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December
5, 2003 thru January 30, 2004
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 "The Protectors" |
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Roq La Rue is pleased to present a new show by Shag aka joSH AGle. Shag's massive popularity is largely due to his immediately recognizable 'cartoon cubist' style, a mish-mash of Lounge and Exotica culture that owes more to Jim Flora than Kustom Kulture. Shag is a product of the sprawling suburbs of Los Angeles, California. He was born a little too late to experience the culture and styles which have always fascinated him and are present in most of his illustration and painting. Shag is intrigued with the slick commercial art and advertising of the late 50s and early 60s and he strives for a tight, clean and well crafted appearance to his work. Though he considers himself more an illustrator than a "fine artist," galleries in the United States, Europe, Australia and Japan have hosted solo exhibitions of his art. |
 ""The Princess And The Cad" |
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Whether the setting is a tiki bar, 60s style lounge, or perhaps a Jet Set cocktail party, Shag populates his painting with heavy-lidded vixens, suave lounge lizards, or Bond-like arch villains, all of whom are probably up to something naughty. While undeniably ubiquitous, Shag's work manages to stay fresh because of the fact he nails his subject matter every time... there's no sense of disingenuousness in his style and the subjects he pays homage to. There is a story in each painting as well, usually a bit sinister in a playful way, and always humorous. For this show, Shag has created 6 new paintings, this time taking references to "Blaxploitation" films out for a spin. He will also be opening the archives and showing approximately 35 prints, all of which are from sold out editions. |
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OPENING
RECEPTION
Snax,
Liquids, Music.
Friday, December 5th, 2003, 6-10pm
Roq la Rue, 2316 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98121
The
artist will be in attendance!
For more info please contact Kirsten Anderson (206) 374-8977
or at kirsten@roqlarue.com