GRAFFITI ON 10S

(Graffiti on 10s, a photo by Crewest on Flickr.)

Broadway Night Out + Yakin Works + 360Magazine in association with Crewest present:

Graffiti on 10s: The Artwalk Afterparty

With live painting by: ELSE
Live body art by: HYDRA and TUNA

Loft 560
560 S. Main St., #10s
(@6th Street)
DTLA!

Thursday Feb.9th
9pm

Open bar from 9-10pm
sponsored by Asahi

RSVP: Broadwaynightout@gmail.com

See you there!
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MAS STENCILS

MAS.STENCILS.wb, a photo by Crewest on Flickr.

Stencil works by LA artist MAS in the Crewest Front Room.

Opens Feb.9th, 2012 from 6-10pm during Downtown Artwalk.

Show runs thru March 4th, 2012.

For more info:
info@crewest.com





View more of MAS' work
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LA MURAL ORDINANCE STRATEGY SESSION

LA Mural Ordinance Strategy Session
We would like to invite you to attend this strategy session to plan for the

City of LA Planning Commission Hearing on Tuesday January 10th at 1PM.

The meeting at Crewest is geared to working artists with a special focus on 

graffiti artists and those that support their work.  We would like to encourage

people from the community - even non-artists - to come to this meeting to support

and contribute ideas.

We will be planning on what we want to say at the LA Planning Commission hearing,

assigning topics to different speakers, discussing a plan of attack and answering

any questions you may have about the impact of the proposed ordinance on graffiti

artists, muralists and the community.

This ordinance will affect your mural work in the City of LA for many years to

come. This is a chance to plan action that can still affect the outcome.

LA Mural Ordinance Strategy Session
Sunday, January 8th
Crewest Gallery
110 Winston St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90013
4-6pm
Call Stash Maleski (310) 309-7756 or email icuart@aol.com for more info.

"BUY PRODUCT" A SOLO SHOW BY TWO RABBITS

Two Rabbits Solo Show "Buy Product" Opens:

Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 6 – 10 pm during the Downtown Artwalk

Crewest has just opened a third room to our gallery space namely “The Front Room”, making it now a larger, high ceiling, 3 room gallery space. A new solo show by a special guest artist will open in The Front Room every artwalk night. Come out this coming artwalk to view "Buy Product" a Solo Show by Two Rabbits.

“Buy Product” will feature the latest work of Two Rabbits which drastically focuses on the repurposing of their by-product. From their test prints to their mixing sticks, Two Rabbits see the chaos and beauty of their artistic endeavors in everything that's left over. Two Rabbits have taken what many consider to be useless scrap and turned it into beautiful works of color and shape to display.

“Buy Product” will be on display from January 12 through February 5, 2012

About Two Rabbits:

Two Rabbits Studios is a design firm, commercial screen print shop, and fine art studio ran by Los Angeles-based artists Mike Thacker and Bob Motown. Since 2007, the pair have designed and printed hundreds of rock posters and promotional pieces for movies and video games. Two Rabbits started small in a North Hollywood backyard—less than five years later, and they've been featured in galleries, Flatstock poster shows, and craft fairs in the United States and UK. They've worked with Warner Music Group and concert promoters Goldenvoice for artists ranging from Skrillex to  Wu Tang to Portishead. Recently, Thacker and Motown's focus has been on fine art pieces that reflect upon their hand-printed process and design.

Their work can be seen at: http://www.tworabbitsstudios.com/.

FOR QUESTIONS OR INFO ON “BUY PRODUCT”, PLEASE EMAIL US AT INFO@CREWEST.COM

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GREGG STONE - THE AVENUES

Recently sold work:

"THE AVENUES" by Gregg Stone

Gregg Stone resides in southern Orange County with a longstanding artistic career in watercolor, gouache, ink, and airbrush. 

 After graduating from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena with a bachelor's degree in fine arts (BFA) in 1978, Stone became a successful freelance illustrator

His current work in mixed-media paintings blend cultural and architectural treasures along the byways of border region

Hispanic communities into painterly narratives of everyday street life.

Current work:

Click here for more info and available works by Gregg Stone

or contact us at:

art@crewestgallery.com

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JULES MUCK - SEX FIEND

Recently sold work:

"Sex Fiend" by Jules Muck

Jules Muck started doing graffiti in Europe and great Britain almost twenty years ago. Muck began bombing in New York in the late 90s where she was discovered by Lady Pink who took her on as an apprentice for the next 4 years.

