BLVD Gallery proudly presents
“Pneumonia, Isolation, and Disorder”
New work by Deuce 7
July 11 - August 2, 2008
Artist Reception July 11 6p - 10p
BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd Ave.
Seattle, Wa 98121
t. 206.448.8767
w. http://blvdart.com
BLVD Gallery proudly presents “Pneumonia, Isolation, and Disorder” a show of new works by Deuce 7. Deuce 7 is a graffiti artist from Minneapolis who is also part of a burgeoning underground subculture of Freight train hoppers. He travels across the country riding the rails, painting his work on trains, in tunnels, squats, and wherever he can do his thing. Deuce 7’s approach to graffiti comes not from a cultural identity like hip hop but from his love of the Railroad and it’s history. He grew up train spotting, living in front of a huge railyard, and after noticing the colorful graffiti on the rail cars he decided that this would be a way for him to contribute to rail culture.
Deuce 7’s work shares the flavor of the “Hobo” Glyphs that rail workers have marked freight cars with for over a century while propelling the look into the 21st century with his studied handstyles and vibrant color schemes. In 2007 Deuce7 made a trip to NYC to do graffiti and experience the Mecca of Street Art. After 2 short weeks he had taken the city by storm and was profiled in the Village Voice with the tagline “Is a guy from Minnesota the new king of New York street art?”, A very impressive achievement for a previously unknown graffiti artist from the midwest in a city renowned for it’s dislike of intruding outsiders.
This will be his first solo show of drawings and paintings on the West Coast.
I know you have been wanting to come check out Foscil during the 6 month residency that they have been holding at BLVD but time just kept on slipping. Well now is the time to do it. Well actually now is the last time that you can come see them do their thing at BLVD. If you don’t know, Foscil is Seattles premiere Nu - Baroque progressive Jazz Hop quartet, Kinda like Tortoise if they were raised on a diet of Wu Tang and Ninja Tune. So please come down to experience one of Seattles best bands.
BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd ave
In the Belltown Neighborhood
Seattle Wa, 98121
www.blvdart.com
206.448.8767
BLVD Gallery is proud to present the work of Oakland based artist Bigfoot. Bigfoot is a Bay area Graffiti legend and has been a major influence in the skateboard industry for close to a decade. Originally from New Jersey ,young Bigfoot fled to California to be closer to big trees . Disassociated from art school and human society, in 1994 he started writing “Bigfoot” in the streets of San Francisco with relentless fury .Working often with house paint and wooden panels ,his work depicts the conflict between the respect for nature held by the artist’s cast of Bigfoot characters and the destructive agenda of mankind. Despite his reclusive nature, Bigfoot has managed to stay active in society ,designing skateboard graphics and footwear ,showing in galleries in America and Japan,and the release of his vinyl figure with Strangeco in 2004. His eponymous character and his love of heavy metal play a major role in his studio work as well as his highly recognized street art. Please join us at his opening reception Friday June 13 to Meet the artist and Ride the Lightning.
BLVD Gallery is proud to present for May
“Combine, A group show of Cut Paper, Collage, and Assemblage”
Featuring work by Greg Lamarche, Chris Yormick, AJ Fosik,
Robert Hardgrave, Peter Taylor, Damon Soule, Matthew “Bonifacio” Rodriguez, Monica Canilao, Fankult, George Estrada, and Mark Atherton
May 9 – June 7, 2008
Artist Reception May 9, 6p - 10p
BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd ave
In the Belltown Neighborhood
Seattle Wa, 98121
www.blvdart.com
206.448.8767
For May BLVD Gallery presents “Combine, A group show of Cut Paper, Collage, and Assemblage”. The title of this show “Combine” is a reference to Robert Rauschenbergs term for the groundbreaking assemblage work that he made starting in the 1950’s. This work as well as the amazing collages of artists like Romare Bearden, Paul Horiuchi, and a multitude of others have paved the way for the current generation of artists who are utilizing collage and assemblage in their work. Whether through the perspective of design or the traditional art world “Combine” takes a look at a group of artists that have incorporated collage in their work as a way to further explore the boundaries of what they are capable of outside of the tradition artistic media.
Junichi Tsuneoka is an ill freelance artist who was born and raised in Japan. After being a graphic designer for 5 years, Junichi has established a style often recognized as “California Roll Stylie,” the result of both visual and conceptual fusion of Japanese pop culture and U.S. urban culture. He is known for his heavy character work and he founded STUDIO STUBBORN SIDEBURN to broaden his visual communication and to employ his visual language in art, illustration, and design. Junichi’s pieces are very unique, with highly communicative, assertive graphics, and contain clear signs pointing back to his strong design background.
BLVD Gallery is proud to present for April
New works by NYC Graffiti Legend
GHOST
April 11 – May 3, 2008
Artist Reception April 11, 6p - 10p
BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd ave
In the Belltown Neighborhood
Seatttle Wa, 98121
www.blvdart.com
206.448.8767
this show is sponsored by SCION
BLVD Gallery is proud to present new works from NYC Graffiti Legend Ghost a/k/a Cousin Frank, a pioneering influence for many graffiti artists around the world. Having started writing in the golden age of the late 1970’s, Ghost has first hand knowledge of the many adventures and accomplishments of the NYC subway graffiti movement. The original style, vibrant color combinations, and strong sense of satire of his graffiti has managed to ease the transition naturally to his more gallery oriented pursuits.
Ghost has spent many years dedicated to the formation ( or deformation ) of the standard English alphabet creating limitless possibilities for him to subvert the language in his unique style. He has managed to create work that bears the unmistakable mark of an accomplished draughtsman without it being either overbearing or overwrought. The humor that permeates Ghosts’ work comes from the underground comics tradition from his youth, more Zapp! Comix than Marvel. Ghosts’ improvisational approach to graffiti, he never planned ahead what his work would be like, gives his current series of paintings a lightness and spontaneity that has the feeling of an inside joke between old friends.
Ghost has shown his work in galleries across the globe and has become a major part of the visual aesthetic of companies like respected streetwear brand Stussy. There is also a documentary in production chronicling the many contributions Ghost has made to the global graffiti movement. This show will be the second time that BLVD Gallery has been privileged to work with Ghost whose amazing mural in the “Claimin’ Space” exhibition was a highlight for many at the 2007 Bumbershoot arts festival.
On March 28 we will be having the awesome seattle Band FOSCIL performing #3 in a series of 6 concerts at the Gallery. They will be Joined by L.A.’s BTC and The Cold City Orchestra and Seattle DJ duo HIDDEN HABITATS. This also happens to be BLVD Gallery director Damion Hayes birthday.
What What…… Come and celebrate and join us at the after jam at The Mcleod Residence
PARSKID & CHIP 7
Wastelands and Wilderness
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Hand made
2 color screen printed cover
24 b&w pages
sewn binding
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$20.00 each
to purchase contact: damion(at)blvdart.com
