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OUTSIDE IN

Andrew — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:56:50 +0000

Are you tired of getting blown around in this wind and rain? Are you soaked to your socks, trying to check out the new murals by Rime, Wand, Yes2, and Keb?

Don’t sweat! Our current exhibition “Outside In” brings the murals indoors!

For the 2nd time, every cut, every fade, each line, stroke, flare, doo-dad, polka dot, bit, arrow; everything is so close you can smell it, you can almost touch it, we don’t condone the tasting of any art, but as you can see it is close enough for you to enjoy to your heart and camera’s content.

Do you hear what I’m saying? If you really love it, you can bring it home with you!

DO YOU KNOW CARLOS ALMEIDA?

1:AM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:29:46 +0000

Carlos Fortino Almeida has been painting for the past 11 years. He describes his work as a mixed-media “surrealistic assemblage”. He uses anything lying around as long as it is permanent or can become permanent. He wants to make his lasting imprint on the world and creates his pieces to survive long after he is good and gone.

At a tender age of 4 years old, his grandfather, also his first art teacher, taught him to do crafts. He gave Carlos projects creating everything and anything, from earrings to Christmas decorations. As a youth, he continued on his creative path by taking as many art classes as he could and graduating from FIDM in Los Angeles with a graphic design degree. He draws and paints his inspiration from his Mexican heritage, my garden, graffiti history, urban folklore, music, rustic design, his family and friends and his late grandfather, who started it all for him.

Didn’t know a truck driver had some style? Here are photos of Carlos’ work. And yes, he was a truck driver.

Last day of “Eternal Sleep”. It is all coming down on Friday, November 6th (1t around 7pm)!

EN VOGUE

1:AM — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:03 +0000

Coming off of his win in Estria’s Invitational Graffiti Battle, Vogue is showcasing his latest work in our anniversary show “Eternal Sleep”. He was being very hard on himself and felt that his piece was not up to his standards. We disagree. At first, you look at his painting and think that it looks like a lava lamp with black blobs swirling in blue liquid. When you look closer, you realize that the black are skulls. To this day, I do not know how many skulls there are, I find a new one everyday.

"Abyss" by Vogue - He sprayed on metal and it is hard to get a good photo. Just come by the gallery and check it out yourself!

His Adidas custom at Shoebiz for "Don't Sweat the Technique: Kicks and Cans"

Vogue's winning pose for Estria's Invitational Graffiti Battle

We’ve got big ideas for Vogue in 2010. Look out for him showcasing his amazing work in our future exhibitions.

If you are interested in his work, email info@1AMSF.com.

LAST DAYS to see Eternal Sleep at 1:AM gallery. Ends this Friday, November 6th!

ETERNAL SLEEP ARTIST: LAWRENCE YANG

1:AM — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:34:55 +0000

We met Lawrence a year and half ago. He came out with us one night because we shared a mutual friend. The evening was hazy… we hit up Gallery 1988, Poleng Lounge (or at least somewhere near there or was it Madrone?) and a couple of other places. He gave us a mini book that showcased his art. He told us about how his coffee mug made a stain on one of his papers and he started drawing around it and making the stain a focal point in his painting. Since that night, Lawrence, originally from Chicago, is a regular on the local San Francisco art scene. His work has been showcased in Gallery 1988, Lower Haters, Given, and of course, 1:AM gallery.

For our anniversary show, Lawrence transformed his signature character’s face to be a skull-like. He created a story about domination in his 3 paintings. Here is a look at his work:

"Pet Monster" - being enticed to join the darker forces

"Drone" - Sucked in and searching for others to be absorbed

"Judgement" - Almost everyone has joined but there is one that questions the whole operation

Lawrence at the opening.

If you are interested in any of these piece, please email info@1AMSF.com. Visit his blog at www.suckatlife.com.

LAST WEEK to see Eternal Sleep at 1:AM gallery. Ends this Friday, November 6th!

ETERNAL SLEEP ARTIST: SHAWN GRIGGS

1:AM — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:48:32 +0000

For this Halloween and Dia de los Muertos weekend, checking out Shawn Griggs oil paintings at 1:AM is a great way to kick off your festivities right!

When given the theme of skulls for our “Eternal Sleep” show, Shawn Griggs, aka Redeye, was in his element. Introduced to us by Skew’s mom, we knew when we saw his work he needed to be part of our show. He is a painter, gallery owner, surfer, illustrator, word traveler, and the list goes on. Most recently, he expanded his portfolio by adding oil painting. For “Eternal Sleep”, he contributed three mixed media (including oil and wood) paintings depicting skeletons living the urban lifestyle. Most definitely, a showstopper for our show. Check out his website: www.redeyelaboratories.com.

Here are pictures of his “S to the J” piece. It is an awesome contribution and everyday I find some new detail that he expertly included to make this painting complete.

The BIG picture

The Alter

The jellyfish...

The obvious, Mr. Fisherman

LAST WEEK to see Eternal Sleep at 1:AM gallery. Ends this Friday, November 6th!