Under her tag name Muck she has shown at Tokyo Big Site, the Bronx Museum of Art, the Weisman Museum in Minneapolis and the Fuse Gallery in New York.

Click here for more info and other available works by Jules Muck

or contact us at:

art@crewestgallery.com

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WERC: FEATURED IN CHICANITAS EXHIBITION

Congratulations to one of our favorite artists WERC for being included in Cheech Marin's newest exhibition:
"CHICANITAS: Small Paintings from the Cheech Marin Collection" running from December 10, 2011 through April 2, 2012 at the Museum of Monterey

He's got these 2 great little paintings in the show that were purchased through us.

Cheech speaks about the exhibition:


For more on the museum and the exhibition click here:MOM
Check out his website: www.wercking.com
More by WERC on our site or contact us: art@crewest.com

“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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PRE-COMIC CON BASH COMING JULY 9TH, 2011

Please join us for a Pre-Comic Con Celebration during the opening reception of “Unearthed” on Saturday, July 9th, 2011

Crewest and Curator Luna George is proud to announce the opening of our newest installation “UNEARTHED”, which will exist on our walls as a larger than life visual comic book brought to life by some of our best graffiti and street urban artists. With a storyline written by author and artist Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, the walls of the gallery will become an actual comic book live for all to see and immerse themselves into. In addition, Crewest will publish and release “UNEARTHED” the comic book featuring the artwork in the exhibit and storyline just in time for this year’s San Diego Comic Con.

By Won OneABC

“UNEARTHED” features works by underground urban artists from around the world who have created visual elements in the form of never before seen characters who unearth from the underground in the year of 2012 on the day of the Apocalypse. Each of the exhibiting artists all share a strong ability in creating characters whether designed for street murals, album covers, published comic strips or actual comic books. We are very excited about this unique pairing of underground urban talent telling the tale of an Apocalyptic 2012 within the context of a gallery exhibition. Concept created by Luna George.

By Picho Avo

Included in the show will be works by notable artists George Clinton (Funk master and leader of the Parliament Funkadelic), Overton Loyd (creator of various album covers including P-Funk cover art) and Lalo Alcaraz (creator of La Cucaracha comic strip).

Exhibiting artists:

Alan Oldham, Albert Montoya, Alfie Numeric, Avo, Axis, Brandon Lin, Bytedust, Cale, Danny Meza, Danny Perez, Deih, Destroy All Design, EGR, Else, Erick Rodriguez, George Clinton, Hitnes, Jeffery Page, John Gregory LeJay II, Jorge (j.E Styles) Ramirez, Jorge Becerra, Julieta, KAZILLA, Lalo Alcaraz, Lili Avila de Avila , Man One, Max Neutra, Overton Loyd, PC Zavala, Pichi, Sand One, VYAL, Wil Simpson, WonOneAbc

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ART UNDER ATTACK: ACLU FORUM @ CREWEST

ART UNDER ATTACK: Graffiti Art
Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm

Featured panelists:
Peter Bibring, ACLU/SC Staff Attorney
Man One, Crewest Gallery Director
Pat Gomez, Arts Manager for the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

The discussion will be moderated by Deputy Executive Director of ACLU/SC:
James Gilliam and will include the ACLU/SC’s graffiti case
and North Hollywood's recent loss of a graffiti art mural.

*Free and open to the public

Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA
90013
213-627-8272
info@crewest.com
www.crewest.com


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UPCOMING: ABOVE THE RADAR

(Above: Custom MTH O Scale Subway Train BY DRILONE)

As a direct extension from the streets around the globe and the art it produces today, Crewest is proud to present “ABOVE the Radar” opening April 2, 2011 and on view through May 1, 2011. We are living a special time in history, never before has an art form occurred on the streets across the globe, every day, and everywhere by an infinite number of talented artists. ABOVE the Radar will feature this “Art Massive” in itself, showcasing some of the most spectacular works by dozens of street artists devoted to their art and their message. Artists in this exhibit carry strong roots in the graffiti and street art world of today and will present some of their finest cutting edge works. From three dimensional pieces that pop off the walls, to intricately made stenciled works, to outstanding colorful prints made by the most innovative designers/artists to enjoyable vinyl toys and much more. ABOVE the Radar will showcase it all.

