The ARTCHIVAL
« Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09) »

Welcome Guest. Please Login or Register.
Sept 3, 2010, 12:26am

[Home] [New Topics] [Help] [Search] [Login] [Register]



The ARTCHIVAL :: Gallery :: Shows & Events :: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
Page 1 of 2 » Jump to page   Go    [Search This Thread][Send Topic To Friend] [Print]
AuthorTopic: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09) (Read 1,381 times)
virtu
Art God
*****
member is offline

[avatar]


[homepage]

Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,413
Location: Valhalla
Karma: 120
Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Thread Started on Jan 28, 2009, 11:12am »
Can't wait to see this show.
Todd Schorr is fantastic!

Info below from M.K. Galleries site.

TODD SCHORR: THE WORLD WE LIVE IN
March 28 – April 18, 2009
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 8-11pm
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12-6 pm
Merry Karnowsky Gallery is proud to present a solo
exhibition of new works by renowned American artist
Todd Schorr. One of the most prominent pop surrealist
painters working today, Schorr uses the exacting
techniques of the old masters to paint colorful cartoon
characters, corporate mascots and other pop culture
icons in a unique style he calls “cartoon realism.”
Schorr’s work is highly influenced by the popular culture
of his childhood: post-war 1950’s America. His formative
years were spent watching countless horror, sci-fi, war,
cartoon, cowboy, and puppet shows on a black-andwhite
TV set, building styrene plastic models, reading comic books, and leafing through his
parents’ National Geographic magazines.
The compulsion to replicate the characters he saw in cartoons, commercials, comic books and
magazines led to a formal education at The Philadelphia College of Art. Schorr began his
career as an illustrator in New York City, which exposed him to a new set of influences from the
world of advertising and commercial art. Though his career as an illustrator was successful (his
work appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in 1982), Schorr soon left the commercial world
and began expressing his ideas on canvas.
Schorr says: “Like any artist of worth, it took many long years of struggle and investigative
thought along with trial and error as well as constant honing of technique to reach the point
where I felt I had created a language which, when spoken well, would command some
semblance of purpose. I work in what is best described as a surreal style but filtered through the
mind and eyes of what is, for better or worse, uniquely American.”
In 2008 Schorr’s work was shown at the Laguna Art Museum as part of “In the Land of Retinal
Delights: The Juxtapoz School,” and a solo retrospective exhibition will be held at the San Jose
Museum of Art in 2009.
Schorr’s work has been featured in Juxtapoz, Dangerous Ink, and in the documentary film, The
Treasures of Long Gone John. Schorr’s most recent monograph is Dreamland, 2004, published by
Last Gasp Press. His new book, American Surreal will be released in 2009. Schorr currently resides
with his artist-wife Kathy in Los Angeles, CA.
For More Information, please contact Merry Karnowsky at mkgallery@att.net.

Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 S. La Brea Avenue (in the Art 170 Building) • Los Angeles, CA 90036 • (323) 933-4408
www.mkgallery.com
[image]
« Last Edit: Jan 28, 2009, 11:12am by virtu »Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
sleepboy
Administrator
*****
member is online

[avatar]

[aim]
[homepage]

Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 5,828
Location: Southern Cal
Karma: 169
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #1 on Jan 29, 2009, 4:13pm »
Looking forward to this. Saw his stuff for the first time at the Laguna Museum and walked away impressed.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
Interests: Audrey Kawasaki, Josh Keyes, Craola, Luke Chueh, Brendan Monroe, Amy Sol, Stella Im Hultberg, Jeff Soto, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Naoto Hattori
jimandtara
Senior Member
****
member is offline

[avatar]



Joined: Jun 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 269
Karma: 114
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #2 on Feb 8, 2009, 1:18am »
I have been a fan/supporter of Todd's for over 10 years - it just keeps getting better. This is actually one of the most anticipated shows for me in a LONG time...

jIm
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
sleepboy
Administrator
*****
member is online

[avatar]

[aim]
[homepage]

Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 5,828
Location: Southern Cal
Karma: 169
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #3 on Mar 2, 2009, 1:17am »
[image]
[image]
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
Interests: Audrey Kawasaki, Josh Keyes, Craola, Luke Chueh, Brendan Monroe, Amy Sol, Stella Im Hultberg, Jeff Soto, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Naoto Hattori
thinkspace
Art God
*****
member is offline





Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 616
Karma: 50
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #4 on Mar 3, 2009, 12:12pm »
Since he hasn't shown in sometime, this may be getting downplayed a bit... but this is to the caliber of a Ryden solo. He's one of the pillars of this scene. His work is SOOOO sought after. This is going to be huge. Soooo can't wait!!!!!
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
sleepboy
Administrator
*****
member is online

[avatar]

[aim]
[homepage]

Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 5,828
Location: Southern Cal
Karma: 169
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #5 on Mar 3, 2009, 1:18pm »
Stop by his studio yesterday for a look. My jaw is still on the ground. Will be posting some pics soon.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
Interests: Audrey Kawasaki, Josh Keyes, Craola, Luke Chueh, Brendan Monroe, Amy Sol, Stella Im Hultberg, Jeff Soto, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Naoto Hattori
thinkspace
Art God
*****
member is offline





Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 616
Karma: 50
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #6 on Mar 4, 2009, 4:18pm »
Just saw that post on AM.... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
sleepboy
Administrator
*****
member is online

[avatar]

[aim]
[homepage]

Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 5,828
Location: Southern Cal
Karma: 169
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #7 on Mar 4, 2009, 4:53pm »

Mar 4, 2009, 4:18pm, thinkspace wrote:
Just saw that post on AM.... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Haha. I'm not one for exclamation marks usually but they are definitely in order when it comes to Schorr's work. Him and his wife Kathy are also the nicest people. It was kinda surreal to be in his studio checking out his. Well, here are some pics but you can check out the entire set here.


