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DUST LA ROCK & CODY HUDSON: “A LOVELY SORT OF DEATH”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DUST LA ROCK & CODY HUDSON:
“A LOVELY SORT OF DEATH”
Presented by HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
November 16th-December 15th

rsvp@emgpr.com
Music by Jokers On The Scene

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 16th, 2012) – On Friday, November 16th, 2012, HVW8 Gallery (661 N. Spaulding Ave. Los Angeles CA 90036) will present A Lovely Sort of Death, the debut dual exhibition of Joshua Prince, a.k.a. Dust La Rock; and Cody Hudson, a.k.a. Struggle Inc.   This exhibition series focuses on exploring the balance of life and death in our daily lives influenced by drug use (the rise of euphoria as well as the downward spiral) with the intent of coming into contact with a greater spiritual or cosmic order and much like an alchemist, dissolving away all but the very gold of truth. A joint mixed media show, A Lovely Sort of Death consists of works on paper, sculpture, and more.

Joshua Prince (born December 9, 1976 in Newport Beach, California), professionally known as Dust La Rock, is a New York based artist and designer. He is co-founder of and creative director for Fool’s Gold Records, serves as art director for A-Trak, and has his hand in a number of low-brow and high-profile projects at any given time.  He currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. www.dustlarock.com

Cody Hudson is a Chicago based artist, also known for his graphic design contributions under the name Struggle Inc. His graphic work and paintings have been exhibited throughout the US, Europe and Japan including the Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago), New Image Art (LA),The Lazy Dog (Paris), & Andrew Rafacz (Chicago). Cody’s work has been featured in numerous magazines and publications including idN, Elephant, Arkitip, Anthem and Juxtapoz. www.struggleinc.com

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery was founded in 2006 with a focus on supporting fine art & avant-garde graphic design. It soon became one of the premier underground galleries in Los Angeles and over the past 6 years has exhibited emerging and established artists from around the world. HVW8 has also hosted numerous musical performances and special events, continuing to cement its reputation under gallery curator Tyler Gibney as an exhibition space for artists to showcase their varied creative expression. Past exhibitors include Parra, Geoff McFetridge, Kevin Lyons, Anthony Lister, Lance Mountain, Lisa Leone, Craig Costello (aka Krink) and more.

Opening Reception: Friday, November 16th 6:00–9:00pm
661 N. Spaulding Ave. Los Angeles CA 90036
Open Tuesday through Sunday 1:00–6:00pm
323.655.4898

 

Media Inquires Contact:
Alanna Navitski/ Kat Vasiliou
Evolutionary Media Group
Phone: 323-658-8700
Email: Alanna@emgpr.com / Kat@emgpr.com

Parra ‘The One That Got Away’ Print available on Exhibition A

 

Parra
The One That Got Away
edition of 50

now available on Exhibition A

 

from Exhibition A website – 

If you are in the Los Angeles area, be sure to catch the new Parra show, “Kind Regrets,” at HVW8 Gallery, an exhibition which comes fresh off his SFMOMA summer installation, an epic mural that the museum described as post-Pop. The former graphic designer follows in a long tradition of commercial artists like Andy Warhol and KAWS who later found their footing in contemporary art. Parra shares Takashi Murakami’s super flat appreciation of image-making, but with a sly sense of humor and a spare visual irreverence. His anthropomorphized characters reek havoc on the romantic in bold primary blocking that’s unmistakably Parra.


parra shot by damon way

Kind Regrets – New Works by Parra, Opening Sept. 29th

Kind Regrets – New Works by Parra
Opening Reception Sept. 29th, 7 – 10 pm

rsvp: Kind_Regrets@hvw8.com

Parra is known to lovers of his work for the themes and motifs which have become unmistakable and distinctive trademarks of his style. Curved 2 dimensional modern post – pop  images, highly saturated colors, vibrant typographic hand-drawn letters and worlds inhabited by hybrid, bizarre, surreal characters. Men with bird heads, fleshy and voluptuous women with round sensual bodies, mixed with texts and themes that span from sarcastic and introspective to ironic and bold, all the way to nonsensical. Esteemed and popular in the independent scene in the beginning, he quickly became a recognized, creative, and eclectic artist worldwide. Established brands have recruited Parra to customize limited edition products, his hands have illustrated ad campaigns and his works have been shown in various solo exhibitions around the globe. His last show was in the SFMOMA, his first in a U.S. museum.

 

Exhibition running through Nov. 11th, 2012.
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave, Los Angeles, Ca.

PARRA b.1976

Riverdance, 2012
acrylic on canvas
100 x 140 cm (39.37 x 55.12 in)
part of Re:Define charity auction exhibition

 

rizzo, 2012
pen on paper
22.86 x 30.48 cm (9 x 12 in)

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Art & Council Presents Krink & Modernica at HVW8 Gallery

Art & Council presents an edition of 5 Modernica chairs painted by Krink a.k.a KR. Please contact info@hvw8.com for further enquiries, or purchase online.

