Pics from Street Art Culture Show (pt 2/2)

Pictured above is an action shot of MELROSEandFAIRFAX contributor B. Land getting down low to get the low down on Chase doing a live painting. You can see why we like posting B. Land's pics when he does whatever it takes to get the right angle.

And below is a new piece from Free Humanity featuring a diamond in the lotus. It is an installation piece and the flower is growing out of real soil that has then been stenciled. Free is steering in a more 'conceptual' direction with his stuff, and its interesting stuff.

Pics from Street Art Culture Show (pt 1/2)

Last night M&F had a busy night of art shows, and before hitting the Dface show in Culver City, we swung out to Santa Monica to catch the 'Street Art Culture Show'. It was a cool show with cool art, pretty girls, and a live painting from Free Humanity.

We didn't know what to think of this show going in, but we were really impressed by what we saw.

First off, since it was an event for charity, the show cost $5 or $10, depending on whether you also brought a pair of socks. We were apprehensive that many people would attend a paid gallery opening, but to our surprise the place was packed with a young hip crowd. (and full of pretty girls!)

The art was also impressive. Free Humanity had a bunch of new work, including the piece pictured above. And Chase had a bunch of cool, brightly colored paintings as well. And as a surprise treat, Smear, or Christian Gheorghiu as the city would like him to be known, also had some paintings in the show.

For the live painting, Free Humanity hit up a canvas with a pink drippy paint marker saying 'This Is It'. And then he hosted a talk about what that means to him. It was interesting, and the crowd seemed to really enjoy the spectacle.

Remember Who You Are - Street Culture Show Reminder

***UPDATE: This show is next week, not tonight!***

Another show reminder.

The 'Street Culture Art Show' opens next week in Santa Monica. The above picture shows the work of Chase, one of the artists in the show.

While this isn't necessarily a street art culture show for those of us in the culture, it does give a taste for those who might not be familiar with the scene.

And the show does have a big does of 'street' with Free Humanity putting on a live painting--his first one ever.

And the show is trying to raise money for children's charity, which is why there is a cover, so its for a good cause. $10 or $5 if you bring a pair of socks.

Street Art Culture Art Show

Bring some socks.

The Street Art Culture Art Show is an art show that opens this weekend.

Despite the working title, the show does not necessarily delve deep into street art culture, or really at all. The most 'street' thing about this show is that Free Humanity is going to be doing a live painting, which would be cool to see.

The show costs $10 to get in, but you can cut that cost in half by bringing a pair of socks to donate to charity.

More details on the flyer.

Eyes Around Town

Qtip is interested checking out the eyes painted on this van.

From artist Chase.


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