverse Wilfrid Wood has taken over the town square with two new commissioned (by Nestle's Frosty Fruits!?) statues. Sculpted by Josh young, these memorial statues of 'Summer Madness' victims were erected in Melbourne and Sydney. Take a larger look at these tan-lined beauties celebrating the stupidity of the summer here. They kind of remind me of the Rugrats, but in the midst of a speed binge.

Art Roll Pt.II:Good Samaritans/CoproNason

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:13:37 -0800

(above - Naoto Hattori)
Part deux brought to you by Nathan Spoor.
The second and final stop for our roll this fine evening, (Dec., 13th) is at for their holiday opening and party and festivities. more...

Go West: Chris Berens at Roq La Rue

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:05:31 -0800

The Chris Berens show "Go West" last Friday (12.12.08) was truly a sight to behold. Chris' new collection of paintings for his show at Roq La Rue Gallery were nearly sold out by the time we arrived. As cold as it was for Seattle this year, I wouldn't have missed this show for the world, not even my terror for flying or my inept winter coat could keep me away. Kirsten Anderson, owner of Roq La Rue initially turned us on to the Neatherland artist this past year when she suggested him for a feature in Volume 9. More...

New Dave Cooper Animated Video/Interview

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:03:55 -0800

We just got word of a new Dave Cooper animated video for Canadian rock band Danko Jones. Nick Cross, , an award-winning animator, teamed up with Cooper to make this drum-pounding latex-headed bounce fest sing. We've got a special collection of story boards to show you and an exclusive interview with Cooper on the project and check out the video here!

Art Roll Pt.I: Jeff Soto/Riverside Art Museum

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:50:23 -0800

Artist, Nathan Spoor kindly shares his meanderings in L.A., from last weekend of Dec., 13th. more...

HF Exclusive: Brian McCarty shoots Yoskay Yamamoto's Koibito

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:10:49 -0800

Yoskay Yamamoto's Koibito is half coi fish/half boy and all awesome. For the upcoming Hi-Fructose vol.10, famed photographer Brian McCarty braved the not-so cold December waters of a Los Angeles pool just for the shot for us. To celebrate the release of the Koibito at Melrose's Munky King tonight December 12th, we're offering a free download of the image for screenshot/wallpaper use as well as a download image for your Iphone courtesy of Brian. Get the behind the scenes Q & A on the shot and links for the downloads here!

Mark Ryden's "Silence"

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:07:33 -0800

Mark Ryden has just released a new 11-color serigraph entitled "Silence" available exclusively through the MOCA. The print, printed on especially antiqued paper was produced by the fine folks at Pressure Printing, complete with specially made printer's "chop." See a larger version of "Silence" here. And look for info on Ryden's upcoming Tree Show catalog book soon.

Video Party with Charles Krafft

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:53:39 -0800

We love the recent rise of interest in porcelin/fine Chinawear. Here's a collection of videos of the controversial, yet always thought provoking Charles Krafft. Visit with him as he creates a urn out of his neighbor's ashes (above), create his "Disaster Wear," and explore a Seattle art museum (below).

Hi-Fructose Vol.10 Sneak Peeks

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:09:51 -0800

We've finally put the finishing touches on our latest issue, due in stores first week of January. Hi-Fructose Vol.10 is proud to feature Glenn Barr, In the Clouds: the art of Chris Scarborough, Yosuke Ueno, Camilla d'Errico, the installations of Mandy Greer, Chris Ryniak, Bob Dob, and Chris Ryniak. Plus vehicle painter Kevin Cyr, Andrew Hem, the sculptures of Laurie Hassold, plus reviews and much more.Cover image, Glenn Barr. See previews of Hi-fructose Vol.10 here!

Video: Liz McGrath at Iguapop

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:15:48 -0800

Take a trip overseas for a visit with HF vol.9 feature artist Liz McGrath and her latest solo exhibition. And check out some other McGrath videos below; including Boing Boing
TV's coverage of her by David Pescovitz.

James Jean show poster

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:13:51 -0800

James Jean, who we featured in HF vol.5, has a long-awaited solo show in January at New York's Jonathan Levine Gallery and he's made a high resolution show poster downloadable for you to print your self here.

H*F Video: Studio visit with Chris Berens Pt. II

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:48:36 -0800

Part II of Kirsten Anderson's visit with Netherland painter Chris Berens at his studio, discussing his unique process of working. Camera and Editing by Kenny Montana for Hi-Fructose Magazine. We're very pleased to premiere this amazing artist with a ten page feature by Kirsten in Hi-Fructose Volume 9. Look for his solo show at Roq La Rue in Seattle coming this December and exclusive coverage of the show on hifructose.com

Chris Berens

What's New with the Glue Society

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:46:19 -0800

Our Australian friends The Glue Society, a group of artists, designers and projecteers, have created these amazing series of sculptures and films featuring chair rainbows on the frozen tundra, a curb-side wrap party, gratuitous nudie pictures for airplanes passing by, a house of crates, and a blow-up doll's vacation paradise. The Glue Society's past projects include a very chilling series of "God's Eye View" Google Earth's shots of classic biblical scenes and their "Hot With the Chance of Late Storm" melting ice cream truck which we're featuring in the upcoming Hi-Fructose Collected Edition. See The Glue Society's new videos and the beautiful photos by Derek Henderson and much more here...

Symmetrical Balance, Tiffany Bozic

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:52:09 -0800

Hi-Fructose took a trip over the bridge last month for a chance to see Tiffany Bozic's work up close at the Fecal Face Dot Gallery in San Francisco. more...

Video: Alex Pardee and Zero Friends

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:02:18 -0800

Be sure to check out this studio visit with Pardee and Zero friends and look for Alex in the HF Collected Edition where we feature an expanded article on him.

