erik otto gift set

Erik Otto fans: check out this very limited (as in, only 20!) edition gift set featuring a signed copy of his book Paper Fabric Wood [V.2], an original drawing on paper, five stickers, and one postcard in a customized wooden box. Priced at only US$ 90, it's a great compilation of his recent work, not to mention a very nice collectible. Email us for more info.

heavy hitterz maryland

If you're in the Washington DC area on July 25, Heavy Hitterz Maryland is a not-to-miss event. Presented by gaNyan, Art Whino Gallery, and fabric8, this third annual showcase of emerging artists will feature 60+ international painters and illustrators from around the globe including lots of fabric8 favorites.

gaNyan keeps it coming with his Heavy Hitterz group art show, which started in San Francisco in 2007 and made its way to Manila, Philippines last year. Heavy Hitterz Maryland's opening reception is on Saturday, July 25, from 7-10 at the Art Whino Gallery. The show will be on exhibit through August 15.

excuses, excuses

And, oh yes, our apologies for not keeping up with the blog lately. We're still continuing to receive, exhibit, and sell wonderful artwork but ... we are busy expanding! That's right, very soon, fabric8 will be THREE TIMES BIGGER. Stay tuned.

erik otto opening @ beta lounge, berkeley

Join us in Berkeley this Thursday, May 21, from 7:30-10PM for the opening of "Works", featuring artwork and installation by Erik Otto at the new wine bar called Beta Lounge, 2129 Durant Avenue near Shattuck. Erik is christening the walls of this lovely spot with a collection of new and recent works for your viewing and buying pleasure.

Come enjoy an impressive selection of wines, beers, sakes, and small plates plus be one of the first to check out Beta Lounge before its official opening on June 6. It's only a couple of blocks from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station, so all you SFers should get adventurous and meet us there!

new daniel fleres

Here's a new one by Daniel Fleres, and an arrow through the heart just about explains it. This horned, eared, bowed, hatted, earringed, camouflaged, and hoofed thing is nothing but lovable. You can take bring it home for only US$ 150.

a nation gone crazy by reuben rude

At long last we have a brand-new 8in. x 8in. by Reuben Rude. "A Nation Gone Crazy" features his unique brand of collage and illustration that makes you wonder: "What order did he do that in?" It's priced with a hometown discount at US$ 200, so get it while you can.

more dyno

Here are a couple more fun and funky little doodads from the one called Dyno. Titled "Flirt" (top image) and "Bummer" (bottom image), they are each done with collage and acrylic and evoke their own bit of character. "Flirt" measures 4in. x 4in. and costs US$ 60 while "Bummer" is 6in. x 4in. at US$ 80.