LA WEEKLY BLOGS ABOUT TEXAS HEAT ON THE 4TH OF JULY!

Photo credit:Drew Tewksbury

Big ups to the LA Weekly for posting this blog about our Texas Heat Exhibit:
Click here..read and enjoy!


thanks Drew!




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TEXAS HEAT OPENS TONITE!

Texas Heat
Featuring multimedia works by some of the best graffiti artists
that the Lone Star State has to offer!



Featured Artists:
Coler
Dmise
Duo
Durock
Enks
Gonzo 24/7
Grave
Jib
Lawgic
Mex
Myker
News
Sloke
Sode
Soner
Spain
Supher
Weah
Wake

Opening Reception Tonight
July 3rd, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
Spinning Hip Hop and Funky Beats DJ Phyz Ed














Click Here to view the rest of the Texas Heat images on our Flickr site!

Coinciding with the Texas Heat Exhibition, there will be a video screening each Saturday starting at 6pm.

Schedule:
07/11/09 "Primal Rap"
07/18/09 "Day in the Lyfe"
07/25/09 "Painted Steel #2"

Art inquiries:
info@crewest.com

BELMONT TUNNEL CLOSING EVENT WITH A STEVE GRODY SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION

The Legendary Belmont Tunnel Exhibit was one to remember and we closed off the show with a great slideshow presentation by Steve Grody and Carlos Marquez. They took us all the way back to early/mid 1980's. Then brought us through the late 80's, 90's, and all the way to when the Tunnel was destroyed in 2004-05.











It was a stroll down memory lane and an homage to all the style pioneers of Los Angeles!

Read up on what the LA Weekly had to say about it:
Click here to read more..

UGLAR BOOK MURAL IN MID-CITY

Since people are asking...
This mural was done on La Brea between Venice and Pico.



What's UGLAR??

The Ulysses Guide to the Los Angeles River

One of the most appealing, insightful and well thought out books to come out in the last couple of years. It deals with the art and biology of the LA River. A true LA story and must have for any artist or environmentalist who resides in Los Angeles.

BUY IT HERE.



The culture of Los Angeles flows -- both figurative and quite literally -- through its central vein: The River. This book is borne from a fascination and love that precedes the attention that has shifted back to this flow. Fathered by the late Ulysses Zemanova and further nurtured by its co-authors/editors, The Ulysses Guide to the Los Angeles River (UGLAR) moves beyond the overexposed culture of graffiti and misunderstood world of scientific discovery. UGLAR wishes to bring to light the authors' interest, if only to spawn more within its readers.

UGLAR's first volume has two focuses: Biology and Art. Los Angeles-based artwork contributions from: Chaz Bojorquez, ZES, Jack Rudy, Chuey Quintanar, Steve Martinez, Gregg Stone, Robert Meinhardt, Chris Brand, SinerLTS, Evan Skrederstu, Rob Sato ... and more. Interviews with artists also included.


More about the book on their site:
www.UGLARBOOK.com

"RESURFACE" BY SACRED (SNEAK PEAK)

Sacred Character
Originally uploaded by Crewest

Here are a few (low quality) pics we took while hanging the show...
some new stuff, some older stuff, but all of it rarely or never seen
before!

Make sure you join us this weekend at the
ACRYLICK® STORE to get a good look of
Sacred's complex yet simple paintings and
styles in person.

Get that rare Sacred194 tag or throwie in your book.
Instant collectors item!

Art, Dj, Drink, good times...

RESURFACE
Featuring Artwork by Sacred194
Curated by Crewest

Saturday June 20th, 2009
8-11pm

Show runs through July 20, 2009

631 N. AZUSA AVE
AZUSA, CA. 91702
(626)334-9922

More info...
www.acrylick.net
www.crewest.com

BELMONT TUNNNEL OPENING NIGHT!

We had a great turnout, hundreds showed up to peep the exhibition included fans, artists, collectors, and a few celebs.

Here is a synopsis of that night through the lens of our good friend and dope LA photographer Eriberto Oriol.