Here come the "Clowns!": Preview

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:13:43 -0800

Clowns! opens 7 p.m., November 15th at Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City and features an extraordinary line up of artists re-interpreting the classic clown portrait. Artists include Buff Monster, Joe Ledbetter, Chet Zar, Audrey Kawasaki, Travis Louie, Alex Pardie, Chet Zar, Gary Baseman and many more...

Ryden's Bunny Cart Print

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:08:45 -0800

Gearing up for the holiday season, Roq La Rue Gallery has collaborated with Mark Ryden to release a limited number of prints to benefit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya, which (among other things) rehabilitates and cares for orphaned elephants. Bunny Cart was generously donated by Ryden, with the cost to publish the run was donated by Roq la Rue. The print is only available through the gallery here. Every penny of the purchase price goes directly to the Trust! See a bigger of the image here.

FriendsWithYou at Art Basel Miami '08

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:58:37 -0800

Miami's home town art heroes FriendsWithYou will destroy all frownsters with their installation at this year's Art Basel Festival. Fun House, an interactive bounce palace, is a large scale amusement park the Friends were commissioned to create and given carte blanche by SCOPE Miami to design. FriendsWithYou has a always been a highlight of the fest in recent years but: "Unlike the “Skywalkers” balloon parade of Art Basel Miami Beach ’06, which remained essentially a spectator event, the experience within SCOPE MIAMI ’08 will engage all aspects of the body and mind, providing for a euphoric art experience." We've always found their work infectious and featured them way back in volume 1. Check out more shots of what they have planned here.

Liz McGrath at Iguapop

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:01:32 -0800

Want to see peeks from Liz McGrath's latest show Tears of the Crocodile at Iguapop Gallery in Barcelona which opened last month? Her latest collection of work, in a color palette of primaril clean white and black - accentuated with gold and pastel accents, would turn the French empire on its ear. More...

Frizzelll, Simonsen, Belcastro!

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:47:42 -0800

Jill Simonsen captures the stark disconnection of the suburbs in her acrylic paintings on canvas, illustrating the sterile environments which many of us know so well be it in the burbs or during the desolate wee hours of the morning in the city. Jill's work will be on display as part of a two person show with Scott Belcastro in gallery one of the Cerasoli:LeBasse Gallery in Culver City opening tonight, November 7th at 8p.m. Also opening tonight in gallery 2 is Nate Frizzell's solo show Put on a Happy Face. More...

Andrew Foster's "Deep Thoughts"

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:51:25 -0800

Santa Monica's Robert Berman Gallery opens Andrew Foster's Deep Thoughts solo exhibition on Nov. 15th. The show features a most impressive line of paintings and drawings from the impressionism-gone-awry artist. I can't help but love when he stacks up ladies in a field. Their expressions are always unexpected; as if they just woke from a dream, not knowing how they arrived at the situation they're in. Included in the show are a few homages to classic works as well. Check out a few of my favorite Foster paintings from the show here...

Video: Tessar Lo at Roq La Rue

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:31:36 -0800

Tessar Lo/Roq La Rue Preview from Modus Films on Vimeo.

Check out this great preview/video of artist Tessar Lo, who's showing with painter Moira Hahn and Bill Blair.

Psst! You can get a sneak peek of the show here!

Dreamscapes, sneak peek

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:44:08 -0800

Definition Gallery presents Dreamscapes, a group show featuring a terrific lineup of artists: Dan May, Jason Limon, Michael Page, Benji Williams, Martin Wittfooth, Andy Kehoe, Benjamin Lacombe, Chris Ryniak and Colin Johnson. Dreamscapes is a show exploring the mysterious nocturnal landscapes and their inhabitants that all come alive as we sleep. This is a really great looking show which opens, Friday November 7th at 7p.m. Sneak peeks here...

Online Feature & Preview: Gail Potocki

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:32:24 -0800

Opened Apples, is Chicago-based Symbolist artist Gail Potocki's new solo exhibit. The show will display twenty-eight environmentally charged pieces at Billy Shire Fine Arts in Culver City, opening November 15 at 7 p.m. Read more and an interview with Gail here...

Kukula Preview: The Princess Express

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:55:03 -0700

The Princess Express, new works by Bay Area artist, Kukula, opens 8 p.m., Saturday November 8th at Copro Nason Gallery in Santa Monica. This new set of paintings reflect a very personal note by the artist, originally from Israel, around finding new ground in unfamiliar territory More...

Kelly Tunstall and Ferris Plock's "Reconstruction"

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:14:28 -0700

Reconstruction, new works by the dynamic duo Ferris Plock (HF vol.8) and Kelly Tunstall opens Saturday November 1st at the Limited Addiction Gallery in Denver.

It's always fun to see how both these artists work together in this series of beat-up airplanes, bird boats, astronautical lasses, all in muted color tones. Each piece they produce together is always a surprise for the eyes.

Here's a few favorites from the show here.

Keep A Breast Auction!

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:06:37 -0700

The Keep A Breast plaster breast casts have made their exhibit rounds and are finally up for auction on Ebay. Keep A Breast (KAB) is an organization rallying to fight breast cancer. The proceeds from each cast auctioned goes toward funding research toward the fight. Some of the artists and celebs involved are Iggy Pop, Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth, Amy Sol, Jesse Reno, Kelly Tunstall, Lola, Pamela Jaeger, Johnny Rodriguez. More here including the full list of participating artists...

The Wondermental - New works by Lola

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:49:29 -0700

The Wondermental, new works by Lola opens tonight, Saturday October 25th at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City, California.

Lola's new work is especially poignant and brilliantly executed. Her atmospherically dark imagery are fairy tales and fables encapuslated on canvas.

ELola pexplains it all. More...

Alex Pardee's Night of The Treeple Launch

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:06:45 -0700

Alex Pardee (HF Vol.1) officially launched his Treeple concept last night at San Francisco's Club Six with a nasty little art show featuring art and images from his clothing line, props from movie, and art from a dozen artists exploring Alex's "Treeple" world. Night of the Treeple is a rediculous scary homage to late 70's horror, where nature gets it's revenge on us petty resource wasting tree murdering humans. Take a look at the Art of Treeple, a few crappy shots I took of the great art and folks at the show, and the Treeple Teaser trailer (complete with radiactive glowing tree sap blood!) directed by Alex here!

