The Seven Deadly Sinners

The Divine Gas

It will come as no surprise to those that know me remotely well that to see "The Divine Gas"  by Chiho Aoshima celebrated in the bigwig art world (connected to Art Basel that is) brings me great delight.   

 

Art Basel Here We Come!

Art Basel Miami Beach, "the most prestigious art show in the world", (is that if you don't count the original in Switzerland...?) is the largest annual U.S. contemporary-art fair, with 250 exhibitors from 33 countries showcasing more than 2,000 artists and 46,000 attendees. Booth rentals for big name galleries can run $100,000. It's a never ending orgi of art, art art, art parties, fancy people watching, great art deco architecture, beach time, and more art.  I went a couple years ago, the year that Pamela Anderson showed up to an opening night party in her panties, and I'm going again this year, sent on a mission along with Ian Lucero of Block My Eye Films, to document the madness. 

"Lobsters" by Kamala

My favorite latest painting, completed recently. Inspired in large part by a visit to an amazing art deco era theater on Catalina Island - see it here and here and here and here. That place made me damn near poo my pants.

Prints are for sale on Etsy.

Kamala Gets Framed!

But in a good way.

She writes: I have some new work up at Frame Up Studios in Fremont (Seattle) for the month of December. They are also selling brand new 16"x20" prints of my work.

Artist Opening for Kamala Dolphin-Kingsley
Friday December 4th 2009, 6 - 9 pm

Fremont First Friday Artwalk
Frame Up Studios
3515 Fremont Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98103
206.547.4657
*show runs through Dec. 29 2009

For more of Kamala's amazing work take a look at her Flickr photostream

Delicious Goetze Candy!

So I was cruising the candy aisle in my local Dollar Tree (nasty dollar store, you know) and the selection was actually pretty decent- a lot of vintage type candy for a buck. Bags of Mary Janes, Rainbow Nerds, Smarties, Boston Baked Beans, etc. Then what to my wondering eyes should appear but... this box... the "Bullseye" "Cream Filled" "Goetze" candy... something is not right here... if you know what I mean, you know what I mean...

Fat Biscuit Sandwich

Kamala writes:

Check it out dudes. You all know the "This is Why You're Fat" site, right? (damn, that Jalapeno Popper Casserole is lookin' pretty good right about now...) Have you seen the new "This is Why You're Fat" book?  I just noticed it's out now... I want to go see the real deal. They used my "Reggie" biscuit sandwich shot that I posted on flickr in it! 

 I've made it!!! Yessss!!! I can now add another thing to my list of 'publications' on my artist resume!

Vivisect Playset

Kamala writes:

I currently have two pieces in the "Vivisect Playset" show at Gallery 1988 in San Francisco. Show runs through December 23, 2008

"Vestigial Winter"
Watercolor, Acrylic, Sequins, Gems
4 x 6 inches
11 x 9 inches framed
$550.00
please contact Gallery 1988 to purchase

"Ian Holding his Cock, Boto Bay, Philippines, 1976"

My latest painting, made for the "Macho Cheese" group show coming up at Joe Bar in Seattle (curated by Chris Crites).

This is my 1970's sleazy fantasy Ian. Holding his cock. His fighting cock.

Portland Zombie Walk

Ian and I attended the annual Portland Zombie Walk the other day. It was hilarious to watch as hundreds of Zombies grunted and stumbled past Macy's and Nordstroms and northward into the fancy Pearl District, masses of them attacking a passing train as chants of "Brains, Brains!" turned to "Trains, Trains!", and leaving fake blood smeared everywhere in their wake. We were too lame to dress up but the fact that we'd been sick and hitting the Nyquil helped us to feel the Zombie vibe. Thanks for urging me to go, Kipling!

My set and the "PDX Zombie Walk" pool, which has some great shots. This guy has some great zombie pix, too.

Amazing Otis Wig Tribute Art!

I'd never seen this until the creator sent me a link last night (she was inspired by my 'Otis in Rainbow Wig" shot she'd seen somewhere on Flickr).

I kind of expected to see some not so great pet art, or a silly quickie photoshop 'creation' of some sort as that's most of what you see online and I didn't know who this person was. Needless to say I was floored when I clicked on the link and saw this! Holy Crap! I am awaiting word from her to hear whether it is for sale and if so how much... I love it so much.