Junko Mizuno "Ambrosial Affair"

Junko Mizuno has a new solo show opening at Narwhal Projects! From the press release:

Narwhal welcomes Japanese artists Junko Mizuno for Ambrosial Affair, her third Canadian exhibition. As the second body of work in her Food Obsession series, Mizuno takes us into a personal, psychedelic journey through delightfully dark food fetishes from ornate egg cracking sirens to erotic pigs pouring bacon and a sadistically delicious ramen eatery.

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 21, 2015 3-6pm

Burlesque AfterParty Performance: The opening will be followed by a Junko Mizuno inspired Burlesque AfterParty hosted by Red Herring at the Revue Cinema.

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.

Junko Mizuno "Euphoria"

The wonderful Junko Mizuno currently has a solo exhibition, "Euphoria", at La Luz de Jesus in Los Angeles. There's several new paintings and illustrations, which can be viewed here. Show runs January 4 - 27, 2013.

Junko Mizuno 'Organ Series'

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

Junko Mizuno's "Venus Cake"

There's a fantastic new solo exhibition by Junko Mizuno happening right now at Magic Pony's Narwhal Projects. Runs through April 20th.

From the press release:
VENUS CAKE
Junko Mizuno Solo Exhibition
Narwhal welcomes Japanese artist Junko Mizuno for her second Canadian exhibition Venus Cake : Junko Mizuno's Food Obsession. As the first body of work in her Food Obsession series, Mizuno takes us through a personal, psychedelic journey through delightfully dark food fetishes from an ornate whipped cream Ouroboros to fish carved sushi schoolgirls and a sadistically delicious pancake kitchen. With a decorative graphic sensibility that evokes both American and Japanese pop culture, Mizuno combines cuteness, gore and eroticism within an oeuvre that includes comics, painting, drawings, animation and toys. Influenced by vintage shojo manga, folktales, horror and pop art, Mizuno creates fairy tales where erotically adorable pin-ups prance naively through imagined worlds, battling and cohabiting with the dark energy that surrounds them. With realized sexuality, hunger and violence, Mizuno’s girls combat fatal relationships with desires and demons. Playing off our fascination with the cute and the macabre, strong-willed vixens flaunt their charms, and fight for their beliefs, misfit protagonists for the modern day woman.

"Quick and Painful" Prints

For some people, their favorite way to showcase the work of their favorite artists is on their own body. I've often thought about covering myself in tattoos from Miss Van, or Tado, or Junko Mizuno. The traveling show Quick & Painful let's collectors get tattoos done of special images created for the show by some of the best artists around. Additionally, you can buy the images as prints (details below) and there's some great work available in the Hope Gallery Tattoo webshop.

The “Quick and Painful” Series of Giclee Prints are 11" x 14" and printed on beautiful 300 gram cold press watercolor paper with archival pigment inks. These prints are exclusively available at Hope Gallery and are very limited.

Each Print set comes with an official certificate embossed with the Hope Gallery Seal of Authenticity. Prints are packaged in a crystal clear fitted bag with firm white backing. Shipped flat.

I've included some of my favorite image collections here, from Tado, Tokidoki, Tara McPherson, Junko Mizuno, DevilRobots and Cammila d'Errico

Junko Mizuno 'Waiting' Print Series

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

Goddess Archival Print by Junko Mizuno for Magic Pony

Wow! Fantastic print from Junko Mizuno for Magic Pony.

Junko Mizuno 'Cirrina' Watch for Vannen!

It's here! A gorgeous limited edition watch by Junko Mizuno for Vannen. Love it.

Quick & Painful : Junko Mizuno

The artists involved in the Quick & Painful tattoo art show are really amazing... and I had to share this beautiful piece by Junko Mizuno! Really would be a gorgeous tattoo! The traveling show hits New Haven this weekend...

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!!

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.

Junko Mizuno's Hi-Fructose Wood Print

This is perhaps one of my favorite SDCC exclusives thus far. I love the colors, and the look of Junko Mizuno's beautiful art on the wood.

Via Hi-Fructose: Created with artist Junko Mizuno, this beauty is hand pulled and printed on wood panel, comes in an edition of only 50 and is another Hi-Fructose con exclusive.