H*F Video: Studio visit with Chris Berens Pt. I

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:28:44 -0700

Kirsten Anderson visits with Netherland painter Chris Berens at his studio, discussing his unique process of working. Camera and Editing by Kenny Montana for Hi-Fructose Magazine. We're very pleased to premiere this amazing artist with a ten page feature by Kirsten in Hi-Fructose Volume 9.

Chris Berens

Gallery Profile: Last Rites

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:29:29 -0700

In anticipation of The 13th Hour, the upcoming group show at New York city's Last Rites gallery - opening October 18th at 7.pm, we interviewed owner Paul Booth and Gallery Director Genevive Zacooni, both of whom have deep roots in the art subculture's darker relms. First, a preview of the show which includes artists such as...

Sneak Peek: Glenn Barr's "Happiness"

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:38:05 -0700

Just got word from Glenn Barr (Hi Fructose #11) that he's making his very first bronze sculpt. Entitled "Happiness" and based off the painting of the same name, it will be limited to only 15 editions, signed and numbered with a certificate. The sculpt is by Dave Grasso and pre-sales are now available. Take a look at the sculpture in-progress here!

A Visit to Long Gone John's

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:26:09 -0700

Seeing an art collectors home is always fun, especially when the collector has one of the more impressive collections of Lowbrow and Pop Surrealism around. Sunday I swung by to see how my pal, and newly minted NW resident Long Gone John, was getting on in decorating his wood cabin-esque 1970's modern mini palace. A sprawling labyrinth of rooms and hallways, it is a perfect setting for John's truly formidable collection of art, toys, music, and oddities. (In fact-John and his collection are the subject of their very own documentary "The Treasures of Long Gone John.")

While a huge percentage of John's collections is still in boxes and paintings are stacked in rows and rows in spare rooms, I managed to take a few pics of some choice items hanging around. Check out photos from the LGJ's new place and video from "The Treasures of Long Gone John" here!

Video: Bansky's Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:32:07 -0700

Just as everyone else is catching up to the wall stencil craze, it's great to see the elusive Banksy shake things up and bring his concepts to new mediums with his very creepy recent NYC installation "Banksy's Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill." The exhibit features animatronicsculptures in a converted petstore that, well, just watch the videos above and below...

Josh Keyes at Ok Ok Gallery

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:51:52 -0700

Last night I dropped by the highly anticipated Josh Keyes exhibit at Seattle's Ok Ok Gallery. In addition to the semi-large scale and technically refined paintings exploring enviromental concerns, the show featured a 3D installation of an albino deer covered in, and surrounded by, white butterflies. The effect was quite magical, without being corny, nor maudlin. Josh graciously spent the evening chatting with collectors, fans, and fellow artists who packed the gallery all evening. Needless to say the show was sold out before the doors opened! Anyone in the area should do themselves a favor and check out the show. Check out photos from the show and read more here...

Fallen: Carlos Huante and Jose Ismael Fernandez

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:33:41 -0700

Over the past few years Varnish Gallery has become the destination for sculpture and fine crafted dark outlooks. Take their current show "Fallen" featuring sculptor Jose Ismael Fernandez and the deep rooted images of Carlos Huante as case in point. The work is undeniably fine crafted and breath taking. Jose Ismael Fernandez' bronzes drags your eyes around, pulling your body around each piece, distorting realistic human forms in dynamic, unexpected ways. The forms, however mostly human, address biblical themes and they ripple like water when you see them in person. Carlos Huante showcases his latest series of new media paintings and prints. "Says Huante, "I like to find the truths that I believe in every day life and talk about those things through my work." Seems like Carlos' everyday involves soul eating, the constant ripping of the flesh, and lots of bandages. If you're in the area be sure to check out the show. If not, here are a few images to peep at.

Preview: Blender

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:43:48 -0700

'Blender', Opening Saturday October 11th, is the inaugural show of the new Cerasoli-LeBasse Gallery. A fusion between Beau LeBasse's former Project Gallery and the Freddi Cerasoli gallery. The new partners were previously catty-corner neighbors in the Culver City art district of Los Angeles. The new gallery is now housed within the former Cerasoli gallery space as a much larger 3 room gallery. Read more...

Video: Gary Baseman on Sketch Theatre

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:57:46 -0700

Gary Baseman on Sketch Theatre Sketch Theatre.

Preview: Chet Zar tonight

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:54:00 -0700

Chet Zar, showing tonight October 10th at Roq la Rue, is known for his film concept design work (including the recent Hellboy 2) but when he had free time he paints monster-like characters who seem to inhabit a film noir type world. His characters can appear ruthless and slightly maleficent or gruesome yet sympathetic. Read more...

Baby Tattoville: Recap

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:50:33 -0700

Well we're back from this year's outting from what looks to be turning in to a fun and unique annual event. I'm talking about Baby Tattooville held at the historic, lovely and slightly creepy Riverside Mission Inn hotel. Read more...

HF Feature Interview with Chris Reccardi

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:51:53 -0700

Hi-Fructose has landed an online exclusive interview with painter and animation director/creator/musician Chris Reccardi. Matt Holdaway discusses Reccardi's upcoming solo shows at M Modern gallery ("Cosmodelic"), Limited Addiction and Seattle's Roq La Rue. They also converse his work on Rob Zombie's upcoming "The Haunted World of El Super-Beasto" and his prior work on Ren and Stimpy as well as his three upcoming animation pilots. They converse about the pros and cons of art schooling, the ins and outs of the animation business, and retarded starfish. We also discover Chris' mod pop musical side and discover that he's scored several popular animations, including a few of his own. Check out Matt's in-depth interview with the artist and see a few behind the scene's of Reccardi's cat fighting world, all here!

