Dec. 16 – Chris Mars “Tolerance” book signing at Magers & Quinn Booksellers in Uptown Minneapolis

Chris Mars “Tolerance” book signing at Magers & Quinn Booksellers in Uptown Minneapolis.

Tuesday, Dec. 16,  8 pm

Magers & Quinn Booksellers

3038 Hennepin Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN  55408

(612) 822-4611

Chirs Mars “Tolerance”

The book, a Green and Fair Trade endeavor, features multiple essays by the artist and over 150 full-color reproductions of paintings created between 2000 and 2007. Tolerance has been featured in publications such as Juxtapoz, Raw Vision, Hi-Fructose, Rue Morgue, Spin and American Way and on sites such as Rolling Stone, Minn Post and Billboard.

Copies of Tolerance (160 pages, Hardcover, Last Gasp Publishing/Billy Shire Fine Art Press) will be available for sale.  The price is $40.00.

For reproduction images, a full press kit, more information, materials or to arrange an interview with the artist, please contact Sally at Chris Mars Publishing Inc. (media@chrismarspublishing.com) or (612)850-0803.

Additional signing dates forthcoming.

Thank you.  Peace.

Chris Mars Publishing Inc.

www.chrismarspublishing.com

Lee Joseph Publicity

www.leejosephpublicity.com

Dec. 11 – Feral House & Process Winter Solstice Celebration and Book Signing at La Luz de Jesus

The literary event of the year!

FERAL HOUSE AND PROCESS

WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION AND BOOK SIGNING

Featuring “Dope Menace: The Sensational World of Drug Paperbacks” by Stephen J. Gertz and several other Feral House and Process titles.

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 ~ 7:00 – 9:00 pm

LA LUZ DE JESUS/ WACKO / SOAP PLANT

4633 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90027

323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243

www.laluzdejesus.com

Online press release with images and links to all books

http://leejosephpublicity.com/show/feralwinter

Feral House and Process invite you to an early Winter Solstice Celebration and book signing at La Luz de Jesus on Thursday, December 11th. Join us as we gather to honor the darkest day of the year and the rebirth of the sun with ritual book signings and celebration of our latest, greatest titles. Meet our authors, tip back some mead, and get special holiday discounts on signed copies of our books!

This event is the release and book signing party for “Dope Menace: The Sensational World of Drug Paperbacks” by Stephen J. Gertz, “Dope Menace” collects together hundreds of fabulously lurid and collectible covers in color, from xenophobic turn-of-the century tomes about the opium trade to the beatnik glories of reefer smoking and William S. Burroughs’ Junkie to the spaced-out psychedelic ’60s and of course the gonzo paranoia brought on by Hunter S. Thompson in the ’70s, when anything was everything. Author Stephen J. Gertz is a well-regarded authority on antiquarian books and contributor to Feral House’s Sin-A-Rama, an award-winning visual history of sleaze paperbacks from the sixties. Annie Nocenti, longtime editor of High Times magazine, offers an informative foreword. Gertz will be in attendance to sign his new book.

We will also be celebrating these following titles with many of the authors present to sign books and answer all your questions:

“Dark Mission: The Secret History of Nasa” by Richard C. Hoagland and  Mike Bara

“Frezno” by Tony Stamolis

“The Intimate Sex Lives of Famous People” by David Wallechinsky and Amy Wallace

“Master of the Mysteries: The Life of Manly Palmer Hall” by Louis Sahagun

“Pure Country, The Leon Kagarise Archives, 1961-1971″ by Eddie Dean”

“Secret and Suppressed II: Banned Ideas and Hidden History into the 21st Century”

by Adam Parfrey

“The Secret Source” by Maja D’Aoust

“The Urban Homestead” by Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne

Special Solstice sale:

10% off all signed books – 20% off all books for those purchasing two or more titles.