All Photos by: EribertoOriol.com
Eriberto Oriol © 2009

Enjoy!

Outside the line was long..


Eriberto and Angelica...


Slick and Estevan Oriol..


Curator Carlos Marquez...


Mandoe and Revok...


Slick...


Relic...


Thats Punk rock!


Man One and Craola...


Relax with his girl..


Wisk..



MORE ARTWORK AND PARTY PHOTOS HERE!

Explore the forbidden at “ForbiddenArtLA.com” coming soon

LEGENDARY BELMONT TUNNEL EXHIBITION

THE LEGENDARY BELMONT TUNNEL
"A Tribute to the Birthplace of Los Angeles Graffiti Art"
Curated by Carlos Marquez

With the influx of Hip Hop culture from the East Coast in the early 1980's, the graffiti movement began to take shape in Los Angeles. Young graffiti artists began searching for their own voice and spaces to create. One space that became crucial to that development was the Belmont Tunnel. Due to its central location in Downtown LA and open layout surrounded with massive walls, it quickly became the city's most popular urban canvas. Over the next 20+ years, Belmont became a meeting place for hundreds of developing graffiti artists to hone their craft, settle their differences through graff battles, and pass on codes of ethics to the next generation. Although the tunnel no longer exists and has now been turned into The Belmont Station apartments, the impact it had on the development of Los Angeles graffiti art will not be forgotten..

The exhibition features photographs, paintings, prints and giclees by the following exhibiting Legendary LA Artists:

Acme, Aloy, Antonio Pelayo, Axis, BaBa, Besk, Bumper, Cab, Cale, Charlie, Cre8, Dash, Danny D, Defer, Duster, Earnone, Elser, Eriberto Oriol, Fearo, Fever, Frame, Frank Martinez, Gabe, Genius, Ghostone, Gilone, Graf One, Grande, Hex, Hyde, Jero, Jiro, Kopy, Make, Mandoe, Man One, Mosh, Nuke, OG Abel, Omega, Pale, Panic, Relax, Relic, Retna, Rickone, Risky, Ruets, Saber, Sacred194, Shandu, Siner, Size, Skept, Skyone, Sleez, Swan, Teler, Volt, Vox, Vyal, Wisk, Zender...and others

Eriberto Wall of Belmont Photos...


Big Can Wall...


Skate Deck wall...


Slickster...


Charlie DTK...


Cale and Besk...


Vox, Acme, Precise, Mirage...


Hex LOD, the ungifted one!...


Belmont by Fearo...


Great piece by Jakoh...


Dragon piece by Jiro...


Skept..


Tons of photos of the exhibit here...
Flickr.com/crewestman



Exhibit runs thru June 28th and is viewable during normal gallery hours:
Tues-Thur: Noon-7pm, Fri-Sat: Noon-8pm, Sun: Noon-6pm
Closed Mondays

For more info please email us at info@crewest.com.
www.crewest.com

TEMPTONE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

Join us tonite for the Temptone Foundation Fundraiser at Crewest from 7-10:00 pm
The door donation of $10 will go towards the Tempt One ALS Foundation.

There will be South China Lion-dance Team from the Chinatown East Wind Youth Foundation which will be there to perform and get things started.

Stirfry and the Hammerheads will rock you out for the evening as well.

Please join us for this great cause!

You can also purchase a limited edition Tempt tee or print as well as some exclusive original artwork by Futura, Gajin"Hyde"Fujita, OG Abel, and Swank!




We're asking for your continued support as we continue the fight against this horrible neuro-debilitating disease.

Legendary LA OG graff writer Tempt has been fighting this disease for the past 3 to 4 years. Please read below to find out more about this disease.

ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cause or cure. It affects adults of all ages and is completely indiscriminate of color, race or gender. It is a rapidly progressive disease that affects the nerve cells (neurons) that are responsible for controlling the body muscles. The neurons degenerate or die and are no longer able to send messages to the body’s muscles. As a result, the muscles gradually weaken or atrophy.