Music:
“The Mingle”
From
Ray Barbee Meets the Mattson 2

Filmed and edited by Mark Wittanen
galaxiarecords.com

A&C Shop on display until Sept. 23rd.

Installation photos by Justing Sullivan

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Upcoming

Alvaro Ilizarbe, ‘Poussez Poussez’ / Acrylic on wood / 21″ x 23″ x 3″ / 2011

Parra, ‘leaving you’ / silkscreen / 50×70 cm / edition of 9 / 2009

 

New Exhibitions upcoming with with Parra (Sept. 2012) and Alvaro Ilizarbe (tba).

Please email info@hvw8.com for further information.

Versions Galores 4th Anniversary Guest Cover Mix by Tyler Gibney

HVW8’s Tyler Gibney is featured on Versions Galore, a website in tribute to cover verisons.

The link and playlist below.

– from Versions Galore

VG 4TH ANNIVERSARY GUEST MIX N° 8:
HVW8 (TYLER GIBNEY)

Happy Birthday to us! It’s the 8th and final installment of Versions Galore’s 4th Anniversary Guest Cover Mix series…

HVW8, for the uninitiated, are an art collective made up of Gene Pendon, Tyler Gibney and Dan Buller who immoratlize their idols on canvas. Muhammad Ali, Fela, Stevie Wonder, Coxsonne Dodd, Serge Gainsbourg, Gil Scott Heron, Roy Ayers (to just scratch the surface) all get painted from a palette that is just as likely to include colors like funk, soul and afrobeat than just browns, oranges and blues. While they are in global demand, exhibiting anywhere from Parco (Tokyo) toStreetwise (London), HVW8 stay true to their musical roots by often painting in their natural environment; live music events. Indeed they can be found applying paint and pen soul alongside genre pushing luminaries like Bugz In The Attic, Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova and Roots Manuva. HVW8 are not afraid to share the limelight either. While hailing from Canada, they have established a firm base camp just off Melrose in Los Angeles in the form of the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery curating shows by the likes of Parra, Kevin Lyons, Ed Templeton, Geoff McFettridge and Michael Leon. And with that I’m excited and honored to pass today’s cover selector baton to HVW8′s Tyler Gibney.

Here is his mix:

VERSIONS GALORE 4TH ANNIVERSARY GUEST MIX N° 8:
HVW8 (TYLER GIBNEY)

And here is what he had to say:

Had a fun time pulling this together … and ended up with a lot or reggae versions. Always was a fan of Christine Lewis’s ‘Juicy Fruit’ along with Sly and Robbie covers. Tina Turner’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ is a slept on version as is Grace Jones remake of Tom Petty’s ‘Breakdown’. So many great songs I didn’t include … could have went on an hour more!
Recorded it live at the HVW8 Gallery in Los Angeles, Ca.

Fever – Susan Cadogan (Peggy Lee)
Whole Lotta Love – Tina Tuner (Led Zeppelin)
Light My Fire – Al Green (the Doors)
The Bed Too Big Without You – Shelia Hylton (the Police)
Southern Man – Merry Clayton (Neil Young)
Inner City Blues – Sly and Robbie (Marvin Gaye)
Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough – Derrick Laro & Trinity (Michael Jackson)
Shimmy Shimmy – Prince Fatty (ODB)
Juicy Fruit – Christine Lewis (Mtume)
Between The Sheets – Soul Clap (the Isley Brothers)
Come As You Are – Lil Roy (Nirvana)
You Belong To Me – Michael McDonald (I thought it was actually Carly Simon that recorded it first, but it was the Doobie Brothers in 1977)
Trans Europe Express – Senor Coconut (Kraftwerk)
Billie Jean – Sly and Robbie (Michael Jackson)
Light My Fire – Jose Feliciano (the Doors)
Breakdown – Grace Jones (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)
Easy – Jimmy Lindsey (Commordores/Lionel Ritchie)
Walking on the Moon – Sly and Robbie (the Police)
Reasons – Seven Extension (Earth, Wind and Fire)
Summer Breeze – Jackie Mittoo (Seals and Crofts)
Roxanne – Okada with Ranking Roger (the Police)
I Want You (She’s So Heavy) – Eddie Hazel (the Beatles)

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Enjoy!
LS

How To Make It: 15 Rules For Success From Creative Industry Insiders

Tyler Gibney of HVW8 Art + Design Gallery contributed to Complex Art + Design’s How To Make It: 15 Rules For Success From Creative Industry Insiders

Rule: There is no singular rule for success.

“Yes, hard work, developing an audience/patrons, finding your artists, studying, networking, gallery location, commitment, seeing as much art as possible, making your own art, finding and developing new talent, not being afraid, proper curation, enjoying yourself, attention to details — these are all important, but there is no formula for success in art. It can be absurd, and you can learn from others, but it’s your own trials and tribulations, mistakes, and experiences that will lead you to your path and define what success means to you.”

