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From: <eve...@dangerouscurve.org>
Date: Mon, May 12, 2008 at 5:48 PM
Subject: Closing celebration for "For Mike" Michael Cho memorial exhibition opening at Dangerous Curve Saturday, May 17, 2008
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"For Mike"
Michael Cho memorial exhibition
at Dangerous Curve
http://dangerouscurve.org
an Experimental Exhibition and
Live Art/Visual Art Performance Space
Exhibit Dates
April 26--May 17, 2008
Gallery Hours
Wednesday through Saturday
1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The exhibition closing celebration
Saturday, May 17, 2008
7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Chinatown Adjacent at:
1020 East Fourth Place
(500 Molino Street #102
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Los Angeles, May 10, 2008 - Michael Cho's exhibit has generated an unprecedented amount of visitors to Dangerous Curve. No wonder. Tragically killed just as he was maturing as an artist, he is missed by his friends, teachers, community, and us. Not only that, his show is beautiful. His masterful pottery, shown here in quantity, is quite stunning. His work with a Korean master really paid off for him. He was on his way to applying these traditional techniques to his more-contemporary-looking art; we have some of that, too. Not only did he spend night after night, way into the night, throwing pots, but he painted and drew, too---just as masterfully. His paintings and drawings are evidence that Michael didn't hesitate to go deep inside to find his own unique vision, and that he had the chops to communicate it. The notebooks that he left behind reveal a keen mind willing to go to all lengths to get the effect he desired. Did we mention he was also a high-caliber musici!
an? His drumming was inhumanly precise, his guitar playing divine. Was there anything artistic Michael could not have mastered, had he wanted to? Sadly, we're going to miss out on the massive output of gorgeous work that now will never be.
The closing celebration of Michael's exhibition is on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., with food served by Michael's loving friends. Live music by the surviving members of Michael's band, AuditoryVision, plus Rhiana Lewis http://www.myspace.com/rhianalewis and possibly (weather permitting) special guest Nate Scoble http://natescoble.com. The exhibit is up until May 17, 2008.
We're located two miles from Chinatown, at 1020 East Fourth Place, between Molino and Mateo Streets, in the back of the 500 Molino Street Lofts, #102, between the Fourth Street Bridge's (on the LA River side of downtown) two on/off ramps. See our website http://dangerouscurve.org for directions, pictures, and updates.
Recommended Other Events
Peter Novak's "Clouds"
Edgar Varela Fine Arts (EVFA) Gallery
542 S. Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90013
(A few blocks away at the corner of Alameda and Palmetto; enter from Palmetto on the second floor.)
Opening Reception: Saturday May 17, 2008 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
"Someone's Somebody"
One-person play by Regina Louise
May 8--18, 2008
Thursdays--Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
University of Philosophical Research, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, 90027
$20 (all proceeds go to CASA of Los Angeles http://www.casala.org)
For more information, contact Joni Byun at 310-914-5000, in...@nakatomipr.com
http://www.sstproductions.org
Content appropriate for youth over 12 years of age.
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Regina Louise is an amazing spirit who survived a childhood that was non-optimal, to say the least. When she was a child, she was befriended by a social worker who probably would have adopted her, had the (most probably) racist system allowed it. We were riveted by her book about it, "Somebody's Someone" (yes, the words in the book's title are a transposition of those in the play's title). Decades after the book's events, Regina went on a search for her childhood angel and found her. The rest is history. (It turns out said angel is our high-school girlfriend's big sister!) We know people who've seen this play three times!
More about Michael Cho
Michael Cho was a fixture at Dangerous Curve openings ever since our very first one. You'll remember him as the smiling face behind our food table. It is only fitting that his memorial exhibition will be our last in this space. Come celebrate the life and art of this amazing young artist who died tragically on New Year's Eve. He was a graceful person and so was his art. He offset the dark in his life with plenty of light. He worked extremely hard to refine his skills, in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and music---and it all paid off. Whatever he did, he did with tremendous skill gained via enormous commitment. We are honored to show his work.
