PREVIEW: IDIOT BOX 2018 @ GALLERY 1988 [LA]

An impressive selection of visual artists from various disciplines pay tribute to their favorite television programs past and present

Vanessa Seixas
“Derivative” Print
giclee print on Hot Press 330 GSM
8.5 x 8.5 inches
signed and numbered, imited edition of 10 unframed

[inspired by Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia]

The first Idiot box exhibit was hosted by Gallery 1988 way back in 2009.  While they had already achieved quite a respectable level of success, by that point, it was that television-themed art show that officially put them on our radar, making us instant fans of Southern California’s premier pop-culture-centric art venue.  G1988 have proven that they are never short on ideas and artists to consistently fill the schedule for their tandem of acclaimed Los Angeles galleries, but it was still surprising to realize that it took 6 years for them to finally revisit the Idiot Box concept, specifically.  Fortunately, the themed show has worked its way back in to become an annual event, with Idiot Box 2018 opening this Friday, July 20th.   As usual, the exhibit will be bringing together another impressive selection of artists working in various disciplines — many of whom’s work we’ve become acquainted with through the gallery, over the years — to contribute nearly 200 different works paying tribute to the programs that have affected (and disaffected) so many of us during our lifetimes.

As always, it’s a completely different experience when you’re able to catch the art up close, so if you’re in the area, we definitely recommend trying to get yourself down there.

Check out a selection of preview images for the exhibit below the following event details…

WHAT:

“IDIOT BOX 2018”
artwork inspired by television

WHEN:

Opening:
Friday, July 20th, 2018

7pm-9pm

WHERE:

Gallery 1988 
7308 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca 90046

 

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Opening is ALL AGES w/NO COVER
Exhibit will be on view until August 4th.
The gallery is open from 11 – 6pm from Wednesday – Sunday.


Bruce White
“Jimmy McGill”
acrylic on velvet
11 x 14 inches

[inspired by Better Call Saul]

Andy Stattmiller
“Kenny Powers Nesting Doll”
acrylic on wood
set of 5

[inspired by Eastbound & Down]

 

Derek Ballard
“Angel Bowie” Print
risograph on Cement Green 100# Cover French Paper
11 x 17 inches
signed and numbered, limited edition of 45

[inspired by TIm and Eric’s Bedtime Stories]

Dave Pollot
“These Violent Delights”
oil paint on thrift art
31.25 x 43 inches, including frame

[inspired by Westworld]

 

Joey Bates
“I could feel my definitions fading”
cut paper and glue
9.4 x 11.8 inches
framed

[inspired by True Detective]

 

Beau Berkley
“The Rock”
markers and colored pencil on paper
8.5 x 11 inches
framed

[inspired by 30 Rock]

Samantha Curcio
“Follow me, I’m the Pied Piper” Print
digital print
20 x 20 inches
numbered, limited edition of 20
unframed

[inspired by Silicon Valley]

Brad Hill
“I’m like Butch Cassidy”
mixed media, sculpture
2.63 x 2.63 x 4.25 inches

[inspired by The Office]

 

Tegan Bellita
“Right Where She Belongs”
watercolor
8 x 10 inches
framed

[inspired by Stranger Things]

Sherri Rogers
“Sam’s Dream”acrylic on wood
8 x 10 inches
framed

[inspired by GLOW]

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