[image]

[image]

[image]

[image]

[image]

[image]
« Last Edit: Mar 4, 2009, 5:08pm by sleepboy »Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
Interests: Audrey Kawasaki, Josh Keyes, Craola, Luke Chueh, Brendan Monroe, Amy Sol, Stella Im Hultberg, Jeff Soto, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Naoto Hattori
sabotage
Junior Member
**
member is offline





Joined: Nov 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 81
Karma: 8
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #8 on Mar 4, 2009, 10:48pm »
Great pictures, thanks for that. This is gonna be one worth making the trip for.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
sleepboy
Administrator
*****
member is online

[avatar]

[aim]
[homepage]

Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 5,828
Location: Southern Cal
Karma: 169
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #9 on Mar 24, 2009, 12:20pm »
Looking forward to this weekend. Sounds like there will be some giclee's available. Posted up an interview with Schorr if you are interested.

Here's a shot at another painting, not completely done yet in this pic.

[image]
« Last Edit: Mar 24, 2009, 12:21pm by sleepboy »Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
Interests: Audrey Kawasaki, Josh Keyes, Craola, Luke Chueh, Brendan Monroe, Amy Sol, Stella Im Hultberg, Jeff Soto, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Naoto Hattori
oldfartatplay
Senior Member
****
member is offline

[avatar]



Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 362
Karma: 21
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #10 on Mar 24, 2009, 5:45pm »
I'm really looking forward to this. I've been following Schorrs' work for years. I remember a great show he had at Tamara Banes' gallery back in the early 90s and I passed on a opportunity to acquire, I'm still sick over it. His work has evolved so much over the years, this show will certainly bring it up to an other level.

Thanks for the great pictures and interview!
« Last Edit: Mar 24, 2009, 6:30pm by oldfartatplay »Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
virtu
Art God
*****
member is offline

[avatar]


[homepage]

Joined: Mar 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,413
Location: Valhalla
Karma: 120
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #11 on Mar 24, 2009, 7:09pm »
Wow! Have not heard Tamara Bane's name for awhile.
Robert Bane did some killer shows back in the 80's and 90's.
Loved his Melrose Gallery
Waited every year for Bane's Annual Olivia & Eyvind Earle Shows.
I still have a Schorr "Date With Mr Big Bad" limited edition I purchased from Bane.

Merry Karnowsky worked at Bane years ago if I remember right.
She's probably the one who brought in Schorr & Williams to show at Bane.

Now all Bane sales/reps is Fabian Perez :P
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
sabotage
Junior Member
**
member is offline





Joined: Nov 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 81
Karma: 8
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #12 on Mar 28, 2009, 12:26am »
Does anyone know the details on the giclees? I know "Ape Worship" is released on paper for $1500 and canvas for $2000. The canvas is an edition of 5 and I think the paper is something like an edition of 30. I'm not sure what the sizes are. I'm not sure what other pieces will be available as prints.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
jimandtara
Senior Member
****
member is offline

[avatar]



Joined: Jun 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 269
Karma: 114
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #13 on Mar 28, 2009, 1:02am »

Mar 28, 2009, 12:26am, sabotage wrote:
Does anyone know the details on the giclees?


Here ya go! ;)

------------------
Giclees:

(Canvas editions of 5 & paper of 50)

Ape Allegory + When Fairy Tales Collide: Canvas 30" biggest dimension $1600 - Paper 36" biggest dimension $1100

Ape Worship: Canvas 40" biggest dimension $2000 - Paper 48" biggest dimension $1500
-------------------

We have several of Merry's large scale giclees of Todd's work and the quality is phenomenal! I own most of Mark Ryden's (Porterhouse) giclees as well which I used to use as benchmarks of top quality with giclees and I can say without pause they have nothing over Merry's TS giclees! They're beautiful...

jIm

Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
lowpro
Global Moderator
*****
member is offline

[avatar]



Joined: May 2008
Gender: Male
Posts: 596
Karma: 34
Re: Todd Schorr @ MK Gallery L.A. (03/28/09)
« Reply #14 on Mar 28, 2009, 1:59am »

Mar 28, 2009, 1:02am, jimandtara wrote:

Mar 28, 2009, 12:26am, sabotage wrote:
Does anyone know the details on the giclees?


Here ya go! ;)

------------------
Giclees:

(Canvas editions of 5 & paper of 50)

Ape Allegory + When Fairy Tales Collide: Canvas 30" biggest dimension $1600 - Paper 36" biggest dimension $1100

Ape Worship: Canvas 40" biggest dimension $2000 - Paper 48" biggest dimension $1500
-------------------

We have several of Merry's large scale giclees of Todd's work and the quality is phenomenal! I own most of Mark Ryden's (Porterhouse) giclees as well which I used to use as benchmarks of top quality with giclees and I can say without pause they have nothing over Merry's TS giclees! They're beautiful...

jIm




But the real question is, how do they compare to Simkins' recent Giclees?!? ;)



For whatever reason, I've never been terribly keen on Todd Schorr's work. I think I struggle getting into it due to his subject matter and compositions. I certainly respect his contribution as one of the progenitors of this movement back in the day. But I must admit, those detailed shots of some of the pieces from this show are crazy. So clean and tight, it's amazing! Flawless!! It would definitely be a treat to witness them in person.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
Page 1 of 2 » Jump to page   Go    [Search This Thread][Send Topic To Friend] [Print]

Google
Webartchival.proboards.com
Click Here To Make This Board Ad-Free


This Board Hosted For FREE By ProBoards
Get Your Own Free Message Boards & Free Forums!
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Report Abuse | Mobile