News and updates about the artwork of Greg CRAOLA Simkins, including gallery exhibits, events and new releases.
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
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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
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"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
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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
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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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.
"I'M SCARED: THE MOVIE!" ANNIVERSARY!
It's hard to believe that it's already been 1 YEAR since I'm Scared: The Movie! has been released online! To celebrate, we are offering 50% OFF "I'm Scared: The Movie" Mööks and "I'm Scared: The Movie!" Screen Prints for a limited time!
I'm honored to have my painting, "Gone Missing" featured in the Pages of the Mind Traveler's Diaries catalogue by Dorothy Circus Gallery. The catalogue also features art by Travis Louie, Joe Sorren, Sas Christian, Camille Rose Garcia, Tara McPherson, Naoto Hattori and more. Click here for details.
Thank you to Staf Magazine for the interview feature of my artwork and new book, GREG 'CRAOLA' SIMKINS, published by ZERO+
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
Just in time for Valentine's Day!
"LOVE LETTER"
13 x 13 in. (image size) 14" x 14" (paper size)
Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Edition of 100 (+10 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
$75 unframed / $150 framed
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
Purchase Tickets
Thursday, January 11th - 11am - 7pm
Friday, January 12th - 11am - 7pm
Saturday, January 13th - 11am - 7pm
Sunday, January 14th - 11am - 5pm
Purchase Tickets
FOR MORE INFORMATION / DIGITAL PREVIEW, CONTACT INFO@KPPROJECTS.NET
"The Mischief Makers"
24" x 24"
Acrylic on panel
SOLD
Join us for a Special Book Release & Signing Party for
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 }
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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