Tag: Parra

Parra – Is that a Gun My Friend?

 

 

“Is that a Gun My Friend?” New Works by Parra. The opening party is Saturday, April 4 and the exhibit runs through May 9. HVW8 Art + Design Gallery is located at 661 N. Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles CA, 90036; open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 – 6 pm or by appointment. Parra will be creating new original works exclusive to the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.

32-year-old Dutch illustrator and designer Parra has decorated the Amsterdam underground with his playful, bizarre graphics that span a broad base of themes, from introspective to audacious and bawdy. The mostly self-taught artist channels vintage forms, yet with a decidedly modern, post-pop approach and a distinctive, hand-drawn feel. His vibrant images and typography can be seen on prints in various exhibitions around the globe, on a flyer for a club near you, on the sleeve of a record, or on limited-edition tees and sweaters.

Parra’s characteristic style has also extended into his music career with electro-rock group LeLe. Their most popular track “Breakfast” features Parra’s typography and imagery set in motion to the song’s pulsating beats and comical (and slightly naughty) lyrics. Feel free to check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-zfbDHipG8 

RSVP to parra_rsvp(at)hvw8.com

To view Parra’s previous exhibition LALALA at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery please go HERE.

More information on Parra can also be found on his website HERE.

LeLe at SXSW

If at SXSW next week make sure to check Parra’s band LeLe. 

Parra’s exhibition: “Is That A Gun My Friend” opens at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery Saturday April 4th.

Originals and Prints


Listen Up by Tyler Gibney 


Must Kill Tomato by Parra


Funk Blot by Gene Pendon


Maybe Lou Reed Was Right by Kevin Lyons


Obama print by HVW8 Art Installation


Revolution/Evolution print by Tyler Gibney with Gene Pendon


Nu Directions print by Tyler Gibney with Gene Pendon


Jennifer Jackson/Listen Up print by Tyler Gibney

Prints for sale in the Gallery and Online.

Framing is available; email max@hvw8.com for quotes and timing.

Salon Style

 

A salon style of work currently on display from past HVW8 Gallery shows including Parra, Brent Rollins and Kevin Lyons as well as new HVW8 A.I. pieces including the new the Obama and Allen Ginsberg featured in the Juxtapoz article.

New galley summer hours, open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 – 5pm, or by appointment, 323 655 4898.

HVW8 art + Design Gallery



New works in the HVW8 Gallery. Featuring pieces from HVW8 Art Installation, Tyler Gibney, Dan Buller, Gene Pendon, Grotesk, Parra, Brent Rollins, Geoff McFetridge and a Banksy piece on display. Also rare vinyl, DVDs, prints, T-shirts in the shop.

The Gallery is located 2 blocks east of Fairfax on the corner of Melrose. The address is 661 N. Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles, CA. 90036. The Gallery is open Wed – Saturday, 1 – 5 pm, with Podcasts every second Sunday. If you would like to make an appointment call Tyler at 323 655 4898.

RoStarr and Parra openings Sat. Nov 17th

Here’s a BIG UP to the homies —

1st :

Arkitip No. 0043
Featuring the artwork of Parra packaged with Loomstate Organics

Presentation of issue, installations
Artist will be in attendance
Saturday
17th of November 2007
7 – 10pm

smart house
1319 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice Beach, California 90291

Music provided by Damon Way
Drinks and appetizers will be served
Valet parking

Rsvp smartarkitip@laforce-stevens.com

2nd at TTLAB LA – RoStarr

and if in the D, our man HOUSE SHOES!