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JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE PIECE: (M 9.0)


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TITLE: (M 9.0)
The title signifies the magnitude of the earthquake that shook Japan.
‘M’ is the magnitude and ‘9.0’ is the strength of the earthquake.

MATERIALS:
Mixed media - Japanese newspapers, ink, acrylic, and spray paint imported from Japan.

DESCRIPTION:
On March 11th 2011 at 4:46pm (March 10, 2011 at 09:46:23 PM for PST) near the coast of Honshu, Japan an epic disaster unfolded. The country would never be the same. 
On the other side of the Pacific Ocean Mr. Martinez saw the double destruction of the tsunami and earthquake unfold on TV. As he watched complete villages disappear and the missing numbers of people increase, he felt compelled to do something. He began compiling newspapers documenting the tragic events, using imported spray paint from Japan, Japanese paintbrushes and ink to produce as his tribute, (M 9.0) in April 2011. 
Mr. Martinez’s (M 9.0) prints were sold online and through word of mouth. The sales of the prints were donated to the relief efforts for victims of this tragic double disaster.

As a youth Mr. Martinez always dreamed of going to Japan and have always been fascinated with the culture. In 2008 he finally had the opportunity to not only visit Japan for the first time but also promote an art show/release party of his book, The Ulysses Guide to the Los Angeles River, a collaborative project with three fellow artists. GK Editions, a Japanese publishing company, published the book early 2008. The experience was not only amazing but mind blowing. It surpassed Mr. Martinez’s expectations; to put it simply he fell in love with Japan. He fell in love with the people, the food, the culture and its history. Mr. Martinez took so much from the 2008 trip that he vowed to give something back to show his solidarity with the people of Japan.

Crewest will be the first gallery to display (M 9.0)

(M 9.0)

Giclee prints on paper (32"x22") are available $180 each.


For sales inquiries on this piece or to purchase a print, please contact us:
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PRISON INC...OPENING NITE RE-CAP

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This show is truly amazing. The quality and detail of the work is superb. The realness and rawness is out of control, real rock from the rock!
The show will be up until Feb.27th.

Some flicks to tempt your appetite!

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Check out the entire slide show here:


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LETTERS FROM ARTISTS BEHIND BARS

Prison INC is an exhibit featuring a large collection of works created by incarcerated artists living behind bars is curated by Gregg Stone, a very talented artist. After spending years of collecting the art and corresponding with artist inmates Gregg Stone, an enthusiastic collector of Prison Art, wanted an exhibit which allowed these artists an oppurtunity to have their talent recognized. Crewest wanted the same as Gregg.

Prison INC. has been a success for the mere fact that those who have seen the artwork on display can all agree that the quality of the work is better than one would expect. Considering the obstacles an artist behind bars would encounter such as lack of supplies and even censorship by the prison who does not permit that which they think is inappropriate, these artists have really proven their skill.

We invite you to get up close and personal with each of the Prison INC. exhibiting artists. Take a moment to reflect on the obstacles an artist behind bars could face and open your eyes to how those artists make use of their time by mastering their skill and being who they areand rather be, an artist.

See below for letters from Oscar Campos, an artist currently living behind bars and a participating artist in Prison INC.:









Artwork by Oscar Campos "Slipping Into Darkness:




Prison INC. is on view through February 27th, 2010 at Crewest.

PRISON INC

Show opens Saturday Feb.6th from 6-9pm



Crewest is pleased to announce “Prison INC.”

A group show exhibition curated by Gregg Stone and featuring a large collection of highly skilled drawings created by incarcerated artists living behind bars whose life could have been different if born under different circumstances. Living behind bars has allowed these artists to discover their true talent and blessed them with the gift to illustrate that which fills their mind.

Also on display will be hand written letters with compelling stories from the artists themselves.

Here's a sneak peak:


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Los Angeles, CA
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213-627-8272
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