PLUSHTASTROPHE Grand Finale BLK/MRKT Gallery, LA9/10/05 - 10/8/05

Aaaa, the last leg of the North American tour of the Plushtastrophe show. Remember the Puffy Marshmallow dude in Ghostbusters that terrorized Manhattan with his soft, sticky goodness and chubby-cheeked horror? Plushtastrophe has grown by similar puffy leaps and bounds. The grand finale stops in LA, at the very cool, and lovely space, BLK/MRKT Gallery.

SoCal'ers, come by the opening Sat, 9/10/05, and help us celebrate the night with a little squeeze & cuddle. See you! xxoo caramimi

show runs 9/10/05 - 10/8/05

BLK/MRKT GALLERY
6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310 837 1989
HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 11-6pm
www.blkmrktgallery.com


// participating artists //

Caroline Hwang, Amy Marks, Miriam, Dora Drimalas, Soft Baked Goods, Bwana Spoons, Saelee Oh, Koji Harmon, Hazel Mandujano, Uglydolls, Sun-Min, Shawnimals, Furilla, Jen Rarey, Jill Bliss, Wonder Farms, Anthony Lecy-Siewert, Jing Bentley, Kate Sutton, Friends With You, Souther Salazar, Lark Pien and Jane Pien, Mark Nagata, Trish Grantham, Heather Q, Ian Lynam, Adam Arnold, Lisa De John, Nicole Mueller, Marc Willwerth, Katie Aaberg, Brent Johnson Brenthallamew, Molly Anderson, Midori, Abby DansigervChris Hutchinson, Mark Giglio, Cupco, Apak, Koadzn, Gonzo, Scatha Allison, NoMe Edonna, Jayme Yen, Ciriaco Sayco, Mikas Mogo, Caramimi, Mark Arcenal, Natalie Cartwright, Greg Galinski, Patrick Ma, Erin Shafkind, Courtney Ryals, Pushpurix, Silver Warner, Pollynation, Karina Santos, Rita, Julian, Ryan Bubnis, Donut Hoes Paige Gratland and Rayne Baron, Megan Tucker, Andrice Arp, Laura Granlund, Cody Thompson, Muju Muju, Magmo The Destroyer, Gary Baseman

Hucksters Boutique @ Club 222

Mikas and I showed our wares at the monthly "Huckster's Boutique", organized by the very talented designer, Savannah. This event was at Club 222, a beer & wine bar in the Tenderloin.


Mikas brought her dolman sleeved tops and muy-cool spray painted bags, and I brought my wrist cuffs of vintage fabric and a few brooches & belts. Here are our colorful offerings of the night.



Mikas puts on finishing touches to her cool spray painted canvas bags. She wears an orange tank designed by eStar wih a fluffy golden brooch. Her Portuguese "flash" is by Rosa Pomar.



Leanne is a colorist at the fabulous Cowboys & Angels salon, and more importantly my first customer. Leanne rocks a black & white wrist cuff w/green d-rings. Thank you Leanne!



I believe this is Mehgan, a very cute girl with a great attitude and a penchant for wrist wear. She bought one of my orange/pink vintage cotton wrist cuffs with a big purple O buckle. Perfect for chuggin an ice cold one and having some fun.



miss velvet cream gets down in one of her new creations w/signature hood. You can see hints of her ruffle detail on the front of jacket. If you could stroke this, it would feel like your favorite teddy bear.



The talented & elusive Savannah, the Huckster's Boutique organizer. She designs basics with surprising details (note the duo color twisted halter) - very well thought out design. That slice of pink round her waist is one of my vintage cuffs.

Plushtastrophe - Chicago

Ahoy Ahoy! The soft friends make their way to Chicago. This time Rotofugi plays host. Hurray Plushtastrophe!! www.rotofugi.com

[Event] Plushtastrophe Toronto @ Magic Pony

>>>>> flyer info

The ever-expanding Plushtastrophe show takes on the Magic Pony gallery in Toronto. Crossing the border from the SF show, Plushtastrophe Toronto will feature local Toronto artists, as well as its current roster. If you are in the vicinity, please check out the show and sneak a plush snuggle.

Here's a pic of the uni-loo I submitted for the show. It doubles as a pillow or soft sculpture for display. Made mostly from recycled fabric and yarn. Unfortunately you can't see the purple pompon on the side -- it's my favorite part of the piece. Kind of like a fluffy eyeball keeping tabs on you. Kristin, from Magic Pony, told me uni-loo just sold to a Toronto artist. Yay! This makes me happy....



Plushtastrophe Toronto
12.2004 - 1.2.2005 (Opens Dec.2nd)
Magic Pony Gallery
785 Queen St West
Second Floor
Toronto, ON
M6J 1G1
tel: 416.861.1684
contact@magic-pony.com
www.magic-pony.com