LIGHT SHOW II

"LIGHT SHOW II" : Art Opening
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 6-11pm
Headquarters Galerie & Boutique
1649 rue Amherst
514.678.2923
www.HQgalerieboutique.com

Jen Storey of The Y.P.F. Collective and Headquarters are proud to Present "Light Show II" a group exhibition which showcases a collection of lamps and light sources created by amazing local artists. New works by Melissa Del Pinto, Fred Casia, Yana , Gorbulsky, Evan Melnyk, Jen Storey, Tyson Bodnarchuk, James Kerr, Elaine Ho, Marc Simard, Benjamin Deshaies and many more. Last years Light Show was amazing and we're sure this year won't disappoint. All are invited for an evening of music, drinks and light.

Music by DJ Garry Vickers

sm[art] Art Show & Silent Auction Benefiting Bitch Magazine

Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture "is a groundbreaking national magazine of feminism and pop culture critique that since 1996 has informed, challenged, and entertained generations of supporters." As a non-profit they rely on continued support from the public and also put on great events such as this, the sm[art] Art show and silent auction.

The event is scheduled to take place October 20th at the Ace Hotel in Portland ( visit www.acehotel.com and click on Portland). The evening will kick off at 7pm and will be hosted by Marie Fleischmann. Some of the contributing artists include Hannah Stouffer, Eva Lake, Shannon Wheeler, Amy Ruppel, Nikki McClure, the Guerilla Girls, Aya Kakeda and myself to name a few. See the press release below for more info including ticket info.

If you're in the area definitely mark October 20th on your calendar and swing by to show your support, to check out sweet artwork, jewelry & crafts, have your tarot card reading or to just have a drink. And you might come out of there with the perfect artwork for your wall... Just sayin'!

WEIRDOS IN THE WOODS: AT OSHEAGA 2007

Here are some images of the on site installation "Weirdos in the Woods" put on by the YPF & Friends at the Osheaga outdoor music festival this year.













Here are some of my Weirdos in the Woods that I contributed to the installation.




Yup... I did the last one too! It's a striking illusration I did of Neil Doshi.

THE SHATNER SHOW

Here's a little video promoting an art exhibition and book about the wonderous Billy Shatner. Yes little dudes, William Shatner is the subject of a new book being published by Uppercase out in Calgary. Well myself along with Mr.James Braithwaite (The Minuette Duet also known as Pony of Prey) collabed on a Shatner inspired art piece for Maisonneuve Magazine back in issue 19. The artwork has now been lovingly included along with about 75 artists in the Shatner Show book which will be available in mid June. The unveiling of the book will take place at Uppercase Gallery and on the web on June 15th and the gallery will be open to the public from June 16th till August 31st 2007. So have a look at www.theshatnershow.com for more info. The artwork featured in this little 128 page hard cover beauty is definitely a worthwhile frontier.

UPPERCASE is located on the upper level of Art Central, at the corner of 7th Avenue SW and Centre Street.

#204, 100 - 7th Ave SW
Calgary AB T2P 0W4
403-283-5318

Hours
Everyday: 11am - 5pm

info@uppercasegallery.ca

Adventure Time

I cannot seem to begin to explain how much I love this cartoon. It's like a rattlesnake neck scarf... It'll never go out of style.

VALENTINES FOR SUPAYANA

Here's a little Valentines diddy I put together for Ms. Supayana.

RARE KISSY-FACE SKIN BIRD DISCOVERED

Here is an illustration of the Kissy-Face Skin Bird which was once thought to be extinct. With bright bulgging fleshy rings around it's eye's, horse hair-like tail, long dark talons, and skinny long legs the Kissy-Face Skin Bird is truly a seductive sight for all fanatic bird watchers. Depicted here in it's iconic mating pose which legend has it had the ability to entyce and sexually stimulate any creature into a lustfull frenzy. Philippino native witchdoctors utilized these Kissy-Face Skin Birds for curing many sexual deficiencies.




Illustrated above is a Kissy-Face Skin Bird caretaker who has been found breeding these rare animals in a free range environment. The only one known in existence! He claims to have several hundred of these rare gems and hopes one day to help them re-populate in natural environments.