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Just a friendly little reminder!

If you can, try and make it out, the art is fantastic and very very

affordable. We hope that everyone can walk away with something they like!

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Cassius King Gallery and Curator, Chako Suzuki, present . . .

Ooh! Ah! Shangri-La!: Paradise is Very Nice

Come see that paradise is very nice at the free opening reception on Friday, July 23, 2004, from 6 - 11:00 pm! There will be artwork and lots of goodies to buy, so bring your cash! The gallery is located a hop, skip, and a jump away from the convention center, so if you’re there for Comicon, come finish off your day with Cassius King.

Artists include: Mark Todd + Esther Watson, Tony Millionaire, Souther Salazar, Marc Bell, Ron Rege Jr., Mumbleboy, Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Isaac Lin, E*Rock, John Pham, Ben Jones, Sammy Harkham, and Bwana Spoons

Hope to see ya there!

OPENING RECEPTION

Friday July 23rd 6 -11 PM

SHOW RUNS

July 23rd 2004 to Aug 9th 2004

CASSIUS KING GALLERY

435 Third Ave. (Btwn. Island And J)

San Diego CA., 92101

619.232.KING

SPECIAL COMICON HOURS!

Sat July 24th 3-7PM

Sun July 25th 3-7PM

GENERAL GALLERY HOURS:

Sat 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Or by appointment

For more info visit...

www.cassiusking.com

Hi All,

IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS WEEKS the CON is comin back to San Diego!!! aaaand . . .

Cassius King Gallery and Curator, Chako Suzuki, present . . .

Ooh! Ah! Shangri-La!: Paradise is Very Nice

Just minutes from the convention center and the waterfront and with easy access to the international airport, the Cassius King gallery provides the perfect five-star accommodation for fifteen artists who will stimulate your body and soul with their visions of paradise. In a lavish gallery setting under the endless sunny skies of San Diego, you will experience the wonder of independent comic book art. When you get tired of roaming the spacious gallery, you can relax by the koi pond in the garden behind the gallery and listen to the soothing tunes of DJ Steven Nereo, founder of Slabco Records.

With all the violence and death in the world today, Cassius King thought it'd be nice to revive the old trick, escapism, and imagine what it would look like in 2004. Curator, Chako Suzuki, handpicked seventeen independent comic book artists who are translating their visions of paradise onto canvas and paper just for you. Comic books are enjoying a comeback among young adults in both the theater and in print, and we'd like to show San Diego that comics aren't just for little kids - they bring about the nostalgia, craziness, and imagination that our everyday lives may lack.

Come see that paradise is very nice at the free opening reception on Friday, July 23, 2004, from 6 - 11:00 pm! There will be artwork and lots of goodies to buy, so bring your cash! The gallery is located a hop, skip, and a jump away from the convention center, so if you’re there for Comicon, come finish off your day with Cassius King. The show will only run until August 9, 2004. Bon Voyage!

Take a Vacation with:

Mark Todd + Esther Watson (http://home.earthlink.net/~funchicken/) Tony Millionaire (http://www.maakies.com)

Souther Salazar (http://www.southersalazar.com)

Marc Bell (http://www.highwaterbooks.com/marc.html)

Ron Rege Jr. (http://www.geocities.com/ronregejr/)

Mumbleboy (http://www.mumbleboy.com/mumbleboy/)

Andrew Jeffrey Wright

(http://www.space1026.com/people/artists/ajw/bio.html)

Isaac Lin (http://www.space1026.com/people/artists/isaac/portfolio.html) E*Rock (www.audiodregs.com)

John Pham (http://www.epoxypress.com/)

Joe Grillo (http://littlecakes.org/)

PAPER RAD (http://www.paperrad.org/)

Bwana Spoons (http://www.grasshutcorp.com)

Sammy Harkham (http://members.aol.com/maburrier/)

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Below is the quickie info:

Ooh! Ah! Shangri-La!

Join Cassius King for some Good Ol’ American Escapism

Friday, July 23, 2004

ABSOLUTELY FREE!

6 – 11 pm

Cassius King Gallery

435 3rd Ave San Diego CA 92101

619.232.KING

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and not to forget Unun Boutique / NYC Concept Store on sixth and market.

for more www.featureonline.com

new stuff

magpie boutique and gallery for yoru vintage needs (hot stuff) - 2205 fern st. across from the whistlestop

reup store and gallery - 828 g street downtown

buffalo exchange - one on garnet in Pacific Beach, one on University in hillcrest

ebay!

http://search.ebay.com/adidas-galaxy-11_W0QQsokeywordredirectZ1QQfromZR8

pics are up if you are interested. i went around and took some closeups of almost all of the 75 works she submitted so take a look!

http://sugarboots.com/art-shows/?album=a-wink-and-a-smile

Hi Art Lovers,

I wanted to remind you all about a show I curated for Sushi Space in downtown San Diego called "a wink and a smile." Jeana Sohn's paintings are soooo absolutely amazing, I *know* you won't want to miss it!! (also this is the last show in the old Sushi space!)

THERE IS NO GAME THIS SATURDAY so parking will be easy! All pieces are around $200 and under (some even $40 and under!!) This is a very affordable show so you can walk away with something you like.