Website / @hvw8tyg

Stolen Mural

 

Last night  filming on front of the HVW8 Gallery.

… and this morning the mural was gone. Taken some time during the early morning.

 

This piece was created by Mtendre Mandowa ‘Teebs’ over top a portrait of Biggie and lil Cease by Lisa Leone.

 

some fantastx from Teebsio, exclusive mix

(text by Teebs)

one of the tunes off the Cecilia Tapes collection. the tracks were made for my paintings that are hanging at HVW8 Gallery in Los Angeles. just raw cuts/loops/sketches..not mastered or anything.

The cd is for sale at live shows and at HVW8 gallery during their store ours. When the art show ends in September, the rest of the copies will be sold at myhollowdrum.com

all hand made artwork by myself and a limited run of 300 copies will be made.

much love everyone.

-t

New Exchange opening night photos

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Thank you to everyone who came to the opening of Charles Munka and Mtendere ‘Teebs’ Mandowa’s ‘New Exchange’ at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. My Hollow Drum and the GasLamp Killer provided the perfect soundtrack and a great time was had by all. Are you unsure if the equipment is genuine? Does it sound too appealing to be real? Beware of scams and be aware of counterfeit equipment for your camera by following these 10 suggestions, made available by blogs of best fake id websites. https://topfakeid.com.

Also thank you to adidas originals for their gracious support along with Red Bull.

Beer provided by Pabst.

New Exchange is on display through August 1st. Please email info@hvw8.com, or call 323 655 4898 for artwork inquiries.

Pieces will be available online shortly.

NEW EXCHANGE – Collaborative Works from Mtendere Mandowa ‘Teebs’ & Charles Munka

 

NEW EXCHANGE
Collaborative Works from Mtendere Mandowa ‘Teebs’ & Charles Munka

Opening reception Friday, June 29, 2012 7-10pm
please RSVP : newexchange@hvw8.com

June 29th – August 1st, 2012

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles, CA

New Exchange is part of an ongoing visual dialogue between Charles Munka and Mtendere Mandowa ‘Teebs’.

Charles Munka and Mtendere Mandowa ‘Teebs’ came in contact through the Los Angeles music scene.  A mutual admiration developed leading to a show in Kanazawa, Japan, this also being the first time they met in person.  After the success of the Japanese exhibition, the two regrouped again in Hong Kong, Munka’s current place of residency, for the Platform 78 exhibition. This return to Los Angeles continues the visual conversation between the two artists, creating a new series of works exclusive to the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.

A true global artist, French raised, Hong Kong based Charles Munka’s work straddles genres. Post graffiti into collage, his multi-influenced culture clash style is complementary to his upbringing and current place of residence. Asian characters mixed with French text, references to computer games and city maps with Charles’ signature hand styles are completely new yet still familiar to his ‘urban’ roots.  Following in the heritage of Matisse’s cut and paste and Basquiat’s hand, Munka respects the past and transforms it into a worldly future.

Born in New York to Malawi and Barbados origins, Mtendere (pronounced “ten-de-ra”) (Chichewa for “Peace”) Mandowa, is an electronic musician and painter who bounced around the East Coast before finally planting his feet in the Southern California suburb of Chino Hills.  Already successful in music with Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder and ‘My Hollow Drum’ Collectives, Teebs’ painting is similar to his music production; collaging and illustrating images to create meditative and minimalist soundscapes on canvas.

 

Made possible through gracious support by adidas

Beverages courtesy of Red Bull

Last week to view Lisa Leone ‘Then’, pieces still available.

Lisa Leone
Fabel and Wiggles-1990 NYC, 1990
Pigment Print on Museo Silver Rag Paper
19 x 29 inches (48.25 x 73.65 cm)

 

Call 323 655 4898 or email Gallery info@hvw8.com for shipping.

 

Lisa Leone
South Bronx ‘Cars’ – South Bronx, 1984
Pigment Print on Museo Silver Rag Paper
13 x 19 inches (33 x 48.25 cm)
Edition of 20

Call 323 655 4898 or email Gallery info@hvw8.com for shipping.

 

Last week to view Lisa Leone ‘Then’. Pieces are available online, call or email the Gallery if  you have any questions on price or shipping.

 

 

Throwback Thursdays

Jen Stark and friends at Alvaro Ilizarbe’s Celestial Beings opening 2010.

Charles Munka working on his Double Knock Out installation 2010.

Noah Butkus at his HVW8 Gallery / Standard Installation, 2010.

Noah Mural

 

HVW8 Gallery crew – Mark, Wazy and Nikolai 2010

David Choe at Alvaro Ilizarbe’s HVW8 Opening 2010.

Lance Mountain at his Disaster Opening 2010.

Raif Adelberg behind HVW8 2010

Skypager / HVW8 Gallery Downtown LA Mural, 2010.

 

A few photos from 2010 from the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.