SNEAK PEAK....CANCEPTUAL (v.3)

Just a few of the over 100 entries...

Haste...

Erick Rodriguez...

INEPT...

Stayc Freez...

Dcypher (x2)...

Show opens May 2nd - May 31st, 2009
www.crewest.com

CANCEPTUAL (v.3)

CANceptual [v.3]
"Recycle your spray cans...make some art...save the Earth"

Exhibit Dates: May 2nd thru May 31st
Opening Reception: May 2nd from 6pm to 9pm







Crewest saves the Earth one spray can at a time. For the past 7 years, Crewest has been at the forefront of recognizing graffiti art as a unique and valid art form with aerosol cans as one of it’s primary mediums. In support of the many artists who have chosen to use their talents for something positive, Crewest celebrates their 7th Year Anniversary and brings you the third installment of CANceptual. An art exhibition giving young artists an opportunity to showcase their work alongside known artists. Crewest encourages artists to find those old rusted cans and recycle them by turning them into fine art pieces for sale at the gallery.
As gallery director Man One puts it, “Where the weapon of choice becomes the instrument of beauty”

Featured in this exhibit are works by:

3 Sheets, ACME, Alonys Art, Anthony Aguirre, Apricot Mantle, Art Martinez, Astek, Auks, Bill Gallagher, BRANDED, Brian (Negro Picasso) Ross, buna, c3po, Dan Ruhrmanty, DANIEL BARAJAS, Dash2000Fidel, David MacDowell, DCYPHER, Downer, DRAST CBS TBG, Dres13, Dyroza, Dytch66, Earn One, Eduardo73, Eriberto Oriol, Ernesto Vazquez, FLASH ABC, GAPE, Ghost One (UTI), groty dct, Gwen Mercado-Reyes, HASTE, Huit (COI), inept, J.Edwards, Jarrod Barton (boost), Jason Jacenko, Jessica Ward, Jesus Gomez, Jonathan Bueno, Jose M. Loza, Jose Reyes, Just Elias, Kaman Chow, Kelly Thompson, Le' Nik, Lucho, MARKA27, Maya Villa, Miki Lorena, Miwa "miwaLyric" Kayama, Modern Day Monster, New Colony, Nicole Kaspereen, Noah Ptolemy, Rebornz Art/ Randy De Leon, Rel.One, REVEL, ROME, Ruthie Pie, Shark Toof, Sherm, Skyler Gonzalez, SMEAR, Sophia Gasparian, Stacy White, TEEL ONE, Thomas J. Schaeffer (the Messenger), Travis Moore, Vanessa Hampton, Yuki and many more

JEFF MILLS X INFINITE LIBRARIES

Axis Records put out this little blast about Jeff Mills soundtrack he produced exclusively for our Infinite Libraries exhibit. He only pressed 5 limited edition copies.

If we still have any available you can contact us at:
info@crewest.com

INFINITE LIBRARIES

Infinite Libraries is a visual art exhibition based on texts describing 14 imaginary libraries written by visual artist/writer Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca. The art exhibition consists of architectural drawings, graphic design prints, graffiti paintings, sculptures and musical compositions by over 25 visual artists from around the world who visualize these imaginary libraries. The Infinite Libraries art exhibition is produced and curated by chamanvision, the visual/literary arts studio created by Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca and Alma Villegas.


ARTISTS IN EXHIBITION:
Hideki Nakajima (NAKAJIMA DESIGN), Jeff Mills, Brent Rollins, Keith Tamashiro, Branded, Jaime "VYAL" Reyes, Favianna Rodriguez, Bob Motown, Keita Sato, Jen E, Melly EYEKO Trochez, Hilda Garcia, Diana McClure/Cultureserve.net, view from above, Ritzy Periwinkle, Mona Lisa Whitaker, Akiko Bharoocha, Jodii Tseng, REZINE69, Man One, Alma Villegas, Michael Pinto, John Carr, Seth Alexander Ernsdorf, HUIT / RUST COI, Margaret Crawford, Shane Cooper, Eriberto Oriol, Overton Loyd, Tadaomi Shibuya, Natalie Brechtel, Buna, Angelica Gonzalez Oriol, Marc Weidenbaum, Stephen Hardy, and Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca

Crowd shots...






Artist shots...

Gustavo:


TwoRabbits:


Gustavo, Hilda Solis, Man One, Keith Tamashiro, Michael Pinto, Ritzy Periwinkle, Jen E:


Eriberto Oriol:


Jodii Tseng:


Estevan and Eriberto Oriol, MonaLisa, and Man One



Artwork shots....

Hideki Nakajima:


Vyal:


Eriberto Oriol:


Buna:


Branded:



Musician shots...




