Thursday, July 1, 2010

Buddha Cat Show at Urban Sanctuary


Urban Sanctuary presents the work of Buddha Cat Press. Buddha Cat Press is a socially conscious print publishing company located in Downtown, Los Angeles. "Buddha Cat" is an exhibition of prints curated from the archives of Buddha Cat Press.

“Buddha Cat” includes hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind prints which employ multiple processes, such as diffusion dot dither, metallics, glitter and CMYK.

Buddha Cat Press has published and been contracted by such artists as Robbie Conal, Dave Kinsey, Shepard Fairey, Mear One, 3D, Chaz, Kofie, Winston Smith and El Mac. All of these collaborations will be shown, including the work of Master Printer Artist (AKA Print Goddess) Karen (the Fury) Fiorito.

The opening reception will feature live printing and food and refreshments.

Workshops will be given on the 17th, 24th and 31st for stencil making. A closing reception will follow the last workshop on the 31st. All workshops are $30 and include a free t-shirt!

Urban Sanctuary is a gallery and retail location in the emerging area of Boyle Heights. Urban Sanctuary is located at 2026 E. 1st, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Opening Reception: July 16th, 2010

5 pm- 9 pm, food and wine!
Live printing and stenciling!

Stenciling Workshops:
July 17th and 24th 1 pm- 5 pm
July 31st, 12 pm- 3 pm

Closing Reception:
July 31st, 3 pm- 5 pm

For more information please got to buddhacatpress.com, www.urbansanctuaryla.com
or follow us on twitter: twitter.com/buddhacatpress and twitter.com/urbsancla