EVOLVE WITH GRAHAM CURRAN

" As an artist I want to convey a message to the viewer through selected imagery, invoking any sort of response is my objective. My subject matter always changes depending on what I find fascinating, frustrating or beautiful in the world. My goal is to evolve my art, to never become stagnant." - Graham Curran 2011

Graham Curran is an artist from Torrance, CA and is showing at Crewest during December for the Crewest Holiday Bazaar. Born in 1986 Graham graduated from CSULB in 2010 with a BFA in Illustration.

When selecting the artists who were going to show for the December show, it was Grahams beautiful imagery painted on boxing gloves which really captured our eye. We saw his artwork painted on boxing gloves to be very unique and something we definitely wanted to show and display for all to see.

Look below for a sneak peak of these beautiful boxing gloves, inspired by Rocky IV, in which Graham has titled "The Fighter's".

"The Fighters" are not all we will have on display by Graham Curran. Also on display by this artist will be the above painting titled "Big Glow", a set of Russian nesting dolls titled "It’s a Zoo in Here" and a custom Munny inspired by Mad Men titled "Mad Munny".

If you want to see "It's a Zoo in Here" and "Mad Munny" as well as the other artwork by Graham, you will need to come on by and check out these pieces while they are on display in December.

If you have any questions, you may contact us via email at info@crewest.com and we will be happy to assist you.

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CREWEST'S HOLIDAY BAZAAR OPENS DECEMBER 3, 2011

Join us this Saturday from 6-10 pm for the opening of "Crewest's Holiday Bazaar" featuring vinyl toys, paintings and prints.

Show opens Dec. 3 and closes Dec. 31st.

Exhibiting artists:
Allison Revilla, Armando Soria, Cherise Ward, Cj Hungerman, DENZ, Do It, Emmanuel L White Eagle, Eric " phoneticontrol " Broers, Fernando Amaro, Graham Curran, Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, Gwen Mercado-Reyes, IROK, Jaber, James Bentley, John Perry, Jose M. Loza, Josh Mayhem, JOS-L, JTS, Kajmear Reyes, Kasim Patton, Kit Beckmann, Lalo Alcaraz, Lisa Hirata, Mas, Max Neutra, Mike Pyro, Nils Jawa, Phloe, Realm, Robert Lebsack, Shai Dahan, Srpntwlf, SUPERPAO, Todd Robertson, Two Rabbits, V. Gudell, Victor Malagon, Vision, Youth Waste and many more…

In addition, all month long we will be bringing out new artwork from our back stock which will also be for sale!

See you soon!

Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
info@crewest.com

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"TIME WILL TELL" BY MICHAEL PIZARRO

Michael Pizarro, an LA local,is one of our favorite artists who uses skateboard decks as his canvas. This combination is proven to be very cool and hip. We always look forward to submissions by Pizarro.

For this year's Top of the Dome, Michael Pizarro turned a custom painted skateboard deck into a clock. This piece is very cool!

"Time Will Tell"
By Michael Pizarro
Custom painted skateboard deck
$200

All skulls are 25% off all weekend long for our Weekend Black Friday sale. If you are interested in purchasing this piece by Michael Pizarro, email us at info@crewest.com.

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"NUT CASE" BY GARY MANNING

Gary Manning, a CSI prop artist, really created a nutty masterpiece. "Nut Case" is currently on display for our Top of the Dome show and is 25% off all weekend long for our Black Friday Weekend Sale. Now's the time to get yours!

"Nut Case"
By Gary Manning
$2,500

If you are interested in purchasing this piece, email us at info@crewest.com.

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MILLE ET UNUM MODIS BY KYLE MORGAN

Currently on display we have this very cool piece by Kyle Morgan.

"Mille Et Unum Modis (a thousand and one way)"
By: Kyle Morgan
Ceramic skull with tissue paper, white glue, wood, brass, leather and acrylic paint
2011
$500

All skulls are 25% off all weekend long for our weekend Black Friday sale.

If interested in purchasing this piece, please email us at info@crewest.com

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"MAUSEENGLE" BY ROLAND ROSENKRANZ

Currently on display during the Top of the Dome 8 exhibit is this amazing piece created by Roland Rosenkranz, a CSI prop artist. If you look into the eye of the creature a real mouse can be found who appears to be pilot!


"Mauseengle"
By Roland Rosenkranz
Assemblage
$3,400

Keep in mind all skulls are 25% off this weekend for our weekend Black Friday sale.

If you are interested in purchasing this awesome piece, please email us at info@crewest.com.