More photos on Flickr.com/crewestman


Additional Event Schedule:
-INFINITE LIBRARIES DOWNTOWN ARTWALK EVENT
Thursday April 9, 2009
6pm to 10pm

-Saturday April 18: Live Music/Painting event from 6pm to 9pm

-Saturday April 25: Closing Night Reception with live painting and music from 6pm to 9pm

[All events will feature some of the most well-known and respected painters and Jazz, Funk, Techno, Electronic and Hip Hop musicians/DJs]

More info:
www.crewest.com
www.chamanvision.com

Sharpie Show Opening Night...

The opening night of The Sharpie Show was a tremendous success! Over 700 people stood in line (in the rain) to get in and witness the exhibit which featured close to 300 Sharpie creations. In the house were some local and international legends like:

George Clinton (MR. PFUNK himself!)

Zach de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine)

Estevan Oriol (famed photographer/director/Joker Brand)

Efren Ramirez (Napolean Dynomite fame)

Overton Loyd (Pfunk artist), Toni Basil (Oh Mickey!), Lonnie Marshall (musician/Weapon of Choice)

Lalo Alcaraz (comic artist/La Cucaracha)

and on and on...

So many people photographed the event but we chose the images of our good friend Eriberto Oriol to visually describe the night...enjoy...

Photos by:EribertoOriol.com

The previous photos courtesy of EribertoOriol.com


Here are a few open gallery shots we took after the crowds dispersed late that night...













Check out hundreds of more pics and more detailed shots of the actual pieces on our Flickr!

Once again thanks to our sponsors..
Sharpie
Day in the Lyfe Magazine
Roaring Lion Energy Drink

Downtown Artwalk Video from the LA Times

December Artwalk in the LA Times...(we got the closing shots in this lil vid!)

The Sharpie Show - 02/07/09

Sharpie loves our idea of having an exhibit focused on art created with the use of their markers and pens, so they're officially sponsoring it and lending their support!

It's building up to be quite a show! We got cats from all over the US and the world participating. Graff artists, illustrators, cartoonists, tattoo artists and designers alike.

Don't miss out! There will be a live screen printing session by Two Rabbits who will be knocking out a limited edition Sharpie inspired print designed by Man One. Live beats and grooves by Dj Phyz Ed. Free energy drinks by Roaring Lion and more!

Check out the artist lineup!
(Click on image for larger version)




Thanks to our sponsors for being down!
Sharpie
Roaring Lion Energy Drink
Day in the Lyfe Magazine

on the One: Unification Theory

First show of 2009!








Unification Theory: "on the One"
The Art Exhibition Experience

Opening Reception:
Thursday, January 8th, 2009 from 6pm - 10pm during the Downtown Artwalk.

Join Crewest as we enter the New Year and bring LA an entirely new art exhibition experience featuring Live Painting by “Unification Theory”. Core members include visual artist Overton Loyd (from legendary Funk band Parliament-Funkadelic), renown graffiti artist Man One and visual artist/writer Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca. The unification of these diverse creative minds along with the live music by Thrillharmonic Orchestra (Improvisational Funk Fusion) and cuts by DJ Phyz Ed build new visual and sonic structures. This innovative collaboration of live music, DJ mixing, and live painting is a new form of performance. Artwork created during past Unification Theory performances as well as pieces created that night will be available for purchase throughout the month.

Closing Night Party:
January 31st from 6pm to 9pm

Featuring live painting by Unification Theory and special guest painter Favianna Rodriguez and live music by Lonnie Marshall and DJ Phyz Ed spinning Hip Hop
jams.

Exhibit runs through January 31st.

***Special private event for all LACMA Muse members on January 17th from 9pm to 12am with live painting by Unification Theory. (www.LACMA.org/MUSE)

For more info regarding “Unification Theory” and artist Bio’s, please see:
www.crewestgallery.com

PRINTED - Hell of a successful show!

The Opening Reception was December 6th and was off the hook!

Over 700 peeps were in attendance that night! We ended up shutting down the event at exactly 9pm because of the huge crowd that was spilling out into the street and causing traffic to back up in all directions.





Two Rabbits handled the live hand-printing
at the opening and during the Downtown Artwalk.





With live sets performed by DJ Phyz Ed and friends.



The exhibition features an exclusive mix of limited hand printed urban art by LA's most influential up and coming artists.