Hi, My name is Chako Suzuki. I'll be walking around greeting, etc. I hope we get a big turnout. and if you don't mind, i'll add you to my mailing list . . .?

it was confusing in there but it did look pretty. the louis vuitton and christian lacroix stores were pretty cool...

there is a flea market and a weird outdoor rave thing going on weekly in Yoyogi Park. I'll be going back to japan for hopefully 2 - 3 weeks in september. went last year at the same time . . . cheap flights.

Hi bryan - i'm glad you've been checkin out my posts. sushi is actually not out of it's space yet. this is it's last show. it'll be hopping around (doin a few shows at voz alta, then looking around for other spots) for the next year . . . hope to see you saturday - and if you come by, please say hello

Show opens today (m - f: 12 - 5) - reception This SATURDAY from 5 - 7 -- come out, you won't regret it - everything is priced LOW LOW LOW so you can take something with ya!

70 pieces - take a peep!

Edited by sugarboots on Jun 14, 2004 at 10:51 AM

Hi Eeveryone,

THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported!! It was a great show

and I just wanted to link you to some pictures:

http://sugarboots.com/art-shows/?album=when-the-world-is-mud-luscious

HI, Just wanted to remind you all about the show at Magpie Gallery & Boutique on June 5, 2004 (THIS Saturday!).

here is a preview link to sample images and the flyer :

http://sugarboots.com/art-shows/?album=when-the-world-is-mud-luscious

all of sean's gorgeous cottoncandy-colored paintings are $200 and under (and they are BIIIIIIIG and BEAUTIFUL!) and, MIKE FORCE made some hot paintings and a handful of GREAT screenprinted "ANTI-BUSH REGIME" posters that you can pick up for cheap!!!

one of sean's

another of sean's

mike's posters

painting by mike

Hi Art Lovers,

I wanted to tell you all about a show I curated for Sushi Space in downtown San Diego called "a wink and a smile." Jeana Sohn's paintings are soooo absolutely amazing, I *know* you won't want to miss it!! (also this is the last show in the old Sushi space!) Check out her website: www.jeanasohn.com

a wink and a smile

Paintings and drawings by Jeana Sohn

opens June 7- June 28, 2004

**Reception June 12th from 5-7pm**

Sushi Space

320 11th Avenue,

San Diego, CA 92101

gallery hours: Mm - F 12 - 5pm or by appointment

(619) 235 - 8466 (ask for Jeff Williams)

for a special sneakpeak:

http://sugarboots.com/art-shows/?album=a-wink-and-a-smile

(if you are press and need a hi-res image, please let me know)

xoxo,

Chako

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Jeana on Jeana (Artist's Bio)

Jeana was born and raised in a small village called “Hyoja†in a small city called “Phohang†in a small country called Korea.

Jean’s parents pushed her early on to pursue a career as a concert pianist, but her fingers were too stubby for musical greatness . . . instead Jeana put her stubby fingers to good use drawing all day long until her stubby fingers were sore.

Jeana and stubby fingers attended University in Korea, completing a program in “Graphic design†. . . She then relocated to the US to study “Character Animation†at the California Institute of the Arts.

Jeana currently lives in Los Angeles with a psycho cat named “nylon†and a stinky dog named “choco†. . . She spends her time making paintings, children’s books, drawings, t-shirts, stuffed bunnies, movies, music, and murals.

Edited by sugarboots on May 26, 2004 at 08:21 PM

HI, Just wanted to let you all know about an upcoming show I'm curating at Magpie Gallery & Boutique on June 5, 2004 (next Saturday!).

here is a preview link to sample images and the flyer

http://sugarboots.com/art-shows/?album=when-the-world-is-mud-luscious

thank you! (press release is below)

xox

Chako

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Magpie Gallery and Boutique presents:

WHEN THE WORLD IS MUD-LUSCIOUS

Work by Sean Dougall and Michael McKeogh

Curated and Press Release by: Chako Suzuki

in Just-

spring when the world is mud-

luscious the little

lame baloonman

whistles far and wee

and eddieandbill come

running from marbles and

piracies and it's

spring

when the world is puddle-wonderful

the queer

old baloonman whistles

far and wee

and bettyandisbel come dancing

from hop-scotch and jump-rope and

it's

spring

and

the

goat-footed

baloonMan whistles

far

and

wee

— in just, ee cummings

In this poem, ee cummings creates lush imagery with made-up words and unconventional capitalization and phrasing. The movement within the poem goes from breathless childlike abandon to halting one-word lines that describe an idyllic world where spring is the only season. cummings presents the metamorphosis from innocence to awakening in the satyric figure of the baloonman - a representation of the mythic Pan, spring, and sexuality. Brave artists, Sean Dougall and Michael McKeogh, tackle this poem and interpret it onto canvas.

Magpie and curator, Chako Suzuki, want to capture the frivolous spirit of spring before the long, hot soCal summer takes over. Opening night reception will be on Saturday, June 5 from 7:00 until 11:00 pm, and is absolutely free (afterwards, head on over to the Whistlestop Bar for a drink with friends)! Magpie is located at 2205 Fern St. in South Park, San Diego. DJ Bootney Farnsworth will be spinning all night, and there will be artwork and great vintage clothes and accessories to buy, so gather your funds (credit cards and cash accepted). The show will run until July 7, 2004.