La Luz de Jesus is located at the Soap Plant/Wacko building, in Los Feliz at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.  For high resolution jpegs, interview requests and more information contact: Lee Joseph Publicity, 359 E. Magnolia, Suite F., Burbank, CA 91502, leejemail@gmail.com, p (818) 848-2698  f (818) 848-2699.

Dec. 6 – Alexandra Gibson “From the Outside In” book signing, photographic exhibition and live erotic photo shoot at La Luz de Jesus

LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY

Alexandra Gibson “From the Outside In”
Book signing, photographic exhibition and live erotic photo shoot

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 ~ 6:00 – 9:00 pm
LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY
4633 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243
www.laluzdejesus.com

Online press release with images:
http://leejosephpublicity.com/show/alexandra

In an era when popular culture shuns the mysterious & sacred for the garish & over-exposed, Alexandra Gibson cultivates a deeper, innate ideal of sexuality and eros. Her work expresses a genuine desire to explore the individual, to extract and expose the mystery of the spirit.

One could describe her style as a cross-fertilization of social realism and erotica, a distinct departure from the increasingly commonplace www-erotica that relies upon a simple algebra of nudity and exploitive pose. Gibson’s muses bare themselves in front of her camera physically and psychologically, exposing a nakedness that is far more than nudity. She documents the very immediate, captures the moment of permission, of acquiescence. When viewing these images one can almost hear the subject exhale, a thumping pulse, the hum of raw lust like electricity.

In her first book “From the Outside In,” Gibson offers her audience visions of passion that are unexpected and unique: there are men and women entwined as serpents, spells inscribed with razor and blood, nymphs tamed by rope round slender neck, and near spectral figures emerging from inky black. The body is a tableau to Gibson and she has the distinct ability to emphasize its eroticism through the shooting of the specific (i.e., portraiture) or through the revelation of its more anonymous, seductive architecture. This ability to mate the stark and secret recalls for the onlooker the work of Brassai and Arbus, Man Ray and Mark, Evans and Witkin.

Gibson’s work has appeared in countless publications including Rolling Stone, the New York Times, the L.A. Weekly, and Curve. Her photography has been shown in a list of equally prestigious locations: the California State Capitol, the corporate offices of Hewlett-Packard, the Advocate Gallery, & the Helen-Pittman Gallery in Detroit, MI. Most recently, Gibson traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico to study under photography legend Mary Ellen Mark.

La Luz de Jesus Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of new works by Gibson in conjunction with the release & signing of her book. Limited edition archival prints will be on display & available for purchase. Also, as part of this special event Gibson will be erecting one of her famous live photo stages for a live erotic photo shoot in the gallery – an event not to be missed!

Alexandra Gibson From the Outside In: $35.00, Hardcover, 40pp, published and distributed by Alexandra Gibson, www.iwillshootyourhead.com, ISBN: 978-0-9817994-2-1

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La Luz de Jesus is located at the Soap Plant/Wacko building, in Los Feliz at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.  For high resolution jpegs, interview requests and more information contact: Lee Joseph Publicity, 359 E. Magnolia, Suite F., Burbank, CA 91502, leejemail@gmail.com, p (818) 848-2698  f (818) 848-2699.

Dec. 5 – Alex de Leon & Max Grundy at La Luz de Jesus

Alex de Leon “He Spilled His Guts Out One Too Many Times”

Max Grundy “Retro Futurism”

December 5 – 28, 2008

Artist reception: Friday, December 5, 2008 ~ 8:00 -11:00 pm

La Luz de Jesus Gallery

4633 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90027

323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243

www.laluzdejesus.com

Online press release with images:

http://leejosephpublicity.com/show/alexmax

Alex de Leon “Then the Party Started”

Alex de Leon “He Spilled His Guts Out One Too Many Times”

Alex de Leon’s art explores symbolic images of contemporary life. Rhythmical natural patterns interact with the subject matter of his work, balancing ironic images with the aesthetic language of art. De Leon works with enamel on steel, making high gloss images with a printmaking feel to them. His current works emanate from personal experience and observations as he explores and reflects addiction, consumption, lying, repetition and insomnia. “He Spilled His Guts Out One Too Many Times” will also feature de Leon’s extremely detailed line drawings. De Leon earned his BFA in Print Making from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1983, before establishing his studio in San Antonio. He has exhibited extensively across Texas and elsewhere in the United States, in individual and group exhibitions, and has also contributed design for film and television. De Leon has been awarded the London Studio Program grant and the International AIR Program grants from ArtPace: A Foundation for Contemporary Art, San Antonio.