Michael Sungman Cho was born in 1982 in Bellflower, CA to Sung Man and Hong Lan Cho. He attended Collegewood Elementary School, Suzanne Middle School, and Walnut High School before getting his BA in fine art at UCLA. In 2005, he traveled to Korea to study several months with master potter Yi Chun. He dedicated this last year to preparing a portfolio for applying to grad school. He was adapting his newly-gained skills to making avant garde sculpture with Duchampian leanings. He was applying to one school: Yale.
Said Tim Quinn in his eulogy for Michael: "When Michael graduated from UCLA, he made a very interesting choice. While the rest of the art world is trying to erase the past, he chose to travel to Korea to study with a master ceramicist, to learn the ancient craft os his ancestors. When he returned, he told us of making pot after pot, only to slice them in half before firing. By this method, he learned to control the clay. This way of learning to throw pots has been passed down trhough uncountable generations, refined by repetition and sharing. This is the way Michael chose to make art: humbly, traditionally, and respectfully."
Michael also worked for other artists helping them fabricate their work. We were among them. Here at Dangerous Curve, we found him to be the most surperlative of assistants, without whose help we could not have accomplished all we did.
We also rehearsed with Michael in a little experimental music combo, which we hoped to make public someday. Kathy played her Steinway, Tim his electric bass, and Michael his drums. We drove the neighbors nuts, but we were making some headway. Michael's chops were superior, as usual.
We expected Michael to be a part of our lives forever, and now, in some ironic way, he is.
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01/2008: Congratulations to Nancy Evans for winning a Joan Mitchell Foundation grant based on her sculpture show at Dangerous Curve!
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Also:
Dangerous Curve can print your wide-format (up to 44") archival prints for you. We print on canvas, too. We also do museum-quality framing and other art services (see http://dangerouscurve.org/services.html). If you don't see something you want, ask us anyways; we may be able to do it! Call 213 617 8483 for information on affordable pricing.
Kathryn Hargreaves teaches Live Body and Kundalini Yoga sessions at Dangerous Curve for all types of artists and non-artists: visual artists, writers, performers, musicians, dancers, lawyers, you name it. Call (213) 617-8483 if you need more information about current sessions.
Take a look at our column, Dangerous Blurb, on http://eyespyla.com, where we write occasionally about art collecting and other things art-related, and sometimes make event recommendations.
Artists, submit your art for art-in-windows installations in Los Angeles County. Dangerous Curve sometimes curates for Phantom Galleries LA http://phantomgalleriesla.com. See the website for submission information. This is an ongoing open call for installation art, sculpture, video or new media, 2D visual art, and even live art/visual art performance.
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Dangerous Curve is a leading contemporary art space in the Arts District of Los Angeles. It is a privately run venue for live art/visual art performance, experimental art and music, and installations. The gallery supports visionary established and emerging artists of all ages, with live art residencies and one-person shows of high-quality, risky and intelligent work that's ahead of the curve.
Also providing art services such as archival framing and large-format printing, pedestals, and art fabrication (sculpture, wood carving, faux finishes, murals).
We are always looking for submissions of live art and experimental music.
Visit our website at http://dangerouscurve.org. Sign up for email announcements, see photos of past exhibits and events! Buy some art online, book parties in the space! Rent Dangerous Curve for non-art-show events! Have your wedding, private/corporate party, CD release party, you name it! Call (213) 617-8483.
A huge thank you to our supporters, The Dale and Edna Walsh Foundation, and others listed on our sponsor page. Because of their and your generous support, Dangerous Curve is able to make a difference by helping emerging artists and educating the community about high-quality art.
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Did you know that if everyone in LA who already has a cat adopted just one shelter cat around every 15 years, not one would have to die? Look on http://laanimalservices.com/adoptsearchphotos.htm to choose one of them today!
Please adopt animals from local animal care facilities, rescue groups, and shelters rather than purchasing them from breeders or pet stores, and have your companion animals spayed or neutered.
