http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/shows/october82009.html

Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art

case

The L.A. case

Opening Reception: Thursday October 8 2009 / 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Exhibition Dates: October 8 – October 29

Address: Carmichael Gallery / 1257 N. La Brea Ave / West Hollywood CA 90038

Carmichael Gallery invites you to The L.A. case, an exhibition of new works on canvas by German artist case. This is case’s first US solo exhibition and the second time he has exhibited at Carmichael Gallery.

case’s new body of work references imagery from elaborate, self-staged photo shoots using spray paint on canvas. Combining exacting technical expertise with an innovative hint of liberation and irony, he investigates the parallels that exist between the conflicting states of convention and controversy, manipulating beauty in a dark, thrilling and provocative manner.

case is widely recognized as one of the best photorealistic spray paint artists in the world. His groundbreaking technique, detailed in the book Ma’Claim: Photorealistic Graffiti, Falk Lehmann and Steffen Petermann, Publikat Verlags und Handels GmbH and Co. KG, Germany, 2006, has set new standards and established a strong international collector base and fan network.

Born in Erfurt, Germany, in 1979, case has exhibited his fine art in galleries in the UK, Germany and US. He achieved his Diploma in Art Restoration and Conservation from Erfurt University Of Applied Sciences. case is also a founding member of graffiti crew Ma’Claim, a group of artists renowned throughout the world for their striking photorealistic murals. He currently lives and works in Frankfurt.

Watch case create one of the pieces for the show in a great video here. And watch a slide show of behind the scenes at a photo shoot here.

To request an advanced preview of available work, please contact art@carmichaelgallery.com.

About Carmichael Gallery:

Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits emerging international contemporary artists with a focus on narrative and figurative painting, mixed media and sculpture.

Carmichael Gallery is located at 1257 N. La Brea Avenue, on the SW corner of La Brea and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA 90038. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, please visit our website www.carmichaelgallery.com, email art@carmichaelgallery.com, or call  323.969.0600  323.969.0600 .

UPCOMING SHOWS AND EVENTS:

Thursday October 8 - October 29, 2009 - In the main gallery The L.A. case a solo exhibition of new work by case. In the showcase space, a selection of new work by Simon Birch.

Friday October 9 - October 11, 2009 - Carmichael Gallery will participate in The Beyond Eden Art Fair, a multi-gallery event celebrating the new contemporary art scene in Los Angeles at Barnsdall Park.

Thursday November 5 - December 3, 2009 - In the entire gallery Dark Doings a solo exhibition of new work by Dan Witz.