“With natural reefs under threat throughout the globe’s oceans, the sculptures act as the perfect stable surfaces needed for coral to grow. Fish, turtles, sea urchins, sponges and sharks have also started to recolonise the area.” Via – Huck Magazine
I’m sure some of you have seen Liz Hickok’s work before. She is a San Francisco-based artist working in photography, video, sculpture, installation, and currently, Jell-O. Her expansive cityscapes made of Jell-O quickly decay, leaving photographs and video as the only remains. Current TV recently aired a short video segment on Liz Hickok and her unique works of art.
Joseph Shaeffer certainly lived up to his reputation as one of Colorado’s leading contemporary artists with his recent opening at Denver’s Artyard Sculpture Gallery. The show was hung beautifully and the work consistenly striking. Stop by Artyard at at 1251 South Pearl to catch a glimpse before the show comes down.
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But don’t let it get you down. We’ve come to terms with it and use it as a big motivator. And, we think we’re pretty damn crafty. Think about that. Then go visit rocket-fly.com, there’s an illustration of your new girlfriend. Then go home and make a sculpture of a giant phallic monster. Right?
Remember the Chinese artwork from Robischon Gallery (Denver) in February? Well here be some picts from the mix. These are sculptures from the show. Technically, these are astounding, specifically the gum sticks. We couldn’t see any brushstrokes so it looked like it was stenciled but who knows? Man, I should have asked one of the people there.
Lifesize jacket.
This was about three feet tall.
This dude’s hair curled up because of how fresh the sculpture was in back of him. It made his hair curl super perfect like! I’m so jealous.
So fresh and so clean. I should have bought this. It was going for about $10k.
This made me hungry for boobies. This was about 8 feet tall.
I felt bad for this two feet long sculpture. It was just chillin’ on the table as people were putting their complimentary brewskies right next to it. It was a fun party with more older people. One server hooked us up real nice.
I still got more picts from the show. Maybe I’ll post them up later. Word?
My words can’t really do it justice…. Showichi Kaneda. Super fresh perspective on things. These are like 2 feet long! Check the link (the gallery that represents him)for some of his paintings as well… This is what he has to say…
Showichi Kaneda: I made “Human’s Own” series which look like a formula car because the shape of a shark and a Formula car is similar and I think a car racer is the symbol of human. What I would like to tell you through this work is that we, human beings, have to go ahead, even though the way is ambiguous and sometime we are scared and anxious. Of course I want people to make their own story and enjoy their own imagination through my sculptures, too. I am very happy if my sculptures are racing in many people ’s hearts. The speed is 300km/hour.
Shannon and I recently traveled to Paris and London, and were blown away (as expected) by all things visual. I’d like to share some random tidbits from this truly inspirational trip with you all (everything from ads to classical sculpture). The pics start out with a French metro ad featuring illustrator extraordinaire, Jamie Hewlett, and ends with a massive photo mosaic outside the National Gallery in London. Enjoy!!!
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Joseph Shaeffer, our good friend and long time collaborator is the newest addition to the JoyEngine Contributors panel. Joe is a contemporary artist who frequents a wide variety of mediums and technologies. Joe brings a very forward and unique design perspective to his friends and we love him for it. He’ll now be bringing that same perspective to the site. We’re super psyched to have Joe involved. We can’t wait to be inspired by both the imagery he chooses to display and the commentary that is certain to accompany it.
All Alex Henry related joking aside, because around here we regard our friend and collaborator Joseph Shaeffer’s work with the utmost respect. We’ve been working with Joe for a good bit now designing and developing his new website. We’re close and can’t wait to get it out there to both help Joe share his work and create some new opportunities. You’ll have to wait for the site to go live to view it and the rest of Joe’s work in it’s etirety, but until then… here’s a sneak peek at the site and one of Joe’s recent kinetic sculptures, entitled “Erratic Synchronization – 3 Elements @ 23 Degrees – White” (scale model)… when the site goes up you can see the biggee!
Ravi Zupa will be showing new works tonight at INDYINK. It’s gonna be a cash & carry program. There’ll be some inexpensive works, kick down, and roll home with new art!!!
Another Denver local by way of New Britain, Connecticut, Sandi Calistrowill be showing a range of new works at The Shoppe this Saturday August 8th right next door to Leigh’s show on the Super Block. The opening reception is from 7PM – 11PM at 3103 East Colfax Avenue. The Shoppe will be open until 2AM on Saturday following the show… slangin’ fresh cupcakes and big ass bowls of cereal.
08.05.09
Denver local Leigh Viner will be showing new works this Saturday August 8th at The Fabric Lab. The opening reception will be from 7PM – 11PM and is going down at 3105 East Colfax Avenue in Denver.
08.03.09
Mod Livin’ presents the Denver By Design Showcase. Vote for the best modern design object, art or furniture created by a Colorado designer.
All sorts of hot arty shit goin’ down at INDY INK, TS Board Shop, and Think Tank tonight (Friday July 3rd!!!) – So, get after it.
07.01.09
Seriously Super Fresh East Colfax July 4th Block Party!!!
06.25.09
Joseph Shaeffer presents 3 bodies in 3 states: a survey of work from 2004 – 2009 – Opening Reception, Friday, July 3, 2009 – 6 to 9 p.m. at Sellars Project Space
06.24.09
Nice profile on our good friend Shannon Bonatakis at the Egotist. Read it – and look at the pretty pictures.
Noise x Buffalo Exchange x XROCKSTHEPOT™ present: SPLASH BASH
Music from:
Le Castle Vania & Alex K.
Fashion from:
Buffalo Exchange
live art from:
Aaron Dubois, Mike Graves, & Josh Wills
The Splash Bash Alley Cat:
A Swimsuit Alley Cat through the streets of downtown Denver. Make sure to wear a swimsuit, the first person in the pool at Beta is the winner!
City Folk Art by Zshanna Kristoff opens this Saturday June 13th. The opening reception will be from 7PM – 10PM at The Fabric Lab : 3105 East Colfax Avenue Denver.
06.10.09
If you’re in Chicago… Saturday, June 13, 2009, 11am – Fuller Gallery Talk: Life Cycle of Products with Steve Belletire
06.09.09
The “Sneaker Prom” is a semi-formal cocktails and dancing event/auction to raise money
for Pulse Arts, a Denver based non-profit, and their bi-annual “Shoe Shine” Sneaker
Competition and Exhibition. Get your tickets, yo!!!
Hilter 