Max Grundy “Antlophobia”

Max Grundy “Retro Futurism”

“The most effective images to motivate people and get a reaction are images of fear,” states painter, illustrator and graphic designer Max Grundy. Inspired by 1940’s and 1950’s B-movie, sci-fi and propaganda visuals, Grundy believes that the images of world destruction, alien invasion and communism which were predominate during the WW2 and post-war decades still have a huge influence on the phobias of contemporary society. His interest in vintage 40’s/50’s era poster design is major inspiration on his art. He admires its use of unusual perspective, limited color palette, dramatic text and design to create maximum effect. Flat shapes and clean design are conducive with the time period of influence.  He believes this style has the ability to reach out and grab a viewer because of its economical graphic quality. Grundy currently works with enamel on aluminum panel and feels this media is the most consistent with the subject matter. “We call this particular style retro futurism,” states Grundy. His works have been collected by the likes of Metallica’s James Hetfield, producer J.J. Abrams, Hell’s Angels founder Sonny Barger and “Overhauling” host Chris Jacobs. With a B.A. in Illustration and a Master’s degree in painting, drawing and art history, Grundy lives and works in Glendale California as a full time artist.

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La Luz de Jesus is located at the Soap Plant/Wacko building, in Los Feliz at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.  For high resolution jpegs, interview requests and more information contact: Lee Joseph Publicity, 359 E. Magnolia, Suite F., Burbank, CA 91502, leejemail@gmail.com, p (818) 848-2698  f (818) 848-2699.

Nov. 7 P.J. Fidler & Jason Houchen at La Luz de Jesus

P.J. FIDLER – “The Permutation Generator”

JASON HOUCHEN – “Fallen Trees Spread No Seeds”

November 7 – 30, 2008

Artist reception: Friday, November 7, 2008 ~ 8:00 -11:00 pm

LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY

4633 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90027

323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243

www.laluzdejesus.com

P.J. FIDLER – “The Permutation Generator”

PJ Fidler’s “The Permutation Generator” reflects the concept of metamorphism – sacrificing what you are to become something else. The paintings focus on life, love, sex and death and how each of these experiences transform each one of us. Deeply influenced by his childhood surroundings in a small farm community in Central California, his art is an unfolding of nonlinear narratives.  Commonly comprised of animal imagery, landscapes and religious iconography, Fidler’s work reflects his love of Flemish paintings, vintage children’s books, and contemporary graphic design using mixed media on wood and canvas. The results, with their mixture of adolescent archetypes and the dark psychological aspects of the human condition, are often surreal, ambiguous, and yet very much familiar. Fidler studied illustration at the Pasadena Art Center College of Design and currently lives and works in Los Angeles. www.pjfidler.com

“P.J. Fidler’s pieces are exercises in exuberance.  The macabre and the merry co-exist in a frenzy of color.  Such a treat.” — Pam Grossman, www.phantasmaphile.com

JASON HOUCHEN – “Fallen Trees Spread No Seeds”

Through his wood burnings, sculptures, mixed media and paintings, Jason Houchen fuses his Midwestern roots with his love of classical folk art, street art and pop surrealism. Spirits and spirituality, antiquity and memories freely flow from his extremely detailed works. “Fallen Trees Spread No Seeds” has a “how the west was stolen” theme, created with wood, a soldering iron, vintage cigar bands and stained glass. Describing himself as an “urban folk artist,” Houchen’s art is collected by artists and art dealers and can be found in the private collections of Liz McGrath, SHAG, Glenn Barr, Miles Thompson, Greg Escalante, Jan Corey Helford, Billy Shire and Annie Adjchavanich. Houchen received his BFA from the University of Missouri and is currently working on his masters and teaching in Illinois. www.jasonhouchen.com

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La Luz de Jesus is located at the Soap Plant/Wacko building, in Los Feliz at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.  For high resolution jpegs, interview requests and more information contact: Lee Joseph Publicity, 359 E. Magnolia, Suite F., Burbank, CA 91502, leejemail@gmail.com, p (818) 848-2698  f (818) 848-2699.