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SHOTGUN MAGDALENA BY GEORGE YEPES AND ROBERT RODRIGUEZ

Awesome piece currently on display at Crewest during the Top of the Dome exhibit. Exhibit closes soon so get yours now. Everything is 25% off this weekend during our weekend Black Friday Sale.

"Shotgun Magdalena"
By George Yepes and Robert Rodriguez (The Director)
2010
$2,500

If interested in purchasing, please email us at info@crewest.com.

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BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND SALE!

Everything in the gallery 25% off including Top of the Dome skulls,
original artwork, tshirts, toys, prints, and more!
(Excludes spray paint)

Sale starts today!
Friday (11/25/11) at noon and ends Sunday (11/27/11) at 6pm

Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-627-8272 ph

TOTD8: THE BLACK LIGHT KINGS

AXA & POPS: The Black Light Kings
Come check them out as they paint live under black light, creating some beautifully creepy and often political paintings in front of your very eyes.

Definitely some of today's hottest up and comers from the LA area not to be missed at tonite's Artwalk!









For more info on their art:
info@crewest.com

TOTD8: ROBERT VARGAS

Robert Vargas showed up at our TOTD8 opening and mesmerized the crowds with his genuine skill as a live portrait artist. Working from the floor he was able to create these greate pieces in a matter of minutes. He left these 3 behind and are available through the gallery.









More pics of him in action and of the rest of the show on our Flickr page


For more on Robert Vargas' work contact us at:
info@crewest.com

TOTD8: GEORGE YEPES PAINTINGS AVAILABLE

George Yepes is an incredible world re-known LA Chicano artist. He's blessed our gallery again with some hi-profile works, some that were created with his friend and famed movie director Robert Rodriguez. You can see his artwork in some of Rodriguez's movies like MACHETE and FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, etc. Here are a few pics of some pieces (among others) that he's created especially for this years TOTD8 show!







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For more info on George Yepes' work contact us:
info@crewest.com

TOTD8: OPENING NITE PICS

TOP OF THE DOME 8 - 11/11, a set on Flickr.

Check out some of the opening nite pics from last Saturday night featuring live black light art painting by AXA + POPS as well as live portraiture by Robert Vargas. See you at Artwalk this coming Thursday!

TOP OF THE DOME 8

TOTD8 opens Nov.5th from 6-10pm

Featuring over 100 skulls painted and designed by top local artists:
Alex Martinez, Andreanna Lakovidis, Andy Moses, Antonio Pelayo, Ariel Bennaroch, Bart Saric, Benedigital, Big Pranks, Bill Bolender, BOO, CACHE, Carol Friend, Charles Henry, Chris Mittweg, Christian Pereda, CupCake, Dangeruz, Danny Meza, Daniel Perez, David Kawano, Diana Toribio, DJNEFF, DUSTED 247, Edgar Lopez, Edmundo Duran, Erica Friend, Erick Rodriguez, Felipe Garcia, Gary Manning, Gary Ochoa, Glenn K. Buchan, GLOW, Greg Yoshitake, Gregg Stone, HASTE, Harry Reynolds, Hector Miranda, Henry Cram, House of Sloth, J. Salvador, Jake lagos,  James Bentley, JEYD, Jim Lembeck, Jodi Bonassi, John Culqui, Jonathan Bueno, Jonathan Martinez, Jorge Becerra, J.W. Pippen, Kitty Brown, KAMINO 64, Kelly Berg, Kophns One, LEGION, LYNK 729, Leslie Davis, Man One, Michael Bermudez, Michael Christy, Michael Pizzaro, Mike Vegas, Mireya Alonzo, Nathane, NERD, Noe Chavez, Oscar "Poncho" Torres, Phamily of Thieves, RADCO Jewelry, Randy Kono, Raul Campos, Ray Yanez, Rick Rodriguez, Robert Lebsack, Roland Rozenkranz, Rosanna Esparza Aherns, Salah, R@H, Sammy Portillo, Scott Power, Silke, Snow Mack, Stephanie Hubbard, SuzieOne, TAZROC, TheWestEndCo., Victor Alvarez, VYAL, XIRENV, Zinnia, 1987 CBS

Live painting by AXA and POPS
Also featuring paintings by George Yepes and Maria Kane

Exhibition closes Nov.27, 2011


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URBNLUX pics posted

URBNLUX 10-11, a set on Flickr.

Check out pics from URBNLUX: Graffiti for Life by Man One and collaborations with some of today's top designers, architects, artists and brands.

