Print Zero Exchange Opens Saturday

Michelle Brownridge.  "5:30"  Stone Litho and Inkjet

After I drink beer with everyone at my gallery on Saturday, I am headed to Georgetown for the Opening Party of Print Zero Studio's Print Exchange #7.  Founders, Brian Lane - artist and overall hub/magnet/man-on-the-street for all things print in Seattle, and the equally stellar Jeremy Cody, started Print Zero Studios in 2003 as a small print exchange.  Since then is has grown to a fully-operating print studio with space for rent.  And the print exchange has blossomed and grown like an August zucchini, this year including the work of 227 artists from 15 countries (one being a print by Cullom Gallery's own Annie Bissett from her recently completed series, We Are Pilgrims, which will show here in October & November, 2010).  In years past the exchange has toured venues in Seattle WA, Portland OR, Miami FL, Homer AK, Laramie WY, Buffalo NY, Madison WI, and Naestved, Denmark.  Check out their site for information about this year's exchange including the tour schedule and catalog orders.  Plus I hear these guys put on a really good party.  See you there. 

Exchange 7 Opening: 8.14.10, Time 5 to 10 pm
PrintZero Studios Seattle   [map]
4810 Airport Way South #C
Seattle, WA 98108

Ryohei Tanaka, End-of-Show Party, Tomorrow

If you haven't seen the show, tomorrow is the last day for Ryohei Tanaka's amazing paper cuts in all their glory on the walls of Cullom Gallery.  Stop by between 4 and 6 pm on Saturday, 8/14, and enjoy a cold beer and sample some crunchy shrimp snacks picked from Uwajimaya's vast selection of this popular Japanese munchy.


CUTTIN' IT UP:
Paper Cuts by Ryohei Tanaka

CLOSING PARTY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 4-6 PM

Cullom Gallery

603 S Main Street

Seattle, WA  98104

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Our Summer Ephemera Show

Swing by and see our 3rd Annual, Summer Ephemera Show, now on view in the east window through September 4, 2010.  This year I've found a group of 1950s matchbox labels chock-full of juicy graphic designs of the time.  We also have a small stash of vintage black & white and sepia tone photos, some titled and dated in the negative as images taken on a world cruise in 1928, and others from the 1930s and 50s.  And I found another copy of the pro-wrestling poster from last year, from a match-up between Japanese hero, Rikidozan, and various international strong men in masks and tights.

Taisho-era woman, with blown-glass fish bowls, $45. framed

1950s matchbox label, $30. framed

(left) 1930s matchbox label with Nagoya Carp and biplane $35. framed
(right) 1950s photo of new train line to Ningyocho $55. framed

1950s matchbox label advertising Kogabo Cameras $30. framed

Another beautiful 1950s matchbox label  $30. in the frame

1930s postcard advertising medical thermometers $45. framed

A Few Photos

In case you can't make it to Seattle, here are a few shots of Ryohei Tanaka's current show at Cullom Gallery, which runs through Saturday, August 14th.  I was really happy with the way the show came together, and the aerial paper cuts (as we are calling them) added another great layer to the show. 

I can't say enough about this great and creative, if slightly elusive artist.  Being surrounded by his amazing papercuts these many weeks has been like getting to know someone through reading their dream diary.  Wish you all could be here.  Cuttin' It Up: Paper Cuts by Ryohei Tanaka.

Praise for Ryohei Tanaka

Lots to report today.  I was psyched that The Stranger's Jen Graves highlighted Ryohei Tanka's paper cuts on The Slog this week.  If you haven't seen the show in person yet, swing by the gallery next Thursday for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk, from 6 to 9 pm.  I am also putting up a good selection of matchbox labels, vintage postcards, black & white photos of Japan in the 1920s, old commercial goods and hotel luggage labels, and one cool Pro Wrestling poster, all part of Cullom Gallery's Third Annual Summer Ephemera Show, which will run only through Saturday, August 14.  The International District is also hosting JamFest this summer on every first Thursday of the month through September.  The music lineup and ticket info can be found here.

First Thursday Gallery Walk

August 5th, 6 - 9 pm

Cullom Gallery

603 S Main Street

Seattle, WA  98104

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On View:

Cuttin' It Up: Paper Cuts by Ryohei Tanka

Third Annual Summer Ephemera Show

Both through Saturday, August 14, 2010

 

Ryohei Tanka Exhibit Online

It's up!  A selection of 36 of the nearly 70 amazing hand-folded and cut kirigami, featured in our current exhibit, Cuttin' It Up: Paper Cuts by Ryohei Tanaka continuing through August 14, 2010.  Stop by on the First Thursday in August, 8/5, for the monthly Gallery Walk, to also see our 3rd Annual Summer Ephemera Show, a short run from 8/5 - 8/14, so don't miss it!

Breath In Breath Out.

Praying Angry Man.

Bon Odori in Seattle this Weekend

Bon Odori is a centuries old Japanese Buddhist festival, which celebrates and honors the lives of deceased family members and friends. Loved ones are remembered through folk dances performed to traditional and contemporary Japanese music around a central platform (middle of South Main Street at 12th Ave S).  Bon Odori offers many cultural exhibits such as Ikebana (flower arranging), mizuhiki (paper cord art), and demonstrations of judo, aikido and taiko.  Traditional Japanese foods such as teriyaki chicken bento (lunch box), niku domburi (beef & rice bowl), somen (cold wheat noodles in broth), kori (shaved ice) and many other delicious selections can be purchased. Beer & sake garden with live music by Deems Tsutakawa on Saturday evening and Emerald City Jazz Ensemble on Sunday evening.  Location: South Main Street at 12th Ave S.

Saturday, July 17, 2010
4 PM   Food booths, exhibits, cultural demonstrations open
5:30 PM Obon Service in the Temple
6 PM Dancing begins, Deems in the Beer Garden
10: PM  Dancing ends

Sunday, July 18, 2010
3:00 PM Food booths, exhibits, cultural demonstrations open
4:30 PM Obon Service in the Temple
5:00 PM Dancing begins, Emerald City Jazz Ensemble in the Beer Garden
8:00 PM Dancing ends