"Beyond the Familiar" - May 11th through June 4th

OUTRÉ GALLERY
 21st ANNIVERSARY SHOW

249-251 Elizabeth St,
Melbourne VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA
www.outregallery.com

 

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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

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SAVE THE DATE! "The Escape Artist" Solo Exhibit opens May 19th

"THE ESCAPE ARTIST"

SOLO EXHIBITION OF NEW WORKS BY GREG "CRAOLA" SIMKINS

EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 19 - JUNE 16, 2018

Opening Reception: 
Saturday, May 19th, 2018 from 7-10pm at

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

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Who is "Scared Scott"?

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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"I'M SCARED: THE MOVIE!" at the Virginia MOCA

MARCH 17 - AUGUST 19, 2018

We are excited to announce that I'm Scared: The Movie! will be playing during the Lightbulb Momentsanimation exhibition at the Virginia, MOCA. "In our society, everything moves forward with innovation: culture, communication, technology, and travel. But we cannot innovate without creativity and imagination. Making new connections and ideas moves us forward both in our communities and as a species. In the past few years, there have been growing concerns regarding the American Educational system and its ability to foster creativity in children. Read more about the exhibition.

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SAVE THE DATE!

"The Escape Artist"

Solo Exhibition of new works by Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins

Opens Saturday, May 19th at KP Projects Gallery

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Final week: "PAGES FROM THE MIND TRAVELER'S DIARY"

Group Exhibition for Dorothy Circus Gallery’s 10 years (2007-2017)
November 11th to January 30th, 2018

Dorothy Circus Gallery
Via dei Pettinari, 76
00186 Rome, Italy

Featuring the Artists:
Adam Wallacavage (USA), Alessia Iannetti (IT), Hikari Shimoda (JP), Gary Baseman (USA), Kukula, (IL), Kwon Kyungyup (KR),
Millo (IT), Clementine de Chabaneix (FR),
Leila Ataya (RU), Miss Van (FR), Naoto Hattori (JP), Natalie Shau (LT), Nouar (USA), Scott Musgrove (USA),Tara McPherson (USA), Zoe Byland (CH), Sas Christian (UK), John Brophy (CA), Kris Lewis (USA), Amandine Urruty (FR), Atsuko Goto (JP), Greg 'CRAOLA' Simkins (USA), Ozabu (JP), and Rafael Silveira (BR).

Gone Missing
24" x 20"
Acrylic on Panel, Framed
Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins, 2017
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Jacob has found himself lost in "The Outside" it has been a couple years and he has wittingly figured out how this place works but is still increasingly angry at what caused him to be stuck in this strange place.

-Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins

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LA Art Show: Wed. Jan. 10th - Sun. Jan 14th

My painting, "Try to Fit in" will be on display at the KP Projects Gallery booth# 5028 at the LA Art Show. See below for more details.

Try to Fit in
72" x 72", Acrylic on Canvas Wrapped Panel
Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins, 2017

T H E    L A   A R T   S H O W
BOOTH # 5028
LA CONVENTION CENTER
1201 S Figueroa St  l  South Hall  l  Los Angeles, CA 90015

SHOW DATES : 
Opening Night Premier Preview Party  
Wednesday Jan. 10th
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    Thursday, January 11th - 11am - 7pm
Friday, January 12th - 11am - 7pm
Saturday, January 13th - 11am - 7pm
Sunday, January 14th - 11am - 5pm
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FOR MORE INFORMATION / DIGITAL PREVIEW, CONTACT INFO@KPPROJECTS.NET

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Book Signing this weekend & SPECIAL EDITION BOX SETS

Join us for a Special Book Release & Signing Party for

"GREG 'CRAOLA' SIMKINS"

SUNDAY, DEC. 10th: 2pm - 4pm

ALL AGES // NO RSVP REQUIRED // LIGHT REFRESHMENTS SERVED

KP PROJECTS GALLERY
170 S. LA BREA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
323.933.4408  / WWW.KPPROJECTS.NET

THE ARTIST WILL BE SIGNING and DEDICATING COPIES
OF HIS NEWLY RELEASED ART BOOK  PUBLISHED BY ZERO+
ALONG WITH THE UNVEILING OF A VERY SPECIAL CUSTOM DELUXE EDITION BOXED SET:
{ ONLY 15 AVAILABLE } 

CUSTOM DELUXE EDITION

Edition: 15 / 3 AP
Custom constructed wood box with Gentry Gray stain
Unique hand painted acrylic lid—varnished
13.75 x 13.75 x 3.25 inches (34.925 x 34.925 x 8.255cm)
Signed/numbered book
$1,200.00
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Last week to view "The Glass Piñata" at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum

This is the last week to view my painting "The Glass Piñata" which measures 5 x 3 feet at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum:

The Glass Piñata

Acrylic on Canvas Wrapped Panel
60” x 36”
Greg "CRAOLA' Simkins, 2016

ALTREALITIES: The Fantastical Worlds & Creatures of Contemporary Artists 

SEPT. 8 - NOV. 26, 2017

A popular theme with artists today is the exploration of alternate universes outside our perception of reality. Like Alice’s journey to Wonderland, these surreal landscapes and the creatures that inhabit them serve as windows into realms that feel familiar but are twisted to reveal new perspectives. AltRealities brings together artists whose work alludes to the possibility of other worlds that exist beyond our own, even if they are only imaginary.

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
One East Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201

HOURS:
M-F: 10A-7P
SAT: 10A-5P
SUN: 12P-4P

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