Honey Cake. June Shows

The month of May flew by. I still have a lot to get done in not much time.


I painted my Pornsaint piece over for the show in Amsterdam, but it was too heavy (too expensive) to ship, so I had to make a print. I haven't colored a piece digitally (more than flat layouts) in nearly a year. I'm pretty content at this point. Especially since I've re done it at least 3 times in different mediums. I've had so many issues with this piece from start to finish. I still have to print, sign and ship it, let's hope there will be no more delays.

Honey Cake: May Ling Su

The print will be exhibited in Amsterdam at the Erotic Museum. 
Opening June 10th- August 31st 2011
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 54, Amsterdam Netherlands.


The Sakura Exhibition is coming to New York June 3rd- 16th.
EXCY GALLERY
147 WEST 35TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10001
The artwork will be sold for $30.00, the profit will go to the Japanese Red Cross for Tsunami and Earthquake victims.

Also in June is the next installation of The Contrast Art Show. (Design by me)

A group art show comprised of 20 artists, exhibited at the 320 Studios

14th floor, 320W 37th st, Manhattan, NY, 10018

June 9th & 10th 5pm-1am

320 Studios is proud to welcome the next installation of The Contrast Art Show. An art exhibition which puts together a variation of artists, artistic movement groups, and several upcoming galleries; in a frivolous attempt to show the rising styles and trends of art in New York City. A multifaceted show of beauty, performance and the creative spirit will split the night once again, in the form of 20 of New York’s top underground artists coming together all under one roof; alongside with live performances and body art presented to us by Valerie Vanone and Tracy Von Becker, a live painting session by Chelsea Greene Lewyta, an aerialist performance by Catherine Herrmann and a dancing light performance presented by Catherine Galasso.

We welcome onlookers to share in our own artistic revolution; come and watch the beginning of the future art world coming to a bloom. Join us for a night of excitement, exuberance, and most of all beauty. 

www.contrastartshow.com 

www.320studiosnyc.com

$5 donation recommended, but not required. No RSVP necessary

*Edit: Fixed the images, accidentally deleted it when I made a double post. You can now view it full view, and please do. It looks better that way.

Porn Saint Revision Drawing

This is a revision for my Porn Saint piece. Details later...

This afternoon in NYC:

Update later this weekend :x

April Shows 2011

Opening in an hour is the 2011 Sakura Exhibition in Tokyo. Although I'm not sure what is going on. I haven't watched the news yet today, I was told there was another earthquake. My thoughts and prayers are with those who are suffering. If you would like to donate to the victims, you can purchase a beautiful poster on the Sakura website. All profit will be donated through The Japanese Red Cross Society.

This is the first time I've shown my work in Asia. I jumped at the invitation. I colored two of my drawings digitally using newer programs (not completely happy, have to get my old programs back). The files were to be sent digitally and printed out on location.

The show is displaying in New York City in June, you can read the details here. I'll be posting more information closer to the opening.

Tomorrow night at 6 p.m. there is an opening at Lovebird Studio in Rosendale, New York. Most of my originals are on display along with some newly presented prints. The other artists include Lea Sophie, Fionn Reilly, Scott Michael Ackerman, Al Ackerman, Paul Heath, and Amy Ackerman.
430 Main Street. Rosendale, New York. 6-11 p.m.

I'll be showing back in New York City at the end of April. Details TBA. I have shows scheduled on the west coast and out of the country later this Spring and Summer. Much work to be done.

And, here is a snap from Contrast. It went very well.

Happy Spring 2011

I've picked out a few pieces I made over the summer and am building on them. I have to finish some works from that time (well completely rework them now) that will be incorporated into this series later for upcoming shows. This drawing is for a 10" diameter wood panel, some of the negative space will be sanded away (from the paper).
The digital color is really sketchy in this one. About to start the next layer of paint. I'd take progress shots, but my time is scarce.

Back to work. Oh but first, I meant to post this sooner...


My friend of mine Sky Shatz, graduate of SVA, did a silk screen collaboration with one of the butterflies from the Butterfly Tragedy series. A few are already gone from my stock after Bleak March. I'll be selling what I have left at Contrast this Friday and Saturday. I will also have the first edition, run of five, prints from the same series. 7x5", $10. each. If you can not make the show and are interested in purchasing a print, send me an e-mail: clewyta@gmail.com. Free shipping until my shop is set up.


You can also order the tee shirt through the SkyGraphx website.
Enter the code: CGBUTTERFLY to get a special discount.

Don't miss The Contrast Art Show this Friday and Saturday at 320 Studios. 320 W37th st 14th floor. New York City. 5 PM

Eviscerated Unicorn

An interpretation of the struggle between good and evil. It's a piece I've wanted to do for a long time but I hadn't developed the image in my mind until recently. 
This is a section from the drawing for a 54x20" triptych to be painted with oil on paper and wood. I've cut off the unfinished section because of how erotic it looks. It's designed to be a phallic symbol but for some reason when the serpent (hydra) isn't drawn, the silhouette is much more obvious. You'll have to wait to see the figure in her contemplation with the beast.