Dolla "CreepShow"
Bold Hype Gallery
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Artist Statement:
Ever since I first started putting my art up on the street, one of my main goals was to create a character that was synonymous with the name DOLLA. A character that was instantly recognizable and undoubtedly mine. In '04 inspiration was found when I sketched my first "CREEP". Primarily I hit the streets with creep stickers and posters and since late '07 creeps have been the main focus of my graffiti art. CREEPSHOW is a celebration of the past and present states of the CREEP from stickers to spray paint.
"3-Dimensional" is the theme I originally chose For this new body of work. My initial inspiration was anachronistic 3-D and optical illusions. Although These elements are still represented in my new paintings. My focus shifted a little more towards the literal sense. So, in addition to paintings, I decided to create a small army of 3-Dimensional CREEPS, 100 CREEPS to be exact. Half of the gang was created using recycled spray cans (CREEP CANS) and the others are all hand fabricated wooden sculptures. The sculptures come in 6 styles and 3 different sizes and Like most of the art in this show the sculptures are all finished using spray paint and vinyl spray masks.
The CREEPSHOW would not be complete without a Mural. I wanted to create a piece that represents what I would do in the street. For my graffiti pieces, I use a combination of can control and a few hand cut stencils to create patterns and sharp details. Even though graffiti isn't really meant to be viewed up close, I have approached it like it was from the beginning. I am obsessed with creating clean sharp lines.
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Schedule
from December 16, 2010 to January 08, 2011
Opening Reception on 2010-12-16 from 18:00 to 21:00
The artist will be present.