Nov. 8 Jeff Soto “Storm Clouds” book signing at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY

“Storm Clouds” the art of Jeff Soto book release and signing.

Saturday, Nov. 8, 6 pm – 9 pm:
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Bl.
Los Angeles California 90027
(323) 666-7667

www.laluzdejesus.com
online press release with images: http://leejosephpublicity.com/show/jeffsoto

“STORM CLOUDS”
Jeff Soto will be at La Luz de Jesus to sign his second installment, “Storm Clouds,” which features paintings that evolve beyond the robotic characters featured in the sold out, “Potato Stamp Dreams.” “Storm Clouds” captures new painted territory that record Soto’s concerns for the well being of his family, the fragile condition of politics, the changing forces of nature and moments for personal exploration and experimentation.

This new hard cover volume features 154 pages, specialty printing techniques and over 264 high-quality, full color images with text by David Choe, Peter Frank, Jeff Soto and Mark Murphy. The book is published by Murphy Books and printed in association with the Riverside Art Museum and the James Irvine Foundation. 8″ x 10″, Hard Cover,154 Pages, ISBN 0-9771430-8-2, $41.00.

“STORM CLOUDS” FINE ART EDITION
Jeff Soto’s Special Edition includes a one-of-a-kind clam shell box with debossing, full color label and a signed and numbered print set that includes: 4 Signed and numbered archival Lithograph prints, one cover sheet and one certificate of authenticity (which all measure 7” x 7”,) packaged up in a protective envelope, protected by a custom corrugated box. Each package is signed and numbered to match the fine art edition of the prints. This is a limited and numbered edition of 250, $455.00.

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La Luz de Jesus is located at the Soap Plant/Wacko building, in Los Feliz at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.  For high resolution jpegs, interview requests and more information contact: Lee Joseph Publicity, 359 E. Magnolia, Suite F., Burbank, CA 91502, leejemail@gmail.com, p (818) 848-2698  f (818) 848-2699.

Oct. 22 Malleus “The Hammer of God” book and print signing at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

Malleus “The Hammer of God” book and print signing

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4 pm – 7 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Bl.
Los Angeles California 90027
(323) 666-7667

www.laluzdejesus.com
Online press release with images: http://leejosephpublicity.com/show/malleus

MALLEUS
Malleus is an artistic and graphic rock-devoted power-trio from Italy that creates handmade limited edition silkscreened posters for the celebration of gigs and events.  Their work raises the visual side of Music to an Art level. The trio’s catalogue represents an ongoing study of the female form with roots in mythology, folklore, Renaissance, Symbolism, and Neoclassicism, continuing all the way up to the modern, postmodern and contemporary periods. The idea of the Muse, a central artistic concept as long as history has been history, is the fulcrum of Malleus’ poetics and aesthetics. Malleus’ creative process involves different instruments and methods, but the manual art gesture remains their main cardinal point. Malleus has created posters for bands such as: Aphex Twin, Beck, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Blue Cheer, Blues Explosion, Brant Bjork, the Chemical Brothers, the Cure, Current 93, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Dresden Dolls, Flaming Lips, Iggy Pop & the Stooges, Mars Volta, Melvins, Motorpsycho, Monster Magnet, Mudhoney, Mark Lanegan, Nine Inch Nails, Om, The Prodigy, Sigur Ros, Queens of the Stone Age, Sex Pistols, Sonic Youth, Isis, Tool, Turbonegro, Ufomammut and many more. Malleus has been present in exhibitions from Atlanta to Philadelphia, from Roma to Rio de Janeiro, from Milano to Antwerpen. Several of their works are included in The Art of Modern Rock the gig poster bible by Paul Grushkin and Dennis King.

