See, this is the Indian Temple I was speaking about. Confused? Read my previous post.
Tour of Gardena by Obake Guide and Illustrator, Caroline Lee. Arigato!
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!
I've finally arrived in California and just in time to see fellow Art Center Alum, Andrew Hem showcase his new series. Check out the preview of his show here.
3 years ago, I was working in the video game industry and needed an outlet to develop my own personal artwork. Gallery Nucleus gave me my first opportunity to showcase my art in a gallery scene. The following year they graciously offered me a solo exhibition which eventually sold out. Now, they celebrate 5 years and I am again given the opportunity to share my art with you. This painting above is filled with allot of gratitude towards Ben Zhu and his amazing staff. It is my way of saying thank you for all of your support.
It's 2009, and I miss Berlin already. Well, except the cold. So, my artwork travels without me and is displayed at the glamorous Villa Elisabeth for Illustrative 2009: Berlin (a showcase of contemporary illustration from around the world with invited artists: Tomer Hanuka, Erik Sandberg, Olaf Hajek, Lok Jansen and Edwin Ushiro). The second photo is one of my contributions to the show. The rest are a few photos that I snagged from the Illustrative website. Post!
Proof that I was here. This may seem like just plastic, paper, and a safety pin on the back, but Giant Robot (GR) means allot to me. When I was going to the Art Center College of Design, it was the first time I had been away from Hawaii both in distance and length of time. Homesickness came easily. There was nothing in Pasadena that gave me the comforts of home. Then one day, I stumbled across 3 copies of GR and borrowed all of them. It was full of articles like: what did your mom pack for lunch, bento boxes, Kikaida, and Japanese cinema. These were things that I could relate too. Instantly, I didn't feel so homesick anymore. I guess it was because someone out here in Los Angeles appreciated the importance of these things. They were the components of growing up in the Hawaiian islands. Something that is dear to me.
Bonus: here is a photo of LeBasse Projects Gallery Manager, Kim Luangraj, me, George Takei (who introduced Eric Nakamura) and LeBasse Projects Graphic Designer, Becca Martin. I whispered in his ear that I love his appearances on the Howard Stern Show. George bellowed with an enormous laugh followed with, "Oh my!" Snap. And this is his reaction halfway through. 
Before I made my exit, I had the pleasure of finally meeting Martin Wong who is co-founder of Giant Robot and his wife Wendy who is a fellow Art Center Alum. They had both tanned a bit from their recent trip to Oahu. I borrowed this picture of us from his blog. He is a really nice guy and deserving of all his success. 
It dynamically came and went. The much anticipated private party for "3 Apples" an exhibition celebrating 35 years of Hello Kitty curated by Jamie Rivadeneira. Royal-T (a Akihabara style maid cafe and exhibition space) opened it's doors to a packed room filled with artists, agents, and celebrities which included Paris Hilton, Perez Hilton, Kimora Lee and family, Joe Hahn (Linkin Park) and Dave Navarro. But most importantly, my friends are my celebrities. 
(from top L to R) Nate Frizzell, Mike Bonano then (bottom L to R) Julie Lee, me, Becca Martin and on the other side of the lens, Hung-Hei Yung.
My artwork. SOLD
Kawaii in art and life, Mari Inukai with her homemade Hello Kitty cap and artwork. SOLD
It's been awhile since I have posted regularly. I wanted to share with you the work of my friend Nate Frizzell. A little bird just told me that his show sold out. Actually that little bird was Beau Basse, owner of LeBasse Projects. This is the video, but see the art in person.
"Lost in the Thicket"
A Solo Exhibition by Nate Frizzell
at: LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.558.0200
Summer also kicks off with me in a group show, "Printed Matter VI" at GR2. Here is my contribution. Looks like she is enjoying the weather too. How lucky!
I've been in kind of a daze these days trying my best to clear up ideas and appropriate experimentation for my new body of work. In the meantime, I have gathered a few things for you to see of my recent birthday in San Francisco courtesy of my brother. Thanks Aaron! So enjoy these sketches of my wanderings.
