Zombie Prom / Gods and Monsters Openings

This past weekend was full of ghoulish delights, including 2 awesome monster themed shows: Zombie Prom and Gods and Monsters.

First up: Zombie Prom at QXC
Featuring work by Sean Monahan, Matthew Klockeman, RM Hanson, Jared Chubbybones Martin, Ben Cournye, Eric Schuster, Sarah J. Schultz, Chris Crammer, Isaac Berends, Jeff Klingle, Bryan Jordal, Keith Eric Williams, and yours truly. 

"I"ll Stay Here With You"

Acrylic and graphite on wood

copyright Karen O'Bryan, 2013

Saturday was the GODS AND MONSTERS 5: Le Grand Horreur show put on by Nate Vincent Szklarski and the Abstracted Gallery in NE. This year the artists were asked to take on a favorite horror film of their own and perform as if they were commissioned to design, paint, photograph, create the original one sheet for the film.

The line up includes work by: Nate Vincent Szklarski, Garrett Rautio, Jeremy Calverley, Kao Lee Thao, Courtney Stout, CAW, Matthew Jenkins, RM Hanson, Tyler Straw, Will Kamas, Angel Hawari
Dan Dittmer , Steve Tenebrini, Adam Underwood, Lauryn Buda, Savannah Louise, Amy Bambi Wendt, Meat-Jeffery Paul Gadbois, Zach Clarke, Ron Brown, Lizzy Blu, Joel Vugteveen
Jesse Golfis, Tom Janssen, PseudoManitou/Jonathan Reese, Gabby Mohlis, Carolyn Kopecky
Taylor Lindgren, Sara Syverhus, Katherine ruth, Rico Lindquist, Sandra Anderson, Mike Bean
Pete Hansen, Shea Bartel, Amoreena ("Amo") Tarvas, Louisa Greenstock and many more..

Zombie Prom

I'm happy to announce that I will be one of the artists featured tomorrow night at the zombie themed show / dance party Zombie Prom!

Here's a little preview of my piece, 'I'll Stay Here with You'

QX Collective Presents:
Zombie Prom 2013 Art show / Zombie Ball

One part art show and one part zombie ball - we'll be featuring zombie artwork created by totally radical local artists and jamming out like undead teenagers at prom.

To commemorate your special occasion, we will also be taking prom photos during the ball to put in your parent's living room. Make up artists will be around to accentuate your deadness! Oh yeah, as usual guest DJs will be dropping beats for the undead.

Everyone is encouraged to dress the part for the show opening. C'mon it's called "Zombie Prom." 
At least dress like an undead teenager or something.

Where: 
2524 Nicollete Ave #202, Mpls, MN 55404

When: 
Friday 10/25 : 7pm - Late

 

Hope to see you there!
xoxo,
KO

Autoptic: PRRTY FOOD

This weekend I attended the Autoptic pre-show at CO Ex., specifically to see my good friend PRRTY FOOD do his latest performance. 

Both the show and the performance were fantastic - but naturally I wouldn't say anything else about the shows CO Ex put on.

I'll the the photos do the talking:

xoxo, KO

I Am Dumb For You card

Man it's been awhile! There are a lot of perks to being a freelancer, but one of the downsides is not being able to share all of the REALLY AWESOME SHIT that I've been working on. Like srsly.

But I do have a new card for sale on my etsy page and at I Like You in NE, Mpls. Check it!

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

xoxo, KO

Art-A-Whirl : This Weekend

It's that time of year again! Art-a-Whirl is just around the corner.

 For those of you out of towners, or those who have been living under a rock for the past 18 years, Art-a-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country. It’s a great opportunity to tour private artist studios and galleries, connect with the artists, and purchase original artwork.

Art-A-Whirl takes place annually in Northeast Minneapolis, the third weekend of May. This event is free and open to the public.





2013 Dates and Hours:

Friday, May 17th -  5:00-10:00 p.m.

Saturday,  May 18th -  Noon-8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19th -   Noon-5:00 p.m.

This year I am displaying/selling my work at the Grain Belt Building - 79 13th Ave NE.  Stop by and say hello!

Friday Funday: New Finds

Today I had a bit of a 'Friday Funday' adventure. I stopped by the ol' MCAD and discovered that their senior shows are up. Unfortunately, I couldn't stay long, so I only saw a few of the exhibits that are displayed on the main floor.

I did find 3 illustrator's works that I really enjoyed and wanted to share.

Kelsey King
had a wonderful 12 month calendar of Women and Wolves. I love the juxtaposition between the  whimscal nature of women and motion and the fierce looks in their eyes. Very beautifully done.

 

Here are a few more lovely illustrations from Miss King.  (all images from the artist's website)

Kim Bogeman
had a lovely display on of feminane portraits painted both traditionally and digitally. Sadly, I didn't document her display, and I see that the final product not quite up yet on her blog - but just trust me. It is lovely.
Here are some of the pieces from her senior show (from the artist's website)

More illustrations from Miss Bogeman:

Maximilian Queripel: 
Had a book with some gruesome, yet colorful and playful illustrations. I love the organic shape his illustrations posses. There's a lot going on without being overly complicated or filling every inch of the page. Sometimes less is more, and I think Mr. Queripel has nailed it. 

More from Max: (all images from the artist's website)