Such as the following notable artists:
14Bolt, 2 Cents, 20mg, Adam Hathorn, Ako, Atick, Billy Bishop, Blinky, Branded, Brandy Flower, Cat Cult, Contra one, Dash "2000" Fidel, David Flores, DKNG, Deadmundo, Demon Slayer, Drool, EnikOne, Euth, Favianna Rodriguez, Gaso, Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, Jaber, Jerm, Jesus Barraza, John Carr, Join the Surveillance, Karen Fiorito, Logo, Mear One, Mad 66, Mad One, Marco Rached, Mas, Max Neutra, Melanie Cervantes, Naut, Never, Otis, Political Gridlock, Project Rabbit, Ra, Rkoil, Repent One, Septerhed, Shark Toof, Sherm, Slick, Smear, Smog, Sub, Tuner, Vyal, WERC, Wizard, and more.

Here's a few samples....

DASH-FIDEL'S:


HAIRLESS CAT BY MAX NEUTRA


HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?


MEAR ONE PRINT:


Man One, Slick and David in front of those dope Janet prints by the Slickster..


Also check out Slick's blog about the event...


More images from this show on our Flickr...


Show extended through Jan. 4th, 2009!
www.crewest.com

Marka27: Double Toy Release This Weekend!

Our boy Marka27 is killing it with these Minigod colorways! This Dia de Los Muertos edition is sick with it! As if that wasn't enough, he's bringing the Killa Instinct with the glow in the dark effects!

Please stop Marka!
Ya hurting them!!




DOUBLE TOY RELEASE WITH "FREE GIVE AWAYS"!! @ VINYL TOY NETWORK!



Marka27 and BIC PLASTICS are pleased to bring you two heavy hitters in time
for the holidays!

First from Marka27 is the most anticipated minigod "MG2 Broken Bones" Dia De Los
Muertos Edition. Limited to 150 pieces world wide, 17" tall with
working speaker retail $120

Second from Marka27 Produced by BIC PLASTICS is the new "BLOKHEDZ"
glow in the dark edition of "KILLA INSTINCT" A collaboration with the
Mike and Marc
Davis the creators of BLOKHEDZ.
KILLA INSTINCT BLOKHEDZ edition Limited to 100 pieces world wide
9"tall equipped with
weapons. spray cans, markers, and secret stash spraycan. $95 retail

There will also be free posters and stickers while supplies last at
the BIC BOOTH on
Saturday and Sunday 10AM- 5PM

VINYL TOY NETWORK @
PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER
300 EAST GREEN STREET
PASADENA ,CA 91101
SAT-SUN 10-AM-5PM

Jesus Loves Assholes..

www.Crewest.com
Originally uploaded by The Crewest Man

At least that's what they say..

Spread the gospel...

www.JesusLovesAssholes.com


Stickers also available at:
Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA
90013
www.Crewest.com

PRINTED..

Crewest and Two Rabbits Studios Present:

Printed
"An Exhibition about Hand Printed Art"

Opening Reception:
December 6th from 6 - 9pm

An exhibition featuring an exclusive mix of limited hand printed urban art by LA's most influential up and coming artists. In this digital age where duplication and reproduction are common place, old school style hand printed artwork will bring back the appeal for hand crafted art.

There will be many limited edition prints for sale and on display for the rest of the month of December.

Live hand-printing by Two Rabbits.

With a live set performed by DJ Phyz Ed spinning jams the entire night.

Show runs through Dec. 28th

*The exhibit will also be part of the Downtown Artwalk by and will have Live Hand Printing by Two Rabbits on Thursday December 11th from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Featured Artists: 14Bolt, 2 Cents, 20mg, Adam Hathorn, Ako, Atick, Billy Bishop, Blinky, Branded, Brandy Flower, Cat Cult, Contra one, Dash "2000" Fidel, David Flores, DKNG, Deadmundo, Demon Slayer, Drool, EnikOne, Euth, Favianna Rodriguez, Gaso, Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, Jaber, Jerm, Jesus Barraza, John Carr, Join the Surveillance, Karen Fiorito, Logo, Mear One, Mad 66, Mad One, Marco Rached, Mas, Max Neutra, Melanie Cervantes, Naut, Never, Otis, Political Gridlock, Project Rabbit, Ra, Rkoil, Repent One, Septerhed, Shark Toof, Sherm, Slick, Smear, Smog, Sub, Tuner, Vyal, WERC, Wizard, and more.

Top of the Dome V

Five Years of providing dope skull works of art to our LA audience! This year's batch of pieces are truly the best to date. They are more creative, ornate, and original than years past. If you're in LA this month of November, stop by the gallery, its a must see show! Over 130 skulls by some of today's most recognized artists.

Kat Von D and Karoline Drachenberg kicking it at Crewest for the Top of the Dome's fifth anniversary show.

Man One, Edgar Hoill, and Gregg Stone in front of the incredible altar created by
Edgar to honor those who have died while trying to cross the US border. Very powerful.

Piece by Haste.


Incredible piece by Bill Keiffer.