Exhibition runs at Crewest Gallery until Oct. 29th.

The gallery is located at:
110 Winston St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-627-8272ph
www.Crewest.com

SNEAK PEAK: “URBNLUX”

Man One and Gainey Ceramics collaborated to introduce and feature a new kind of pottery for URBNLUX.  Man One, as we know him, is an artist who always produces fresh designs with bold colors that attract the eye. Gainey Ceramics who see’s the art in making pottery and whose employee’s are true artisan’s in mixing, molding, baking, painting, polishing and inspecting the products by hand is becoming the choice for professional architects, landscapers, interior and exterior designers when it comes to ceramic pottery and tiles.

Together as collaborators, Man One and Gainey Ceramics have created something fresh, new and urban. 

Here is a little sneak peak of some additional pieces created:

For bios and more detail please visit http://urbnlux.blogspot.com/

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UPCOMING: URBNLUX: GRAFFITI FOR LIFE

Please join us for the opening of our upcoming exhibit at Crewest:

URBNLUX: Graffiti For Life
Opening reception on October 8, 2011 from 6-10pm
Closing reception on October 29, 2011, from 6-10pm

After decades of being underground, graffiti art is now in vogue. In fact, today, graffiti art is many a collector’s art of choice and is being used by numerous brands as they continually strive to be contemporary, compelling and relevant.

As graffiti art continues to grow in popularity, other areas of style and design will be influenced by its aesthetic sensibilities including modern architecture, furniture, lighting, house wares, fashion, etc.

(Image above: Graffiti by Man One used as form to inspire architectural concepts by architect Roger Bennet)

URBNLUX: Graffiti For Life is a new, first-of-its-kind, art and design exhibition that will explore this convergence by showcasing several collaborations between renowned L.A. graffiti artist Man One and some of the today’s best industrial designers, architects and manufacturers. Man One will also be debuting several new original paintings.

Participating URBNLUX collaborators include: Reza Feiz, Cory Grosser, Benjamin Rollins Caldwell, Ando Pndlian, Roger Bennett, Brian Rupp, U1 Toys and Lantern Masters as well as Gainey, Vessel USA, Murals Your Way and allPop Art.

Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
info@crewest.com
www.crewest.com

SEE YOU AT THE OPENING!

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PAINT THE FUTURE @ CANCEPTUAL V.4

PAINT THE FUTURE

Chicago-based professional packaging design firm STUDIO ONE ELEVEN, a division of Berlin Packaging, agreed to collaborate with world-renowned graffiti artist MAN ONE from Los Angeles to envision the future of spray paint technology and packaging. Together, they created PAINT THE FUTURE, a first-of-it’s kind design exhibit for the CANCEPTUAL V.4 art exhibit at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles, being held from September 8-October 2, 2011.

Hopefully these prototypes will be of interest to paint companies who would like to advance the sophistication of the world class graffiti artist.

CANCEPTUAL v.4: ART + PICS

CANCEPTUAL v.4: 09-11, a set on Flickr.

We've extended this very cool exhibit until October 2nd! Very affordable and unique art on cans. Drop by the gallery and check it out for yourself!

Gallery hours:
Tuesday - Thursday 12-7pm
Friday-Sunday 12-8pm
Closed Mondays

More info at Crewest.com

VIDEO: ESTRIA GRAFFITI BATTLE

“CANCEPTUAL V.4” OPENS SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 AT CREWEST

“CANceptual v.4” will debut September 8, 2011 at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles during the Downtown Artwalk from 6 to 10 pm with music by DJ Phyz Ed and refreshments provided by Jarritos and Roaring Lion Energy Drink and will be on view through October 1, 2011. CANceptual V.4, a large group show, will feature over 70 urban artists who create contemporary and edgy works of art using a spray can as their canvas. This show is dedicated to innovation through creation and design.

With retrospect to the last CANceptual shows Crewest has produced in the past years (2007 – 2009), this year’s CANceptual will be different in innovation and will showcase an installation in the Featured Artist Room entitled “Paint the Future”.

“Paint The Future” (PTF) is a first-of-its kind art and design installation created for Canceptual V.4. PTF will ask: What does spray paint look like when graffiti artists design their own? What would paint manufacturers create if they consulted with professional graffiti artists as Nike does with Michael Jordan for basketball shoes? World renowned American graffiti artist Man One will collaborate with award winning design firm Studio One Eleven, to find answers to these questions. Paint The Future is being curated by Man One Design.

Crewest
110 Winston St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
www.crewest.com
info@crewest.com

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