Step into a seedy world populated by vagabond clowns, booze chugging bears, Victorian drunkards and other hedonistic folk when Purveyors of Firewater & Opiates opens on June 16th at LIFT.
Purveyors will feature new work and oddities from Chicago’s Matthew Ryan Sharp and Detroit’s own Kill Taupe. Hope to see you there!
Purveyors of Firewater & Opiates
Opening June 16th | 7-10pm
Lift Designer Toys & Gallery
228 W. 4th St. - Royal Oak, MI
show runs through July 21st
Ron Zakrin - Still Life with Drum Machine
Ron Zakrin is quickly becoming one of my favorite Detroit artists. His lush color palettes, textured canvas’ and unique characters, with their beautiful otherworldly glow, are hard to turn away from. He easily pulls you into his own mystical realm, and once there you won’t want to leave.
323 East in Royal Oak will be hosting Ron’s next solo show Still Life with Drum Machine. An exhibit heavily influenced by Zakrin’s love of electronic music. Check out the opening on Friday, May 18th and be amazed!
Read more about the opening after the jump.
There is a dark storm on the horizon…
Purveyors of Firewater & Opiates w/ Matthew Ryan Sharp opens June 16th @ LIFT
LOVESICK ARTIST PROFILE: JOSH BUCKENBERGER
Josh Buckenberger is a Detroit artist with a dream, a mustache and a drawing implement in his hand. He studied Illustration at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and has since put his talents to use in a diverse range of fields from web design to parade float construction to art restoration. He has shown at C Pop Gallery, Northville Art House, Russell Industrial and other area galleries.
You can view Josh’s work online at: http://www.coroflot.com/jbuckenberger/
Tomorrow we’ll preview the works of the third member of the LOVESICK trio - Cody Schibi.
Looking forward to checking out the new work from Heather Hansma, Cody Schibi & Josh Buckenberger this Saturday when Lovesick opens at LIFT.
The cute, grotesque and surreal meet in LIFT’s first show of 2012! Metro-Detroit artists Heather Hansma and Josh Buckenberger are joined by Austin, TX illustrator Cody Schibi for the LOVESICK exhibit. Bask in all the adorable, horrifying and moody just in time for Valentines Day!
LOVESICK
new work from Heather Hansma, Cody Schibi & Josh Buckenberger
Saturday, February 4th | 7-10pm
Lift Designer Toys & Gallery
228 W. 4th St. | Royal Oak, MI
248.545.5245
Transliteration @ 323 East - Opens January 14th
323 East is starting their 2012 line-up with what is sure to be a solid show from Detroiters Dan Armand and Dennis Jacobs. Painting, stenciling, sculpture and more will feed your hungry eyes this Saturday when Transliteration opens in Royal Oak. Check out the artists’ thoughts behind the show and get more info after the jump.
Transliteration
new work from Dennis Jacobs & Dan Armand
Opening January 14th 2012 | 6-11P
Runs through February 15th 2012
323 East
323 E. Fourth St. | Royal Oak, MI
Go ahead and file this under things that are bound to be awesome…
Toy customizer extraordinaire Huck Gee will be making an appearance at LIFT in Royal Oak tomorrow. He’ll be on hand from 6-8pm to sign copies of his new book. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the neighborhood, or you know… have to drive a few hours to get there!
The Art of Huck Gee book signing
Friday, January 6th | 6-8P
LIFT Designer Toys & Gallery
228 W. 4th St. | Royal Oak, MI
Urban Roots, a group show celebrating the rise of urban farming, opened this past Saturday at 323 East in Royal Oak. An eclectic group of artists displayed an equally eclectic body of work featuring subjects that were fresh, colorful, and locally grown.
The exhibit will be up until the 5th of October, so make sure to swing by and check it out!
Next up… A new group show at 323 East.
Urban Roots and 323East are teaming up for a group art exhibition where artists interpret Detroit’s Urban Farming movement in the present and what this landscape may look like in the future. As the local fall crop arrives at outdoor markets 323East and the team at Urban Roots will highlight these works with a unique gallery exhibition. The exhibition will encourage local farmers and artists to celebrate the creation of food and art that represents both the city and its citizens who grow locally.
Urban Roots Opening Reception
Saturday, September 10th | 6-11pm
323 East Gallery
323 E. 4th St. Royal Oak, MI
Finally got to stroll down to 323 East and check out the eyegasmic Popaganda paste-ups courtesy of Ron English.