However, the brain continues to remain alert, yet its instructions and messages to the body muscles do not connect. Patients lose their strength as well as the ability to move their arms, legs, hands, feet, and head. Eventually all systems of the body become immobile except for the brain. At the advanced stage, patients may progress to a convalescent arrangement requiring the total assistance of caregivers, family, friends, or nursing staff. Also tracheotomy, stomach feeding, and the dependence on a ventilator breathing machine may become the norm.

Most patients pass from respiratory failure within a 3-5 year period. However, a small percentage of patients have been able to survive 10 or more years. This disease has a tremendous effect on families physically, financially, and emotionally. The progressive decline of patients takes a toll on the family who can only watch helplessly as their love ones slowly become incapacitated.

As small tasks become more difficult, the availability of dedicated caregivers becomes increasingly important.

Treatment focuses on helping patients cope with symptoms and comforting them as much as possible. Physical, occupational, nutritional, speech, and spiritual therapies are important in treating this disease. There are those that theorize that chemical toxicity may play a contributing role in the disease’s development. In these circles, detoxification, an organic diet, physical exercise, and/or alternative therapies is the path often taken.

There are millions of dollars fundraised annually and donated towards laboratory research leading towards the discovery of a cure. The Muscular Dystrophy Association, ALS division, the ALS Association, the ALS Therapy Development Institute provide strong national leadership in the fight against this disease.

JULY SHOW...TEXAS HEAT!

SACRED194 @ ACRYLICK STORE

SNEAK PEAK..CLICK HERE FOR ARTWORK IMAGES!

RESURFACE
Featuring Artwork by Sacred194
Curated by Crewest

Saturday June 20th, 2009
8-11pm
Show runs through July 20, 2009

New and original paintings on canvas by
one of LA's most original and influenial
style legends.

ACRYLICK® STORE
631 N. AZUSA AVE
AZUSA, CA. 91702
(626)334-9922

Websites:
www.acrylick.net
www.crewest.com

CROL VS WERC IN SAN DIEGO..

Crol and Werc rocked a nice little wall for
Motor Sport Scooters in San Diego @
30th and El Cajon ...check it!




*Click here to check out some of Werc's available pieces for sale @ Crewest

For more on the fantastic duo..
CrolvsWerc.com

MARKA27 IN THIS MONTH'S SPIN MAG

Marka's Mexico Minigod's are featured in this months SPIN Magazine!



Below are some other colorways and Minigod styles we have available.
Purchase Marka's Minigods through our website:
Click Here!






Also available - Marka27 original artwork on our site:
Click Here

DABS & MYLA @ ARTLAB SALON SANTA MONICA

CLICK HERE FOR ARTWORK DETAILS AND OPENING NITE PHOTOS!!

Crewest Gallery and ArtLab proudly present:
DABS & MYLA

Opening Reception:
Tuesday June 2nd, 2009
6-10pm

@

ArtLab Salon
1410 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA
90403

Partners in Art, Crime, and Love, Dabs and Myla are both illustrators and graffiti artists originally from Melbourne, Australia. They uniquely work on all their paintings together, creating a creative balance of "Sweet" and "Sour".

They will be showing a selection of new works, including collaborations with San Diego based artist SURGE.MDR.

Show runs through July.

For more info:
www.dabsmyla.com
www.surgemdr.com
www.crewest.com
www.artlabsalon.com

Carole Cole: may you rest in peace.

King Cole CD closing2.jpg
Originally uploaded by The Crewest Man

We are very saddened by the sudden passing of our dear friend Carole Cole who passed away yesterday May 19, 2009.

This comes truly as a shock to all of her family and friends.
We are totally grief stricken and in disbelief.

Carole was such a superb human being.
So full of light and energy, always positive, always cheerful.
As our good friend Overton put it, she taught us how to be human.

Please keep the Cole family in your prayers as they go through such a difficult moment.

Carole, we'll truly miss you.

We know you'll continue smiling down on us from up above!
It was an honor knowing you and being called a good friend.

God Bless and may you rest in peace.

