NEAR THE CORNER OF SEPULVEDA AND SANTA MONICA

Anyone who enjoys the water has dreamed of something which would be better than a wetsuit. Something which would be super warm and comfortable and yet still so light that it would be totally unrestrictive – well it’s here and it’s called RADIATOR.

I have a good eye at realizing something genuinely beautiful when I see it. The dollar is extremely low right now relative to the Pound and the Euro so I suggest skipping down to Belize for this summer’s vacation. An amazing low key, hip spot is the island Caye Caulker off the coast of Belize. Take it from me, I went to this jewel in the middle of the Carribean last summer and found myself completely vulnerable to my surroundings. I can honestly say I was relaxed. My ability to relax was how inexpensive everything was. Round-trip ticket: $600. The Belizean dollar equals $.50 cents (U.S). July/August is their off-season. Put these things together and you have a stress free (cheap!) vacation. It’s probably not bad to mention that Lobster season is also around the time of July and for around $7 (that equals $15 Belizean) you can get an amazing just caught, fresh, tasty meal every night (or day) and not worry about diggin too deep in your pockets. Now I’ve done my fair share of traveling to islands in Europe and South America but I’m telling anyone and everyone who is willing to listen, and invest in their well being to go there NOW. Ok, well if not now, soon. There are no cars, just golf carts. When standing on one side of the island you can see the other, the islanders speak English with a Jamaican twist, and you can have all the rum and punch your stomach can handle when you go sunset sailing with Ragga Muffin Tours. And the best thing about this joy is that it is a mile off the coast of The Barrier Reef, the second largest in the world and. I met people from all over Europe, and the

America’s; young, trendsetting, and worldly. I’m afraid this hidden spot isn’t going to last long so to reinforce my secret I add 2 picture I took that might communicate the idea better than I can:

   

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featuring more than 60 artists:

Andrew Pommier . Albert Reyes . Andy Jenkins . Andy Kehoe . Andy Mueller . Blaine Fontana . Bigfoot . Bwana Spoons . Caia Koopman . Christopher Bettig . Crash . Dave Kinsey . Derek Hodgson . Derek Albeck . Derek Weisberg . Dez Einswell . Edwin Ushiro . Erik Otto . Evan B. Harris . Ferris Plock . Gregory Bojorquez . Isaac Pierro . Jack Long . Jasinski . Jawn Agione . Jenna Colby . Jen Lobo . Jemma Hostetler . Joe Shea . John Casey. Jesse Hotchkiss . Johnny Siu . Jophen Stein . Josh Cochran . Joshua Krause . Jordin Isip . JP Sanchez . jROD . Juston Tucker . Karen Ingram . Kathleen Lolley . Kelsey Brookes . Keith Greiman . Keith Shore . Kelly Tunstall . Kenton Parker . Kofie . Logan Hicks . Matt Furie . Michael Sieben . Mike Aho . Michael Leon . Nick Walker . O.Two . Patrick Fraser . Poor Al . Randy Laybourne . Rich Jacobs . Russ Pope . Ryan Riss . Seth Neefus . Sheone . Shepard Fairey . Stephanie Wenzel . Steff Plaetz . Sarah Sohn . Tim Karpinski . Tim McCormick . Tim Reed . Todd Bratrud . Tony Larson . UPSO. and more….

Opening Reception: Saturday December 1st 6-10pm
*One Night Only *marking the Closing of The Lab 101 Gallery

In the project room: Collaborative Sculptures & Paintings By Freddi c & Joe Shea

The Lab 101 Gallery 8530-B Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA. 90232

SCION PRESENTS: TO THE MASSESCurated by Giant Robot 

Los Angeles- July 2007 -  Scion and Giant Robot magazine present To The Masses, the latest art show at Scion’s 4,500 square foot Installation L.A. Gallery.  The exhibition incorporates various themes in contemporary art and popular culture that can be found in Giant Robot magazine, stores, and art gallery.   

Artists from the U.S. include Caroline Hwang, Ben Woodward, feric, Dan-ah Kim, and Brian Ralph;  from Japan: Eishi Takaoka and Kohei Yamashita;  from Spain: Olaf Ladousse;  from

England: French (yes, that’s his name).  Together this diverse group of artists delves into different mediums (including silk screen printing, carved wood, simple pen-and-ink drawings) and styles.  Yet they share an indie spirit, and are part of an underground cultural movement that spans the globe.  Most can’t boast that they’ve shown in museums or have had a huge career in art thus far, but they have made a range of work and products that stem from their art, such as ladousse’s and zines, Yamashita’s many character-derived products, Ralph’s screen-printed concert posters, and Hwang’s handmade purses.  Not afraid to do the traditionally non-artist “thing” of blending art with products, many of the artists are known across different mediums and by a huge cross-section of people, giving them a wide reach and appealing the masses.” this art exhibition will feature their fine art which, for most of these artist is their primary focus.

Curating this exhibition is the publisher/co-editor and owner, Eric Nakamura who curates most of the 36 exhibitions Giant Robot presents annually in the three cities.

The opening reception takes place August 25th, 7pm – 10pm and will run through September 8th at the Scion Installation LA Gallery,

3521 Helms Ave (at National), Culver City, CA

90232.

If you are in the Los Angeles area, do yourself a favor and pick yourself up the latest issue of LA Weekly. The cover story is on The Seventh Letter, which has a large write-up and a collection of great pics. If you look close enough you’ll catch Mark Masky in the mix. For the whole story, head down to your local LA Weekly stand or check out LA Weekly.com.