RIKCAT - The Art of Rik Catlow

Idiot Box @ G1988 Los Angeles

Rik Catlow — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:52:51 +0000

I’ll have a piece in a group show called “Idiot Box” at Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight in Los Angeles.

100 artists take aim at TV’s guiltiest pleasures and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of “saved By The Bell”. It’s also Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight’s 5th year anniversary, cheers!

Here is the piece I contributed to the show.

Opening Reception: Thursday April 2, 2009 7-11pm

Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight
7020 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
www.nineteeneightyeight.com

Infinity Squared @ Distinction Gallery

Rik Catlow — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:39:26 +0000

I’ll have two pieces in this show that starts in early December. Be sure to check it out if your in the area.

Distinction is pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition "Infinity Squared" featuring 28 artists from the US and abroad. All art will be 8"x8". We are proud to have guest curator and artist, Kelly Vivanco, curating as well as participating in this exhibition. The opening reception with several artists in attendance will be held on Saturday December 13th, from 6-11pm. A second reception will be held on Saturday January 10th, from 6-11pm.

Featuring: Philip Kirk, Amy Huddleston, Alex Noriega, Angela Petsis, Angie Mason, Allison Sommers, ShowChicken, Rik Catlow, Andrea Zuill, Dennis Hayes IV, Josh Clay, Tom Haubrick, Ken Garduno, Alison O Donoghue , Jason Limon, Matte Stephens, Art & Ghosts, Netherland , Ekundayo, Mike Maxwell, Chris Ryniak, Jeremiah Ketner, Jenn Porreca, Kelly Vivanco, Matthew Feyld, Jennifer Lewis, Doug Boehm, & Amy Earles.

Distinction is a 7000 square foot building which houses a gallery and 14 artist studios ranging in size from 150 to 800 square feet. The Gallery features contemporary and cutting edge art work with a soft focus on Urban Surrealism. Distinction exhibits work by emerging and internationally acclaimed artists.

Distinction Gallery
317 East Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
www.distinctionart.com

Painting Sale & Art Bastard Interview

Rik Catlow — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:43:51 +0000

I’ve put a couple of paintings up on eBay at some very attractive prices. Also I’ve lowered some prices on some paintings in my Etsy store.

In other news I did a short interview that you can read on a site called Art Bastard. Check out the site it has a bunch of great interviews with a lot of great artists. Most of the artists were new to me, so it was good fun.

It’s a Freakin’ Art Show in NYC

Rik Catlow — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:08:55 +0000

Hello everyone, just wanted to let you know I have a piece in a traveling show that is making its last stop in NYC. It’s a show that was put on by 20th Century Fox with all the work inspired by Family Guy. It’s at the Paley Center for Media (the old Museum of Television & Radio) and it runs till September 7th. Here are all the details and below is the press release from Fox.

Press Release From Fox

CENTURY CITY, CA (July 31, 2008) – After a whirlwind global tour, including stops in England, Canada and Australia, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising in association with Acme Archives Ltd. presents the final stop for “It’s a Freakin’ Art Show!!!: A Collection of Interpretive Work Inspired by Family Guy” at The Paley Center for Media in New York City. Inspired by the subversive and hilarious Fox animated comedy “Family Guy,” and conceived as a forum to showcase an entirely original series of artwork, the traveling gallery is the first Pop Surrealist exhibition of new works inspired by a television series. Featuring the new pieces from 21 emerging artists, and additional production animation art, the exhibit remains on public view through September 7, 2008.

Group Show @ TAG Art Gallery in Nashville

Rik Catlow — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:55:26 +0000

If your around the Nashville be sure to stop by TAG Art Gallery. I’ll have at least 10 pieces on display along with Mathew Feyld, Jason Dunda, Julianna Bright and Kelly Williams. Unfortunately I won’t be at the opening, but I’m sure it will be great non the less.

The show opens Opening Saturday July 5th, 2008 from 6pm to 9pm and continues thru July 26th, 2008

I’ve posted a Flickr Set with all the piece I’ve contributed to this show. If you would like to purchase a piece from this collection contact TAG Art Gallery.

TAG Art Gallery
83 Arcade Building
Nashville TN 37219
(615) 429-7708
www.tagartgallery.com

Couple of Things

Rik Catlow — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:31:43 +0000

Hello everyone, hope you guys is having a great spring. Just a couple of things to update you on.

First off, you’ll notice that I’ve updated the look of the site slightly by adding some background texture. I still plan on tweaking it some more and it will be a work in progress through out the year.

Second is that I’ve been adding a lot of new pieces to my etsy store. I’ve been doing a lot of experimenting and having a blast exploring different techniques.

Lastly, I’ve created a Facebook Page for fans of my work. So, if you a facebook member become a fan already.

Style, Process, & Growth

Rik Catlow — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:31:28 +0000

I have an a style & process I’ve developed over the years that makes my work pretty distinctive. I’ve documented and shared this process in this post. At times the process becomes to mechanical and not spontaneous. I don’t like knowing what a piece of artwork will look like before its even complete. I rarely do sketches before I paint and like to be surprised with the completed pieces.

Occasionally, I do pieces that break out of my process. Recently have done two that I’m really happy with, one is called Choke and the other is called Bad Teeth. I would love to continue to work this way, but it’s hard to stay this loose and free when painting. Usually, I return to my more methodically approach. I have such admiration for Basquiat and Picasso for making there looseness and process look so effortless.

So does anybody else out there have some of the same inner struggles and boredom with the way they approach painting?.

Redesign 08′rough around the edges

Rik Catlow — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:55:35 +0000

I’ve done a redesign of the site. Got tired of the old design and needed to change it up. The biggest changes are the artwork section now uses and index page with thumbnails and single artwork pages. I’ve switched from using my home grown store to etsy.com. There are still some things that need to be addressed, but it’s about 90% there.

Closet Cleaning

Rik Catlow — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:53:18 +0000

Hey folks, I’m cleaning out the closets and putting some stuff up on eBay. Some xBox 360 games, an iPod Nano and a couple of paintings. These paintings are more on the experimental side and priced to move. Every once an awhile I like to do some work that are outside my normal process. So go take a gander at What, Bad Teeth, and Choke. Bid early and bid often. Ha!

Show Got Canceled Sale

Rik Catlow — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:31:59 +0000

Hello all, happy 2008! Well, I was supposed to have a show at a local gallery in Charlotte this month, but it got canceled. The reasons for the cancellation are a long story that I’d rather not go into. On the good side it enables me to put more work up on my website. I’ve updated the store with some of the work from the canceled show and some from returning work I just received this week.

Hope everyone has a happy and healthy 2008 and look for more new work on my site through out the year.