Preview: Strange Brew

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:43:30 -0700

Bay Area gallery Eclectix, debuts a new location with the opening of Strange Brew. The group show includes artists such as Isabel Samaras, Mark Mothersbaugh, Eric Joyner and many more...

Preview: KMNDZ & Ekundayo

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:50:44 -0700

Thinkspace Gallery presents Red Forest a two person show with Ekundayo and Johnny " KMNDZ" Rodriguez (Vol.7) opening Friday October 10th at 7p.m. Look for Ekundayo's feature in HF Vol.9 coming soon. More Red Forest sneak peeks...

Baby Tattooville 2008 is Coming!

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:52:43 -0700

Baby Tattooville 2008 is just around the corner folks, and as of today, there are only 8 spaces left available. Baby Tattooville is a weekend-long retreat at the historic Mission Inn hotel and limited to 50 attendees who will come away with some incredible orignal art and much more...

Preview: Laurie Lipton

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:32:43 -0700

Day of the Dead, Laurie Lipton's solo show at CoproNason gallery, opens October 11th at 8p.m. The show will feature Laurie's meticulously drawn large scale scenes of the dead caught in various activities, usually reserved for the living. More...

Preview: Nathan Ota

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:52:00 -0700

Way Way South, a show of new works by Nathan Ota will be opening Ocotober 3rd at La Luz de Jesus gallery in Los Angeles. The new work is imbibed with his familiar sense of humor and wonder however this time, he's taken a darker tone with spaces rendered in deep shadows and figures slightly more somber. Show runs through October 31st. More...

Preview: Noxious Fumes

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:55:24 -0700

Rivet Gallery is hosting a great group show which opens October 8th, titled Noxious Fumes. The terrific lineup features the work of Kathy Olivas, Chet Zar, Brian Viveros,Tin, Davey Wong, UNKL and more. Have a look at some of the sneak peeks...

Sjors Trimbach's Papercraft for HF Collected

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:21:56 -0700

The great paper craft artist Sjors Trimbach (known to many as Brickboy) created this lil' big guy just for our long awaited HF Collected Edition Box Set. The Make-It-Yourself model sheets include this impressive guy, a hat and parka, a HF messenger bag and a scaled construct-it yourself replica of the Collected Edition book to carry in the bag! The set is at press and will arrive in a few months. Until then, check out more views of Sjors' creation here. Thanks to Sjors for doing such a great job!

Video: Rotofugi presents: The Collector

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:06:43 -0700

Chicago gallery and toy store Rotofugi, have really turned things around. This adorable ad spot "The Collector" with a fantastic sense of humor was created by the folks at Country Club Chicago and is an award winning animation featuring some of our favorite designer toys, but instead of being the collected, they are the collectors... of humans! We know it's an ad, but it's so cool we had to post it.

Favorites: Jordan Crane

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:11:48 -0700

Jordan Crane, whom we featured in Volume six, makes fantastic hand pulled screen printing editions that look even better in person. I have long envied his eye for unique color combinations and strong eye-pulling compositions. His obvious love of drawing always makes its way onto paper. His latest print above one, entitled "Laestragonian," is an image for theupcoming Fantagraphics "Beasts! 2" book and is now available here. And check out a few of my favorite Jordan Crane prints; such beautiful disasters here.

Naoto Hattori, Ausgang, and Lori Field at LAG

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:21:07 -0700

Naoto Hattori (whom we featured in HF vol.7) has a great series of small works up in a group show at Denver's Limited Addiction Gallery alongside the legendary cartoon surrealist Anthony Ausgang and the beautiful mist-like apparition paintings of Lori Field. Check out more Hattori here and more on the show at the gallery.The Show opens tonight.

Favorites: Karen Davison

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:04:22 -0700

In anticipation of this year's Alternative Press Expo, I was looking through the few pieces I picked up from last year. My favorite is this little gem by artist Karen Davison who draws...or rather, wields a pencil like pro fencer (as in fencing with pointy swords). Her line drawing portraits are more telling than actual photographs. This is a limited edition (50), accordion style book, custom covered (with custom designed end papers!) and filled with 26 black and white prints. More...

HF Vol.9 Cover artist Sam Gibbons

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:29:43 -0700

Hi-Fructose Vol.9 cover features the art of Sam Gibbons. Seen here is another example of his hypnotic paintings on scroll sawed wooden cut-outs entitled Best of Luck. Sam mixes clouds of classic golden age cartoon references, puncture points and gaping wounds into a kaleidoscopic slaughter. Be sure to read Jennifer Pappas' article on him in Vol.9, now available for pre-order and checkout a larger view of Gibbons' lastest painting "Best of Luck" here.

Lesley Reppeteaux & Zach Johnsen: Opening tonight 9.12.08

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:50:26 -0700

Zach Johnsen and Lesley Reppeteaux from Los Angeles, are both showing at Thinkspace Gallery, the show opens tonight, Friday September 12th, 7-11PM. In the Main gallery Lesley's shows enttled Tumbling is an installation of 22 paintings, all narrating the Greek story of Hades and Persephone. In the project room is Zach's sprawling installation made up of 40 huge hand cutouts titled, The Sunnyside Yard, plus some pieces of mixed media work on paper. Also on the salon wall is Come Wander With Me, new work by Paul Barnes.
More previews here...

Camille Rose Garcia: "Ambien Somnambulant"

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:47:34 -0700

Camille Rose Garcia (HF vol.8) has a wonderful new solo exhibition "Ambien Somnambulants" at NYC's Jonathan Levine Gallery . If you're in the area be sure not to miss it in person. Garcia's new paintings are brighter, bursting with color, tears and droplets, pill-eating swans, fields of graphic patterns and shapes amidst beheaded polar bears and surly muffin like creatures. Check out a few paintings here.

