REMINDER: New Show opens at subliminal projects Aug. 27
REMINDER: XX opens Aug. 27 – head over to Subliminal Projects to see more works in the show!
Opening Reception:
Thursday, August 27 • 7 – 10 pm
[email protected]
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Image: Angeline Rivas, Mad Dog
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Fred Armisen & The Art Of Comedic Reality
Fred Armisen was recently interviewed by 1xRun on his creative process, comedy, love of art, and predilection towards punk rock. Fred is an art collector and has some pieces from the SID show with Dennis Morris! Check it out HERE!
*Thumbnail photo courtesy: 1xRun / Danny Clinch
First New York Show in Five Years / Still Questioning Everything
“On Our Hands” opens at Jacob Lewis Gallery on September 17 in New York. Read more about it in T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Thanks for the support!
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Ravi Zupa releases Ox print
My friend, and musical collaborator, John Goff, has published an awesome print by one of my favorite artists, Ravi Zupa. It’s a small edition at a low price, so grab one before they’re gone! -Shepard
This Thursday noon PST Ravi Zupa’s Ox print will be dropping. This print is a limited edition of 125 copies printed on 110lb Lettra 100% cotton rag paper and is 18″ x 24″. The image comes from the Opposable Thumb series. Click HERE for details!
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STRUMMERVILLE A GO-GO #001
The Joe Strummer Foundation has released its first ever fundraising album in time for Strummer’s birthday (August 21)! “Strummerville A Go-Go #001″ contains 17 tracks, all donated by independent artist such as: Ranking Rogers, Armchair Committee, Kamino, Astrid’s Tea Party, Alexandra Jayne, Bill Mountain, Young Offenders, LazyTalk, Bare Hunter, Bella Figura, Noel O’Brien, Ballin’ Jacks, One Eyed Wayne, Thee Deadtime Philharmonic, Gemma Rogers & The Milmen, Bless & The New Thieves. The album is leading with a brand new re-working of The Clash track “Rock The Casbah” by Ranking Roger (The Beat).
Grab the digital only album via the charity’s official Bandcamp page HERE. Download all 17 tracks for less than $2, or pay any amount. Each download is a donation that will go directly to the foundation and will allow the organization to continue giving opportunities to aspiring musicians and support to projects around the world that create social mobility through music.
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Support Jack Healey!
Jack Healey is the former director of Amnesty International and has always been an outspoken human rights activist and supporter. He’s the one that encouraged me to create a poster of Aung San Suu Kyi to bring awareness to the human rights cause in Burma. Jack was friends with Joe Strummer and is friends with Antonino D’Ambrosio whom I worked with on “Let Fury Have the Hour.” He’s a great man with a lifetime record of fighting oppression and I’m happy to support him help get his memoir completed. Please support Jack and contribute to his campaign. Thanks for caring. – Shepard
Click HERE to support!
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Diplomacy VS War
I believe in Brave New Films’ mission, so much, that I’m actually a board member. Brave New Films promotes peace and justice by researching and presenting facts that raise awareness about issues and often reveal an alternative to the fear-based narratives adored by masters of manipulation as well as most media. Their new short piece about the similarities between the push for war with Iraq and now Iran reveal a disheartening pattern to rush to war rather than to value diplomacy. Check it out.
-Shepard
Click HERE to sign the petition and show your support!
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XX – opening at Subliminal Projects August 27
SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS is pleased to present XX, a group exhibition featuring work by eight Los Angeles based artists: Christina Hendershaw, Melissa Huddleston, Natalia Margulis, Erin Morrison, Ariana Papademetropoulos, Angeline Rivas, Christine Wang, and Suzanne Wright.
A variety of media, subject matter, and inspirations are presented, exploring the range of young talent active in the burgeoning LA art scene. Each artist retains a unique aesthetic, establishing a strong, individual presence in the gallery while still contributing to the collective aspect of a group show. This, in essence, is a reflection of the current art climate that has taken Los Angeles by storm and that is fueling a welcome and varied influx of talent, business, and growth.
Opening Reception:
Thursday, August 27 • 7 – 10 pm
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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CLEON PETERSON/ POISON AUGUST 29
I’m very happy for my good friend, former co-worker, and frequent collaborator Cleon Peterson on the success of his art career. He’s doing incredible things and his work continues to impress me. Library Street Collective is putting on a solo exhibition of his new works which opens Saturday, August 29th in Detroit. Cleon’s powerful images depict a harsh reality and force you to confront the darkness of humanity. If you’re anywhere near the Motor City, you must check it out! – Shepard
To inquire about Cleon’s upcoming show POISON at Library Street Collective contact them at: [email protected]
Library Street Collective presents “POISON”
a solo exhibition by Cleon Peterson
August 29th — October 15th 2015
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 29th 2015 from 6– 9 p.m.
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CORPORATE WELFARE Signed/Numbered Screen Print
This print is a comment on corporate subsidy. While average Americans struggle to make ends meet, many profitable industries and corporations receive tax breaks and subsidies. This is due to the dangerously disproportionate influence corporations have on politics and policy. Too much power under current campaign finance structure yields the ability for corporations to manipulate politics. A lot of people freaked out that the Obama administration lost taxpayers about $600 million by investing in Solyndra, a solar panel company developing a new technology, which went bankrupt. However, few people seem upset that the U.S. government gives approximately $70 billion in tax breaks and subsidies to the highly profitable oil and gas industries. Green Energy companies only received 12 billion in subsidy because they don’t have the deep pockets of fossil fuel companies. The Solyndra investment did not work out, but the need to fund new, renewable technologies, should be obvious when the rapidly depleting oil and gas sources become more difficult and dangerous to extract each passing day. The only reason the government subsidies are so disproportionate is because of the massive power the dying oil and gas industry still has.
The Oil & Gas industry, which includes multi-national and independent oil and gas producers and refiners, natural gas pipeline companies, gasoline service stations and fuel oil dealers, has long enjoyed a history of strong influence in Washington. Individuals and political action committees affiliated with oil and gas companies have donated $238.7 million to candidates and parties since the 1990 election cycle, 75 percent of which has gone to Republicans.
Check out this article on the political influence of the Oil & Gas industry.
and these other articles on Corporate Welfare:
Thanks for caring.
Profits from this print will got to Rootstrikers and Represent.US to push campaign finance reform and end legal bribery of politicians.
-Shepard
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