"Days of Being Wild" at The Lab 101 Gallery 8/25/07

The Lab 101 Gallery presents;
"Days of Being Wild"

new paintings by
ANDY KEHOE . KATHLEEN LOLLEY . EVAN B HARRIS



This is one of my favorite galleries, so be sure to come check it out!

AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 19,2007
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 25, 7-10pm

The Lab 101 Gallery
8530-B Washington Blvd. , Culver City, CA. 90232
Phone:310 558 0911
E-mail: mailto:info@thelab101.com
Web site: http://www.thelab101.com
Shop: http://www.thelab101.com/store
Hours, Tuesday – Friday, 11am-6.30pm; Saturday, 12.30 – 6pm

Iconic Inspiration: Patti Smith

Last night I had the good fortune to see Patti Smith play the last night of her most recent tour, under the stars and by the sea at the Santa Monica pier- for free no less! She's a hero of mine and one of my all-time favorite musicians.




A feminist, political activist and fearless rock n' roll icon all rolled into one...what more could you ask for? Patti's personal style hasn't changed much since she first began performing in 1975, and with good reason. She found what works for her and sticks with it. Few people can do that and remain as timeless as she has. Her radiance and strength allow her to pull off a fairly androgynous/grunge look that on some could look haphazard, but on Patti looks just right. The image above is one of the most famous of her, and demonstrates just how stunning a classic white button-down shirt can be. Otherwise, she seems to be found most often in classic t-shirts with over-sized blazers, tight, skinny jeans and boots, a classic rock look if there ever was one. The thing I love most about her is that it seems she doesn't over think things- she wears what she likes and what feels good for her.




















Here she is performing last night at the Santa Monica pier:



She continues to embody the punk rock/D.I.Y. spirit, as evidenced by her awesome t-shirt, (hard to see I know) a perfectly worn white tee with a peace sign drawn on with Sharpie marker! I may just have to copy this.

If you haven't heard any of Patti's music, I highly recommend you check her out now, not later. A good place to start would be with two of my favorite songs of hers (also two of her most moving in my opinion):
-"Pissing In a River", off radio Ethiopia, 1976
-"Kimberly", off Horses, 1975

LITERARTISTRY at The Corey Helford Gallery, Culver City, CA

From the flyer:
Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present Literartistry, a group show featuring works of art inspired by the written word. Each artist in Literartistry will base their piece on a book that has inspired or affected them in a meaningful way.

This show was phenomenal! As an avid reader with a vivid imagination, it was very inspiring to see some of my favorite characters interpreted by a group of really talented artists. Plus, there was alot of great L.A. fashion out in full force!

For more info: Corey Helford Gallery












I am so coveting these amazing cocktail hats!






Blurry Meg White, of the White Stripes:



Based on my favorite book, Geek Love by Katherine Dunn:



More art from the show:









By Stella Im Hultberg, one of my favorite artists: