THE WILD LIFE, the artist's fifth solo show, will feature an extensive collection of over 100 never-before-seen miniature paintings surrounded by a hand-crafted aerial installation. The three-dimensional aspect of the gallery installation will allow visitors to physically experience the world she creates in her paintings for the first time.
In this show, the subjects of Ghahremani's animal world take on human qualities, finding visible comfort in the homes they have built. The "home life" of a variety of species will be depicted in the collection, including a wide range of dogs, birds and her renowned owls. The theme of this exhibit is heavily inspired by Ghahremani's personal experience volunteering as a wildlife rehabilitator in San Diego, CA.
The exhibition is largely composed of gouache paintings on wood tile and wood blocks. As ever, her work reflects her signature craft-inspired sensibility with dotted lines that mimic stitching and backgrounds that evoke textiles and quilting.
About Susie Ghahremani
Susie Ghahremani is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. Her artwork has appeared in The New York Times, Nickelodeon Magazine, Martha Stewart Kids, and has most recently been featured in work for Chronicle Books, Bank of America and Target Corporation, and the highly acclaimed nature book I LOVE DIRT.
In addition to painting, Ghahremani also crafts her own line of products incorporating her original illustrations onto stationery, apparel, jewelry and other goodies. She has received art awards from American Illustration, the Alternative Pick, and Giant Robot.
Hi Aunny! Thanks for posting this event! It's actually going down at Giant Robot's gallery space at GR2 -- 2062 Sawtelle Blvd, LA CA 90025, just kitty corner to the Giant Robot store. :)
Also, there's going to be a totally fun haiku contest at the opening reception -- visitors will be invited to write a haiku about any of the 100+ paintings in the show. We'll hang the haikus as part of the installation & the top three picked by our judges will receive prize packages from Giant Robot. Yay!
The prize is an awesome package including a gift certificate + a subscription to Giant Robot + a plush + other fun stuff! Plus the haiku will be printed in Giant Robot magazine.
