Monday, April 7, 2008
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: MOPC
Mopc rarely attends an exhibition of his work, but his Melted Styrofoam pieces have toured Europe and Antarctica. Scoops is currently featuring two of his best-known pieces: Head and Red Void Retreating. His pieces are very popular with German collectors.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
ARTIST SPOLIGHT: BLRG
Blrg is a reclusive zombie artist with a sense of humor. Her playful pen-and-ink portraits of a cross-section of zombies recall the work of both Robbie Conal and Paul Klee.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: LISA
Lisa is a florist who specializes in funeral arrangements. She pursues a number of creative outlets, the most famous of them being her STRING ART pieces. Though most of the images seem to suggest a VOID, she often says that the pieces represent herself.
You can see some of Lisa's spell-binding and deeply affecting work on display on the Pink Wall at Scoops.
You can see some of Lisa's spell-binding and deeply affecting work on display on the Pink Wall at Scoops.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
More Opening Night Photos
Don't you wish you were there?
It's not too late to come visit!
Thanks to super-photographer Quyen Tran for this set of pictures.
It's not too late to come visit!
Thanks to super-photographer Quyen Tran for this set of pictures.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: IVAN
Ivan is a convenience store clerk with a passion for his 'zine, AMERICAN ZOMBIE: HOW WE LIVE TODAY. Publishing on an irregular schedule, he weaves poetic musings, detailed sketches, bold pop art into a playful expression of zombie life in Los Angeles.
Some pages from his most recent issue are on display at Scoops.
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Some pages from his most recent issue are on display at Scoops.
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CONGRATULATIONS, AMERICAN ZOMBIE!
AMERICAN ZOMBIE opened this weekend at the Sunset 5 to great reviews and big audiences. Don't miss your chance to see the break-out zombie film of the new year! Go see AMERICAN ZOMBIE, playing through April 3rd at the Laemmle Sunset 5!
Showtimes: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 & 10:00
Showtimes: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 & 10:00
Friday, March 28, 2008
OPENING NIGHT
Last night, SCOOPS hosted an opening night reception for THE ART OF AMERICAN ZOMBIE. Ice Cream Genius Tai created some special flavors to celebrate the film, AMERICAN ZOMBIE, and some of its characters/artists:
AMERICAN ZOMBIE
Avocado, Foie-Gras, Brandy
IVAN
Red Bull, Strawberry, Red Wine, Anise Sorbet
JUDY
Vegan Soy Nut Butter
LISA
Green Tea and Lavendar
JOEL
Chai Brown Bread
Artists and Art-Lovers alike crowded into the gallery on Thursday Evening for ice cream, wine, cookies, thought-provoking art, and spirited discussions.
Thanks to all who came out and celebrated with us!
AMERICAN ZOMBIE
Avocado, Foie-Gras, Brandy
IVAN
Red Bull, Strawberry, Red Wine, Anise Sorbet
JUDY
Vegan Soy Nut Butter
LISA
Green Tea and Lavendar
JOEL
Chai Brown Bread
Artists and Art-Lovers alike crowded into the gallery on Thursday Evening for ice cream, wine, cookies, thought-provoking art, and spirited discussions.
Thanks to all who came out and celebrated with us!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
EXHIBITION NOTES
THE ART OF AMERICAN ZOMBIE
Until now, art from the Los Angeles Zombie Underground has failed to achieve any major exhibition in the United States. Spontaneous collections have appeared in derelict buildings or empty parking lots, but The Art of American Zombie finally brings these revolutionary works to a local gallery setting.
“The emergence of zombie art is one of the most important movements to happen on the Los Angeles art scene in 25 years,” says Howl, local curator and art critic for Underground Art Now! “It's an absolute phenomenon. These artists have such raw power. Their work has such emotional resonance. They're going to make a mint.”
The artists drew inspiration from the ordinary and extraordinary facets of Los Angeles life: city council meetings, traffic on the 605, the annual LIVE/DEAD jamboree, empty voids of nothingness, the La Brea Tar Pits. Many of the revenant artists are reclusive and some of them remain unknown. All of them present a fresh perspective on “outsider art” and the challenges of living and creating in Los Angeles. This show endeavors to illuminate the zombie (non-living) experience for serious contemporary-art connoisseurs and casual viewers alike.
