New York, New York!!!

Scroll through these pictures real quick. That's how my trip felt. I'm glad that it consisted of hanging out with old and new friends, adventures in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn, food, drinks, and what else?. Aggrr! It was seriously a blur. I wish I had taken more photographs to remember them. But thank you to all my friends (thanks Chris for the additional pictures) who made this trip worth taking!!!

Oh, and if you are in New York, the group show I am in will run through August 27. Please check it out and share your thoughts with me.

Giant Robot NY "Post-it Show V"

Hello blog readers! I wanted to share with you some new pieces I did on my birthday. They were sent to GRNY for their upcoming Post-it Show 5. I submitted pieces that was not typical of the art I do. Instead, my contribution are things that I would be excited to find at this show. Traditionally, Post-it shows are cash-n-carry. Meaning you choose your selection, purchase it, and take it home immediately. Participating artist include: Tim Biskup, Mari Inukai, Jacob Magraw-Mickelson, Brendan Monroe, Saelee Oh and curated by artists Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson. The show is slated to feature roughly 1,000 works by noted contributors averaging $20 each. Wish I could go. Grrr. I mean GR!

"Post-It Show 5"
opening reception: June 19, 2010 from 6:30pm - 10pm
at: Giant Robot NY
437 East 9th St. (between 1st Ave. & Ave. A, in the East Village)
New York, New York 10009
212.674.4769

Final Day to view my NYC Solo Exhibition

"At Night, Lights Fell and Loved Ones returned Home"
A Solo Exhibition by Edwin Ushiro
March 24, 2010 to April 17, 2010
at: Sloan Fine Art
128 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
www.sloanfineart.com
212.477.1140

2010 Solo Exhibition Reminiscing

It is kind of difficult to recap a memorable week in New York in just a few photographs but, here you are. First 3 are from my solo exhibition as I chat it up with the ladies and gents, my new sketchbook from NY, Kim and my folks at a jewish diner, Union Square Farmers Market, Lynne, Kim, Mom (Dad in the background), my friend Kate took me out to Newark for a dangerous but interesting evening, atop Harlem, atop the Rock, below Rockefeller Center, the best halal truck score was next to the Hilton in Manhattan (you could smell it a block away), Paparazzi and the Statue of Liberty, our last day in the city, and my Dad and I strolling through Times Square for our last night. Thank you to all the supporters, collectors and friends. You make it possible for me to do what I love for a living. If you are on the east coast and have not visited the show, you still have time. The show will be open until April 17.

"At Night, Lights Fell and Loved Ones returned Home"
A Solo Exhibition by Edwin Ushiro
March 24, 2010 to April 17, 2010
at: Sloan Fine Art
128 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
www.sloanfineart.com
212.477.1140

* Additional photo credits: Gregory Koutrouby and Arrested Motion.

2010 Solo Exhibition Interviews

Just a few days until my first New York solo exhibition opens. In the meantime here are 2 great websites that I did interviews for. The first one is the hometown favorite, Arrested Motion. This second one comes all the way from France (translation included). We we. Thank you to Hung-Hei Yung and Ika Marie Jeannie respectfully. Please enjoy these interviews by clicking on the links provided. And just as your reminder...

"At Night, Lights Fell and Loved Ones returned Home"
A Solo Exhibition by Edwin Ushiro
March 24, 2010 from 6PM - 8PM
at: Sloan Fine Art
128 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
www.sloanfineart.com
212.477.1140

2010 Solo Exhibition Recognition

Wow, I am so glad to have great supportive friends in the art world. Here are a few that hit the pavement to spread the word about my show...

Hypebeast
IdN Magazine Hong Kong
Daily Dujour
Arrested Motion
Erratic Phenomenon
CG Unit
Freistil-online Germany
Zizart France
Hatena Antenna Japan

And not to mention the rest of you who have been kind enough to post about me. Thank you so much. You are greatly appreciated.

2010 Solo Exhibition Announcement

I am proud, nervous and excited to announce my first New York solo exhibition. As stated in this image, it will be held at Sloan Fine Art. My friends have suggested that I dress warm for March. So I got my jacket ready. You will see me in it when I am present for the opening and running through New York City for a week. Stop by and say aloha!

"At Night, Lights Fell and Loved Ones returned Home"
A Solo Exhibition by Edwin Ushiro
March 24, 2010 from 6PM - 8PM
at: Sloan Fine Art
128 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
www.sloanfineart.com
212.477.1140

Coming Soon

Sorry for the lack of posts. There will be news to share soon. I promise. Thank you for dropping in!

"Go East" a LeBasse Projects New York Gallery Pop-up

This is a new piece (sold) I did for a special three-day only exhibition in New York. Los Angeles based contemporary gallery LeBasse Projects expands its horizons to the East Coast. LeBasse Projectsʼ temporary exhibition offers New York a collection of work by some of the galleryʼs best and brightest talent. “Go East” presents the galleryʼs penchant for fresh, innovative artists featuring Yoskay Yamamoto, Tessar Lo, Edwin Ushiro, Eric Fortune and Nate Frizzell plus invited artists Joao Ruas and Mia. See the exhibition online here.

"Go East" A three-day group exhibition in New York
November 5th – 7th, 2009
Artists Reception: Saturday, November 7th, 7-11pm
LeBasse Projects NY
(at: Kumukumu Gallery location)
42 Rivington St.
New York, NY 10002
310.558.0200
map

Memoirs of New York City

How time flew by. Somehow it is comforting to know that my trip is forever recorded online. Also Tessar spotted
this on the last day.

A NYC x Scion x Giant Robot x LeBasse Weekend

I'm leaving on a jet plane to visit one of my favorite places in the world, the concrete jungle aka New York City. The gracious team at Toyota Scion will be flying me out there to be present for the opening of Installation Five at The Showroom NYC. I'll be returning with some pictures of my adventures to share with all of you.

"Installation Five"
Scion Art Tour
May 7, 2009 from 7PM - 11PM
at: The Showroom NYC
117 2ND Ave. (and 7TH St.)
New York, New York 10003
203.676.9684
theshowroomnyc@gmail.com

If you are in LA this weekend, my artwork (this piece above) will be on display in a group show entitled "Free to a Good Home 2: Dogs!" at Giant Robot (GR2).

"Free to a Good Home 2: Dogs!"
Saturday May 9, from 6:30PM-10PM
at: Giant Robot 2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.445.9276
info@giantrobot.com

And finally, my friend Yoskay Yamamoto will have a solo exhibition hosted by LeBasse Projects in Culver City on May 9. So jump, skip, and dash amongst art all week long!

"Hello and Goodbye"
Solo Exhibition by Yoskay Yamamoto
Saturday, May 9 from 7PM-10PM
at: LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.558.0200
contact@lebasseprojects.com