Paul Gellman

Here are some great pictures of my performance/happening at the Soft Boiled Eggies event.

Work available at the Lace Auction 2008.

**eighteen-thirty and Tiny Creatures present: “Soft Boiled Bodies” A Record Release Celebration**

Local Los Angeles DIY band Softboiled Eggies will be celebrating the release of their second album on UK Label Upset the Rhythm May 31st, 2008 on the eighteen-thirty rooftop overlooking downtown Los Angeles with other local bands: Black Black, Pocahaunted, and Weave; and artists and performers: Ellen Nguyen, Tall Paul Gellman, Claire Cronin, Emily Kuntz, Mecca Andrews, and Crops and Rawbers

As Tall Paul embroiders elaborate body costumes in one room, Mecca Andrews performs her enchanting dance show on the central staircase, and mystical fortune readings in the fire escape, the rooftop will host video projections by Emily Kuntz, free desserts presented by Crops and Rawbers, and live musical performances by local DIY bands Black Black, Pocahuanted, and Weave. The night will be topped off with a musical art performance by LA artists Tall Paul Gellman and eighteen-thirty’s Samuel White and Alex Black. Softboiled Eggies will be headlining the night and performing songs off their new album, as well as favorites from their debut album, “Egg Soldiers”.

Time: Doors at 8pm
Cost: $7 before 10pm, $10 after

For more info, go to http://www.myspace.com/thesoftboiledeggies.

Borrowed from: http://www.eighteen-thirty.com/upcoming.html

Tiny Creatures presents “Shitty Hippy,” A Collection Of Cut-Ups and Freak Outs, Sound, Sculpture, Painting, and Collage, Featuring Echo Park based Artists and Underground Musicians, May 10th, 2008

On May 10th, 2008, Tiny Creatures will be hosting a night of art work influenced by the process and highlighting the art of collage, including sculpture, painting, sound, and performances. Selecting from an eclectic group of Echo Park based Artists and Musicians, the night will be featuring new work by Paul Gellman, Geneva Jacuzzi, Courtney Garvin, George Friery, and Jed Ochmanek, with performances by Samuel Vasquez, and sound collage by Sam Cooper.

When: May 10th - June 21st, 2008
Opening: May 10th, 2008, 8-11p
Where: Tiny Creatures 628 N. Alvarado St. Los Angeles 90026
More Info: http://www.tiny-creatures.com

Borrowed from Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibition

Re: PRESENT ~ LACE ANNUAL BENEFIT ART AUCTION
A celebration of the moment
Representing three decades of excellence with a toast to the future!

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us for LACE’s Annual Benefit Art Auction on Thursday, May 22, 2008 to celebrate our 30th anniversary. With Ann Magnuson as our MC, Re:PRESENT will feature both silent and live auctions and special entertainment to link LACE’s historical foundations with the exciting new cultural production abounding in our city right now. This annual signature event offers patrons the opportunity to purchase 100+ original artworks by some of the most important established and emerging artists working today.

6:00pm: VIP Preview
7:00pm: Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres, Silent Auction Begins
8:00pm: Live Auction
9:45pm: Silent Auction Closes by Lot

THE ARTISTS:
Vito Acconci, Eleanor Antin, Edgar Arceneaux, Kevin Appel, John Baldessari, Uta Barth, Sue de Beer, Joe Biel, Sanford Biggers, Tomory Dodge, Mari Eastman, Bart Exposito, Kim Fisher, Mark Flores, Francesca Gabbiani, Paul Gellman, Drew Heitzler, Jim Isermann, Alice Konitz, Sherrie Levine, Miranda Lichtenstein, Martin Margiela, Barry McGee, Michele O’Marah, Carter Mull, Renee Petropoulos, Danica Phelps, Yuval Pudik, Amanda Ross-Ho, Malgorzata Romanska, Christopher Russell, George Stoll, Joe Sola, Linda Vallejo, Robert Walker, James Welling, Goody-B Wiseman, Eve Wood, Christopher Wool, Bruce Yonemoto, Andrea Zittel/Smock Shop (list in formation)

TICKET DETAILS:
Presenters Circle: $1,000+
Silver Circle: $500 duo/$250 solo
LACE bundle: $500 (10 tickets in advance)
General: $50 advance/$75 door

NOTE: auction winners can apply $50 of her/his ticket price to the purchase!

To purchase tickets: call 323.957.1777
Proxy bidding available

View artworks online starting May 2
Gallery preview: May 2 – 21, Wed - Sun 12 - 6pm, Fri 12 - 9pm

Since 1978, LACE has had a simple mandate – to enrich the cultural landscape of Los Angeles and contribute to global culture. In the last thirty years LACE has commissioned and presented the works of over 5,000 artists and has worked with artistic pioneers such as Laurie Anderson, Chris Burden, Mike Kelley, Suzanne Lacy and Bruce and Norman Yonemoto. We have become a force in the community and remain committed to championing the role of the artist as an agent for positive change. All Re: PRESENT proceeds ensure that we continue to deliver a safe haven that allows for both emergent and established artists to push boundaries, expand the definition of contemporary art practices and inspire the public imagination.