Tim Biskup created the visual identity as well as a limited-edition print (above) for Twentywonder, “a one night World’s Fair’ which takes places Saturday, March 6th (6 – Midnight) in Culver City. The event celebrates 21st century creativity as well as serving to raise money to assist those with down-syndrome which is also known as Trisomy 21.  The Biskup Print is available with the $500 (donation) tickets.  There are several other ticket packages available as well.

Twentywonder
Veterans Memorial Building
Culver City, CA

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Manifest Equality gallery, opening its doors on March 3rd through the 7th in Los Angeles,  harnesses  the power, vision and voices of 100+ artists in an effort to seek full and equal rights for Gay (LGBT) individuals and all Americans.  This large, high-profile group show features work from a diverse array of artists including Ron English, Robbie Conal, Harvey Pekar, Shepard Fairey,  Swoon, Amanda Visell, Tristan Eaton, Tim Biskup, Gary Baseman, Jude Buffum, Joe Ledbetter, Buff Monster, Barry McGee and many, many more. The timely and heartfelt show is meant to inspire viewers to participate in the grassroots movement seeking political reform that ensures equal rights regardless of sexual orientation.

Here’s a quick preview of some of the work that will be on display at the gallery.  Be sure to catch the opening night party this coming Wednesday, March 3rd (8 PM – 1 AM). The full schedule is available after the jump.

Manifest Equality
1341 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90028-8141

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I Hate Everyone but You featuring art work and installations by Tim Biskup and Matt Goldman opened this past Friday (11.12) @ De La Barracuda on Melrose.  Primarily a retrospective, the exhibit features a nice overview of Biskup’s work and in particular his large scale sculptures  including three giant Helpers, a large Flat Cali pyramid, and a large Bronze Stack Pack.  And… an amazing amount of his vinyl art toys – it’s easy to forget just how many sweet toys he’s done.  In addition to his new Astro Boy and Vader piece, Tim also showed off a nice selection of previous paintings.  For his piece of the pie, Matt Goldman presented a nice array of screen prints and Tees on a large wall – very nice work. If you missed it, go check it out for the large installations as well the chance to pickup toys and other art products you might have missed the first time around.  Enjoy the pics after the jump.

De La Barracuda
7769 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.852.7179

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Exit Strategy. Tim Biskup.

Last week we previewed I Hate Everyone But You featuring the art of Tim Biskup and Matt Goldman.  Here’s an update on the show which opens this Friday, November 13th from 7-10 PM @ De La Barracuda on Melrose.  Rather than exhibiting a completely new body of work, Biskup will present a retrospective with several new pieces sprinkled in. For what may very well be his “biggest  LA show yet”, Biskup will offer new paintings, several large sculptures many of which have yet to be seen, as well as previously released pieces from his archives

On the painting side, there will be the  Vader and Astro Boy pieces which we revealed last time. On the sculpture side there’s the premiere of the 9 foot tall “Exit Strategy” sculpture (above).  This one seems to be an extension of his work done for his  ‘08 Operating System show in Paris as well as the more recent Mystic Temple of Self-Entitlement installation in Rome.    Matt Goldman will be offering vibrant silk-screened prints and an “enormous wall-piece”.   Be there this Friday to revel  in the large-scale experience.

De La Barracuda
7769 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.852.7179

Tim Biskup, Matt Goldman and friends will open I Hate Everyone But You at De La Barracuda on Melrose on Friday, November 13th (7-10 PM).  This two week holiday take over of the stylish boutique will feature plenty of ‘big’ art.  Here’s a quick look at some of what Mr. Biskup has in store — several painting homages to pop icons in his newer ‘faceted’ style  as well as three of his life-size Helpers.

De La Barracuda
7769 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.852.7179

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Tim Biskup will release a limited quantity of his Doom Loop #10 wood prints this Friday, October 30th  @ Noon PDT on Flopdoodle.com.  Originally released for his ‘Mystic Chords of Memory’ solo in Barcelona earlier this year, these 2-color silkscreen prints on white beech wood (19.49” x 13.78”, ed. of 100 s/n) will be sold framed for $300. An impressive piece at a rather reasonable price.

This Friday at noon pacific on my site I will be releasing the last of the two Fancy Haircut Earth Restroyer Pupu Bros. Little Bandit.
Another long name, but we can just call him Little Bandit.
He is Glow green vinyl with pearl white, black, yellow, and my most favorite color right now for vinyl- deep dark turquoise.
He will come with a silk screened header. Handmade by bovine press here in portland.

