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Post by sleepboy on Aug 1, 2009 6:21:46 GMT -8
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Post by jemappellekat on Aug 2, 2009 22:12:24 GMT -8
If I could only go to one exhibition in September, this would be that exhibition.
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 4, 2009 21:39:55 GMT -8
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Post by jemappellekat on Aug 11, 2009 4:03:34 GMT -8
Just a little over a month away...
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Post by muschelschubser on Aug 11, 2009 4:25:38 GMT -8
looks nice. i have never seen a ushiro in person...can you say something about the texture of his paintings? it looks like the painting is puzzled together by several squares on the other hand it could be that he folded the "canvas" before actual starting painting...
i also notice some kind of transparency effect, or even real transparency. is that true?
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Post by LeBasse Projects on Aug 11, 2009 11:52:32 GMT -8
looks nice. i have never seen a ushiro in person...can you say something about the texture of his paintings? it looks like the painting is puzzled together by several squares on the other hand it could be that he folded the "canvas" before actual starting painting... i also notice some kind of transparency effect, or even real transparency. is that true? Edwin's creates his work in a very unique process. He actually iron transfers acetate sheets of smaller paintings to the back of a large sheet of clear vinyl (the squares you see). The painting is then worked on on the back of the acetate and vinyl, so when its stretched like a canvas all of the work is behind the vinyl. You do end up with a transparent feel, and a truly unique style. There are lots of small imperfections in the iron transfer process which really enhance the story of the work...since most of Edwin's paintings revolve around Hawaiian folklore and ghost stories. The "canvas" itself has an ethereal or even "ghostly" feel since you are actually seeing the handiwork through the clear vinyl. Very beautiful in person as anyone who has seen the pieces in person can attest... |
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Post by muschelschubser on Aug 11, 2009 12:43:13 GMT -8
looks nice. i have never seen a ushiro in person...can you say something about the texture of his paintings? it looks like the painting is puzzled together by several squares on the other hand it could be that he folded the "canvas" before actual starting painting... i also notice some kind of transparency effect, or even real transparency. is that true? Edwin's creates his work in a very unique process. He actually iron transfers acetate sheets of smaller paintings to the back of a large sheet of clear vinyl (the squares you see). The painting is then worked on on the back of the acetate and vinyl, so when its stretched like a canvas all of the work is behind the vinyl. You do end up with a transparent feel, and a truly unique style. There are lots of small imperfections in the iron transfer process which really enhance the story of the work...since most of Edwin's paintings revolve around Hawaiian folklore and ghost stories. The "canvas" itself has an ethereal or even "ghostly" feel since you are actually seeing the handiwork through the clear vinyl. Very beautiful in person as anyone who has seen the pieces in person can attest... thank you so much for the detailed explanation. one last question though: so he starts actually painting after the iron transfer or do the acetate parts already contain color? not sure because you mention "smaller paintings"... i always appreciate and admire artists who have special techniques to create a certain depth or dimensionality and fascinating effect for the viewer. really sounds like one have to see it in person to catch the whole beauty of the painting...the most frustrating part in living in switzerland where such art is rarely shown...  |
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Post by LeBasse Projects on Aug 11, 2009 14:31:03 GMT -8
The acetate sheets have been started with the basic outlines and blocked out colors already. The rest of the work is painted in after the transfer.
You might be in luck next year as Edwin is considering shows in Berlin and Amsterdam. I know its not Switzerland, but certainly closer...
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Post by thinkspace on Aug 11, 2009 23:44:38 GMT -8
You really have to see these in person and it would be AMAZING to see a video of his process, start to finish... that'd be epic.
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Post by muschelschubser on Aug 12, 2009 12:04:24 GMT -8
The acetate sheets have been started with the basic outlines and blocked out colors already. The rest of the work is painted in after the transfer. You might be in luck next year as Edwin is considering shows in Berlin and Amsterdam. I know its not Switzerland, but certainly closer... Awesome news! Berlin would be definitely possible for me. Never been in Amsterdam, good reason to go there the...lol Thanks again for the info! Looking forward to the preview of this show! |
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Post by svenman on Aug 12, 2009 12:32:37 GMT -8
lots of good reasons to go to amsterdam.... although the last time i went there i ate bulls testicles. nice.
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Post by LeBasse Projects on Aug 24, 2009 16:49:19 GMT -8
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Post by LeBasse Projects on Sept 2, 2009 11:35:02 GMT -8
 Another teaser of Edwin's... We can't forget Ryuichi Ogino, who is in our project room this month as well.  |
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Post by commandax on Sept 4, 2009 16:07:36 GMT -8
It's pretty easy to miss the jogger holding his severed head in the background of this one. I'd be running, too! |
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Post by commandax on Sept 4, 2009 23:21:05 GMT -8
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Post by ken on Sept 7, 2009 15:49:20 GMT -8
Great Interview!
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Post by ken on Sept 7, 2009 15:53:58 GMT -8
Aw jeez, I just checked out the rest of the site, I'm going to be here for hours!
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Post by commandax on Sept 7, 2009 16:29:59 GMT -8
*blush* Thanks, and welcome to the forum!
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Post by LeBasse Projects on Sept 8, 2009 7:35:35 GMT -8
It's pretty easy to miss the jogger holding his severed head in the background of this one. I'd be running, too! The thing that is crazy is that the final piece has gone through several major changes. Originally Edwin had actually completed a HUGE painting of the decapitated jogger, from a ghost story he heard as a child. Somehow he wasn't happy with the finished product, threw it away, and started over. In the end the final piece has so much more story, emotion and personal connection that i guess it makes all the extra work Edwin put in worth it. The guy is certainly a perfectionist with his art... ps. great interview Amanda... |
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Post by LeBasse Projects on Sept 9, 2009 21:17:57 GMT -8
You can see all the work online now as we posted the preview. Shows all hung too, though I had to miss Luke's show to do it. It looks fantastic, hands down the most complete show Edwin has ever put together and one of the best all around exhibitions so far at the new gallery. Take a peek: Online PreviewIf you are in LA, definitely stop by Culver City Saturday night. Our whole block is going on with openings at Kinsey/DesForges, Koplin del Rio and Kinkead Contemporary. We obviously didn't get the message about galleries that start with "K" before we moved in....Good shows all around though. Nothing better than this however:  |
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Post by sleepboy on Sept 14, 2009 9:30:27 GMT -8
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Post by LeBasse Projects on Oct 6, 2009 21:27:22 GMT -8
If anyone missed the show, we have extended til the 10th...but more importantly we are hosting a closing party on Thursday the 8th from 7-9pm.
At the closing we will also be releasing a new print of Edwin's and he will be signing his new catalog produced from the show.
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