Victor Castillo and Brian Despain at Roq La Rue

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:44:56 -0700

Victor Castillo (whom we featured in HF vol.8) has his first U.S. solo exhibition at Seattle's Roq La Rue Gallery alongside robot obsessed painter Brian Despain. Castillo's apocalyptic settings, intestine exposed monstrosities, and sweet sausage-nosed children make our guts squirm in just the right way. Despains carefully rendered oil paintings with unexpected layers of thoughtful apathy takes a sci fi theme to new places. Check out more info on the two artists and show previews here: here.

Hi-Fructose Tees by Noferin, Ryniak, and Attaboy now available

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:14:09 -0700

We've saved a few of our new HF Tees which premiered at our 3rd Anniversay show for online folks and finally made them available. You can grab one here in the HF store here. The shirts, designed by Noferin, Chris Ryniak, and Attaboy are on American Apparel tees with a limited amount available.

Camille Rose Garcia: "Ambien Somnambulant"

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:11:57 -0700

Camille Rose Garcia (HF vol.8) has a wonderful new solo exhibition "Ambien Somnambulants" at NYC's Jonathan Levine Gallery . If you're in the area be sure not to miss it in person. Garcia's new paintings are brighter, bursting with color, tears and droplets, pill-eating swans, fields of graphic patterns and shapes amidst beheaded polar bears and surly muffin like creatures. Check out a few paintings here.

La Machine's Spider Terrorizes Liverpool

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:36:27 -0700

(above photo by Matthew Andrews) La Machine, reknown creators of the Sultan's Elephant walking marionette for the Royale Deluxe art/theatre group (featured in HF vol.3), have created an insanely ginormous climbing mechanical spider in jolly ol' Liverpool.

They report: "Yesterday commuters arrived at Lime Street to find a gigantic mechanical spider clinging to a derelict building next to the station. A group of French specialist researchers announced that they had been observing the creature, apparently made of steel and wood and a thousand times the size of anything in nature, for weeks. It appears to be female, around 13m tall, and has been dubbed ‘La Princesse’ by the team. The scientists believe the creature may be about to hibernate, and are attempting to prevent it falling into an inert state, as they are concerned at the potentially catastrophic results of the spider laying up to 1000 eggs. Scientists have therefore removed the spider from the building and taken it to a research base established at the ACC, at Albert Dock in Liverpool. On Friday 5th September it is expected that they will attempt to wake it, under controlled conditions, at 11:30am..."

Check out More photos and complete info on La Machine here.

Video: Fresh Faces

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:03:32 -0700

Video preview of the upcoming "Fresh Faces" show at Project Gallery this Saturday featuring Nimit Malavia, Yuta Onoda, Dominique Fung and Martha Chan

The BLAB Show!

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:27:03 -0700

Sucre Morve I, by Kevin Scalzo
“THE BLAB! SHOW,” The fourth Group Annual Art Exhibition featuring original paintings and illustrations from the forthcoming issue of BLAB! magazine. Featuring the work of SHAG, TRAVIS LOUIE, RYAN HESHKA, GARY BASEMAN, RON ENGLISH, LUKE CHEUH, GARY TAXALI, FRED STONEHOUSE, ANDY KEHOE, TRAVIS LAMPE, MARK BURCKHARDT, CJ PYLE, MARK TODD, TOM HUCK, and MANY MORE.
Opening Saturday September 6th 8:00 pm-11:30 pm, at CoproNason Gallery in Santa Monica. Show runs throughl September 27. More...

Preview: Greg Simkins' "It Wanders East"

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:25:49 -0700

Joshua Liner Gallery sent us over some great preview images of Greg "Craola" Simkins' new show "It Wanders East." In these new works, Simkins further pushes the depth and monstrous chaos he is known for in bold new ways; dangerous albino cloud monsters, amazing elaborate patterns, morphing animals and dynamic compositions. Check out More here.Be sure to check out the show in NYC and look for Simkins in our upcoming Hi-Fructose Collected Edition.

Hi-Fructose Vol.9: Sneak Peeks!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:21:29 -0700

We've finally put the finishing touches on our latest issue, due in stores first week of Ocotober. Hi-Fructose Vol.9 is proud to feature Netherland painter Chris Berens brought to us by our very own (well she's not really ours) Kirsten Anderson, Stella Im Hultberg, Dan May, Sam Gibbons' chaos in symmetry, Tara McPherson, Jeff Gillette, Liz McGrath. Plus; PostlerFerguson re-examines the Death Weapon, Tom Haubs, Ekundayo and the art and blood of Motohiko Odani. Also, toy Exposes, reviews and more. Cover image coming soon! Check here for a preview...

Video: Tara McPherson

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:23:45 -0700

Check out this video on Tara McPherson and see more of Tara in Vol.9 of Hi-Fructose. Available in October.

Josh Keyes and Hometapes

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:44:34 -0700

Indy rock label Hometapes. are doing fantastic indy music/art releases with artists like Friends With You, Jay Ryan, Kathleen Lolley, and this one by musician Brad Laner and Josh Keyes (HF vol.5). Each vinyl release has an album jacket, inner sleeve, colored vinyl, and a secret code card to download mp3 versions in case your hi-fi is fritzing (or non-existent!) or if you don't even want to touch needle to virgin vinyl. We can't wait to hear the actual music when ours arrive in the mail. Why does this picture give me this strange urge to hide it under my pillow? You can get one quick here.

Attaboy Moleskine Sketchbooks by Modofly

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:11:16 -0700

The fine folks at Modofly make wonderfully detailed artist edition Moleskine sketchbooks. These individually laser etched Moleskine sketchbooks by Attaboy are
now available here Each is a 100 page Archival acid-free book with elastic belly band, place-holder ribbon, and expandable pocket; ready to be victimized by your pen or pencil. Take a better look at all of the Attaboy Modofly's here.

