Painting a Mural with Dave Mac Dowell

Rick Galiher of Platinum Cheese enjoyed his day painting a mural with Dave Mac Dowell for our opening of Hello World and describes his day in this recent write up "Around The Hood"...

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Jennifer Korsen Sets Our Hearts Aflame

We’re feeling the feminine energy today, and thrilled to welcome another amazing woman to the line up for the upcoming Hello World exhibit at The Service Station this Saturday, April 20th. Jennifer Korsen, an LA native and self-taught mixed media artist and painter, shares her vibrant fascination with anatomy through an ever-evolving body of work (yes, that pun was intended). :)

Most of Korsen’s recent work is centered around the heart, a symbol that is universal, relatable and emotional. As she explains, “The heart represents love, strength, vitality, and connection, and is an endless source of inspiration for me.” We can’t wait to reveal the piece Jennifer has provided for this show. You are going to be blown away.

Hello World Features King Bee from Bronx, NY

Stemming from New York, the artwork by The Royal "Kingbee" impressed curator, Luna George, and we are very proud to announce that Kingbee will have work on display for the Hello World exhibit opening on April 20, 2013 at The Service Station. 

Alfredo Bennett, professionally known as The Royal “Kingbee” is a New York City-based artist. He was born in Harlem NY and raised in the Bronx since the early 70’s. He began his illustrious career painting graffiti on walls until gathering recognition and eventually being commissioned to perform his artistic abilities for numerous businesses, public and private all throughout the city of New York. Some commissioned works being for Youngland clothing store, Bacardi Liquor, and Rite-aid just to name a few. Highly talented, respected, mysterious and probably the most underestimated underground artist of our time. KingBee is the Founder of UWLAW (Urban Writers Logos and Walls), one of the most talented graffiti crews in New York City throughout the 90’s. His skills are continually evolving in all art mediums and categories including body art, canvases, and logos. KingBee still continues to reside in the city that never sleeps, Bronx, NY. Here he still continues to draw inspiration from his surroundings, which happens to be one of the most vibrant cities in the world.

Artwork by King Bee

KingBee Map

Featured Talent from Texas: Raul Gonzalez

Butterfly and Color Spectrum
house paint on stone
10 ft x 12 ft, 2012
located at 2811 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007

"My artwork is a blend of reality, fantasy and nostalgia. Most of my work falls under the category of painting and drawing, but I continue to explore the possibilities of creating work without adhering to these methods. My work is inspired by narrative, graffiti, Pop Art, Chicano Art, music, fashion, pop culture and spacial relations. I try to stay as honest as I can with my work.  

This is what molds me." - Raul Gonzalez

Raul Gonzalez was born and raised in Houston, TX. His artistic influences came from pop culture, video games, Lowrider magazine and music videos. He began drawing at an early age and eventually took art classes in high school.

Gonzalez studied Graphic and Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri for 2 years. At that time, Raul Gonzalez was certain of his career as an artist so he moved back to Houston and started working. Not finding a passion in any of the many jobs Raul worked, he decided to return to school part-time. In 2007 Raul transferred to the University of Houston to pursue a degree in Art Education.

After taking two courses (Color & Illustration) with David Hickman, Raul found a strong interest in painting. Raul graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and received Magna Cum Laude Honors. During the same month he graduated, Raul also became one of the founding members of the art collective, The Montrose Art Society, which is based in Houston, TX. Raul's work has been shown around Texas and he has gained collectors throughout the United States. He is currently studying Studio Art at The University of Texas in San Antonio, where he is pursuing his masters degree in both painting and sculpture.

We are very proud to announce that Raul Gonzalez will have several colorful pieces on display for the Hello World exhibition which opens April 20, 2013.