hollywood D.C.: lights! camera! election! opening night at world of wonder's gallery
(above: "batmobama and robiden" by paul richmond; "science fiction" by kahla walkoski; "farah palin" by jamie boling; "abraham obama" by ron english.)
last night, i boogied on down to the world of wonder storefront gallery in hollywood to attend the opening night of their latest eye candy extravaganza, "hollywood D.C.: lights! camera! election!" known as a place where "high art and low brow collide," world of wonder always curates a delicious collection of works by cutting edge and breakthrough artists. if you haven't visited this cornerstone gallery yet, put it on your list of things to do...and then do it today.
(above: "obama and the family" by david mitchell; "condoleezza rice" by jason mercier; "Gum Blonde LIII" by jason kronenwald.)
"lights! camera! election!" features the work of 40+ artists, each serving up their twisted visions of current and historic political and celebrity figures. a 1970s "farah palin" pin up graces the walls alongside a democratic, dynamic duo of "batmobama and robiden." hillary's portrait is crafted from chewed bubblegum. mr. brainwash represents with a few pieces, including his blonde marilyns, as does the amazing jason mecier with his "condoleezza rice" rice portrait.
(above: me and santino rice; reality queens heather and bobby trendy; hosts heidi and spencer.)
the night was filled with go-go dancers, blue cotton candy handouts, svedka vodka cocktails, james st. james blow-by-blow reporting, rupaul strutting, and hosts heidi and spencer from "the hills" (yeah, that's right, kids) walking around and posing for lots of pictures. i even met project runway's darling, santino rice, who is about twice my height.
(above: "the fresh prince of DC" by jamie boling.)
the show is up for just a few weeks, so slip on your $150,000.00 outfit, jet on down to hollywood blvd., and get ready to soak in a little political pop culture.
where:
WOW storefront gallery
6650 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
when:
tuesday-saturdays
noon-6:00
october 23rd - november 8th
admission is FREE!
MORE pictures taken by me after the JUMP, including one that may not be NSFW. USA!
(image: "red devil circus" by jay schuette.)
(image: paris + tinkerbell hilton crossing the deleware river with a shipment of ash registers" by allen hatch.)
(above: "what ever happened to sarah palin?" by dave decaro; "homo" by gay bigfoot.
(above: world of wonder's storefront with go go dancers and "vote samantha.")
(above: the glamorous alexis arquette.)
(former club kid james st. james interview songwriter/artist allee willis.)
(above: world of wonder's producer/founder randy barbato and artist jay schuette.)
(above: sarah palin's paparazzi shot, "exit strategy" by ben tegal / 21st century. discretely covered with an "i voted!" sticker.)
(above: guests)
(above: a glimpse of the show.)
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Again, why don't I live in Los Angeles? That Obama Prince picture is fantastic!
Posted by: CiCi | October 24, 2008 at 11:30 AM
i am happy that someone i know was worthy of being admitted to this party. ;)
Posted by: laine | October 24, 2008 at 11:40 AM
You and Santino. Now THAT is a sandwich made in heaven!
Posted by: Mr. Blandings | October 24, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Oh good! I'm going to Los Angeles in a few weeks. I will definitely check this out. Are the go-go dancers there all of the time or just for opening night? By the way, I love your black and white dress. Santino much have been impressed. The Batman art is truly fabulous!
Posted by: Ali in SF | October 24, 2008 at 12:25 PM
HOT!!!!!
Posted by: Hadley | October 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Sarah Palin isn't good for many things, but she's a great muse for art! Love Sarah Fawcett Majors!
Posted by: June Bug Jim | October 24, 2008 at 12:56 PM
I must visit this gallery - I'm seriously whoranging after Batmobama and Robiden and Attack of the Mavericks!!
Posted by: cortnie enns | October 24, 2008 at 01:20 PM
Did Santino get plugs?
Posted by: Oliver | October 24, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Before I read the caption, I thought that the Palin paparazzi shot had a scratch-and-sniff sticker on it. Ew!
Posted by: Lady Peacock | October 24, 2008 at 02:06 PM
lady peacock, i say you patent that idea -- PRONTO!
Posted by: tula | October 24, 2008 at 02:16 PM
TOO FREAKIN' FANTASTIC!!! All over the "Prince" and "Farah" pics! What a time! HA!
Posted by: Uncle Beefy | October 24, 2008 at 04:35 PM
It was a blast! Great write up, and super cool that you included my piece (attack of the mavericks ;). I second the sentiment that everyone simply MUST check out WOW asap! My favorite gallery in LA, hands down.
Posted by: Kahla Walkoski | October 24, 2008 at 08:43 PM
FUNNY post! Interesting that Obama should be Abraham Lincoln... since Lincoln was Republican.
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | October 27, 2008 at 06:07 PM