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Ninja May 13th, 2011

What do you get when over 30 illustrators, graphic designers, and artists come together to interpret the alphabet? A lovely collection of whimsical, innovative typography! The work on display includes inked, paper-cut, and hand embroidered type.

Gallery Nucleus’ Illustrated Type exhibition features work from Ed Fella, Sean Chao, Studio On Fire, Jessica Hische, John Hendrix, Brendan Monroe, Josh Cochran, Kevin Chan, Julene Harrison, Kristina Collantes, Patrick Hruby, Peter Vattanatham, Fiel Valdez, Jared Andrew Schorr, Takashi Iwasaki,Yellena James, and many more.

What
Illustrated Type Exhibition

When
May 14–June 6, 2011
Opening Reception: May 14, 7–11 pm

Where
210 East Main St.
Alhambra CA 91801

Here’s a sneak peak:

Sean Chao

Julene Harrison

Kevin Chan

Yellena James

Studio on Fire

Jared Andrew Schorr

• Friday Papercuts (0)
• Tomorrow: Line Weight: A Drawing Exhibition (2)
• Peter Callesen exhibition (0)
• Home Slice by Scott C. (2)
• “Terrible Yellow Eyes” Show at Nucleus (1)

Tags: Brendan Monroe, Ed Fella, Embroidery, Exhibitions, Fiel Valdez, Gallery Nucleus, Illustrated Type, Jared Andrew Schorr, Jessica Hische, John Hendrix, Josh Cochran, Julene Harrison, Kevin Chan, Kristina Collantes, Papercutting, Patrick Hruby, Peter Vattanatham, Sean Chao, Studio On Fire, Takashi Iwasaki, Typography, Yellena James

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Ninja September 15th, 2009

Cory Godbey’s online project, Terrible Yellow Eyes, features artwork inspired by Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s classic, Where the Wild Things Are. This WTWTA tribute is coming to the Gallery Nucleus and opens this Saturday, September 19!

When
September 19 – October 6, 2009
Opening Reception: September 19, 7PM – 11PM

Where
Gallery Nucleus
210 East Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801 (map)

Extras
+ Several new and original works will be on display
+ Free refreshments served
+ Free giveaways

Contributing Artists
Adam Volker
Alberto Cerriteño
Alina Chau
Ana Galvañ
Anastacia Sholik
Annie Koelle
Anthony Wu
Barnaby Ward
Bill Carman
Brittney Lee
Cedar Leidigh
C. G. Young
Chuck Groenink
Cory Godbey
Dan Matutina
Erin McGuire
Israel Sanchez
Jake Parker
Jason Caffoe
Jayme McGowan
Jeremy Vanhoozer
Joel Furtado
Juan Manuel Pedraza
Kazu Kibuishi
Mike Lee
Nicole Gustafsson
Pascal Campion
Patrick Murphy
Peter de Sève
Rilla Alexander aka RINZEN
Robin Joseph
Rodrigo Avilés
Ruel Pascual
Sarah Caterisano
Sebastien Mesnard
Shanon Bonatakis Thomas Han
Timothy Banks

• Terrible Yellow Eyes (2)
• Home Slice by Scott C. (2)
• ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ through the eyes of Geoff McFetridge (0)
• Where the Wild Things Are Trailer (0)
• Tonight: Turning in Circles with Jeff Soto (0)

Tags: Blogs, Books, Cory Godbey, Exhibitions, Gallery Nucleus, Maurice Sendak, Terrible Yellow Eyes, Where the Wild Things Are

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Ninja March 9th, 2009

Scott C.’s Home Slice show gives us the rare opportunity to explore the abodes and lives of his beloved watercolor characters. Though cut-away views, we can look deep into the Rocket House, Whale House, and Cloud House. This exhibition also includes puppets, crafted by Screen Novelties.

Where
Gallery Nucleus
210 East Main St.
Alhambra CA 91801

Gallery Hours
Monday–Thursday: 12 PM–9 PM,
Friday–Sunday: 11 AM–10 PM
This show runs until March 23, 2009

Related link
+ Scott C.’s illustration blog

Purchasing link
+ Double Fine Action Comics by Scott C

• “Terrible Yellow Eyes” Show at Nucleus (1)
• William Blake’s World: “A New Heaven Is Begun” (0)
• Terrible Yellow Eyes (2)
• SVA Open Studios Exhibition Tonight (0)
• Oh, Bernie Wrightson (1)

Tags: Blogs, Books, Comics, Exhibitions, Gallery Nucleus, Home Slice, Illustration, Scott C, Screen Novelties, Watercolor

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Ninja November 21st, 2008

Gallery Nucleus rounded up some of the top fine artists and illustrators who feature a strong use of line work in their work. Tomorrow’s Line Weight exhibit will showcase the work of the talented: Luke Chueh, James Jean, Mari Inukai, Christine Nguyen, David Jien, Richard Kirk, Ronald Kurniawan, Moki, Vania Zouravliov, and Jaime Zollars.

When
From November 22–December 7, 2008
Opening Reception on Nov 22, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM

Where
Gallery Nucleus
210 East Main St, Alhambra CA 91801 (Map)

Admission
None, it’s free

• Two new prints from James Jean’s Kindling show (3)
• Totoro Forest Project charity auction & exhibition (4)
• James Jean’s Swan giclee (0)
• James Jean’s Kindling solo exhibition (0)
• i am 8-bit returns (0)

Tags: Christine Nguyen, David Jien, Exhibitions, Gallery Nucleus, Jaime Zollars, James Jean, Line Work, Luke Chueh, Mari Inukai, Moki, Richard Kirk, Ronald Kurniawan, Vania Zouravliov

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Ninja May 11th, 2008

La Femme show at Gallery Nucleus
+ Admission is free
+ Show runs until June 3, 2008

Gallery Nucleus is reprising the first Girl Show from 2005! La Femme is a visual celebration of mothers, daughters, and sisters everywhere—featuring a diverse and talented group of exclusively female illustrators picked from all over the world.

The artworks pay tribute to the complexities and joys of motherhood in addition to reflecting life from a woman’s perspective. Pieces range from the serious to cute, and the provocative to chic—covering the entire spectrum of what it is to be a woman. Through its exciting roster of artists, La Femme hopes to showcase and celebrate women in art.

Artists include
Adolie Day
Aline Yamada
Amy Sol
Annika Wester
Brandi Milne
Catherine Campbell
Clio Chiang
Elizabeth Ito
Emma Goo
Hannah Stouffer
Julie Nishioka
Julie West
Junko Mizuno
Kendra Binney
Kukula
Lulu *Plasticpirate
Marguerite Sauvage
Mari Inukai
Maria Vittoria Benatti
Miss Mindy
Stina Persson
Vera Brosgol
Yellena

• Tomorrow: Line Weight: A Drawing Exhibition (2)
• The Grind 2.0 art auction (2)
• Amy Sol’s solo show, Karmic Magic (0)
• Amy Sol’s process (1)
• Zeitgeist at the MoMA (0)

Tags: Adolie Day, Aline Yamada, Amy Sol, Annika Wester, Benatti, Brandi Milne, Catherine Campbell, Clio Chiang, Elizabeth Ito, Emma Goo, Exhibits, Gallery Nucleus, Hannah Stouffer, Julie Nishioka, Julie West, Junko Mizuno, Kendra Binney, Kukula, La Femme, Lulu Plasticpirate, Marguerite Sauvage, Mari Inukai, Maria Vittoria, Miss Mindy, Stina Persson, Vera Brosgol, Yellena

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