Exhibiting Artists:
2wenty, Aise, Bron Theron, Bytedust, Chor Boogie, DCYPHER, DENZ One, Destroy All Design, Dril One, Eone, EnikOne, Eriberto Oriol, Homo Riot, Hungerman, Huit, INEPT, IROK, John Carr, JTS, Kophns one, Man One, Mar, Max Neutra, Michael Pizarro, Nerve, Nils Jawa, Nineta, Revel, Rick Rodriguez, Rome, Sacred194, Sahl, Scotch!, Septerhed, Sergio D, SMEAR, Steve Martinez aka Pablo Jimenez, Thomas the Messenger, Valerie G, Victor Malagon

Important Dates and Info:
Opening Reception: April 2, 2011 from 6-10pm
With live music by DJ Phyz Ed

Artwalk Night: April 14, 2011 from 6-10pm
With live music by DJ Phyz Ed

Show closes: May 1, 2011

Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
ph | 213-627-8272
Website: www.crewest.com
Email: info@crewest.com

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R.I.P. NATE DOGG

RIP NATE DOGG..
thanks for your contribution to WC hip hop.

Really sad to hear the news tonite.

We found this dope video of legendary West Coast producer/Dj Battlecat when he performed at Crewest last summer. He was rockin' all the DPG tunes that nite getting the crowd moving.

This is the way to remember a true West Coast G. with some true W.C.Gfunk!
Nate Dogg we gonna miss you, but your jams will live forever!
R.I.P.



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RIPE EXHIBITION

Artists:
Oscar Magallanes, Danny "Big Pranks" Morales, Mas, Max Neutra, Michael Pizarro, Bart Saric, SMEAR, Randy Kono, Aise, Ando Pndlian, Vyal, Mar, Septerhed, Lalo Alcaraz, John Park, Man One, Germs, Chris Adrian, Sacred194, CatCult, Siner, Antonio Quevedo, Enikone, Reza Feiz, and more.

Opening Reception:
Saturday March 5, 2011
from 6-10pm

Artwalk Event:
Thursday March 10, 2011
"Create & Connect"
Presented by RU REPPIN'
with live screenprinting by Hit+Run

Exhibit runs through March 27, 2011

Fine wine is an art. This is the inspiration behind RIPE, a wine show about art tasting, coming to Crewest.

As an art gallery exhibition, RIPE will transform wine barrels, wine bottles and even wine corks into cutting-edge contemporary art created by some of today’s most exciting urban and graffiti artists. These and other exciting contemporary artists will paint, draw and/or sculpt their unique creative vision onto used wine barrels, bottles and corks, transforming them into one-of-a-kind pieces of art available for purchase.

Wine Tasting Info:
Wineries and wine companies participating in this first-of-its-kind art exhibit include Plata Wine in Paso Robles, CA., Washington State based Charles Smith Wines, Sonoma, CA based wine barrel restoration experts ReCoop and Napa, CA based wine cork manufacturer M.A. Silva Corks USA.

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

RIPE is being curated and produced by Crewest Studios in Los Angeles.

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ART SAVES LIVES

If you've lived in LA since the 80's or you're a fan of Rage Against the Machine you know this guy's work.

The Phantom Street Artist has been making making social commentary on the walls of LA for decades, now his first published print is available thanks to MorelWorks.

We've got our hands on a few of the soon to be sold out edition.

You can view and purchase it during this month's "Things That Get Buffed" exhibit or contact us to order online.

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PRINT DETAILS

ARTIST:
The Phantom Street Artist

TITLE:
"Art Saves Lives"

MEDIUM:
2-color hand-pulled screenprint on Stonehenge 250gm/wt
with hand-torn edges

SIZE:
19.25" x 27.25"

YEAR:
2010

* Edition of 75
* Signed & Numbered by the artist
* Certificate of Authenticity
* Printed by Modern Multiples
* $125.00 USD

Purchase inquiries:
info@crewest.com
213-627-8272

STREET PICS BY SAHL

For those of you who grew up in LA in the early 90's
Sahl was the hidden moniker you spotted at the bus stop,
on street poles, in alley ways, and almost every other
conceivable landmark that could be written on if you looked
closely. His talent for catching the right spot that would
never get buffed was remarkable.

Nowadays he's put away the meanstreak and pulled out the
camera. Still relying on his eye for getting up, he is
flicking the City of Angels as he walks it and as he sees it.

He's been capturing some amazing shots that only a true
writer can discover and sharing them with us all.

Sahl's photography will be on exhibit during this month's show:
THINGS THAT GET BUFFED...

Look for more work by Sahl in the future.

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LEO "CATZzzz" LIMON

For 35 plus years Leo Limon has been painting the Los Angeles River cat faces on the storm-drain covers and is involved with groups whose efforts are to revive the Los Angeles River as a historic region, cultural art enclave and tourist destination.