Preview & Book Signing: Chris Mars "Tolerance"

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:26:59 -0700

A Soother For Dwayne
Certainly one of the most anxiously awaited exhibits this year, Chris Mars' solo show will open at Billy Shire Fine Arts Gallery in Los Angeles, September 13th featuring his newest works in oils. At 6p.m., an hour before the opening, Chris will be in attendance at the gallery (amazingly!) to sign copies of his book (only) Tolerance. The 176 page, hard cover compendium, published by Billy Shire Fine Arts and Last Gasp, features over 150 large full color paintings and numerous essays by Chris, compiled throughout his years as an artist. More here for peeks at some of his new work, studio shots and innards of Tolerance...

Show Preview: Michael Page

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:44:59 -0700

Detail: To Hold Down The One With The Heart Of Metal
Previews of San Francisco artist, Michael Page's solo show New Beginning's which opens tonight. See more...

Show Preview: Stella Im Hultberg

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:38:34 -0700

Tethered and Tied:
Stella Im Hultberg's solo show featuring a series of new oil paintings, opens tonight at Thinkspace Gallery this evening, August 8th. Here is a short video of her show, some behind the scenes shots and gallery previews...

Making Travis Louie's "Bride of Stan"

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:52:24 -0700

The folks at Pressure Printing just posted a behind thescenes look at Travis Louie's "Bride of Stan" framed intaglio we've just made available in our HF store. We begin shipping these in foam-lined boxes this week. From intaglio printing, tea staining, to antique frame dusting, here's a look at their meticulous process of bringing "Bride of Stan" to life.

Video: Mark Jenkins' "The Golden Ass"

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:39:38 -0700

Mark Jenkins (HF Vol.5) set up his appropriately themed "Golden Ass" sculpture in a tourist trap row in Barcelona, where living statue street buskers feed on coins from the passersby, The sculptures dedication to it's inanimate role is astounding and certainly worthy of the large amount of coin he gathered! Sometimes you get exactly what you paid for. More Jenkins here.

New works by Meredith Dittmar

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:11:36 -0700

Meredith Dittmar (HF Vol.4) has a wonderful new show up at Brooklyn's Riviera Gallery space. "Biome" is a fantastic interactive installation by Emily Gobeille & Theodore Watson collaborating with Dittmar, taking her polymer sculptures to a brand new level. Exploding city-scapes, levitating bio-spheres grow (and glow!) in organic fractal ways in the dark, while buildings fight gravity's pull. Looks like a show that needs to be seen in person to get the full effect. If you're in the area, check it out. It's open until August 10. See More of the show here...

Exclusive Process Report: by Martin Wittfooth

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:03:35 -0700

Detail from The Great Parade of the Unwashed:
The inimitable Martin Wittfooth shares the begining to-end-process of one of his newest paintings which is part of his upcoming solo show, Sandcastles in the Tide at Copro Nason gallery August 9th. More...

Video: Alex Pardee's Chadam Trailer

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:52:28 -0700

Chadam trailer

"Cutting-edge artist Alex Pardee and producer Jason Hall of HDFILMS Inc. are teaming up on a 3D animation project based upon Pardee’s character of the same name. Initially introduced as a character icon for the popular rock band The Used, Chadam has become an Internet phenomenon.

Chadam lives as the "chosen one" in the hyper-stylized and exaggerated metropolitan island city of Vulture. His power of imagination is strong enough to physically change his environment and, therefore, his world … to save it from evil. The series will find Chadam in a place of refuge where he and others have retreated to plan their attack against a serial killer known as Viceroy.

A dark, emotional action-horror-adventure fantasy story filled with self-discovery, Chadam will come to full 3D animated life via the magic of the Unreal Engine 3, the leading technology and development framework that powers cutting-edge games such as Gears of War and BioShock on today’s popular platforms, including PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The Internet series will serve as an incubator for future expansion of the Chadam universe, from additional online episodes to television, film, videogames and more."

Hi-Fructose Artists Signing Schedule at San Diego COMICON July 2008 - Booth #4938

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:25:07 -0700

Print by Alex Pardee

The following artists will be signing at the Hi-Fructose booth #4938. We will be giving away an exclusive giclee print by the artist who is signing, to the first 50 people with the purchase of a magazine or t-shirt. Prints by each artist is limited to 50.

We'll keep you posted with any additions or changes or stop by the booth for details.

Friday July 25th
1.p.m. Alex Pardee
2:30 Attaboy

Saturday July 26th
1:30 Travis Louie
3 p.m. Brian McCarty & Ashley Wood
4p.m. Yoskay Yamamoto & Edwin Ushiro

Sunday July 27th
12p.m. KMNDZ

Stay tuned...
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Carlo Ramos at Corey Helford Gallery

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:33:21 -0700

If you never got the chance to see Carlos Ramos' show, Natural History Museum at Corey Helford Gallery in L.A., have a look at some of the photos we snapped during our visit with Richard Scarry at CHG More...

Jeff Soto's new limited print “Beast Within”

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:18:30 -0700

Jeff Soto has just released his new giclee print, “Beast Within”. The image is on archival acid free paper. Each print is signed and limited in an edition of 50 with 4 artists' proofs. More ...

Alex Pardee at SURU: event photos

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:12:33 -0700

photos by Yevgeniy Shukhman.
During our visit to L.A., we made sure to visit SURU on Melrose to see Alex Pardee installing the finishing touches on his new solo show, Scratches & Abrasions which opened Saturday July 12th, where he exhibited beautiful new work. Thanks Yevgeniy for these exclusive photos...

Hi-Fructose event photos

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:57:56 -0700

The HF group show last Saturday went swimmingly, it was packed all night, beautiful work and enjoyable all around. CoproNason is a class act. Here are a few photos of the event...

HF Exclusive: Travis Louie Framed Etching by Pressure Printing

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:59:56 -0700

We are very pleased to announce a wonderful new project with Pressure Printing and artist
Travis Louie.

Premiering at the HF Comic Con booth and available online exclusively through Hi-Fructose, "Bride of Stan" is a hand printed intaglio etching, individually tea stained, and signed by the artist.

