The Slingluff Gallery blog: March 2010

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Mother of the year.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Thursday, March 25, 2010

One of three artists for April, please meet Ako

Jks. What inspired you when to get into art?

Ako. My arts inspired by life ,skateboarding, San Fransisco, my friends, the struggle, love, family, hate, passion, weed, writing on stuff, trains.

Jks. Do you still find inspiration in this?

Ako. Yes I still have the same passion for making art as I did when I started. Every time I create I find out something new and am still excited about making art.

Jks. Any other shows coming up that you would like to let the views know about?

Ako. I have a installation at Old Crow gallery in Oakland, Ca I'm painting with my friend Jeff meadows opening april 9th and a solo show at Dwntwn skate Shop here in SF coming up in June and a installation At hive gallery in Los Angeles in June too! There's other shows but I forget?

Jks. Anything else that you would like to add?

Ako. Thank you to everyone at Slingluff Gallery, Jeff Meadows, 48 Blocks, Terry At Culture Skate, Dwntwn skate Supply, Osiris Shoes, Vans and everyone who supports my art and skateboarding!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

One of three artists for April, please meet Michael C. Hsiung

Jks. So lets get started with letting the viewers know a little bit more about yourself, your work, where your from, anything that you would like to share really.

Mch. My name is Michael C. Hsiung. I was once the Red Robin mascot, a refrigerator re-stocker, background investigator, special aide assistant, teacher's assistant, preschool assistant, proofreader, telemarketer (for 3 weeks) and a grant writer's assistant. I assisted a lot. I was born in Chinatown, Los Angeles at the French Hospital. I graduated with a English degree and am now a full time artist.

I mainly do black and white drawings featuring mystical and magical creatures, but lately it's been hairy fat men and animals. My work addresses gender roles/gender assignment given to mermen, the fragility of unicorn/panda dynamics, domestic violence between centaurs and unitaurs and the underlying threads of violence and danger that underpin all other-worldly societies. I also contribute to various art blogs and this keeps me out of trouble.

Jks. What inspired you when you first got into art?

Mch. Early on I was inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, mythology, and comics - all that stuff boys (nerds) get into, right? Later when I started drawing and showing, I was inspired by my friends and especially those friends who were artists, like my sister Pearl Hsiung and my friend Mike Stilkey. They really encouraged me to draw and most importantly to have fun drawing. I watched and learned from them. I should watch and learn more though.

Jks. Do you still find inspiration in this?

Mch. I still find them extremely inspirational. To see how they've developed, where they've gotten too, and the artwork they've created is truly inspirational. I mean seriously you gotta see their stuff.

Jks. Any other shows coming up that you would like to let the views know about?

Mch. I do have my first solo show coming up . . sometime around June 2011 at this gallery. . . oh wait, it's The Slingluff Gallery. I'm very excited and scared.

Jks. Anything else that you would like to add?

Mch. I really like to thank all friends and family. I know that's pretty boring and standard, but they all contribute to my insanity. Also, thanks to The Human Pyramids Artist Collective for providing new inspiration!! So many rad artists and all so awesome.

One of three artists for April, please meet Dan Eells

Jks. So lets get started with letting the viewers know a little bit more about yourself,
your work, where your from, anything that you would like to share really.

De. My name is Dan Eells. I’m from South Philadelphia, born and raised. I graduated from Temple University (Tyler School of Art) in 2007 with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Art. My work is pretty diverse. I like using multiple mediums, but recently I've been focusing on working with watercolors. You may find most of my pieces have some sense of humor in them. That pretty much sums it up.

Jks. What inspired you when you first got into art?

De. Inspiration came to me as far back as I can remember. In grade school and high school I found myself drawing in my notebooks, a lot. As the years passed, the more I would draw the better I got. It soon became something I did everyday. Before I knew it I had decided that there was nothing else I would rather do for the rest of my life.

Jks. Do you still find inspiration in this?

De. I find inspiration in every art piece I do to carry through the next. I constantly find new ways to improve my techniques, but at the same time staying true to my unique style.

Jks. Any other shows coming up that you would like to let the views know about?

De. Not in the immediate future.

Jks. Anything else that you would like to add?

De. I would like to thank Mike Maxwell for helping me out as well as you, Jonathan, for giving me a chance. Also, check out my website @ www.daneells.com