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Apr 23, 2010 22:18:58 GMT 1 @brittbritt said:

One thing I'm curious about though: Why would they have a street-art show in a retail store at the Beverly Drive Mall? Why not a dirty old warehouse downtown; Banksy style? The photos show the work being displayed in what looks like dressing rooms?

I agree. Of course, being an LA native, I HATE Beverly Hills. The show was in what I think must have been an old Anthropologie store a block over from Rodeo Drive. The gallery location and space seemed to scream "commodity packaged for the monied" and looked at odds with the work.

The highlight of the show (for me as well as many of there people I talked to at the show last night) were the watercolors. They were displayed in the dressing rooms the back of the space. I found that standing in a space where one is normally undressing provided just the right feeling of vulnerability and intimacy to view small, delicate works.

I'll try to post some images later.

[anodyne13]

I thought it was nice to have it in Beverly Hills, I've had my fill of downtown loft warehouse shows

[dime683]

anyone else feel a few of the watercolors seemed a bit neckfaceish?

[Martin Whatson]

Nothing is better then a good show in an old abondaned bulding, but then again NOONE beats Choe on a bad day!! That man is a real inspiration!!

[RPM]

I think the point of having it in BH was to demonstrate (especially to the stereotypical uber-rich art buyers and galleries) that these "outsider" artists are the future. I personally have no problem with BH. It ain't my favorite place in the world (the timed traffic lights piss me off) but I don't hate on it. What I did find pleasing last night was the fact that so many people came to the show and were actually buying the art. I also have a feeling that when the madness of the opening weekend dies down, its location and amazing imagery will draw people in that otherwise would never have heard of Choe or Laz. In the end, that's a hugely positive thing.

BTW, for those of you thinking of heading down to the opening tonight, I've heard rumors that Die Antwoord may be performing. If they do, say hello to all the ninjas.

Oh, and dime683, I agree with you that certain of the watercolors had a Neckface feel to them. The bats in particular. But the level of detail in the images was something that I have never seen in a Neckface work. Just my $.02

RPM

[highinla]

Apr 24, 2010 3:30:05 GMT 1 RPM said:

Oh, and dime683, I agree with you that certain of the watercolors had a Neckface feel to them. The bats in particular. But the level of detail in the images was something that I have never seen in a Neckface work. Just my $.02

RPM

Especially the bats...come to think of it, even the human character pieces resembled Neckfaces look and style.

And on the subject of the location... not very many (if any) galleries in downtown LA are moving $50k pieces. I'm not a fan of Beverly Hills, but I understand and appreciate the purpose for this shows location. Poor people don't come to Beverly Hills, hence ideal place to sell expensive art.

[artstylee]

Apr 24, 2010 2:46:32 GMT 1 dime683 said:

anyone else feel a few of the watercolors seemed a bit neckfaceish?

Didn't think of that till you mentioned it. Seems like he spends the most time on those.

But I thought the canvases seemed Very Clayton Brothersish
www.claytonbrothers.com/

All the asian sex porn themes I could do without. Elementary school angst coming alive on canvas.

[Pure Evil]

Apr 24, 2010 6:37:27 GMT 1 highinla said:

Apr 24, 2010 3:30:05 GMT 1 RPM said:

Oh, and dime683, I agree with you that certain of the watercolors had a Neckface feel to them. The bats in particular. But the level of detail in the images was something that I have never seen in a Neckface work. Just my $.02

RPM

Especially the bats...come to think of it, even the human character pieces resembled Neckfaces look and style.

DC is collaborating with Neckface on artwork.... thats probably why..

[RPM]

Apr 24, 2010 8:34:05 GMT 1 Pure Evil said:

Apr 24, 2010 6:37:27 GMT 1 highinla said:

Especially the bats...come to think of it, even the human character pieces resembled Neckfaces look and style.

DC is collaborating with Neckface on artwork.... thats probably why..

Ooooh, I did not know that. I can only imagine the madness and debauchery that must ensue when those two get together ...

RPM

[Simococo]

the skull painting is magic but the prices seem a little mental

[walshy]

Apr 27, 2010 17:07:14 GMT 1 Simococo said:

the skull painting is magic but the prices seem a little mental

Very crazy prices, id love the skull as a print ! anything else and I don't think im gonna bother.

[samuraiwriter]

hopefully we'll get some print news soon.

[brittbritt]

Apr 27, 2010 17:34:45 GMT 1 samuraiwriter said:

hopefully we'll get some print news soon.

The show is here, the artist is here, and I've heard that some of the best printers in the world are here...

I would love a Dave Choe print too; can't even come close to the originals.

[Benjamin Davies]

Does anyone know if much of the work has sold?

[rkitek]

Apr 27, 2010 20:00:54 GMT 1 Benjamin Davies said:

Does anyone know if much of the work has sold?

There were a fair number of red (actually blue) dots next to pieces at the preview not to mention a line of people inquiring about other pieces -- so I suspect that quite a few pieces have sold.

[brittbritt]

I asked about the watercolors at the public opening night, and was told they were all sold... That was near the end of the evening. $5K was a bit beyond my budget anyways...

The work was sooooo good, I wouldn't be surprised if it's already a sold-out show...

[Simococo]

Apr 27, 2010 17:17:07 GMT 1 walshy said:

Apr 27, 2010 17:07:14 GMT 1 Simococo said:

the skull painting is magic but the prices seem a little mental

Very crazy prices, id love the skull as a print ! anything else and I don't think im gonna bother.

it would make a great print. My only concern is that customs over here may have an issue with the excited p***s element

[chiefhk]

Aside from the obvious scale of the show, does anyone have any thoughts on how it compared to the "Character Assasination" in San Francisco? I thought the pictures of the SF show looked fantastic!

[Daniel Silk]

Nice set of show photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/rhinomilk/sets/72157623823536229/

www.flickr.com/photos/rhinomilk/4559377153/in/set-72157623823536229/

[rosstierney]

has anyone got a clear high res. pic of this piece?



i'd do anything to have it on my wall. does anyone know the details? would someone be prepared to send me the .pdf?

[rosstierney]

.pdf sorted

clear high-res photo anyone?

[walshy]

If any of the laz camp read this thread, you NEED to make one of the skulls a print !!

[HHills]

I went to the David Choe show twice this weekend. Amazing original canvases and watercolors. They also just released a new Giclee print at the show (limited edition of 38) called 'I like My Waffles With Deep Throat Tears'. Really great print! I'm sure it will be gone quickly.

[ricobenfico]

Any pic's or more details of this print? Doesn't seem to be a title of any piece in the show catalogue.

[boaty]

I believe this is the image of the print? If so, boy would I love to get my hands on one of these....

May 3, 2010 13:33:42 GMT 1 ricobenfico said:

Any pic's or more details of this print? Doesn't seem to be a title of any piece in the show catalogue.

[spirit]

that does look gorgeous...

[samuraiwriter]

Must have.

[walshy]

meh...skull please

[ricobenfico]

How do I get my hands on one of those then?!? Anyone?!?!

[samuraiwriter]

At this time, I'm afraid in person at the gallery only... this is what I was told today, by LAZ.

Bummer for sure, but maybe they have something in the works for later?