Same day later that day Kicking Ass and Taking Names opens at GH. Le Merde, Itokin Park, Tim Biskup, Scrappers, Martin Ontiveros, Uglydolls, and me. New works by all. Customs and paintings and GH runs.
Opening Reception is 6-9pm this Friday September 4th.
We will be here and ready for some good times.

Nippon Girl. Yoko d'Holbachie. 11.5" x 9.3". Oil on Board.

Sweet Streets, opening this Saturday, August 29th 2009 at Nucleus in Alhambra celebrates the quirky and innovative Japanese street fashion emanating from Harajuku.  Here’s a preview of some of the pieces from the group show including work by Fawn Fruits, Mari Inukai, Tigerlily Biskup, Tim Biskup, and Yoko d’Holbachie (above).

Nucleus
210 East Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
626.458.7477

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Bipolar, a group show with a twist opens next Saturday, August 29th, 2009 @ Exhibit A Gallery in LA.   Presented by Tony Alva and Richard Villa III, the show will offer a change of pace  by having artists create a piece using a new or unfamiliar style/approach.  The impressive lineup offering a mix of rising talent and proven stars includes Sas Christian, Nate Frizzell, Mike Maxwell, Melissa Haslam, Jenn Porreca, Farel Dalrymple, Mimi Knoop, Bigfoot, James Naccarato, Allison Sommers (preview after the jump), Tim Biskup, and Tiffany Liu.

Exhibit A Gallery
1086 South Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90019
323.954.7295

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Recently Dailydujour had the pleasure of  visiting Tim Biskup’s studio as he was finishing up pieces for his next solo, The Mystic Chords of Memory, which opens this Thursday, June 4th at Iguapop in Barcelona.   A reference to Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural address, the title of the new show hints at an awakening from dark times and points to a more promising future.

While his work is at some level highly public as it is viewed in galleries and on numerous products, Biskup’s work is in reality intensely introspective.  Painting is a means of self-expression and perhaps more importantly discovery.  While his recent work has taken a turn for the darker mirroring uncertainty in his life, this newest collection of work is colorful and joyous matching a new found happiness and comfort-level in his personal development.

In terms of the aesthetic elements, Biskup returns to his use of facets a style he “loves”.  This new show also sees him  painting bubbly, voluptuous women — a very enjoyable first for him.  Fun and joy of creation was a theme that ran through the conversation during our visit.  Tim Biskup continues to evolve his painting style as a means of self-expression — a continually stimulating journey.

Iguapop Gallery
Comerc. 15
Barcelona, Spain
P. +34-933100735
C. +34-617808286

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It’s been a week (5.13) since  Tim Biskup thrilled Rome with his Mystic Temple of Self-Entitlement live-performance installation at the Dorothy Circus gallery.  The installation features five wooden temples designed by Biskup – one for each of the four elements and one for humanity (in the form of his signature Helper character).

The performance ?  Biskup used a catapult he designed to launch rubber balls at his wooden installation, destroying it while the audience cheered him on.  Here’s a look at the Mystic Temple of Self-Entitlement via a short and sweet video courtesy of the gallery and a nice action shot by Nytha from her Flickr photostream.

As we write this Tim Biskup should be in Rome presenting or is that destroying his ‘Mystic Temple of Self-Entitelment’ installation just outside of the Dorothy Circus gallery.  While the gallery originally asked Biskup to do live painting, we’re thankful that the municipality of Rome agreed to sponsor his ‘kinetic’ installation which features give wooden pyramids – one for each of the four elements and for humanity.

To give you a better idea of the installation dynamic, here’s a look at prototype of the sixth installation element – a Biskup designed wooden catapult which launches rubber balls.

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Rome continues its growing tradition of showcasing top artists  in the pop contemporary movement with Dorothy Circus Gallery’s opening of their ‘Yes We Can’ group show on Wednesday, May 13th 2009.  The show in the eternal city features the work of Ron English,  Francesco Lo Castro, Kris Lewis, Camile Rose Garcia and Ken Keirns.

In addition to the gallery exhibition, the action will also go outdoors.  Flying Fortress, The London Police and Elio Varuna will present live painting and Tim Biskup will present a performance installation experience.

Dorothy Circus Gallery
via Nuoro, 17 00182 – Rome Italy
phone: +39 06 7021179 • +39 06 70161256