(We have some kittens for adoption, too. :)
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From: <eve...@dangerouscurve.org>
Date: Mon, May 12, 2008 at 5:48 PM
Subject: Closing celebration for "For Mike" Michael Cho memorial exhibition opening at Dangerous Curve Saturday, May 17, 2008
To: eve...@dangerouscurve.org
"For Mike"
Michael Cho memorial exhibition
at Dangerous Curve
http://dangerouscurve.org
an Experimental Exhibition and
Live Art/Visual Art Performance Space
Exhibit Dates
April 26--May 17, 2008
Gallery Hours
Wednesday through Saturday
1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The exhibition closing celebration
Saturday, May 17, 2008
7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Chinatown Adjacent at:
1020 East Fourth Place
(500 Molino Street #102
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Los Angeles, May 10, 2008 - Michael Cho's exhibit has generated an unprecedented amount of visitors to Dangerous Curve. No wonder. Tragically killed just as he was maturing as an artist, he is missed by his friends, teachers, community, and us. Not only that, his show is beautiful. His masterful pottery, shown here in quantity, is quite stunning. His work with a Korean master really paid off for him. He was on his way to applying these traditional techniques to his more-contemporary-looking art; we have some of that, too. Not only did he spend night after night, way into the night, throwing pots, but he painted and drew, too---just as masterfully. His paintings and drawings are evidence that Michael didn't hesitate to go deep inside to find his own unique vision, and that he had the chops to communicate it. The notebooks that he left behind reveal a keen mind willing to go to all lengths to get the effect he desired. Did we mention he was also a high-caliber musici!
an? His drumming was inhumanly precise, his guitar playing divine. Was there anything artistic Michael could not have mastered, had he wanted to? Sadly, we're going to miss out on the massive output of gorgeous work that now will never be.
The closing celebration of Michael's exhibition is on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., with food served by Michael's loving friends. Live music by the surviving members of Michael's band, AuditoryVision, plus Rhiana Lewis http://www.myspace.com/rhianalewis and possibly (weather permitting) special guest Nate Scoble http://natescoble.com. The exhibit is up until May 17, 2008.
We're located two miles from Chinatown, at 1020 East Fourth Place, between Molino and Mateo Streets, in the back of the 500 Molino Street Lofts, #102, between the Fourth Street Bridge's (on the LA River side of downtown) two on/off ramps. See our website http://dangerouscurve.org for directions, pictures, and updates.
Recommended Other Events
Peter Novak's "Clouds"
Edgar Varela Fine Arts (EVFA) Gallery
542 S. Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90013
(A few blocks away at the corner of Alameda and Palmetto; enter from Palmetto on the second floor.)
Opening Reception: Saturday May 17, 2008 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
"Someone's Somebody"
One-person play by Regina Louise
May 8--18, 2008
Thursdays--Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
University of Philosophical Research, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, 90027
$20 (all proceeds go to CASA of Los Angeles http://www.casala.org)
For more information, contact Joni Byun at 310-914-5000, in...@nakatomipr.com
http://www.sstproductions.org
Content appropriate for youth over 12 years of age.
|
Regina Louise is an amazing spirit who survived a childhood that was non-optimal, to say the least. When she was a child, she was befriended by a social worker who probably would have adopted her, had the (most probably) racist system allowed it. We were riveted by her book about it, "Somebody's Someone" (yes, the words in the book's title are a transposition of those in the play's title). Decades after the book's events, Regina went on a search for her childhood angel and found her. The rest is history. (It turns out said angel is our high-school girlfriend's big sister!) We know people who've seen this play three times!
More about Michael Cho
Michael Cho was a fixture at Dangerous Curve openings ever since our very first one. You'll remember him as the smiling face behind our food table. It is only fitting that his memorial exhibition will be our last in this space. Come celebrate the life and art of this amazing young artist who died tragically on New Year's Eve. He was a graceful person and so was his art. He offset the dark in his life with plenty of light. He worked extremely hard to refine his skills, in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and music---and it all paid off. Whatever he did, he did with tremendous skill gained via enormous commitment. We are honored to show his work.