Each etching will be housed in a hand-casted and antiqued resin frame with custom cut solid steel backing for free standing or wall mounted display. The etching will be protected by a high quality "bubble" glass, the same kind used on Louie's originals.

Bride of Stan is limited to 50. Each package will include an embossed and signed Certificate of Authenticity.

We will be providing complete details soon... Here's a better view of "Bride of Stan" to better see the details.

NEW Hi-Fructose T-shirts!

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:29:04 -0700

Hi-Fructose is releasing our first set of t-shirts at the opening night of our group show this Saturday July 12th. The limited quantity designs are by Noferin, Chris Ryniak and Attaboy and are all printed on American Apparel T's.

We plan on releasing limited designs by different artists throughout the year. More....

Josh Keyes Hi-Fructose Preview

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:55:21 -0700

Josh Keyes just sent us a nice surprise, a preview of the piece he painted for our show this Saturday, just before applying the final touches and varnish. "Rising", 18" x 24", acrylic on birch panel. More....

Hi-Fructose group show Sneak Peeks!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:02:48 -0700

Here are a few sneak peeks from our up coming show this Saturday, July 12th at CoproNason Gallery in Santa Monica, CA. This year’s exhibition marks the 3rd anniversary of Hi-Fructose Magazine and the release of Vol.,8., available now.

Artist reception & opening party Saturday, July 12, 2008 from 8:00-11:30pm with musical guests, Cabinet of Curiosities. Many artists will be present. Map...

Featured artists: Amy Sol, Anthony Ausgang, Attaboy, Brian McCarty, Boomer, Brian Viveros, Chris Peters, Christopher Ryniak, Christian van Minnen, Dan Quintana, Daniel Lim, Dan May, Dave Cooper, David Stoupakis, Erik Alos, Esao Andrews, Germs, Gris Grimly, Jeff Gillette, Jeff McMillan, Jeff Soto, Jim Woodring, Josh Keyes, Keith Weesner, KMNDZ, Kukula, Lola, Luke Chueh, Makiko Sugawa, Mark Covell, Martin Witfooth, Matt Dangler, Michael Page, Michelle Mia Araujo, Naoto Hattori, Nathan Spoor, Laurie Lipton, Noferin, Oksana Badrak, Ray Caesar, Shag, Scott Belcastro, Stella Im Hultberg, Tin, Travis Louie, Winston Smith, Xiaoqing Ding, Yoskay Yamamoto

At the reception, Hi-Fructose will also release 3, limited run t-shirts with designs by Noferin, Chris Ryniak and Attaboy. These designs will not be re-release once they are sold out. Hi-Fructose plans to produce 3 designs in limited quantities by different artists 4 to 5 times throughout the year. Show Sneak Peeks here...

Kawasaki's Okimiyage

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:40:12 -0700

The folks at Pressure Printing have just released a beautifully crafted Audrey Kawasaki (HF vol.6) embossed etching. Each print is hand pressed, then hand colored by the artist and its wooden box frame housing is made from scratch. They show their fine craftsmanship and attention to the most minute detail in this great step-by step posting here.

Event Photos: Ray Caesar & Adam Wallcavage

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:26:42 -0700

(all photos by Manuel Bello unless otherwise noted.)

Jonathan LeVine Gallery opened two incredible shows this past weekend with Ray Caesar in the main gallery and Adam Wallcavage in the project room. More...

Josh Keyes' "Thunder"

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:24:50 -0700

We've loved Josh Keyes' metaphysical cross-sections of nature for awhile now and can't wait to see his piece for the HF Group Exhibition. We did a nice expose on his work back in Vol.5. His attention to detail and subject matter is refreshing. In case you missed it, check out his new Limited Addiction Gallery produced print "Thunder" and the Bay Area artist's site here.

Video: Sako Kojima Becomes Hamster

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:45:44 -0700
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We first saw this video about a year ago, but couldn't find a way to put it into the print magazine. Sako Kojima is a sculptor, painter, and the most convincing hamster we've ever seen. Her installation/performance "Why I Became a Hamster" included treats, housing, chew toys, and food, all scaled to her size. Kinda makes you want to pet her behind the ears.

Process: Chris Ryniak's "The Harbinger"

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:34:05 -0700

Artist Chris Ryniak gives us a start to finish look at creating his piece "the Harbinger" for the upcoming Hi-Fructose Group Exhibition at Santa Monica's Copro Nason Gallery.
Bring on "The Harbinger." Thanks, Chris!

Sir Francis the Explorer found a most Peculiar Hole: New Lola print

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:32:42 -0700

Lola's newest print, Sir Francis the Explorer found a most Peculiar Hole, a limited edition of 30 is now available at CoproNason. It is on archival board, varnished and beautifully framed. More...

Preview: Fantastic Contraption

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:17:41 -0700

Steam Insect by Christopher Conte - photo by Amanda Dutton

Device Gallery opens its doors in La Jolla, CA with its inaugural exhibition, titled Fantastic Contraption. The gallery will host an opening reception, Saturday, July 19. Fantastic Contraption features the work of 18 innovative artists exploring the mechanical nature of man through various disciplines. The collection is a bold and arresting assemblage of sculpture, paintings, photographs, and illustrations which sets the tone for Device's unique and unusual aesthetic. More...

Now Pre-Ordering: Hi-Fructose Collected Edition

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:17:01 -0700

We've just added the Collected Edition Box Set Pre-Order to our Store section. Over the past few years we've received many emails and letters from people looking for past volumes. Thanks to Last Gasp and the many artists and contributors involved, we're finally able to offer this collection. We've set aside a limited number of sets for those who missed out on the past volumes so they can reserve a copy. There are a few notes to read over before ordering. Thanks to everyone for supporting our independent magazine.
(HF Title page elements courtesy Alex Pardee)

Pre-Order Here!