JUNE EXHIBIT...THE BELMONT TUNNEL

Here's the flyer for next month's show..
Opens June 6th, 2009

IMPORTED FRENCH CANS!

New arrivals, they just got through customs!

BELMONT TUNNEL CAN SKATE DECK!

In promotion for our June exhibit "The Legendary Belmont Tunnel"
We are currently taking pre-orders on this incredible skate deck
designed by Kartune K2S specifically for this show.



Limited numbered edition of 50
Only $60 each

ORDER NOW!

Pre-orders will ship out Monday June 8, 2009
(or you may opt to pick it up at Crewest on opening night on June 6, 2009 and get it signed by all the og legends who rocked the Belmont!)

MAY DOWNTOWN ARTWALK @ CREWEST

DOWNTOWN ARTWALK
THURSDAY MAY 14TH, 2009
FROM 12-9PM
(MUSIC STARTS AT 6PM)

JOIN US FOR ANOTHER VIEW OF
CANCEPTUAL V.3 AS WE CONTINUE TO
CELEBRATE OUR 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
WITH A FEW MORE SURPRISES!

-LIVE PRINTING BY TWORABBITS
-DJ PHYZ ED ROCKING THE BEATS
-FREE ROARING LION ENERGY DRINKS
-AND A FEW NEW CANS ADDED TO THE EXHIBIT!

MOST OF THE PIECES IN THIS EXHIBIT ARE VERY
AFFORDABLE AND ARE FLYING OFF THE SHELF LIKE
HOTCAKES! SHOW UP EARLY AND PURCHASE YOUR FAVORITE
CAN PIECE!

HERE ARE SOME MORE SAMPLES OF PIECES IN THE SHOW..










MORE CAN SHOTS ON OUR FLICKR PAGES...

CANCEPTUAL V.3 OPENING NIGHT!

Thanks to everyone who showed up and supported our Canceptual v.3 opening night!
We sold some great pieces and had a good time with the over 400 in attendance.

Vic Macias captured some great shots of the opening night! Enjoy!




















To view more pics and artwork details go to our Flickr

Questions or to purchase contact:
info@crewest.com

CREWEST X KANGOL

HATS, ART, MUSIC & FREE DRINKS!



So this Friday May 1st, come celebrate First Friday's on Abbot Kinney with Kangol and Crewest!



This month some of our Crewest artists are working with Kangol in creating one of a kind hat designs to be auctioned off for charity to support The HeArt Project

The event kicks off at 7 pm running till 10 pm and will feature our artists in-store, designing limited edition hats while you watch!

We encourage you to place a bid on any of these one of a kind creations you may wish to add to your personal Kangol collection.

The silent auction will run the entire month of May with the winning bidders announced May 31st!
 


So come check out our artists while they work.....

Featured Crewest artists include:
Aussie artist couple: Dabs and Myla
Japanese stitch and sew artist: Akiko Bharoocha

And local LA regulars:
Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca and Man One
 
Music to get you dancing provided by:
MarkmaN 
 
There will also be an open wine bar (strictly 21+) 
 
Recap:
Who: Kangol & The Crewest Gallery
What: Hats + Artists = one of a kind kick ass designs
When: Friday May 1st 7-10pm (that's this friday)
Where: 1132 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice CA 90291
Why: To raise some cash for continuing art programs for overlooked teens
 
There is no RSVP needed for this event. Bring a friend and please feel free to forward on the info!
 
See you Friday.
 
Kangol
1132 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice CA 90291
310.399.8444
www.kangol.com
 
 
The HeArt Project Mission:
The HeArt Project creatively links overlooked teenagers in alternative high schools with professional artists, cultural centers, and communities to imagine, produce and present new work.  
The HeArt Project operates on a “conceptual ladder” philosophy, offering teenagers who have dropped out, been expelled, incarcerated, and/or are teen parents the opportunity to advance through three levels of programming – Arts Workshops and Public Presentations, After-School Residencies and Leadership Training, and Summer Scholarships. 
www.theheartproject.org