Sweet Streets presents: 'MAGICAL GIRLS' Art Inspired by Shôjo Manga

April 1st, 7:00pm to 11:00pm:
"MAGICAL GIRLS: Art Inspired by Shôjo Manga" Exhibition opening party:
@ Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046


SWEET STREETS is proud to host a group exhibition by 25 female artists interpreting their favorite shôjo manga with a new twist! Shôjo is neither style nor genre, but exists in the spirit of characters like Princess Knight, Creamy Mamy, Minky Momo, and Candy Candy. To celebrate, an opening party will take place 7:00pm - 11:00pm on Friday, April 1, 2011 with a "Magical Girls" cosplay contest, live painting by Shibuya Girls Pop, and free mini-concert by musical guests from Tokyo THE APRILS and The Lady Spade!

Participating Artists include: Bei Badgirl, Camilla d'errico, Junko Mizuno, Miss Kika, Tigerlilly Biskup, Yoko d'Holbachie, Shibuya Girls Pop: Akira Ebihara, Anne Imai, Chikuwaemil, Eimi, Fuko, Hiroshi Mori, hipBORNtwin, Kayo Tamaishi, Marrontic, Mayumi, Miri, Nana Aoyama, NICO, Ogawa Keiko, Ra'yka, Sayaka Iwashimizu, Shinjuko, TAMMY, Yuki Takahashi, Yunico Uchiyama

Q Pop Shop 'Help Japan'

Happening this Friday, March 18th at Q Pop Shop and also online.
Details & Press Release below:

As you all know, a terrible tragedy has hit Japan. The amount of loss and damage is still not known but the casualties are now in the thousands...and believed to be in the ten thousands!!!
This is a terrible reminder that disaster can strike at any minute and it's at times like these that we need to know that people would come to our aid and help us in our darkest hour.
Q Pop is now accepting donations of artwork for this cause. ...We will be selling work online as well as hosting a benefit auction to raise funds for victims of this crisis. We are asking all our talented friends to please donate anything you might have..sketches..full pieces..old stuff..or new....anything you think might be able to raise some money for these people. Timing is important and we'll need to get artwork for this as soon as possible. If you can send scans or digital files first that would also help so that we can put work online immediately for sale.I know a lot of you are busy with your own lives...but please take a little time to do something that may help people survive.

ALL proceeds will go to select local hospitals, shelters, and relief groups in all affected areas in Japan. Donate with 100% confidence your money will go to where it's supposed to and not get tied up somewhere.

You can email me at : chris@qpopshop.com or call the shop at 213-687-7767...with questions or donations..

our shipping address is :
Q POP
128 Astronaut E S Onizuka st
Los Angeles Ca 90012

works will be sold online at : www.qpopshop.com
go to the store and find HELP JAPAN

Silent Auction will be held Fri March 18 from 7PM-11PM

TUNE IN TOKYO spinning some tunes
live music from Dig Jelly doing an acoustic set
Stephanie Yanez and guitarist Po Lo
refreshments will be available

$5 donation per person requested at the door (all will go to charity)

some participating artist:

Junko Mizuno
Don Shank(Pixar)
Scott Morse(Pixar)
Stef Choi
Frank Gibson and Becky Dreistadt
Chris Battle( Power Puff Girls, Samurai Jack)
Kris Pearn(Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs)
Jack Hsu(Spiderman 2)
Carey Yost( Power Puff Girls, Ren and Stimpy, Samurai Jack)
Lou Romano( The Incredibles, Up, Ratatouille)
Mari Inukai
Kent Williams
Yoskay Yamamoto
Asami Ando
Chris Reccardi(Ren and Stimpy, Power Puff Girls, Samurai Jack,)
Lynne Naylor-Reccardi(Ren and Stimpy, Samurai Jack,)
Elizabeth Ito
Hideyuki Tanaka( Super Milk-chan creator)
Luca Tieri
Naoshi
Denise Nagi Koyama
Casey Alexander(Spongebob)
Kali Fontecchio
Alex Kirwan
Leticia Lacy
Michelle Romo
I Heart Guts
Martin Hsu
Jeff Ranjo(Surf's Up, Meet the Robinsons)
Steve Anderson(Winnie the Pooh, Meet the Robinson's)
Santino Loscano(Adventure Time, Ricky Gervais show)
Irene Yuen
Drake Brodahl
Desi Moore
Oliver Akuin
Tohru Patrick Awa
Sandra
Valeri Durham
Carolyn Suzuki
Joseph Holt
Shawnee Holt
Ciro Nieli (Teen Titans, Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go!)
Dan Krall( Samurai Jack, Chowder, Power Puff Girls)

If you can't make it to the auction or event or don't wish to purchase anything...please donate anything to a charity that is helping out. There are many out there so be careful when doing so to make sure your money goes to the people that need it.