Mizna Wada & Naoshi "Roll the Dice" at Gallery Nucleus

Two of my favorite artists, Naoshi and Mizna Wada, have a show opening this weekend at Gallery Nucleus! Roll the Dice will transform the gallery into a giant board game!

Show Details:

Roll the Dice : A Board Game and Art Exhibition by Mizna Wada and Naoshi at Gallery Nucleus

November 15 – 30, 2014

Opening Reception / Nov 15, 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Gallery Nucleus will be transformed into a giant interactive board game by Mizna Wada and Naoshi!

Mizna’s side of the board will take the players through a dark and eerie journey through the underworld while Naoshi’s side guides players through the brighter world up above.

Player will roll the giant pair of dice and advance from space to space, taking turns with the other player and following the game instructions found on the wall between artworks. The first player to the finish wins! On opening night, winners of the game will receive a special, limited edition prize. Winners will receive stickers on all other show nights.

Junko Mizuno "Sol: Seasonal Print Collection" at Gallery Nucleus

Junko Mizuno is releasing a fantastic new set of seasonal holiday inspired prints with Gallery Nucleus. Details for the print release are below, and you can also catch Junko this Saturday at Gallery Nucleus for the show's opening reception, Aug 16, 7:00PM - 10:00P

SOL is a print collection of 12 original works centered around capturing the timeless iconographies of various holidays throughout the calendar year. With SOL, Junko Mizuno has taken her favorite holidays from both American and Japanese cultures and created a dozen unique artworks bound in a removable album sized format. The print set is sealed in a flower petal case and limited to only 1000, not to be reprinted.

Each print vividly encapsulated Junko Mizuno’s trademark aesthetics within every holiday design. The artist’s limited color palette fill every illustration from corner to corner with the back side of each print containing an image of the original pencil sketch and a description of the holiday being featured. Mizuno takes care to display the exact date of the holiday as well as the Japanese translation of the holiday’s name—SOL fits in a standard album sized frame and is a wonderful print collection that is perfect for the changing seasons.

There will be 30 ultra limited signed SOL editions that contain an etched / hand embellished wooden ornament. By purchasing 1 of the 30 You are automatically entered to win an original ink drawing by Junko (shown in the thumbnails) After purchasing, you will receive a raffle number via email. The winning number will be announced on the Nucleus Facebook page after all 30 have sold!

Junko Mizuno "Rising" at Gallery Nucleus

The wonderful Junko Mizuno's new show, "Rising" currently on view at Gallery Nucleus is now online. Her work really continues to grow and change in beautiful ways. I love the color palette she uses in this show, and the softer details she's explored on her signature girls. If you're in LA, the show is on view until 10/13, and if not, you can check it out online, here.

Tado's EWOKS!

There's a Star Wars themed show opening tomorrow (may the 4th -be with you-) at Gallery Nucleus and these handmade Ewoks by TADO are pretty much the best thing ever. I just love them! Here's the show details, and here's TADO's blog post about these amazing little creatures.

Fafi prints at Gallery Nucleus

Loving these Fafi prints at Gallery Nucleus!

Junko Mizuno 'Organ Series'

Fantastic prints in Junko Mizuno's 'organ series' available from Gallery Nucleus.

Lilidoll prints at Gallery Nucleus

I love Lilidoll, and I'm coveting these prints at Gallery Nucleus. Her girls are always so adorable!

Junko Mizuno 'Waiting' Print Series

Great series of three prints from Junko Mizuno, available from Gallery Nucleus.

This Saturday at Gallery Nucleus: Junko Mizuno & Rick O'Brien!

This Saturday is going to be all kinds of awesome at Gallery Nucleus! I previously posted about their Cinderalla exhibit by Junko Mizuno, featuring all the original art from the amazing comic.

Details:
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, all 120 pages of original ink drawings and cover illustrations will be on display and available for collectors.
PLUS, each illustration will be accompanied by one-of-five special edition gicleé prints only available through the purchase of an original illustration.

**You can also enter to win some amazing Junko Mizuno prizes!!



There is also an installation by my super-talented friend Rick O'Brien!

Details:
This new work by artist Rick O'Brien observes the sum of who we are, the fundamental elements we collectively share, and the individual experiences which showcase the unique.

It is the differences that present a perceived danger to the established norm. By creating a defense mechanism which alienates effort, we are free to admire and then condemn those attempting to better themselves. The innocent act of self exploration provides us the obstacles we must endure through life.

Human frailty and fortitude are at the heart of most of O'Brien's work. A Wolf in the Fold embodies the struggle between human ambition and toil, and the boundaries we impose.

SDCC: Exclusive Junko Mizuno Prints at Gallery Nucleus

Three Comicon Exclusive Junko Mizuno Prints - Nucleus | Art Gallery and Store
oooh exclusive Junko Mizuno prints ad SDCC? I may have to check these out!!

Becky Dreistadt @ SDCC

I've just discovered the lovely work of Becky Dreistadt! She'll be signing at the Gallery Nucleus SDCC booth today (Thursday 2/21) from 12-1. I love the mix of modern illustration with vintage feel in her work!

Junko Mizuno's 'Cinderalla' at Gallery Nucleus

One of my favorite graphic novels, Junko Mizuno's 'Cinderalla' will be on view at Gallery Nucleus!

Junko Mizuno's Cinderalla
August 6, 2011 - August 29, 2011
Opening Reception / Aug 6, 7:00PM - 10:00PM

From the Gallery Nucleus site:
Enter the extraordinary world of Junko Mizuno's Cinderalla, a mindwarping revision of the classic fairy tale, complete with flying zombies and anemic pop stars, told with a touch of black humor.

For the first time ever, all 120 pages of original ink drawings and cover illustrations will be on display and availabe for fan's collections. Each illustraton will be accompanied by a special edition art print not available elsewhere.

Nate Wragg : Locals

Really great work by Nate Wragg from his recent show at Gallery Nucleus!

Mizna Wada's 'Yummy Haunts' inked illustrations

I love the black and white ink drawings that Mizna Wada has in her 'Yummy Haunts' exhibition at Nucleus right now. Cute & creepy.