Eric Tan at Gallery 1988

Last night was the opening reception for Eric Tan's solo show FLY at Gallery1988 on Melrose in Los Angeles. FLY showcases limited edition, silk screen prints based on the travels of Eric Tan, complete with model airplane and wings for Tanner Airlines. He is an incredibly impeccable artist who has the knack for combining style and sophistication with humor and wit. This is not an easy feat, as many creatives know, but Eric does it with seemingly effortless ease. 

Below are some of my favorites. The show is up until July 20th so if you're local to LA then go check it out! Nothing beats seeing the prints in person, plus you can purchase one there. (There was a line of people waiting to get in!)

Mind's Eye Design Studio and The A21 Campaign

Over this past weekend, I helped Mind's Eye Design to install a large floor-to-ceiling vinyl design for The A21 Campaign. It was exciting to see the project come alive from start to finish. I love the contrast of dark grey and white! 

For other vinyl decals see: Put-em In The Wall or contact Mind's Eye Design for custom inquiries. 

the grandkid bracelet

a few years ago, my mom requested a bracelet with her grandkids names on it. i decided a bracelet with chain would work well since...who knows how many grandkids there will be! it started off with kason and marcus. i recently just added maya.

i draw the script and then hand pierce (saw) each name in sterling silver sheet metal to create their names. 

Location: Connecting People, Connecting Stories

"Location: Connecting People, Connecting Stories" is a Kickstarter project that one of my close friends, Jennifer Carland has launched. I met Jenn in graduate school back east and instantly bonded over our passion for reading books, making excursions to Boston, and searching out Indian and Vietnamese food. Our paths crossed in the small town of New Bedford, MA and we have continued our friendship from coast to coast. 

Jenn is an amazing artist, sculptor, and metalsmith who has the ability to combine personal and social issues within her work. She has personally been through so much and I am constantly amazed by her strength. This project will help to commemorate the life of her late brother Justin. Please support her project to create abstracted maps inspired by the travels of Justin and, in return, you can receive a beautifully abstracted map that reminds you of your own travels, experiences, and memories. 

'Geometry and Friends'

'Geometry and Friends' is a group exhibition at the Huntington Beach Art Center with works by Antonio Beecroft, John Dembski, April Kawaoka, Daniel Man, James Melinat, Christine Nguyen, Pam Posey, Andre Woodard, and Michael Wysong. 

March 16 - April 6, 2013

April Kawaoka

April Kawaoka

April Kawaoka

April Kawaoka

April Kawaoka

Antonio Beecroft

Christine Nguyen

Christine Nguyen

James Melinat

'Scientific Technologies & the Natural World' at Ontario Airport in CA from September 2012 thru August 2013

 

Airport terminal view

Airport terminal view

Collaboration

Collaboration

Collaboration

Christine Nguyen

Christine Nguyen

Christine Nguyen

April Kawaoka

April Kawaoka

April Kawaoka

April Kawaoka

Collaborations

The past summer of 2012, I had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with an incredible artist and friend, Christine Nguyen. 'Scientific Technologies and the Natural World' is the result, which is on display at the Ontario Airport in California in Terminals 2 & 4 through this August 2013. 

For the press release: http://www.lawa.org/newsContent.aspx?ID=1666

time to support japan

after japan's march 2011 earthquakes and tsunami, friends and family were contacted to make sure everyone was safe and sound. i began to think about how to help from so far away and what are things that i can do.

so in support of japan's relief efforts, i designed these brass, nickel, and sterling silver items that half of the profits will be donated to the american red cross.

please see them in my etsy shop and thank you for your support.