Currently viewing the tag: "Greg “Craola” Simkins"
I had to pass up the opening night because of the insane line out the door. Normally, I would have waited but, gallery hopping with friends, who are not as art obsessed as you are, can be problematic. So, I returned later during the week. The first thing that struck me was how nice it [...]
Happy New Year everyone! 2012 was an incredible year in the New Contemporary Art scene. We saw many emerging artists hitting their stride and presenting captivating art in reputable galleries, witnessed a ‘Lowbrow’ graphite Queen break barriers by showing at a ‘highbrow’ gallery, and had the chance to chat with many wonderful artists who each [...]
On Friday, June 29th, Land Rover Anaheim Hills will host a benefit group show to benefit the anti-poaching organization, Big Life Foundation. Curated by Kirsten Anderson (owner of Roq La Rue) and artist Joey Remmers, the roster includes an impressive line-up of artists including Camille Rose Garcia, Michael Page, Marco Mazzoni, Henry Lewis, Lola, Martin Wittfooth and James Jean (to name a few). [...]
On April 21st Merry Karnowsky Gallery unveiled Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins first solo exhibition with the gallery entitled ‘Cloud Theory’. As the show title suggests, clouds are the foundation for this latest collection by the artist. Taking a cue from a favorite childhood pastime of staring at clouds and daydreaming them into shapes, Simkins began each canvas with [...]
Celebrated lowbrow artists give it up for “Boobies”! Art in Support of Busted, an online art auction to benefit women battling breast cancer, returns for its second year. Funds raised from Art in Support of Busted go directly to the Busted Foundation, a SoCal-based charity organization that offers assistance to women fighting breast cancer. This [...]
Mix massive talent, a ferocious work ethic and a little Aussie charm, and you have the makings of a dynamic art duo known as Dabs Myla. With each passing show, installation and mural over the past three years, the couple has gradually solidified themselves as major players within the New Contemporary art scene. And there are no [...]
There were rabbits, rabbits, everywhere at Gallery 1988 last Friday night as guest curator and artist Greg Simkins presented the highly anticipated group show, INLE. With over 100 talented artists exhibiting their interpretation of Watership Down’s anti-hero, the Black Rabbit, you’re instantly plunged into a delightful sensory overload. From the trippy depictions of Anthony Ausgang and Naoto Hattori [...]
On my weekly adventure to Thai Town, I came across a few gems by DABS MYLA and Greg “Craola” Simkins near Hollywood & Western. Gotta LOVE L.A.! Tweet
The Art of Greg “Craola” Simkins It wasn’t a surprise to walk into a packed house at Gallery 1988 this past Friday night as Greg “Craola” Simkins debuted his latest body of work, Story Teller. In this collection, Greg continues his exploration of a surreal narrative in which dreams and children’s books collide. His genius vision of a world with [...]
Connect with Platinum Cheese
