Using pop icons and counter culture to commit political acts through art, painter and illustrator Peter Adamyan is among a few fine-art-satirists speaking truth to power. On April 11th at Good Mother Gallery, Adamyan presents “Dystopia Toyland,” a collection of highly conceptual intricate collage-paintings. The multi-layered images are acrylic painted comedy bits. It’s a toy store for the disenchanted. Looking for that perfect custom “Hot Wheels” rape van, “Toyland’s” got you covered, “free candy included.” Come explore the subliminal propagandized childhood you …
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Believe it or not, Ground of Being is Shaun Roberts’ first ever solo show. He’s photographed for a lot of media outlets including GQ Magazine, Juxtapoz, Wired, and Hi-Fructose. Taking place at Hashimoto Contemporary on March seventh, this is years in the making. He spent countless hours visiting various artists’ studios, getting immersed in their world and observing their creative process. From 2007-2014 Roberts photographed a lot of Bay Area artists and others around the country. Portraits of C3, Brett Amory, David Young V, Emory Douglas, and Doze Green are just some of the subjects …
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On December 6th, 2014 I had the pleasure of checking out the opening solo art exhibition of new works by artist Sam Flores at Fifty24SF Gallery sponsored by Upper Playground called A Light In The Darkness. Below are the photos I was able to take of the event. Thanks to the artist Sam Flores for taking a picture with me, definitely a fan. Special shout out to fellow DVDASA fans pikachu408 and hatsune132 for meeting up with me for this …
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