Michael Sungman Cho was born in 1982 in Bellflower, CA to Sung Man and Hong Lan Cho. He attended Collegewood Elementary School, Suzanne Middle School, and Walnut High School before getting his BA in fine art at UCLA. In 2005, he traveled to Korea to study several months with master potter Yi Chun. He dedicated this last year to preparing a portfolio for applying to grad school. He was adapting his newly-gained skills to making avant garde sculpture with Duchampian leanings. He was applying to one school: Yale.
Said Tim Quinn in his eulogy for Michael: "When Michael graduated from UCLA, he made a very interesting choice. While the rest of the art world is trying to erase the past, he chose to travel to Korea to study with a master ceramicist, to learn the ancient craft os his ancestors. When he returned, he told us of making pot after pot, only to slice them in half before firing. By this method, he learned to control the clay. This way of learning to throw pots has been passed down trhough uncountable generations, refined by repetition and sharing. This is the way Michael chose to make art: humbly, traditionally, and respectfully."
Michael also worked for other artists helping them fabricate their work. We were among them. Here at Dangerous Curve, we found him to be the most surperlative of assistants, without whose help we could not have accomplished all we did.
We also rehearsed with Michael in a little experimental music combo, which we hoped to make public someday. Kathy played her Steinway, Tim his electric bass, and Michael his drums. We drove the neighbors nuts, but we were making some headway. Michael's chops were superior, as usual.
We expected Michael to be a part of our lives forever, and now, in some ironic way, he is.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
01/2008: Congratulations to Nancy Evans for winning a Joan Mitchell Foundation grant based on her sculpture show at Dangerous Curve!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Also:
Dangerous Curve can print your wide-format (up to 44") archival prints for you. We print on canvas, too. We also do museum-quality framing and other art services (see http://dangerouscurve.org/services.html). If you don't see something you want, ask us anyways; we may be able to do it! Call 213 617 8483 for information on affordable pricing.
Kathryn Hargreaves teaches Live Body and Kundalini Yoga sessions at Dangerous Curve for all types of artists and non-artists: visual artists, writers, performers, musicians, dancers, lawyers, you name it. Call (213) 617-8483 if you need more information about current sessions.
Take a look at our column, Dangerous Blurb, on http://eyespyla.com, where we write occasionally about art collecting and other things art-related, and sometimes make event recommendations.
Artists, submit your art for art-in-windows installations in Los Angeles County. Dangerous Curve sometimes curates for Phantom Galleries LA http://phantomgalleriesla.com. See the website for submission information. This is an ongoing open call for installation art, sculpture, video or new media, 2D visual art, and even live art/visual art performance.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dangerous Curve is a leading contemporary art space in the Arts District of Los Angeles. It is a privately run venue for live art/visual art performance, experimental art and music, and installations. The gallery supports visionary established and emerging artists of all ages, with live art residencies and one-person shows of high-quality, risky and intelligent work that's ahead of the curve.
Also providing art services such as archival framing and large-format printing, pedestals, and art fabrication (sculpture, wood carving, faux finishes, murals).
We are always looking for submissions of live art and experimental music.
Visit our website at http://dangerouscurve.org. Sign up for email announcements, see photos of past exhibits and events! Buy some art online, book parties in the space! Rent Dangerous Curve for non-art-show events! Have your wedding, private/corporate party, CD release party, you name it! Call (213) 617-8483.
A huge thank you to our supporters, The Dale and Edna Walsh Foundation, and others listed on our sponsor page. Because of their and your generous support, Dangerous Curve is able to make a difference by helping emerging artists and educating the community about high-quality art.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Did you know that if everyone in LA who already has a cat adopted just one shelter cat around every 15 years, not one would have to die? Look on http://laanimalservices.com/adoptsearchphotos.htm to choose one of them today!
Please adopt animals from local animal care facilities, rescue groups, and shelters rather than purchasing them from breeders or pet stores, and have your companion animals spayed or neutered.
(We have some kittens for adoption, too. :)
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If you didn't get this message via a Yahoo Group, then to unsubscribe, please email us at eve...@dangerouscurve.org requesting removal. Hint: don't just reply to this email, as it will probably not be seen. It's always good to put something such as "unsubscribe" or "update email" in the subject line.
If you just want to hear about art events only or music events only, let us know.
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