CHICAGO REPPIN’ HARD

1:AM — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:28:24 +0000

When I was cruising through the gallery today admiring the artwork hanging on our walls and saddened because they will only be up for one more week, I realized that we have a lot of representatives from Chi-town. Also, they priced their amazing art pieces reasonably. Our anniversary show “Eternal Sleep” showcases Hyde, Peabe, Lawrence Yang, Phoneticontrol and 64 Colors, all from the Chicago area. If you or anyone you know is interested in any of the pieces, holler at info@1AMSF.com.

Here are pictures of their art:

"You Can Run but You Can't Hyde" and "Eternal Love" by Hyde

"Bath", "Untitled", and "You Can't Stop It" by Peabe

"Under the Volcano" by Phoneticontrol

"Forgotten Soul" by 64 Colors

Eternal Sleep at 1:AM gallery through November 6th!

ALL IN THE FAMILY – LILY BLACK

1:AM — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:36:05 +0000

Lily Black is one of a kind… and we are proud to say, and are very lucky, that he is part of the 1:AM family. Lily always has a way of bringing fun and intellect into any situation or conversation. Read our, weird, but entertaining interview with him here: Who is Lily Black?

So, of course, he participated in our anniversary show “Eternal Sleep”. He did something out of character though, instead of making his trademark military-customized toys, he presented affordable skull paintings made with watercolors. Let me tell you, these are flying off the walls. People love them. There are a couple left, so come by gallery today and pick up your very own Lily Black skulls!

Lily ain't one to kiss and tell...

Skull-licious! Lily Black originals.

Lily is also our toy modification teacher (a class that people cannot get enough of). Check out our classes. Maybe get it for someone or yourself for Christmas!

Lily the innovator! Check out the gold amp he made... which I believe he makes to order...

Lily’s art available at 1:AM gallery. If you are interested or you know someone who is interested in his canvas, contact info@1AMSF.com.

Eternal Sleep at 1:AM gallery through November 6th!

ETERNAL SLEEP ARTIST: LANGO

1:AM — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:48:16 +0000

When strolling or driving down a street in San Francisco, you have probably felt someone staring at you. A monster perhaps? A rabid monkey? Don’t be alarmed, they are real.

Lango has made his mark in the city. His craftmanship is impeccable. He transforms walls to look into mythical worlds. Being sandwiched between two of his murals (one on the Defenestration building and the other on our 6th street wall), I have heard admirers give their “oooos” and “ahhhhs”, claiming his is their favorite.

We were extremely lucky when Lango agreed to exhibit in our anniversary show “Eternal Sleep”. Different from the other artists, he interpreted the theme as a celebration of life. Through this piece, he showed that not only has he mastered the art of spray painting creatures but also, as a well trained artist, boss in the usage of watercolors and ink to paint life.

Pictures from 1:AM’s “Eternal Sleep”:

Lango painting the 6th Street wall.

"Solitude" (the gold framed) by Lango still available at 1:AM.

Pictures of his street art:

Lango working the Defenestration wall.

The crowned monkey in Hayes Valley.

Lango’s art available at 1:AM gallery. If you are interested or you know someone who is interested in his canvas, contact info@1AMSF.com.

Eternal Sleep at 1:AM gallery through November 6th!

ETERNAL SLEEP ARTIST: DIA

1:AM — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:09:12 +0000

I was first introduced to Dia’s, aka Sean Somers, work 2 years ago. There was an opening at Fifty24SF gallery and I was inspired by one of his works. I was drawn to the 7 feet tall and 2 feet wide gold and black canvas that portrayed one of Dia’s classic sensual women lounging on a tree. She was toting a koto (a traditional Japanese mandolin) on her back. I fell in love with the piece and I bought it.

Since then, I have invited Dia to show his work at 1:AM gallery. He was part of a three man show back in July where he created an installation with a gold-leafed tree coming out of a piano. And now, he is once again adorning our walls with one of his masterpieces. We couldn’t have an anniversary show without his work and he definitely did not disappoint…with his canvas or his face painting.

“Cuckoo Clock” by Dia still available (photo courtesy of Merlin)

Dia’s face painting and contribution to our wall, (photo courtesy of Merlin)

Dia’s painting face and canvas.

Dia and his ladies.

Dia’s art is still available at 1:AM gallery. If you are interested or you know someone who is interested in his canvas, contact info@1AMSF.com.

Eternal Sleep at 1:AM gallery through November 6th!

“ETERNAL SLEEP” – 1:AM’s NEW WALL

1:AM — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:54:33 +0000

As many anticipate each month, for every new show, we have the exhibiting artists do up our wall on 6th Street. This time we went all out. In honor of the anniversary show we have put together, we have created a collaboration between the different artists that are participating in the show. Street, urban, fine, and even custom toy artists added their style to our wall.

Here are some pictures:

Photo courtesy of Mike “Bam” Tyau. From L-R: Reuben Rude, Lango, Henry, Twick, Lily Black, Bam, DIA, Cameron, and King 157.

Lango working on a milk crate.

Two of 1:AM gallery’s teachers, Twick and Lily Black adding their flare.

Reuben Rude burning the midnight oil wheat pasting.

Cameron, director of City Crossroads next door to us, keepin’ his neighborhood fresh.

Mike “Bam” Tyau showing Irene some techniques.

Special thanks to Reuben Rude, Lango, Henry, Twick, Lily Black, Bam, DIA, Cameron, and King 157! I will be sad to see this wall go.

For more photos, visit our flickr.