Skull by Cache...


Roa from Belgium with the roach skully..




Mandoe MAK4P!!


Show runs from Nov.8th - 30th, 2008.


Check out more on our Flickr page...

Z-Boy Nathan Pratt interviewed at Crewest Gallery

Z-BOYS SHOW IN THE LA WEEKLY

The LA Weekly posted our show on their blog!

Check out what they had to say!

Article Here


Photos Here

The Z-BOYS opening was off the hook!

Our Z-BOYS show was a smashing success! Thanks to support from our Councilwoman, Jan Perry, we were able to close off Winston street in front of the gallery and turn our opening into a true block party. This is how it all went down...

Kids were skating the ramps...








Low-Low's were on display...






Roaring Lion was serving them cold!



Some of LA's best Hip Hop flava's like Myk Mansun, Nite&Day, and Acid Reign were rocking it live in the street...






Autograph sessions by OG Z-BOYS!
Chris Cahill, Nathan Pratt, Cris Dawson, Roger Doucette, and a bunch more...




Check out all the images at our Flickr account!

The Z-BOYS show...

Crewest and The Label Lab present: 

The Z-boy Show - Direct from the Source
"Where street fashion and skate art come together."
 
Opening Reception:
October 4th, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

“The Z-Boy Show” will feature not only the Z-Boy brand of apparel, limited-edition T-shirts, and sneakers, but most importantly, their legendary troupe of Dogtown skaters and artists including works by Craig Stecyk, Chris Cahill, Cris Dawson, Roger Doucette, Skip Engblom, Cesario “Block" Montano, Peggy Oki, Nathan Pratt and Allen Sarlo.

As part of the exhibitions opening day festivities, we will be closing down Winston St. for a Z-boy Block Party which will include live skating demos and signings by Z-Boys Paul Constantineau, Allen Sarlo, Chris Cahill, Nathan Pratt, Wentzle Ruml, Paul Cullen also, Paul Hackett, Christian Hosoi, Scott Olsen, Jesse Martinez, and more.

With a custom auto show by Classic Lowriders Car Club and live musical performances by: Myk Mansun & Los Ninos de la Tierra, Gajah & Beond of Acid Reign, Mascaria & Nitendae, Nathan Nice, DJ Phys Ed, Swim Team, DJ Ethos, DJ Handprints, DJ Lx Boogie, Neila, Doobieman.

Show runs: Oct.4th - Nov.2

*The exhibit will also be part of the Downtown Art Walk on October 9th from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 
With a closing party on November 1st: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. as well.   

Syndrome: I learned it by watching you.

Syndrome Wall Sculpture
Originally uploaded by The Crewest Man

An incredible exhibit by this 3 man art and design team. Beautifully created black and white silkscreen images on wood panels. Only a few available now!
It's a must see show.









All the resin TV toys sold out at the opening,sorry! But look out for a vinyl version soon!








In case you missed the private opening party with Dj Daz cutting it up and all the peeps drinking Plata Wine, here are some flix for ya. The show is up until September 28th.


More info at www.ilearneditbywatchingyou.tv
www.syndromestudio.com

www.crewest.com

Fotograff Show @ LA County Fair

LA FAIR FOTOGRAFF
Originally uploaded by The Crewest Man

The people at the Los Angeles County Fair really dug our Fotograff show earlier this year. So much so, that they asked us to re-curate a portion of the exhibit during this year's Fair running throughout the month of September - held at Pomona's Fairplex. Here are some photos of the art and reception which opened the weekend of Sept 5th.

Check out the installation, located under the racetrack pavillions smack dab in the middle of the fair!



Curated by Vyal and featuring photographic works by: Junk, Sahl COI, Branded RTH, Fishe KOG, Gabe88 K2S, Eris, Sen, Aprocks, E.Lopez















Don't forget to hit up the comment book!



The fair runs through September 28th.

Check out all the flicks of the art and opening reception:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crewestman/sets/72157607239600441/

For more info:
www.lacountyfair.com

EYE-CANDY

Click for more Flicks
Originally uploaded by The Crewest Man

Check out this show at the gallery until August 31st. It's a great show featuring some great artists and toy designers expressing there thoughts about female beauty, empowerment, and sexuality. Artists include: Blokhedz, Jesse Hernandez, Marka27, MAD*L, Biz20, ninerevolutions, Lichiban, Problak, Man One, Edgar Hoill, Axis, OG Abel, Erick Scarecrow, Gregg Stone, Asylm, Victor Sepulveda, Spencer Davis (Booty Babes), Eriberto Oriol, J. Brewer and Fearo.


Check out the review by Vinyl Pulse!

Live painting on models during the closing reception on August 30th.
Check it.