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MARKA27 Unveils Highly-Anticipated, “Neo Indigenous"
May 30, 2012, Los Angeles, CA. Victor "MARKA27" Quiñonez brings his critically acclaimed new body of work, Neo Indigenous, to the City of Angels on
Saturday, July 7, 2012, from 7-10pm. Hot off the heels of his packed-house
New York City premiere, MARKA27 indulges Angelino tastemakers at
Crewest Gallery
(110 Winston Street, Los Angeles, 90013) with his newest mix-media
exhibit. From July 7 - 29 art lovers will journey through the artist’s
exploration of binding ancient Aztec, African, and Asian art forms with
modern pop culture and street art.
Neo Indigenous celebrates Marka27’s highly-anticipated return to Los
Angeles. Representing a shift in the artist’s cultural consciousness,
Neo Indigenous embodies Marka27’s quest to bridge past with present,
illustrating his yearning to bring deeper meaning to both old and new
art forms. By juxtaposing ancient elements with contemporary design
aesthetics, Marka27 reveals both a connection and a disjuncture in the
process. Challenging viewers to confront the existing practice of
commodifying art, the exhibit leaves a lasting impression-- a mark
Marka27 has predicated his reputation on.
Using multiple mediums such as paintings, collectible vinyl toys and
speakers, silk screen panels, and prints, Neo Indigenous is a sensory
feast of the artist’s ability to float seamlessly between varying art
forms. As a special treat and tribute to a city he once called home,
never-before-seen works will be unveiled and the artist himself will
create a live installation piece. Having worked with clients such as
Pioneer Electronics, VH1, Disney, Scion, and Kidrobot, Marka27’s LA
premiere is the go-to event of the summer!
About Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez
Born in Juarez, Mexico, and raised in Dallas, Texas, Victor
“Marka27” Quiñonez’s foray into the art world began in the city’s
streets mastering the art of graffiti. Advancing to earn his BFA from
The Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, MA, Marka27 became a household
name for his “audio canvas” series and elaborately executed
installation art and murals.
Marka27's artwork has been exhibited in galleries across the
United States and showcased alongside artists such as: Futura, David
Choe, Ron English and Gary Basemen, and has appeared in lifestyle
magazines and books such as Graffiti Planet, Burning New York, I am
Plastic Too, and gracing the cover of Flux-Designer Toys. His artwork
has sold through the world-renowned Freeman's Auction House.
Now based in New York City, Marka27’s quest for artistic
exploration continues. Breaking beyond the canvas’ confines, he created
to critical acclaim the MIniGods: Givers of Divine Sound©,
a high-end line of designer vinyl toy speakers. His latest body of
work, Neo-Indigenous© is a deep look into indigenous ancient aesthetics
fused with street art, pop culture, and personal life experience. For
more info, visit:
While you're there make sure to peep the homie, Pro Blak's solo debut in Crewest's front gallery:
$mall Change: A Solo Exhibit by Pro Blak
Boston-based artist, Rob "Problak" Gibbs, will make his debut exhibit in Crewest's Front Gallery on
Saturday, July, 7th, 2012, from 7-10pm. His new body of work,
Small Change celebrates the artist's first solo show in Los Angeles. When asked what inspired his new works, Problak explains:
"The phrase, 'a little goes a long way', inspired this body of work. I
think the average person can easily overlook how change can quickly
accumulate. When change comes together, it's value and power matches
it's weight in a variety of ways--especially in our consumer culture.
This collection showcases some change I've earned over time. I wanted to
remix the value of what we accumulate and probably overlook everyday.
Please enjoy the "EP" to my upcoming show. I hope you get to walk away
with a small change in your point of view. Grow on flow on."
--Problak
Main Gallery: Neo Indigenous- A Solo Exhibit by Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez
Front Gallery: $mall Change- A Solo Exhibit by Rob "Pro Blak" Gibbs
Location
110 Winston St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213.627.8272
Opening Receptions: Saturday, July 7, 2012
Time: 7 to 10pm
Audio 1's & 2's: Phyz Ed (LA) &
DJ T-wreXX (NY)
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