featured artist

Chaz Bojorquez Book Signing


We will have a special book signing event with Chaz Bojorquez on opening night of the Friends with Knives exhibit on August 7, 2010 from 6-9PM.

Chaz Bojorquez will be present to autograph copies of his new book: "The Art and Life Of Chaz Bojorquez".
($50 each)







Also available, rare and hard to find Vans Syndicate shoes (low and high top in limited sizes and quantities), prints and posters and more!

Plus a never before seen mini-documentary clip of this legend in action.

Website:
www.chazbojorquez.com

For more info, email us at info@crewest.com.

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JULY'S FEATURED ARTIST: SHERM




We are very proud to announce Sherm as July’s Featured Artist at Crewest.

In the Featured Artist Room, in conjunction with the Sweet Things Exhibition Sherm will be creating an eye-popping and pleasing installation featuring a variety of new and recent works that range from sweet to dark, mixed in with spiritual & symbolic themes; and whatever occupies the female psyche (from the point of view of the artist).

We are looking forward to Sherm’s installation and we hope you are too!

Here is a little info on Sherm:

Sherm is a graffiti artist, designer and artist from Los Angeles. While her roots are in graffiti, she has expanded her skills over the years into art, graphic and web design. Her artistic style is bold and organic and her subject matter is a combination of cute animals, feminine beauty, personal life experience, social commentary and general observation.

To view more of Sherm's work, go to www.shermgrafik.com

For further information on Sherm, please contact us at: art@crewestgallery.com



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INSTALLATION BY FEATURED ARTIST ELSE




New installation by artist Else was unveiled this weekend at Crewest Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. Else, Known for his great street style lettering and intricately painted murals adorned with roses and infused with the use of textured wheatpasted imagery, painted one full wall of the featured artist room using bright colors that glowed though out the entire gallery. The other wall an elaborate display of fresh canvases and original artwork. Fans from all over came just to see the work Else is famous for.

Check it out below:


















List of available works by Else for purchase:

Los Angeles Street
Midnight's Maiden
Bullets Like Butterflys
Fire Escape
Bubble Cute
Street Missions
Lil Miss Street Style
Gold Line
Rose Boy
Suicide Graffiti

Email us at info@crewest.com for purchasing inquiries.

This installation will be on view through July 4th, 2010 at Crewest Gallery located at 110 Winston St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. www.crewest.com.


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JUNE'S FEATURED ARTIST: ELSE




We are very proud to announce ELSE as our featured artist during the month of June. In conjunction with our exhibition "World Cup @ Crewest", ELSE will be creating an installation in our Featured Artist Room and will transform that space of the gallery into a graffiti filled vision. Known for his great street style lettering and intricately painted murals adorned with roses and infused with the use of textured wheatpasted imagery, Else is planning an elaborate installation of canvases and original artwork. Please come by and check it out!

Click here for a recent interview with Else on Juxtapoz.com.

World Cup @ Crewest opens June 5th, 2010 and will be on view through July 4th, 2010.

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FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH: CACHE




We are pleased to announce this months featured artist, Cache. Cache has created a super cool installation that is in conjunction with this months exhibit Pedals and Prints.

Here is closer look at his installation:





His goal was to create his own version of a bicycle shop


Since Cache is known for his usage of chickens, he incoporated them into his installation.


Messenger bags are a must


See that little red dot, someone got lucky and will be this pieces new proud owner


Just because one piece is sold, doesn't mean we don't have more.


We have many fun and brightly colored pieces by Cache, just come on by and take a peep. Or you could always check out our flickr page and email us if you are intersted in purchasing anything you see.

Here is some background on Cache:

Los Angeles graffiti artist and painter, Cache, migrated from Guatemala in the late eighties. Growing up just blocks from the infamous Belmont Tunnel, it is clear how he could be so easily influenced and inspired by the art on such legendary walls. From the beginning, he was mesmerized by the colorful graffiti art of the day, where crews like MAK and STN pushed the envelope. During the nineties, he was dedicated mostly to tagging and simple bomb style lettering. It didn’t take him long to discover his own voice and style in this fusion of art and street culture; and was soon found with a spray can and marker in hand, tagging whatever he could reach.

After many years of experimenting with tagging and bombs, this self-taught artist began exploring new ideas. One recurring idea was the use of bright and bubbly characters. Wishing to share his true passions with the community, he considered it essential to incorporate the use of bicycles and favorite book reads. Inspired by such writers as Carlos Castañeda, who describes humans as being “trapped in human chicken coops,” Cache saw how society has been constantly manipulated by corporate logos. As a result, he sought a logo of his own to combat the effects of uniformity, and a censored and diluted media assault on the human psyche. Hence, the Chickens came to life…

“Simplicity is the key” is the code that Cache uses when executing his murals, believing he can reach a wider audience, not for monetary gain but for spreading his thoughts and ideas. Even though he is a self-confessed pessimist, Cache aims to create happy and positive environments to bring a brighter atmosphere to the Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Pedals and Prints is on view through the end of April. Come on by!