THE HAMMER OF GOD
The Hammer of God includes numerous Malleus gig posters (see above list), editorial illustrations and album covers. Comments are written by artists, collectors and friends including Paul Grushkin and Dennis King (The Art of Rock and the Art of Modern Rock), Firehouse, David Tibet (Current 93), Jermaine Rogers, Alan Forbes, Justin Hampton, Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls), Al Cisneros (Om), Brant Bjork, and many more. “The Hammer of God” is published by Supernaturalcat, $33 Euro, soft-cover, 112 pages, 23 x 33 cm, ISBN: 978-88-903692-0-9

The trio will be signing books and will also have limited edition prints for sale.

http://www.malleusdelic.com

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La Luz de Jesus is located at the Soap Plant/Wacko building, in Los Feliz at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.  For high resolution jpegs, interview requests and more information contact: Lee Joseph Publicity, 359 E. Magnolia, Suite F., Burbank, CA 91502, leejemail@gmail.com, p (818) 848-2698  f (818) 848-2699.

Oct. 18 Wacko Toy Swap and Sale at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY

Wacko Toy Swap and Sale

Saturday Oct. 18: 12 noon – 3 pm
Wacko / Soap Plant / La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood Bl.
Los Angeles California 90027
(323) 666-7667

http://leejosephpublicity.com/page/edit/toyswap

How many Chumps, Mongers and CI-Boys does one person need? One of each naturally! And two of the coolest ones! So why do I have three Bosco’s, four Jerome’s, and still no Boxing Mookie? Join us at Wacko on Saturday, October 18th for our second ever Toy Swap and Sale. Bring your repeat blind box toys and trade them with other collectors for the toys you really want. We’ve also got a fresh supply of toys from kidrobot, Tokidoki, Strange Co., Mindstyle and all your other favorites. When you’re done trading you can always buy more toys. So come on down, we’ll be in the parking lot behind Wacko servin’ up punch and cookies. Let the trading begin!

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La Luz de Jesus is located at the Soap Plant/Wacko building, in Los Feliz at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.  For high resolution jpegs, interview requests and more information contact: Lee Joseph Publicity, 359 E. Magnolia, Suite F., Burbank, CA 91502, leejemail@gmail.com, p (818) 848-2698  f (818) 848-2699.

Oct. 18 “What The Deuce Are You Staring At!?! TWO!” A Collection of Interpretive Work Inspired by Family Guy at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY

“What The Deuce Are You Staring At!?! TWO!” A Collection of Interpretive Work Inspired by Family Guy
Presented by 20th Century Fox and Acme Archives.
Acoustic performance by Nice Guy Eddie

Saturday, Oct. 18: 7 pm – 11 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Bl.
Los Angeles California 90027
(323) 666-7667

www.laluzdejesus.com
Online press release with images: http://leejosephpublicity.com/show/familyguyartists

Back in 2006, Fox commissioned a series of original art as a celebration of the passion of the “Family Guy” fans and the creative spirit embodied in the show.  The resultant show, which became known as “The Family Guy Artists’ Series”, was a resounding success and has lead to the 2nd Family Guy Artists’ Series. This new exhibit will debut at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, CA on October 18th, before setting off on a tour of galleries around the world.

Over twenty artists have taken the show’s characters, design and sensibility as a starting point and literally let their imaginations run wild.  The result is a wholly original and eclectic series of images in a variety of media that bear the unmistakable “Family Guy” imprint through the prism of each artist’s entirely unique style and perspective.

