DISTORTED VIEWS JUNE 12 - JULY 12 2009

Come on over to this new Gallery space in Glendale, CA and see works from eight artists in a Group Show at Gallery Godo. The grand opening it's free and drinks are comped.

To view photos of this event copy and paste this link: http://distortedviewsshow.blogspot.com



JOIN US THIS FRIDAY JUNE 12 FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF

GALLERY GODO

A NEW ART GALLERY IN GLENDALE CA

“Distorted Views”
Fine Art by
Martiros Adalian • Valerio Ventura • Lucy Manucharian • Roger Webb
Anna Manoukian • Mariya Khachatrian • Vaan Manoukian
with video art by Gigi

June 12 – July 12, 2009
Opening Reception: Friday, June 12, 7pm – Midnight

Parking available on San Fernando Road after 6pm

The fine art of eight artists who share distorted views of the world are featured in the grand opening of Gallery Godo, a new creative space in Glendale, CA.

Sponsored by Moss Studio, Eva Interior Design and Carol Todd At Home “Distorted Views” is a convergence of art works that capture the distinctive, elusive, atmosphere of the world and the people in it through the eyes of artists from completely different backgrounds with one objective in mind: the distortion of our emotional reality.

www.gallerygodo.net

complimentary food & wine

rhythms provided by DJ DAVI

Galley Godo will donate a Valerio Ventura original to the winner of the event ruffle commemorating the gallery debut.

Sponsored by Moss Studio, Eva Interior Design and Carol Todd At Home

Show: DISTORTED VIEWS
Where: Gallery Godo
Address: 6749 San Fernando Rd. #C Glendale, CA 91201
(between Western and W. Alameda Ave.)
Parking: On San Fernando after 6pm.
Gallery hours: by appointment only.
Contact: gallerygodo@ymail.com or ph: 818-636-1218 fax: 818-551-9947

COACHELLA 2009

I just completed this for the TRASHed campaign and it will be displayed at Coachella 2009. So if you go to the festival, take a picture of you next to the bin and send it to me, I'll put it on this blog.







The TRASHed campaign is a year long trash education program developed by Fashion Peace that redefines the way people and businesses view recycling and trash collection. TRASHed develops programs that fit seamlessly within the surrounding environment and provide creative options in the way people approach waste management. Look for ways to get TRASHed in your neighborhood.

http://www.fashionpeace.com/

VENTURAEXIT PURSES & BOXES

VALERIO VENTURA TEAMS UP WITH MELISSA MAY TO MAKE BOXES AND PURSES OUT OF RECYCLED CIGAR BOXES.

"BUY THIS TRASH" FEB 25 - APRIL 25 2009

A SOLO EXHIBIT BY VALERIO VENTURA - Wed. FEB 25 2009
in the lobby at Cartoon Network Studios.

The Rialto, South Pasadena, California 23x33 (framed) $1,200.


501 Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia 16x20 (framed) $250. SOLD


Papoos, Toluca Lake, California 14x17 (framed) $250. SOLD


Big John, City of Commerce, California 14x17 (framed) $250. SOLD


Windward Street, Venice, California 21x20 (on 3/4"plywood) $450.


Marengo, Pasadena, California 21x20 (on 3/4"plywood) $450.


Hanna-Barbera 1983 - 3400 Cahuenga Hollywood, California 20x28 (framed) $500.


Hanna-Barbera 1983 - 3400 Cahuenga Hollywood, California 20x28 (framed) $500.


Cartoon Network Studios 2009 - 3rd Street, Burbank, California 20x28 (framed) $500.


San Juan, Puerto Rico 9x14 $75.


Sam's Corner, Atlanta, Georgia 20x20 (framed) $300.


Bianchina 9x11 $45.


Cinquecento 9x11 $45. SOLD


Tre Ruote 7x8 $40.


Yellow Board 11x48 $125. SOLD


Tram 11x24 $75. SOLD


Divide Unite 22x22 (framed) $325.

A SOLO EXHIBIT BY VALERIO VENTURA - Wed. FEB 25 2009
in the lobby at Cartoon Network Studios.
Reception starts at 5:00pm - 7:00pm sharp!

Where: Cartoon Network Studios
300 North Third Street,
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 729-4000
Records will be spinning, refreshment and food will be served.

PARKING IN THE STREET OR POLICE LOT ON PALMS IS FREE.


CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

VALERIO VENTURA, TO EXHIBIT RECENT PAINTINGS AT CARTOON NETWORK STUDIOS, FEBRUARY 25 2009.
 


Valerio Ventura will introduce his most recent works, exploring architecture and design in Los Angeles and other locations around the world, a pen-and-ink potpourri, using a quill.

