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ETERNAL SLEEP OPENING RECEPTION

1:AM — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:50:23 +0000

Friday, October 16th, 1:AM gallery celebrated our one year anniversary! The artists brought their A-game and filled the gallery with their imaginative interpretation of life and death. One of Shawn Griggs’ oil paintings depicted skull figures fishing, body boarding on a pier that seemed to be floating in the night sky while Lawrence Yang transformed his characters to have skulls with a story of absorption and Sesl commemorated Dia de los Muertos by painting a traditional life and death ceremony. This is just 3 out of the 50 amazing pieces we have at the gallery for the Eternal Sleep show.

The vibe was great at the opening reception. People enjoyed the art and each other’s company. Most of the contributing artists were on hand schmoozing, boozing and having fun.

Here are some pix:

Lily Black all dressed up!

DIA's canvas and face painting. Beautiful.

Josh Ellingson and KRK Ryden.

The ladies are in the gallery.

The big guys love 64 Colors.

Yoga Frog, Sketch, and DJ Qbert striking a pose with Dan.

Crowded.

Good times. Thanks everyone for coming by and special thanks to the artists – Shawn Griggs, Alice Koswara, Bryn Taylor, DrilOne, Reyes, Oliver Fader, Robert Gonzalez, Phoneticontrol, Peabe, Josh Ellingson, KRK Ryden, DIA, Dave Crosland, Carlos A, Nate1, Cameron, King 157, Vogue, Twick, Laurel Anderson, Toro and Lily Black – for also celebrating our birthday with us!

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

Find more pictures here:

1:AM’s flickr

Upper Playground blog

Spanky Stokes

Peabe’s blog

PETER GRONQUIST IS BAAAAAAACCKK!

1:AM — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:12:12 +0000

We couldn’t have an anniversary show without Pete. He is displaying one of his newest works for “Eternal Sleep”. In April, he did his first solo show in San Francisco at 1:AM gallery where he was praised for his diverse showing of artistic skills. Check out our interview with him “Getting Into the Inner Psyche of Peter Gronquist” and pictures from his solo show.

Preview of Pete's latest work

Pete's Weapons of Mass Designer made it to the Bruno premiere

CELEBRATE OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH US TONIGHT, FRIDAY OCT 16th! “ETERNAL SLEEP” OPENING FROM 7-10pm!

THE ARTISTS ARE IN THE BUILDING!

1:AM — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:49:02 +0000

This Friday, 1:AM gallery is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with a group show titled “Eternal Sleep”. We really have brought an arsenal of artists together to visually satisfy you. The show is going to be off the hook and we hope that y’all will be able to come by and help us celebrate our birthday!

Here are some of them dropping off their contribution:

Peter Gronquist wants to find a good home for his pet gazelle.

This will be Bryn Taylor's first time to show at 1:AM gallery... definitely not his last.

Nate1 dropping off his pieces and feeling cold in the gallery.

Cameron hanging out in the office with his kids.

ETERNAL SLEEP THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th from 7-10pm!!! DON’T MISS THIS BLOCKBUSTER SHOW!

“ETERNAL SLEEP” Lineup

1:AM — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:44:42 +0000

I am excited for our upcoming show in 2 1/2 weeks. To celebrate our 1 year anniversary, we have brought back artists from the past year to exhibit in our October show called “Eternal Sleep”. It is such a good mix of art forms: from aerosol/graffiti art to customized toys to fine art. Here is a preview of the lineup 1:AM gallery is bringing in for your viewing pleasure:

Artist Name (Show They Were Part Of)

Mark Bode (Grand Opening Oct ’08 and ICP Feb ’09)

Peter Gronquist (Solo Show Apr ’09)

Mear One (Solo Show Nov ’08)

Reuben Rude (Grand Opening Oct ’08)

64 Colors (Into the Darkness June ’09)

Orly Lacquaio (Most Finished Mar ’09)

Vogue (Don’t Sweat the Technique: Ode to the Spraycan Aug ’09)

Peabe (Newbie)

… plus many more… We’ll release more names as the date gets closer…

“Eternal Sleep” opening reception on Friday, October 16th, 2009 from 7-10pm. This is a blockbuster show that you do not want to miss!

Gronquist – Limited Prints

1:AM — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:58:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who showed Pete and 1AM love last night. The show was off the chain.

We still have a couple of limited prints (exclusive to 1AM gallery) and they are flying off the shelves… Stop by and pick yours up today before you miss your chance to adorn your walls with something fabulous.

Limited Prints available. $50.

Peter Gronquist’s Art

1:AM — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:12:18 +0000

In addition to Peter’s signature “Weapons of Mass Designer”, he will be showing new paintings and sculptures. Here is a preview!

Pageant

Plane

Getting into the inner psyche of Peter Gronquist

1:AM — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:46:19 +0000

Peter Gronquist is showing new and signature work at 1AM SF gallery from April 17th to May 29th. His opening party will be on April 17th from 7-10pm. Come on through and be amazed by his controversial and highly opinionated sculptures and paintings.

To get to know Peter better, I got warm and cozy with him and asked thought-provoking questions about his fabulous art.

What is your inspiration for your art?

I don’t really know. I guess I usually just paint what pops into my head. Sometimes its funny, sometimes it’s weird. My work usually involves naked girls, cartoon monsters, gold, dead animals and guns. I guess, I’m basically inspired by all things awesome and American.

How did it all begin?

I’ve been painting since I can remember, my mom had me on watercolors before I could talk. So, thanks mom!

What training have you had to bring you to this point in your career?

I went to SVA for a couple of years and then graduated with a painting degree from SFAI. I’m totally tainted.

Who is your favorite artist?

That’s hard. It changes so much, I’ve always liked Rembrandt (awesome cliché)… lately, I’ve been digging a lot of Murakami. I’ve also always really dug Gottfried Helnwein. I’m liking Jeff Soto and Greg Simkins right now too. I guess I can’t really say one artist.

Are there any rising talents that you are excited about?

There are so many… I think the Bay and LA are really producing so much talent right now, I wouldn’t even know where to start.

How has married life impacted your artwork?

I don’t think that it has that much, because we were basically married before we were married. I will say that my wife seriously keeps me on top of my game…there’s no half-assing it around her, and since my studio is in our dining room, she sees any mistakes that I make, which I actually appreciate. She makes me want to make things better.

What should we expect from Peter Gronquist in the next 5 years?

Probably tons more paintings and sculptures. I’m also seeing how many cease and desist letters I can get from major corporations, so we’ll see how that goes. I’m really trying to get my $35 membership to the California Lawyers for the Arts to earn it’s keep.

What is going to set this solo show at 1AM apart from your past shows?

I’m putting a lot of work into making a ton of new shit for this show, trying to push my boundaries a little. I’m also going to be offering affordable things.

Any teasers to give out to your followers about your new work?

Gun antlers, Mickey Mouse Jesus, Jackalopes with uzis, and of course, boobies…