Now Pre-Ordering: Hi-Fructose Collected Edition

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:54:17 -0700

We've just added the Collected Edition Box Set Pre-Order to our Store section. Over the past few years we've received many emails and letters from people looking for past volumes. Thanks to Last Gasp and the many artists and contributors involved, we're finally able to offer this collection. We've set aside a limited number of sets for those who missed out on the past volumes so they can reserve a copy. There are a few notes to read over before ordering. Thanks to everyone for supporting our independent magazine.
(HF Title page elements courtesy Alex Pardee)

Pre-Order Here!

Edwin Ushiro: Upcoming solo show sneak Peek

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:18:44 -0700

Edwin Ushiro, a Fructose favorite, sent us a little preview of his upcoming solo show, While Tides Guide You Back Home at Project Gallery in July. Above is a small portion of the actual image titled Wave. Click here To view the full piece. Edwin's work is even more impressive up close and are unexpectedly larger than you'd expect. "In person" you can see the different layers of mediums he incorporates to make his work. The opening is July 12th and he will be in attendance... maybe you can get him to share the different stories behind some of the work.

..Full view here...

Nathan Spoor: Hi-Fructose group show sneak peek

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:31:05 -0700

Nathan Spoor gave us a rare, work-in-progress sneak peek of the amazing piece he is currently painting for the Hi-Fructose group exhibition July 12 at CoproNason. Thanks Nathan! Also check out his new book, The New Mythology , an accompaniment to the show by the same title, which he curated at the Dorothy Circus Gallery in Rome. More...

A Preview of new works by Glen Barr

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:50:02 -0700

Glenn Barr is one of Detroit's most celebrated and successful underground artists. His paintings have appeared in galleries from Seattle and San Francisco to New York City. Glenn's work has been featured in a variety of comics and graphic novels such as Mad, DC Comics and Paradox Press as well as in a series of self published books called HEEP. His latest work will will be shown at Billy Shire Fine Arts gallery in L.A. Opening night is June 14th, the show runs through July 12th. More...

The Latest from Wilfrid Wood

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:47:47 -0700

It's no secret that we love Wildrid Wood's sculptures. It's not often that you see work that provokes several emotions all at once. Wood's work is refreshing, adorably violent, often disturbing and cute at the same time, yet infused with bizarre sexual agendas that perplex us (ever feel uneasy looking at a naked ampersand?).
Here's some of his new work to virtually peep at
here and more at his site.

Now Showing: Gregory Euclide at Limited Addiction Gallery

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:01:05 -0700

Denver's Limited Addiction Gallery hosts Gregory Euclide's most impressive new installation features scores of bubble bursting mixed media works; beautifully painted nature landscapes, crumpled and scientifically sampled into test-tube-like hemispheres. Euclide constructed a most unique viewing space for the work; with a specially designed wooden-framed "outerior" hallway, lined with fans that pipe distinct smells. Transluscent walls cast the shadows of branches on onlookers. Euclide's show is open June 6-29. Check out more photos from the show.
here and even more at Limited Addiction.

Sneek Peek: Dave Cooper's "Tree Helix" Print

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:11:07 -0700

Dave Cooper's fantastic "Tree Helix" is the fourth embossed offset print to be included with the Collected Edition Box Set.
With this image, Cooper shows off his power to mesmerize our DNA into a drool state. His Eddy Table character seems to be caught in a time-lapse multi-reality along with his two-faced gum exposed monster and expression paralyzed lady friend. Here's a better view of "Tree Helix" so you can better see the details.

Wonderland/Kiss of Life previews: CoproNason

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:09:30 -0700

CoproNason gallery presents Kiss of Life - Dan May and Nathan Spoor, in the main room, Wonderland - Brandi Milne in gallery 2 and Erik Alos in gallery 3. Artists reception this Saturday June 7, 8:00-11:30 pm, each artist will be in attendance. Shows run June 7th to June 28th More...

Ron English's Abraham Obama

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:08:27 -0700

Our friends at Laughing Squid just informed us of Ron English's already controversial Abraham Obama painting. That's a tall order for the mere mortal Chicago politician to live up to, or to err... morph into! Or is English mocking the waves of Obama accolades?

(via Laughing Squid)

and a larger version here.

Doktor A at Rivet Gallery

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:07:10 -0700

Columbus Ohio's Rivet Gallery opens Welcome to Retropolis by U.K. artist Doktor A on Saturday June 7th. In the past several years, Doctor A has built quite a reputation one distressed screw and gear at a time with his elaborate steam-punk infused sculptures with elaborate back stories in which the sculptures populate. Read all about the Mechtorians at Rivet's site

here. Rivet will be hosting an Up-streaming discussion with the good Doctor himself online during the exhibition opening. See more of Doktor A's contraptions here.

Sneak Peek: Joe Ledbetter "Altitude Oddities" Print

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:07:38 -0700

We're pleased to show off Joe Ledbetter's fantastic "Altitude Oddities," the third embossed offset print to be included with the Collected Edition Box Set.
It's a thin air animal battle from a bottle straight from the maniacal mind of Ledbetter. Get a better view of "Altitude Oddities."

Gary Baseman's Dying of Thirst

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:05:45 -0700

Gary Baseman's new over-sized art book Dying of Thirst showcases his goo-filled work at its naughtiest with new paintings, mixed media pieces on vintage nekkid lady postcards, and a slew of lusty drawings. Dying of Thirst is published by Last Gasp and designed by Attaboy and is now available for pre-order through the Yumfactory site. Check out more preview images of the book here.

Now Showing: Tim Biskup and Titi Freak Solo Shows

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:59:45 -0700

Tim Biskup (HF vol.2) and Titi Freak are exhibiting solo shows at the Jonathan Levine Gallery in New York City. Biskup's The Artist in You featured new paintings, a large beheaded dragon sculpture, and a limited edition book "manifesto" (published by Baby Tattoo Books). Hamilton Yokota, the Brazilian artist better known as Titi Freak, exhibited his first solo show in the United States entitled Vida Apaixonada.
Check out exclusive event photos from our New York photographer-at-large WTR (Wallace the Rabbit).