Artist couple, David and Meegan Cuzick mulled over of the idea of opening a hybrid gallery and boutique for over a year. Lots of brainstorming, buying, and hammering later, Magpie was born - its moniker a twist on Meegan's name and an ode to their fascination with birds. David built up the space and Meegan lovingly plucks each vintage item for the store to make visiting Magpie an experience and not just a shopping trip.

Sean Dougall grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas with a B.F.A. in Ceramic Sculpture. He currently works as a production designer, painter and ceramic sculptor in Los Angeles and is planning a fantastic hot air balloon trip for the autumn season. www.timbrespace.org

MIKE FORCE. Commitment. Value. Crushing the Competition.

Committed to high quality art since 1980, MIKE FORCEâ„¢ offers meaningful two-dimensional expression at low, low prices. In 2000 we moved our home office from Seattle to New York. We now have offices in China, where our art is manufactured so that we can pass the freedom of savings on to you! God Bless America. And God bless Satan. www.michaelmckeogh.com

Hi, i'm putting on two big art shows this summer and I've managed to get sponsorship for one of them, however, I'm having a hard time getting sponsorship for the other show. Does anyone know any big companies or have any contacts for this? i've tried contact scion, however, the contact hasn't called me back yet...

^hi! i have four upcoming shows - two in june, one in july, one in august. i'll post new threads as we get closer i can add you to my mailing list too if you'd like..just PM me...

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that this saturday is the LAST DAY of RE:UP's Selective Hearing Gallery's "Three Minutes of Happiness" Show. Come in and pick up any piece at $150! This is your last chance, so please come out and support (and if you bought something, this is your day to pick up!)

for a little refresher!

http://www.reupmag.com/shg.html

Closing Reception

Saturday, May 15, 2004

1 - 5 pm (before the game starts so parking should be ok!)

828 G Street

THank you!

Chako S

if you wanna peep some pics of the Carnival Fabulon show:

http://sugarboots.com/art-shows/?album=carnival-fabulon

Next saturday the reup gallery is having a little closing party. 1 - 5 pm, May 15, 828 G st

Come get them before they're all gone!!

$150 every piece of artwork!!!

all the art is up and it looks great! it's tomorrow night so if you're in san diego, come support

if anyone wants to see pics:

http://sugarboots.com/art-shows/?album=beyond-the-rabbit-hole

thanks

Heya, this is just a friendly little reminder to come out to see Magpie's BEYOND THE RABBIT HOLE show this saturday night! I've already received all the work and it's so damn hot! Prices will be very reasonable, so come out to shop and browse!

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xoxo,

chako

ok ... this one is NEXT FREAKIN FRIDAY (and i'll actually have some small pieces in the show too)

check here for previews:

http://sugarboots.com/art-shows/?album=carnival-fabulon

and a quick run down:

Welcome to the Carnival Fabulon!

Co-curated and Press Release by: Chako Suzuki

The carnival rolls in sometime after midnight . . . The shrill siren song of a calliope beckons to all with a seductive promise of dreams and youth regained. — Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes

These [scary stories are] written by norms to scare norms. And do you know what the monsters and demons and rancid spirits are? Us, that’s what. You and me. We are the things that come to the norms in nightmares … These books teach me a lot. They don’t scare me because they’re about me. — Catherine Dunn, Geek Love

P.T. Barnum introduced America to its first circus sideshow over a hundred years ago; it has since become an obligatory part of circus culture. Barnum entertained the country by presenting people and acts from outside the mundane world, and the audience was bewitched. His freak show attractions simultaneously piqued the curiosity and repulsion of its viewers who kept coming back for more.

These days, a good carnival freakshow is hard to find. If you're tired of the same old smoke and mirrors tricks, come satisfy your cravings for a carnivalesque spectacle at the Cassius King Gallery. Curators, Alma Ronis and Chako Suzuki, are rolling in the Carnival Fabulon, a showcase of art inspired by such literary works as Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes and Catherine Dunn's cult classic, Geek Love. Dare to ask yourself: "What is normal?", "What is freakish?" Will you run? Will you hide? Will you gawk? Will you laugh? How will you fare at the Carnival Fabulon?

Come see what's under the big top at the opening night reception on Friday, May 7, 2004, from 6 - 11:00 pm absolutely free! There will be artwork to buy, so bring your alfalfa! The show will only run until May 31, 2004.

Sideshow artists include: Carson Ellis, Martha Rich, Kathy Ruppert, Rachel Salomon, Alika Cooper, Barbara Rourke, Chako Suzuki, Stefanie Augustine, Maura Vazakas, Alexia Markarian, Tina Sedonne, Elizabeth Washburn, Barbara Rourke, Alexia Markarian, Tina Sedonne, Rebecca Westcott, Esther Watson, Amanda Dunbier, Emily Coonce

Edited by sugarboots on May 3, 2004 at 02:10 PM