"Rescue Me" art show aims to promote pet adoption

"Rescue Me" is an art show curated by myself, Cody Raiza, which opens the first weekend of September in Fullerton, CA. The show features artists from Orange County, Los Angeles, and cities dappled across the United States. These talented artists have created artwork exclusively for this show and the works aim to promote pet adoption in our community.

Artists contributing to the show are:  
Gene Guynn
Nick Baxter
William Zdan
Chantal Menard
Craig 'Skibs' Barker
Kelly Castillo
Glenn Arthur
Apricot Mantle
Michael White
Cory Benhatzel
John Sollom
Mojo Foster
Jel Ela
Sam Soto
Christina Ramos
Misaki Sawada
Louie Becker
Valeri Lewis
Michelle Orozco

"Rescue Me" art show, Art by Glenn Arthur

 Millions of animals are euthanized in our city shelters every year in the U.S. This art show hopes to give a voice to the issue and a face to the many needy animals in our own communities that need our help.

The grand opening of the show will also be accompanied by a pet adoption event at The Egan Gallery, hosting local rescues: A Home 4Ever Rescue and 4Life Animal Rescue.
A portion of the proceeds from art sales go directly towards saving the life of a shelter pet(s).

Media Contact: codyraiza@gmail.com

Our Facebook Event page: (join and invite your friends)
https://www.facebook.com/events/574881562532032/

artwithananagenda.org 

"Rescue Me" flier, artwork by Glenn Arthur and John Sollom

Where: 

The Egan, inside the Magoski Arts Complex in Fullerton
223 W. Santa Fe, Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832

When:
FRIDAY, Sept. 6th, Fullerton Art Walk 6pm-10pm
SATURDAY, Sept 7th, Grand Opening of "Rescue Me" ART SHOW and PET ADOPTION event 11:30am-3pm

"Rescue Me" flier featuring artwork by John Sollom

"Rescue Me" Instagram flier featuring artwork by Glenn Arthur

The Parallel Universe Called "Surrealism"

The work of contemporary surrealist painters like Christian Rex van Minnen, Martin Wittfooth, and Nick Baxter continues to widen the scope of what is perceivable to the common viewer, while all the while fascinating the eye of the most scrutinous. This new age of surrealism is none to be taken lightly, especially in a time when more artwork is born of a digital nature and our minds aren't easily tricked into thinking something is aesthetically pleasing or in the case of CGI, real at all.
It has always been tough for me to classify my work into a category. Sometimes horror with a taste of surrealism, and sometimes the complete opposite; either way, extremely satisfied with not having a niche.
These other artists that I mentioned before have carved their own personal niche as well, and extremely successfully. Their niche, should it be a place, would have platinum bike racks and a giant @!*&ing gold plaque on it that says "take this diamond encrusted elevator to my top floor studio, bitches." You might think I am exaggerating , but I assure you these new surrealist painters are top notch and will shape the future of art in our generation.
I hope that I never lose touch with traditional art as I make my way into the digital world. It would be like selling my soul to that pc guy in those awful commercials...picture it in your head, so shameful.
I obviously use a lot of colored pencil, though it is not the best medium for trying to convey more surreal ideas, but I enjoy working with it and that's all there is to it.
I started this piece below while hanging out with Nick B. and I didn't really know where it was going to go. I had my photo references, but didn't have a vision until shortly after he asked me "well, what else are you going to do with it?." Sometimes your creativity just needs a little push, and sure enough, my brain started swirling.
Fascinated with bioluminescence, decay, and the power and will of life, I came up with this concept. Stay tuned to my blog to see me venture back into the land of oil painting...