This exhibition -- a collection of collage works, photography, pen-and-ink portraits, string art, pop ‘zine art, charcoal-and-paper(bag) abstracts, and melted Styrofoam sculpture -- offers a fascinating cross section of the burgeoning Los Angeles zombie underground artist community. The ‘zine art, created by an artist by the name of IVAN, is heavily influenced by a convenience store milieu (where he is employed): images of junk food, cheesy nachos and neon slushies, assorted customers, and 24-Hour News programs mingle with street life and pop culture to create a biting commentary about life as a zombie. String art, the domain of an artist named LISA, serves to examine the inner lives of zombies: repetitive empty void imagery depicted in string and nails offers a glimpse into the complexities of zombie psychology. GLEN, an artist working in a charcoal-and-paper bag medium, also explores the notion of Great Empty Voids with bold abstract swirls. BLRG, an artist who creates playful pen-and-ink zombie portraits, combines satire and heart to produce deeply felt political statements.
The Art of American Zombie is presented in conjunction with the new film AMERICAN ZOMBIE, opening March 28th at the Laemmle Sunset Five. Much of the artwork seen in this exhibition can also be seen in the film, which explores the emerging zombie population of Los Angeles.
We sincerely hope you enjoy the show.
Rodrigo Weiss, Curator
March 2008
Until now, art from the Los Angeles Zombie Underground has failed to achieve any major exhibition in the United States. Spontaneous collections have appeared in derelict buildings or empty parking lots, but The Art of American Zombie finally brings these revolutionary works to a local gallery setting.
“The emergence of zombie art is one of the most important movements to happen on the Los Angeles art scene in 25 years,” says Howl, local curator and art critic for Underground Art Now! “It's an absolute phenomenon. These artists have such raw power. Their work has such emotional resonance. They're going to make a mint.”
The artists drew inspiration from the ordinary and extraordinary facets of Los Angeles life: city council meetings, traffic on the 605, the annual LIVE/DEAD jamboree, empty voids of nothingness, the La Brea Tar Pits. Many of the revenant artists are reclusive and some of them remain unknown. All of them present a fresh perspective on “outsider art” and the challenges of living and creating in Los Angeles. This show endeavors to illuminate the zombie (non-living) experience for serious contemporary-art connoisseurs and casual viewers alike.
This exhibition -- a collection of collage works, photography, pen-and-ink portraits, string art, pop ‘zine art, charcoal-and-paper(bag) abstracts, and melted Styrofoam sculpture -- offers a fascinating cross section of the burgeoning Los Angeles zombie underground artist community. The ‘zine art, created by an artist by the name of IVAN, is heavily influenced by a convenience store milieu (where he is employed): images of junk food, cheesy nachos and neon slushies, assorted customers, and 24-Hour News programs mingle with street life and pop culture to create a biting commentary about life as a zombie. String art, the domain of an artist named LISA, serves to examine the inner lives of zombies: repetitive empty void imagery depicted in string and nails offers a glimpse into the complexities of zombie psychology. GLEN, an artist working in a charcoal-and-paper bag medium, also explores the notion of Great Empty Voids with bold abstract swirls. BLRG, an artist who creates playful pen-and-ink zombie portraits, combines satire and heart to produce deeply felt political statements.
The Art of American Zombie is presented in conjunction with the new film AMERICAN ZOMBIE, opening March 28th at the Laemmle Sunset Five. Much of the artwork seen in this exhibition can also be seen in the film, which explores the emerging zombie population of Los Angeles.
We sincerely hope you enjoy the show.
Rodrigo Weiss, Curator
March 2008
NOW OPEN: THE ART OF AMERICAN ZOMBIE
We are pleased to announce The Art of American Zombie show is currently up at Scoops Gallery and Ice Cream Shop. Drop by for some ice cream and zombie art. Special zombie flavors of ice cream will be available March 27th through March 30th.
Check back often for news about our artists, our opening reception, and the new film AMERICAN ZOMBIE.
Check back often for news about our artists, our opening reception, and the new film AMERICAN ZOMBIE.
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