Artists scheduled to participate include the following:

Mark Covell
Sam Fout
Chad Geran
JAKe
Joseph Lee
Lola
Bethany Marchman
Dan May
Mark McHaley
Pete McKee
Dominic Palchino
John Pelico
Dave Perillo
Julius Preite
Grant Searcey
Nathan Spoor
Joe Vaux
and more!

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La Luz de Jesus is located at the Soap Plant/Wacko building, in Los Feliz at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.  For high resolution jpegs, interview requests and more information contact: Lee Joseph Publicity, 359 E. Magnolia, Suite F., Burbank, CA 91502, leejemail@gmail.com, p (818) 848-2698  f (818) 848-2699.

Oct. 18 Crazy Al Evans Art Show at Bahooka

Crazy Al Evans’ Tenth Anniversary
and limited edition release party at The Bahooka
featuring exotic music by the Tikiyaki Orchestra
with sword and fire dancer Tehani

Artist reception and party: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 – 7 pm – 11 pm.
Bahooka Restaurant
4501 Rosemead Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
For dinner reservations call (626) 285-1241
Sales start at 7:00PM.
Lighting ceremony at 8:30PM

Crazy Al Evans website: http://www.tikimania.com/
Online press release with images: http://leejosephpublicity.com/show/crazyalbahooka

THE EVENT
Enjoy an enchanted evening with multi-media artist / sculptor Crazy Al Evans and his new limited edition ceramics, artist proofs, new art and special guests! This event celebrates the ten-year anniversary of Evans’ Tikis #11, 12 and 13. To commemorate these primordial sculptures in the Crazy AL Tiki Gallery, a new ceramic creation will be debuted at this event. A decanter  design of Tiki #12,”Hula Lover, will be sold in a numbered edition in the very room the same tiki was first presented to the public at the Copro/Nason Tiki Art Show of September 19, 1998. Sculpted by Evans to match the original in every detail, the piece is also proportional to its partner Tiki #13 mug. Evans will also introduce a candle-holder miniature of Tiki #11, “Tiki Lantern’” Limited sets of all three designs with be available as well. Evans has once again pushed the envelope and stretched his imagination with the introduction of Tiki #12, “Hula Lover Carafe,” which will hold a lightable tiki-torch just like the original! Evans continued to lead the way with more developments in his personal quest for originality. Be there for the re-lighting ceremony of Tiki #12 as Dancer Tahini ignites the celebration with the exotic music of the Tikiyaki Orchestra.

CRAZY AL EVANS
Crazy Al Evans is a Southern California based multi-media artist who has been carving, sculpting and painting tiki imagery since 1990. Nicknamed for his fun and enthusiastic antics, the name also suits him for his manic and detailed carving. Evans’ Polynesian Pop-inspired sculptures can be found from Hawaii to New York. Through his one-man company, Bone Productions, his limited-edition tiki-inspired resins and mugs can be found worldwide. Paying tribute to the original Polynesian artisans from the South Pacific as well as majestic cultural icons of primitive cultures, Evans brands his art with unique craftsmanship and extreme attention to detail, giving each one of his creations meaning and importance and avoiding the use of cartoon imagery and bright colors. His palm sculpts, velvet paintings, dioramas, hardwood carvings, utilitarian objects (such as lamps and cabinets) and environmental installations are an exciting mix of authentic design and modern concepts.

Born in 1967, Evans grew up in the Scottsdale area of Phoenix, AZ surrounded by the ever-present Polynesian-Pop of the era, and claims his dad’s collection of Native American art, namely Hopi Kachina Dolls, as a major inspiration on his own art.  Greatly inspired by the primitive arts, his tiki sculptures always have a specific propose by paying tribute to a particular person, thing, event or activity.
Evans graduated from the prestigious Art Center College of Design, but is self-taught in the art of carving. He works almost exclusively with palm wood, using each dramatically different layer to help create the complexities in his designs. Exalting the once living tree, Evans leaves the bark on his finished piece. The manipulation of its complex texture gives even more depth and detail to each sculpture. Since 1996, Evans has carved around 150 tikis each assigned a number. In 2004, Evans began making limited mugs in his “Crazy Al Tiki Gallery Line of Ceramic Editions” for which he sculpts exact replicas of his large tikis in miniature.
Evans is also the front man of the band Ape who perform a rousing set of classic Hawaiian sounds using steel guitars and ukulele with guitars, bass and drums. During their enchanting sets, Evans plays percussion with an axe and a log, carving a tiki in the process! Of course the tikis carved during Ape’s set look much simpler than the works that take him 45-100 hours from start to finish. However, these sculpts created in as little as 45 minutes contain the energies of the event from which they were created; they have an individual striking presence all their own.

