Book signing this weekend @ Beyond the Streets!
Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins will be signing his self titled book as well as regular editions of his first book, "The Outside" available this Sunday, from 2-4pm at Beyond the Streets!
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Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins will be signing his self titled book as well as regular editions of his first book, "The Outside" available this Sunday, from 2-4pm at Beyond the Streets!
Beyond the Streets is extending their LA exhibition until Sunday, August 26th! Come see the evolution of Graffiti, Street Art and Beyond: Friday Saturday and Sunday, now through August! They’ll be holding special events every Thursday with @adidasskateboarding and @adidasoriginals- details coming soon #beyondthestreets . Over 50,000 visitors so far and growing! Don’t miss out on this amazing event! Visit beyondthestreets.com for more info.
I'm extremely honored to be part of this amazing show in Los Angeles which is on view until July 6th. BEYOND THE STREETS is the premier exhibition of graffiti, street art and beyond, celebrating the soaring heights to which the world’s most recognizable modern art movement has risen. BEYOND THE STREETS is a groundbreaking multimedia showcase of paintings, sculpture, photography, installations and more throughout 40,000+ sq ft of industrial indoor and outdoor space. Visit beyondthestreets.com for more info.
ON VIEW UNTIL JUNE 16TH, 2018
KP Projects Gallery
170 S. La Brea Avenue (in the ART 170 building)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-4308
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12-6pm
ARTIST STATEMENT
I have been taking refuge in my memories lately. Memories of the first time I saw a whale in the wild, seeing a meteor shower, and of all the daydreams that kept my wandering mind entertained as a child. Memories like these have become part of my subconscious and reinvigorate me each time I sit down to sketch out an idea for a painting. These memories are a lifeline inviting me to climb down a portal into another world, where I get to escape daily by just picking up a brush. I truly do experience this escape each time I paint. It has become a therapy that reminds me that imaginations are real, and sharing my creativity visually is a healthy way of expressing that gift. I feel the most comfortable when I get lost in a piece, always leaving room for spontaneous ideas to pop into place as the story unfolds. I am "The Escape Artist" in this instance, and my new collection of works take you on a journey through the rabbit holes I venture down as I draw and paint. What better escape could there be, than to hop on the back of a bird and fly off into other worlds?
-Greg “CRAOLA” Simkins
I have a feature in the May issue of American Art Collector Magazine which can be purchased here.
Photos by Birdman
Photos by Chris Devlin
Father's Day is 4 weeks away! Use code FATHER10 for $10 off one "Father" limited edition canvas giclee, hand signed and numbered by Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins. Offer ends at midnight on June 1st.
FATHER
8" x 13"
Giclee on Canvas (ready to hang)
Edition of 100 (+10 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Includes Certificate of Authenticity
**Special pre-publication pricing through opening night. Pre-orders HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**
Giclée on CANVAS
29" x 36"
Regular Edition of 5
Pre-Publication: $1025 flat, unframed // $1200 framed
Regular Pricing: $1150 flat, unframed // $1325 framed
AP Edition of 3
Pre-Publication: $1075 flat, unframed // $1275 framed
Regular Pricing: $1200 flat, unframed // $1400 framed
*****
Giclée on PAPER
Image size: 24 x 30", Paper Size: 27 x 33”
Regular Edition of 75
Pre-Publication: $ 190 unframed // $375 framed
Regular Price: $ 215 unframed // $400 framed
AP Edition of 10
Pre-Publication: $ 225 unframed // $410 framed
Regular Pricing: $ 250 unframed // $435 framed
Giclée on PAPER
Image size: 15” x 20”, Paper size: 18 x 23”
Regular Edition of 50
Pre-Publication: $150 unframed // $350 framed
Regular Pricing: $165 unframed // $365 framed
AP Edition of 10
Pre-Publication: $175 unframed // $360 framed
Regular Pricing: $190 unframed // $375 framed
Exhibit runs through Monday, June 4th, 2018
Click here to sign up to the show preview and RSVP to the opening night.
BACK OUTSIDE
24" x 18"
Acrylic on Canvas Wrapped Panel, Framed
Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
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My painting, "Back Outside" is a snapshot from my ongoing series of works from "The Outside" and pictures our hero, Ralf/The White Knight upon re-entering the world which took his friend, Jacob some time ago. He has made a couple new friends this time to help him on his journey. A blue jay named Breeze, a mischievous rabbit named Bags (who always wears a bag over his head), and a Tiger-like creature named Doc. Together, they look into the book which brought Ralf back to "The Outside". Who is the ominous creature with glowing eyes looking on in the background? Why is he back?
- Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
I'm extremely honored to be part of this amazing show opening this weekend in Los Angeles. BEYOND THE STREETS is the premier exhibition of graffiti, street art and beyond, celebrating the soaring heights to which the world’s most recognizable modern art movement has risen. BEYOND THE STREETS is a groundbreaking multimedia showcase of paintings, sculpture, photography, installations and more throughout 40,000+ sq ft of industrial indoor and outdoor space. Visit beyondthestreets.com for more info.
I'm very honored and excited that my "Beyond the Black Sea" sculpture collaboration with Silent Stage is a finalist in Clutter Magazine's Designer Toy awards! Voting ends on Monday, May 7th at noon (EST).
"Every Season is Rabbit Season"
12" x 7" image size / 13" x 8" paper size
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 280 (+28 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Includes Certificate of Authenticity
For framing, contact us for pricing and please provide your shipping address.
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This rabbit isn't afraid of ghosts. He calls the ghosts. Every season is rabbit season....
"The Efrafan"
14 x 11 in. (image size) / 17 x 14 in. (paper size)
Giclee on Fine Art Paper
OPEN EDITION
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"Waiting for his escape from Efrafa to journey to Watership Down."
I'm extremely honored to be part of this amazing show coming up in Los Angeles. Visit beyondthestreets.com for more info and to purchase advance tickets.
Because April is a great month to feature rabbits!
"Every Season is Rabbit Season"
12" x 7" image size / 13" x 8" paper size
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 280 (+28 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Includes Certificate of Authenticity
For framing, contact us for pricing and please provide your shipping address.
BUY NOW
This rabbit isn't afraid of ghosts. He calls the ghosts. Every season is rabbit season....
"The Efrafan"
14 x 11 in. (image size) / 17 x 14 in. (paper size)
Giclee on Fine Art Paper
OPEN EDITION
BUY NOW
"Waiting for his escape from Efrafa to journey to Watership Down."
Click here to sign up to the show preview and RSVP to the opening night.
BACK OUTSIDE
24" x 18"
Acrylic on Canvas Wrapped Panel, Framed
Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
INQUIRE
My painting, "Back Outside" is a snapshot from my ongoing series of works from "The Outside" and pictures our hero, Ralf/The White Knight upon re-entering the world which took his friend, Jacob some time ago. He has made a couple new friends this time to help him on his journey. A blue jay named Breeze, a mischievous rabbit named Bags (who always wears a bag over his head), and a Tiger-like creature named Doc. Together, they look into the book which brought Ralf back to "The Outside". Who is the ominous creature with glowing eyes looking on in the background? Why is he back?
- Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
KP Projects Gallery
170 S. La Brea Avenue (in the ART 170 building)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-4308
RSVP essential to rsvp@kpprojects.net
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 12-6pm
ARTIST STATEMENT
I have been taking refuge in my memories lately. Memories of the first time I saw a whale in the wild, seeing a meteor shower, and of all the daydreams that kept my wandering mind entertained as a child. Memories like these have become part of my subconscious and reinvigorate me each time I sit down to sketch out an idea for a painting. These memories are a lifeline inviting me to climb down a portal into another world, where I get to escape daily by just picking up a brush. I truly do experience this escape each time I paint. It has become a therapy that reminds me that imaginations are real, and sharing my creativity visually is a healthy way of expressing that gift. I feel the most comfortable when I get lost in a piece, always leaving room for spontaneous ideas to pop into place as the story unfolds. I am "The Escape Artist" in this instance, and my new collection of works take you on a journey through the rabbit holes I venture down as I draw and paint. What better escape could there be, than to hop on the back of a bird and fly off into other worlds?
-Greg “CRAOLA” Simkins
Spoke Art and curator Nathan Spoor are teaming up to produce a beautiful coffee table art book featuring me and over 50 international artists! Click here for details and to help make this a reality!
Scared Scott is the unwitting creator of the "The Scared Scouts". His role was accidental and simply occurred by writing his adventures and fears about a place called "The Outside" in a journal he titled "Scared Scott's Guide to The Outside". Years after his disappearance, Ralf and his friends discover the tattered old book which they could barely make out the title. To their eyes, it looked as if to say "Scared Scouts..." and thus became the birth of "The White Knight" and he and his friends’ journeys back and forth into "The Outside".
--Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
Scared Scott (framed)
14 x 14 in.
Acrylic on canvas
$4,800
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