SAN DIEGO: Magpie Gallery and Boutique presents: BEYOND THE RABBIT HOLE Matt Haber, Imran Shiekh

[sugarboots]

Another show, next Saturday. I hope to see some of you there!

xox

Chako

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Magpie Gallery and Boutique presents:

BEYOND THE RABBIT HOLE

Work by Matt Haber and Imran Sheikh

Curated and Press Release by: Chako Suzuki

A common theme running through many English Victorian stories and art is children and their esacpe to a secret space. Lewis Carroll presented an iconic example of this in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland when Alice falls into the rabbit hole leading to Wonderland,a fantastical world where the role of adults is questioned and the terrain is unpredictable. Artists Matt Haber and Imran Sheikh create a secret space of their own with Alice as their muse.

Magpie and curator Chako Suzuki invite you to wander beyond the rabbit hole with Alice to see what's on the other side. Opening night reception for Beyond the Rabbit Hole will be on Saturday, May 1 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. 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 June 1, 2004.

For a few samples, please visit: http://sugarboots.com/art-shows/?album=beyond-the-rabbit-hole

Cutie-pie 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.

Matt Haber's work exists in the conjunction of make-believe and reality. He pairs the imagination of a child with the experiences of an emotionally-mature adult to create images sweet, sad, and moving. The characters in his paintings and drawings are actors on a stage. Their actions, through role-reversal, show a broad range of human experiences unusual to these subjects. He is intrigued at how reversing roles can increase the appearance of human experience and unveil new feelings and narratives. Each of his pieces is a small story revolving around a larger one, which is constantly being realized through a series of image making. Matt Haber, a San Diego native, is 27 years old and lives and works in Los Angeles, California. His studies at RISD and experience at Walt Disney Animation have shaped his storytelling insight and colorful style. He is currently exhibiting in a group show at CPOP Gallery In Detroit. See more at www.glassesareshields.com.

When Imran Sheikh was a child, he was told that drawing was a sin. Being a Muslim, he's had to wrestle with this fact for a long time. After getting through school and sticking to his passion for art, he was accepted into the College for Creative Studies. He has been busy writing his senior thesis - a graphic novel based on his lucid dreams including two twin girls and a fisherman, and has already had a successful senior show. He is currently working as art director at the ad agency, Campbell Ewald, and will walk for his graduation this year. Imran Sheikh is 23 and was born and raised in Detroit. He is living and working in Farmington Hills, Michigan. See more at www.sheikhdesigns.com.

Edited by sugarboots on Apr 20, 2004 at 01:20 PM

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[sugarboots]

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

[sugarboots]

if anyone wants to see pics:

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

thanks