artomatic

Hello,

Artomatic was a big success again this year.
Having already finished (May 9 thru June 15, 2008), artomatic will be back next year (i suppose). Check for updates.
http://www.artomatic.org/

The art that I saw was very impressive. In addition, there was much entertainment and affordable refreshments were available. The 10 floors used included lounge areas, bars, stages, dance and film theaters, classrooms, a store, and a tattoo parlor. A very entertaining happy hour could be had Wed. thru Fri. evening with no cover charge (although a donation is appreciated).

The artwork I displayed showed some of the artwork I have created in the past decade, both commercial and personal. Portraits dominate the illustration work I have done since graduating from VCU in 1997. I have drawn portraits of John Lennon, Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, and Marie Curie, among others, in pencil and ink for LA Associates and AAPT. Illustrations of Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain represent the fatal effects of drugs and rock and roll. A couple of surreal paintings come out of the mattikai subconscience through written word and stream of consciousness manifestation with Ardie Tyoke and Bi-Polar. At this point I round it off with a particularly nice watercolor-like cow skull and female nude.

I urge you to attend next years event, or participate if you are so inclined. It is an experience beyond that of any art gallery. It is a place to hang out with friends, learn a thing or two about art, get your drink on, get involved, get down, get crazy and have fun. Don't miss it.

See ya there!!
mattikai