Check out this quick video of him spray painting up one of his cats in the LA River. (We love the commentary of the passerby hater):


Over the years he has developed these cat paintings as a result of his work in the LA River:












His new multimedia work includes actual "abatement" pieces which he peels off the walls of the city. The grey on the top side shows where the city is trying to cover up the colorful talent of the young graff artists spray painted on the other.





He is an artist, an activist, and a veteran.

His work will be on display during our February exhibition:
Things That Get Buffed...


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SHARPIE SHOW II: ARTWORK PICS

Sharpie Show II - Artwork Pics
Enjoy!




If you prefer you can view these pics directly on our Flickr account:
Click Here.

www.Crewest.com

If interested purchasing artwork please contact us at:
info@crewest.com

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TOTD7: OPENING NITE PICS + VIDS

Hundreds descended to our Downtown location and were truly mesmerized by
the 100+ skulls on display!

Dj Akaider provided the beats and got the people off on the right foot.

We have a great event planned for Downtown Artwalk (November 11) so come on through and check out this yearly exhibit.

Remember, show is up until Nov.28th, 2010!

Here's a little teaser video of what you missed opening nite.








Check out more pics on Flickr


Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA
90013

www.Crewest.com
info@crewest.com

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FASTER: MOVIE RELEASE ART + MUSIC EVENT

Live art and music event announcing the release of the new action film:
FASTER

Live poster printing by:
Two Rabbits Studios

Music by:
DJ Phyz Ed:

DATE:
Thursday November 11, 2010

TIME:
6pm to 9pm
During Downtown L.A. Artwalk

LOCATION:
Crewest Gallery
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
phone: (213) 627-8272
http://www.crewest.com/

FILM WEBSITE:
www.fasterthemovie.com

ABOUT THE FILM:
After 10 years in prison, Driver (Dwayne Johnson) has a singular focus - to avenge the murder of his brother during the botched bank robbery that led to his imprisonment. Now a free man with a deadly to-do list in hand, he's finally on his mission…but with two men on his trail - a veteran cop (Billy Bob Thornton) just days from retirement, and a young egocentric hitman (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) with a flair for the art of killing and a newfound worthy opponent. The hunter is also the hunted. It's a do or die race to the list's finish as the mystery surrounding his brother's murder deepens, and new details emerge along the way hinting that Driver's list may be incomplete.

Faster stars Dwayne Johnson (Gridiron Gang, The Scorpion King, The Mummy Returns), Billy Bob Thornton (Eagle Eye, Monster's Ball) and newcomer Oliver Jackson-Cohen star alongside Carla Gugino (Watchmen), Maggie Grace (Taken) and Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation). Faster releases in US theaters November 24, 2010.

*Top of the Dome 7 exhibition will be on view in the gallery during this event as well.
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TOP OF THE DOME 7

7th Annual Dia De Los Muertos exhibition opens to the public:
November 6, 2010 from 6-9pm


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**Special Collectors and VIP sneak peak!
Friday November 5th from 7-9pm
Drinks provided by:
Sino Tequila, Asahi, Jarritos, Roaring Lion Energy Drink.
21 + over please RSVP to:
totd7@crewest.com



Featuring over 100 ceramic skulls and a few paintings by:

PJay One, Gary Ochoa, Justin Odaffer, Michael Pizzaro, TLOKS, Gilbert Sorabia, MacSorro, Juan Santos, HASTE, Krylonistics, Roland Rosenkranz, Tommy Gibson, Gary Manning, Pat Shields, James Bentley, Travis Moore, Mireya Alonzo, Oscar "Pancho" Torres, Carol Powell, Snow Mack, Dave Grinds, 3rd (Jimbo), Jodi Bonassi, Ms Klue, Brandon Notch, Maya O'Mahony,Man One, Terri Tooter Berman, Patricia Gin, Scott Power, Steve Sattler, Gregg Stone, Big Pranks, Craig Cartwright, Bill Kieffer, Anthony Fuentes, Richard Duardo, Albert Reyes, The Date Farmers, Betoe, K-Soloe1, REL ONE, Messenger, Erik Rodriguez, Fernando Lara, Cati de los Rios, Harry Reynolds, Dave Kawano, Dangeruz, SmearOne, Vyal, Lalo Alcaraz, Apricot Mantle, Jessica Ward, Revel, Jonathan Bueno, Slow 321, Randy Kono, Syndrome and many more!

Featured Artist:
George Yepes

(Show Runs through November 28th, 2010)



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