Volume VIII - Summer '08

Volume 8

Volume 8 Features: Femke Heimstra, the art of Robert Hardgrave, the gigantic wooden onslaught of Mike Rea, McBess, Esao Andrews, the maniacal Victor Castillo, Oksana Badrak, artist Barnaby Barford, and an in depth interview/ feature with cover artist Camille Rose Garcia. Plus, the Unorthodox Taxidermy of Dr. Seuss, Yoskay Yamamoto, Ferris Plock, and the legendary Eyvind Earle, a Spotlight on Scott Musgrove's latest show and much more of the sweet contamination from us at Fructose.



-Rei

Another One for the U.S.A...

Again! America invents another way to make overweight Americans more lethargic.

Careful What Happens...

Hello guys!

Sooo... Right now I am saving up to get a car. And it's pretty difficult when your life style is consistently spending money, going out with your friends every day drinking, eating, buying random stuff etc. Thinking on getting a Mini Cooper, if i can't afford that I'll probably on getting a Honda, Fit. So hopefully all goes well for that. And interesting thing that just happen. My aunt reads cards, and I never believed in but when my aunt read my future and what I was thinking. ON POINT! I was surprised. CRAZY! But anyways my aunt told my girlfriend that if I don't look out for my savings carefully, I'm going to lose it and I will be very sad. I found out just when I typed up "I'm saving up for a car". Now I'm going to be more careful. It was pretty freaked out because the reason I save is to just have money when some thing unexpectedly comes up.

I decided to become a Physical Therapist. Reason why? Well the reason why is because I was always fond of getting massages. And it'll work out my hands, help out my grip when I break dance. So I hope that comes along well and I commit to it. Wish me luck!

Bboyin is good! I got some new moves I can add to routines and for myself. My realization was that I need to do my other sets in battles because it's just good exposing them to let the bboy world what you have. Working on that right now.

Thats about it so far with my life... LATER ALLIGATOR!

-Rei

Systema Naturae 2...

Following the success of the first Systema Naturae exhibition, Gallery Nucleus is proud to present Systema Naturae II: Submerged. The show features new and original work by Michael Brown, Frieda Gossett, Andrea Offermann, Ver Mar, and Jaime Zollars.

Systema Naturae II explores the link between human beings and water—the essential source of life for all living organisms. As both the root of human origins and the inspiration behind the artwork for Systema, water is the visual and thematic starting point in creating an exhibition as varied and complex as the natural world itself.

Please join us for the opening reception on July 12, 2008 where we will have refreshments, music, and several artists in attendance.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

As a prolific painter, Michael Brown has shown in galleries both nationally and internationally. He has been featured in various publications and is currently residing in Atlanta where he is a professor of painting for the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Frieda Gossett is known for her beautifully crafted leather works, in addition to her paintings and drawings. She has shown in various galleries throughout Los Angeles.

A welcome new addition to the Systema roster, Ver Mar is a versatile artist whose artwork extends across mediums. She has done illustrations, graphic design, metalwork, and sculptures—just to name a few.

Along with being an established illustrator well-known for her fine details, Andrea Offermann has also been published in the graphic novel anthology Flight, and is a freelance illustrator residing in Germany.

Jaime Zollars is an award-winning illustrator whose work can be seen in various children’s books and publications. She has shown in galleries throughout the U.S. and is currently working as a freelance illustrator.

-Rei