With “Buy this Trash” the artist, employing his customary recycling, uses discarded and found materials for his canvases and framing.

Ventura is inspired by a friend’s story of an artist in Kenya who did entire paintings with a three-inch nail; the Kenyan artist was too poor to buy a brush so he did amazing work by dipping the nail into his paint. “I guess I’m lucky I get to use a glass quill made by a Venetian glassblower,” says Ventura.

Born in Rome, Ventura is filmmaker, artist, painter and art director of the critically acclaimed animated television series Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child, for HBO, and art director of the TV series Class Of 3000 for Cartoon Network.


His art has been featured in major animated feature films such as Hercules, Mulan, The Pagemaster, and Emperor’s New Groove. His strong visual images have been on display in the Frank Wells building at the Walt Disney Studios and galleries here in the USA and in Italy. 

In 1997 CalArts had a retrospective of his work, and the San Bernardino County Museum included his work in a group show.

Ventura is currently preparing for his largest show ever at the Disney Consumer product building in Glendale, CA in spring 2009.

Contact: valerioventura@hotmail.com

Valerio’s Blogs:
http://v2finearts.blogspot.com
http://valerioventura.blogspot.com
http://youtube.com/valerioventura

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Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

CODE 4

CODE 4: a new concept by Valerio Ventura



available as a print 36"x79" $450.00

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Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

OBAMA

tuesday november fourth twothousandeight

THESE ARE A NEW SERIES OF DIGITAL PAINTINGS I DID OF PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA


the image above is the american flag waiving in grant park in chicago. the words are from a portion of the speech that president elect barack obama delivered that historic night.









the image above is president elect barack obama delivering the speech. the words are the speech in it's entirety.



the image above is president elect barack obama delivering the speech. the words are a portion of the speech.



the image above is president elect barack obama delivering the speech. the words are a portion of the speech.



looking from behind the stage towards the crowd in grant park, the image above is president elect barack obama raising his hand waiving to the people, his shadow cast in the spotlight that illuminated the stage.


I did these watching tv the night that Obama was declared the winner.

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Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

THE ART OF V2 MAY 31- OCT 3 2008

6. 'or not to be' [on wood canvas] enamel / acrylic on wood 48x48 $5000.


7. 'get your fix' [on wood canvas] enamel / acrylic on wood 48x48 $5000.

GET YOUR FIX PILL BOY by valerio ventura

you came into my heart
spread green wings
and said you make it real

you gave me 7 nights for free
i popped you before bed
i'm spinning dizzy

you're my hipnotic agent
i think i'm falling
this is happening so fast

you opened up the sky
this is better than my addiction
you are my butterfly
my severe reaction

your taste is unpleasant
it gives me a headache
I love you my green friend
you make me feel better

let's stay together
we'll leave our troubles behind
i love you green butterfly
you blow my mind.

All writing. All rights reserved. ©2008 Valerio Ventura
Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.


3. 'it’s all good' [framed] enamel / acrylic on wood 48x48 $5500.


4. 'village ghetto land' [framed] enamel / acrylic on wood 48x48 $5500.


5. 'freak-a-zoid' [on wood canvas] enamel / acrylic on wood 48x48 $5000.



'the eye' [on wood canvas] pen, black ink, acrylics on wood 24x24 $1500. SOLD

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OIL & ENAMEL ON PAPER


26. 'let me help u' oil and enamel on paper 11x20 $300.


21. 'don’t' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200. SOLD


22. 'freak-a-zoid #2' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200.


23. 'imbecille' oil and enamel on paper 11x17 $200. SOLD


24. 'thumbs up' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200. SOLD


19. 'zoix! #8' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200. SOLD


30. 'i love slogans' oil and enamel on paper 18x20 $250.


29. 'more money' oil and enamel on paper 12x20 $250.


28. 'war is cool!' oil and enamel on paper 11x17 $250.


27. 'give me' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200.


20. 'i need a pill' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $250.


35. 'freak vs zonk' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200.


34. 'normal vs different' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200


33. 'world vs war' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200.


32. 'punch vs kiss' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200.


31. 'meds vs drugs' oil and enamel on masonite 11x17 $300.


40. 'apathy' oil and enamel on paper 18x20 $250.


39. 'stop vs go' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200.


38. 'yes vs no' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200.


37. 'numb vs feel' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200.


36. 'sad vs happy' oil and enamel on paper 11x14 $200.


THE ART OF VALERIO VENTURA - MAY 31 2008
original art, prints, fashion, and films.
Where: Wax Poetic Gallery
3200 West Magnolia Blvd
Burbank CA 91505
818..843.9469
Records will be spinning, refreshment will be served

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Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.