Love Life, Hate Kittens

Posted January 14, 2010 at 10:32am in art

My dad shares a bday with Hello Kitty + Hello Kitty x Royal/T Exhibit!

If you’re by a Mitsuwa, go pick up the Hello Kitty “Three Apples” collector’s book that comes with an awesome canvas tote! Less than 20 bucks :D

And if you’re in Culver City. Swing by Royal/T for the three week HK extravaganza!

What is Three Apples?

Three Apples is an exhibition event celebrating Hello Kitty!

Hello Kitty has graced everything from coin purses, erasers, and gum to toasters, couture, and diamond jewelry. She has long been a muse to artists & designers worldwide and has brought smiles to fans 35 years. Now, in honor of her 35th anniversary, Sanrio is proud to bring a very special celebration to the US!

Three Apples is a multi-dimensional exhibition and celebration of all things Hello Kitty; the first ever event of its kind in the US! The celebration takes place over a three-week residence at the Royal/T café / shop / art space in Culver City, CA. Three Apples is open to the public, free of charge and will feature an art exhibition, unique product and design displays, pop-up shop, and special events for fans of all ages – all celebrating Hello Kitty!

It’s on! For three weeks straight - please check events page for break down of daily events.

Royal/T Cafe

8910 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232-2326
(310) 559-6300

Posted October 27, 2009 at 5:05pm in outandabout art

Someday my prince will come.

Fallen Princesses series by Dina Goldstein (via)

Oh the irony of it all.

Beauty and the Beast.

Sleeping Beauty

Rapunzel

Snow White.

Posted July 8, 2009 at 11:20am in art

They only want you when you’re 17, when you’re 21 you’re no fun

Aw! It’s my good friend Jenni’s first piece for her new class at Otis! The object of the assignment was to “pick 2 colors and show that we understand “value” and warm/cool colors.” Pretty amazing right?

Be sure to check her out at our collabo art/pop culture blog [www.thejuniorslove.me] later this year — launching Summer 2009!

But for now, updates will live at —

www.twitter.com/ronniesizeme

www.twitter.com/waffleslove

Posted June 8, 2009 at 5:18pm in art

Good food + Good exhibit + Good times.

[la cigale. mixed medium. By Mylan @ Imaginaryfriendship.com]

Have you ever walked away from an exhibit completely enthralled and inspired? Go to the Senior Portfolio Showing @ Otis. Now. It’s crazy. It’s almost like … the students are so young. Their ideas are so bizarre at times but they not only thought it but created it. They can really be whatever they want to be. Making it happen for them…in their own vision. Haha. Very afterschool special of me but anyways.

This is purely a general summary about the Otis campus and the exhibit itself. Later on the day/week/month, I will do an artist highlight (there’s product design, furniture, toys, etc). Got to give props to these kids.

This was the most organized showing I’ve been to as of late. We got our badges from the check in booth and proceeded to get drinks and food from the first floor and mingle. They had amazing food. Lol. They had a spread of cheese (!), fruit, eggrolls (!), kobe beef sliders with crumbled cheese and fried onion bits (!), and really good chicken tenders. And wine. And lots of it.

The exhibit was all in one building – each ‘category’ being separated on a different floor – interactive art, visual communications, etc. It was highly comprehensive and ….really. I know I’m going to harp on this again but the TALENT of these kids. Making gowns, desiging shoes, putting together toys ala KAWS. One thing that really stood out was this great little piece off to a corner. It was to create something for a brand that doesn’t currently make whatever you’re making. So this guy made living room set for Yves Saint Laurent and it was the most brilliant set and its something you’d actually buy. And yes. Slap me for not bringing a camera.

If you get a chance, go! Not sure if it’s limited to industry and alumni but you can use my badge :D There’s also a sample sale also on the fashion floor. Pieces are one of a kind!

Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Boulevard,
Los Angeles, California 90045

RSVP to Mara Thompson,
mthompson@otis.edu or (310) 846 2553

Posted May 8, 2009 at 10:31am in art fashion outandabout

Gary Baseman “La Noche de la Fusion” Opening Reception Saturday May 2, 2009 6:30pm-10pm

Corey Helford Gallery, 8522 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Hosted by Zippercut.

Posted April 24, 2009 at 2:13pm in outandabout art

I love Lupe Fiasco. and that’s kinda like a fact.

[via LA Times]

Lupe was at the KAWS show at Honor Fraser opening. Yes I am a fan girl. ZOMG. I mean, it’s like my two favorite things in one! I haven’t felt this great since they injected cheese into hot dogs. [zomg love btw].

LA Times is reporting that the KAWS opening was like a ‘mob scene’ similar to concert openings but never an art reception. The show brought on local street artists, fanboys, rappers, street wear kids, sneakerheads, kanye fans, and even Lance Armstrong. Wtf i know.

Look, I’m not gonna be a dick head hipster and say that I was on KAWS from way back but you know…I am.

Can’t wait to check this out when it’s less crowded :D and maybe I’ll see mah man. :(