Hangar 18

It Takes All Kinds art exhibition March 7th – April 12th, 2009
Opening Reception Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Curated by artist Ken Davis, “It Takes All Kinds,” looks at how street artists have moved from the world to the gallery, and in some cases back again. All the artists featured in this show have amazing drawing and painting skills, much of which were honed through graffiti, sign painting, tattoo design and illustration. Once these skills left the street they became focused on incredibly beautiful works of fine art, ranging from delicate burned wood drawings, (do not miss this work by Matt Richie), to large scale, three dimensional urban landscapes by Task One. This show promises to be a creative circus, the likes of which have not been seen in Alameda before. Music will be provided by invited DJ’s Wyatt Gurp, Harbour and Tekasaurus R.rex, and there will be a live silk screening demo by Political Gridlock with prints available for sale during the opening celebration.

Autobody Fine Art
1517 Park Street Alameda, CA
phone: 510-865-2608
Gallery Hours: Thurs – Sun 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Artists include:
Political Gridlock
These Oakland Printmakers have been leaving an impression on the world with everything ranging from their to politically charged propaganda to their rock poster work.

Shorty Fatz
Shorty Fatz consists of San Jose artists Matthew Rodriguez and Samuel Rodriguez who are recognized for their state of the art original bicycle fabrication and paintwork.

John Stuart Berger
John Stuart Berger is a Northern California artist who passes time by manipulating and mutating various forms of the natural world. He is intrigued by organisms that tend to slither, crawl, ooze, fly, strike and usually bite!

Matt Richie
Hailing from Hayward, Matt is known for his meticulous woodburning and ball point pen work as well as complicated and seductive shadowboxes.

Ken Davis
Currently living in Alameda, Kenís work has been described as a combination of old-school hand lettering combined with contemporary themes. Skateboard companies, stores, and bands have all commissioned him to produce work for them.

Task 1
Street artist and sculptor who constantly is trying to blur the lines between disciplines of Graffitti, Fine Art and Visual Media.