The Have and Have Not Show at Varnish

The Have and Have Not show

APRIL 7 – APRIL 28, 2012
Artist Reception: Saturday April 7, 2012 from 5-8pm

Varnish Fine Art is proud to present another Lee Ballard curated group exhibit
featuring the contemporary fine artwork of 18+ illustrators from the sci-fi/fantasy
comics realm including Barron Storey and Rick Berry, two of the most influential
American illustrators alive today.
Since it’s inception in 2003, Varnish has supported underground and alternative
artists, including exhibiting the fine artworks of illustrators and those who work
with “alternative press,” several of whom are contributors to this group show.
Lee Ballard, a well-known illustrator in his own right, was a participant in
Varnish’s 2005’s YooHoo & Donuts group show and the 2008 CROM: Group
show of Alternative Press Expo (APE) Artists exhibit.

The Have and Have Not Group Show features fine artworks of various media by
Jon Wayshak, Rick Berry, Robert Bowen, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Brad Isdrab,
Morning Breath/Doug Cunningham, Scott Cambell, Lucien Shapiro, Barron
Storey, Sam Keith, Lee Ballard, Ian Ameling, and Rogelio Martinez.

American Made Show Dec 9th 2011

‘American Made’ art opening at Cassel Gallery

 This coming Friday, December 2nd, 2011, Cassel Gallery , in conjunction with Goorin Bros.will be hosting ‘American Made’ , an art exhibit featuring the 1333 Minna artists who are part of the new ‘American Made’ limited edition collection: Prairie Prince , Richard Colman , Steel , Reyes


Here is a link to the ‘American Made’ video highlighting the limited edition project, shot by Sleazy McCheesy and edited by Paul Jarolimekpronar http://vimeo.com/32880991

The artist reception will take place at Cassel Gallery from 8:00 – 11:00 PM with special guest artists including Amandalynn, Jurne, Andy Stattmiller, Chez, Chris Edmunds, Margaretta, Lucien Shapiro, Magdalena Gross, Luke Stewart and Tyler Maither. We will also have a special musical performance by the prolific artist and musician, Prairie Prince

Installation and Upcoming Shows

I will be featuring the first of my new body of work entitled Urban Obsessions  at Flag Stop Down In Los Angeles Labor Day weekend thanks to curator and artist M. Ryan Noble. Afterwards I will be showing one of these  pieces in an art show  called Majesty in San Francisco at Wonderland Gallery curated by Artist Amanda Lynn. All the Information and Links to websites are listed below. Hope to see you at one of the events, The Los Angeles show will be up for limited time, more info to come.

Urban Obsessions at Flag Stop

flagstopart.com

When:

Friday, September 2nd: VIP Reception
Saturday, September 3rd: 12:00-6:00
Sunday, September 4th: 12:00-6:00

Where:

South Bay Lexus
24777 Crenshaw Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90505

Majesty at Wonderland Gallery

wonderlandsf.com

When:

Thurs. Sept 8th: 8pm-11pm

2929 24th St
(between Florida St & Alabama St)
San Francisco, CA 94110

 

Welcome to the New Website

Welcome to the New Website for me Lucien Shapiro, get ready for upcoming shows, a new body of work, and some videos on some moving functioning pieces. Have Enjoy