Crazy Al Evans also does commercial work, sculpting toys for Warner Brothers, Disney, Lucas/Star Wars as well as installations for several establishments such as The Tahiti Restaurant in Hollywood, Kona Club in Oakland, Ka Hale Tiki in Georgia, Lucky Tiki Bar in Los Angeles, Bigfoot Lodge in San Francisco and the Puka Bar in Long Beach. Crazy Al Evans has recently been spotlighted carving tikis on the Discovery Channel ’s “Dude Room ” and the TV Guide Channel ’s “Ready Set Change” as well as many You-Tube videos, and has worked in charity raising money for Hurricane Katrina victims, National Stroke Association and the Honolulu Marathon. Evans currently resides in Sunset Beach, California.

Exhibits and Shows-
-21st Century Tiki /La Luz de Jesus Gallery /Los Angeles /California /USA (1996)
-Dionysus Demolition Derby /Tiki News Magazine /Hollywood /California /USA 1997)
-Tiki Art /Copro-Nason &The Bahooka /Rosemead /California /USA (1998)
-Tiki Art /Copro-Nason &The Key Club /Hollywood /California /USA (1998)
-Tiki & Leeteg /Copro-Nason &Huntington Beach Art Center /Huntington Beach /California /USA (1999)
-Leeteg Tribute /Copro-Nason Gallery /Culver City /California /USA (1999)
-The Definitive Retrospective/Copro-Nason Gallery /Culver City /California /USA (2000)
-Mondo Tiki /Tiki Farm & Hard Rock Casino / Las Vegas /Nevada /USA (2003)
-I Dream of Tiki /M Modern Gallery/ Palm Springs/ California/ USA (2003)
-A Night of Tiki / Von Franco and Friends / Bahooka /Rosemead /California /USA (2004)
-Tiki art Now / Tiki News Magazine Shooting Gallery / San Francisco /USA (2004)
-Tikis and Terrors /A Stuart Gallery /Encino /California /USA (2005)
-Tiki art Now II/ Tiki News Magazine Shooting Gallery / San Francisco /USA (2005)
-10 Year Retrospective Show /Belmont Shores /Long Beach /California /USA (2006)
-10 Year Retrospective Show /La Luz de Jesus Gallery /Los Angeles/California /USA (2006)
-20th Century Tiki /Roq la Rue Gallery /Seattle /Washington /USA (2006)
-Tikis and Terrors /A Stuart Gallery &The Bahooka /Rosemead /California //USA (2006)
-15 year Retrospective Show /Copro-Nason Gallery /Santa Monica /California //USA (2006)
-3rd Annual Gala /DVA Gallery /Chicago / Illinois /USA (2007)
-Tiki Island /Tiki Magazine & Bali Hi /San Diego / California/ USA (2007)
-Surfbeat /Light Gallery /Costa Mesa /California /USA (2008)
-Tiki Caliente  /M Modern Gallery/ Palm Springs/ California/ USA (2008)
-4th Annual Gala /DVA Gallery /Chicago / Illinois /USA (2008)
-Hukilau /Harold Golen Gallery /Miami /Florida /USA (2008)
-’In Search of Tiki’/ Copro-Nason, Forest Lawn Museum /Glendale /California /USA (2008)
-Tiki Island Planet Roth /Tiki Magazine & Planet Roth Gallery /San Diego / California/ USA (2008)