Prints from San and Escif for FIFTY24SF Gallery's "See You in Croatan"

In conjunction with San & Esif’s “See You in Croatan” exhibition at FIFTY24SF Gallery, Upper Playground and FIFTY24SF Gallery is releasing four prints by the Spanish artists.

The prints by San, entitled “I Am a Host of Trophies and Scars” and “I Am Where I Come From“, feature his extremely detailed line-work in earth tones, with the former showcasing a self-portrait. Escif’s prints, “Macarena” and “Morphine“, exhibit his minimal characters in neutral tones.

The prints have been made exclusively for Upper Playground all four prints measure 18″ x 24″ and are silk-screened onto card stock weight papers. Each print is limited to an edition of 50 and is signed and numbered by the artist.

Special SF Edition INSA Prints now available online

Upper Playground and FIFTY24SF Gallery are releasing new San Francisco special edition prints by INSA in conjunction with his ongoing exhibition at FIFTY24SF Gallery entitled ‘MORE’.

The prints are new takes by INSA on the now classic ‘Heel’ image that began to enter his work in 2004.  In the beginning, the image was simply an attempt to depart from the traditional macho driven culture that dominated graffiti – but has since become one of the defining images of INSA’s career and has been seen on countless walls in cities across the world.

The San Francisco editions of the prints come in six neon color ways and variations, to coincide with the neon murals that INSA accomplished throughout San Francisco over the last couple weeks.  Each print is executed as two colour silkscreens made using solvent based inks on Fabriano 5 300gsm paperstock. The prints measure 20″ x 28″ and are signed, blind-stamped and numbered by INSA.  Each color is limited to an edition of 15 and priced at $150 per print. Check them all out here.

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Ericailcane's Printmaking photos

The prints have arrived and Ericailcane has shared with us some photos of them in the works. 7 different very low edition (editions of 4-20) prints will be available tonight at the opening and online tomorrow. A look at the process:

Stanley Donwood interviewed by Pitchfork for his FIFTY24SF Gallery show

The good people of the highly-influential music website, Pitchfork, have interviewed our very own exhibiting artist, Stanley Donwood, about his new show at FIFTY24SF Gallery (that is up now, go see it, now) as well as doing artwork for a little band called Radiohead.

Go read it here.

And check out the prints we have of Stanley Donwood in our webstore.

David Choe returns to the 415... FRIDAY Feb. 5th

Fifty24SF is proud to host “Character Assassination” - a solo exhibition by David Choe.

One of the most diverse and prolific living artists, David Choe combines his interest in American and Asian pop culture, graphic novels, and cityscapes to produce some of the most dynamic work seen today.

His often lewd expressions of the female form, considered offensive to some, is, in all actuality, the most raw and honest appreciation of the male/female sexual interaction. Erratic brushwork and wild compositions convey a superficial sense of anarchy and abandon while the delicate and exotic portraits betray the implied chaos, revealing a passionate love of women.

In Dave’s work, discordance and serenity exist in impossible harmony as proof to the truest constitution of life. His paintings are testament to the fact that the gritty and the perceived offensive are necessary constituents of raw beauty.

David’s disinterest in social conformity and lack of need for social approval allows him to exist in a realm of indulgence, allowing his creativity to abound unfettered. Whether he be painting murals, paintings, or quick street commentary, that raw honesty is the element that drives his work deep into the psyche of the viewer.  Truths that we as an audience are not always brave enough to admit, even to ourselves, fuels the mastery behind the work.  A subliminal stirring of still waters, his paintings are thought provoking and engaging in a way that cannot always be justified as simply, aesthetically pleasing.

A seasoned globetrotter, David Choe’s murals cover walls from his native Los Angeles to Vietnam. His intricate brush strokes and characters translate well to consumer products and he has worked with Marvel Comics, Levis and Nike. His art, photos, and writing have been featured in Giant Robot, Hustler and Vice Magazine. David Choe has also self-published comic/journals: Bruised Fruit, Cursiv and Slow Jams. Most recently, he was featured in the documentary about his work “Dirty Hands.”

We cordially invite you to join us for the Opening Reception of

David Choe's

"Character Assassination"

Friday, February 5th, 2010

7-10pm

248 Fillmore St, SF, Ca, 94117

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FIFTY24SF Gallery Contact Information: Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Saturday from 12–6 P.M. and by appointment Address:          248 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Contact:           Lynzy Blair / Phone: (415) 252-9144 / Email: Lynzy@UpperPlayground.com