Print Release - Femke Hiemstra

Femke Hiemstra
"La Mort En Cadence"
gclee print, edition of 20
signed and numbered
11" x 11"
$225.

We are please to release a print by Femke Hiemstra "La Mort En Cadence", based on her original work of the same name that will be featured in Roq La Rue's "Death and the Maiden" show opening Friday June 8th. This print will be available to walk in's only the night of the opening, we will then offer remaining prints online the next day!

Up Next ~ "Death and the Maiden" Group Show

We are really looking forward to the " Death and The Maiden " group show we have opening on June 8th. Based on the medieval theme (and repeated often throughout art history most notably the Romantic period) of a maiden waltzing with a skeleton in a Danse Macabre, the visual is a metaphor for the fact "no one gets out alive", and remembering it can make life a little sweeter. We asked a group of artists to submit their take and we are excited to show you the results! But until then, here is a sneak peek at the painting study for Esao Andrews piece...

Special Group Show in LA!

You are all invited to "Kingdom Animalia" a group show I'm co-curating with artist Joey Remmers in LA on June 29th. This show is special to me because all profits (after the artist gets paid of course!) goes to support Big Life Foundation, an anti-poaching organization that is near and dear to my heart and doing really outstanding an effective work. Press release after the image. Clap your peepers on that artist roster. James Jean will be doing a limited edition print available at the opening party (and it will be a PARTY- thank you Landrover!) as well!
-Kirsten



Land Rover Anaheim Hills
Presents
Kingdom Animalia
Group Art Exhibition to benefit Big Life Foundation
Curated by Joey Remmers and Kirsten Anderson
Friday, June 29th 7pm – 10pm

Animals play many roles in our world; Muses, symbols, companions, talking creatures and moral teachers. From the lowly jackal to the regal lion, from literature to art to social culture and how we interpret animal behavior in human terms and draw moral conclusions. Kingdom Animalia aims to explore how artists use and view animals to inspire, think and create.

The show will be exhibited at Land Rover Jaguar of Anaheim Hills in CA with an exclusive and festive opening reception taking place on June 29th, 2012. ALL proceeds from the show will be donated to the Big Life Foundation as well as a portion of the proceeds of any Land Rover vehicles sold from the Anaheim Hills location the evening of the event. All curation, installation, and sponsorship is happily donated, because really...who wants to live in a world without majestic creatures such as elephants, rhinos, and all of the other creatures that our part of our global heritage?

Show line-up includes recognized artists from around the world including;
Amy Crehore, Amy Sol, Ana Bagayan, Brad Woodfin, Brian Viveros, Camille Rose Garcia, Christian Van Minnen, Chrystal Chan, Craig LaRotonda, Dan May, Dan Quintana, Dave Cooper, Heidi Tailleferr, Henry Lewis, Glenn Barr, Greg Simkins, James Jean, Jessica Joslin, Joe Ledbetter, Joey Remmers, Kim Thompson, KMNDZ, Kris Kuksi, Krista Huot, Lindsey Carr, Lola, Madeline von Foerster, Marco Mazzoni, Mark Dean Veca, Mark Garro, Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Martin Wittfooth, Melissa Forman, Mia Araujo, Michael Page, Nathan Ota, Nathan Spoor, Naoto Hattori, Nick Baxter, Nick Brandt, Nicola Verlato, Paolo Guido, Sam Wolfe Connelly, Seamus Conley, Scott Musgrove, Shag, Shaunna Peterson, Suzanne Falk, Ti Kunkit, Tom Bagshaw, Travis Louie, Ver Mar and Yumiko Kayakawa.

Femke Hiemstra Interview

Here is a nice article with Femke Hiemstra at Last Junkies On Earth...

"Besides the use of characters and other popular visual language modernity or actuality is not really part of my work; the themes are more of a timeless kind. Battles and conflict, lost loves, taboos and cults, death and so on. I tend to lean more to the darker side of things, I've noticed over time. "

Up Next! ~ Derek Nobbs

Get ready for a dose of dark and dusty Americana with our first solo show by NW artist Derek Nobbs, opening Friday May 11th with a festive party from 6-9pm.

Roq la Rue is pleased to present a solo show by Northwest artist Derek Nobbs, inspired by all things dark and dusty. Derek is a true Northwest Calaverist with a quickly growing fan base, for his use of skeleton iconography as subjects in his vintage vignettes. These skeleton characters pose amongst the romantically macabre maritime backdrops or dark, western tinged Americana settings he uses for his lyrical paintings. Each of his theatrical pieces, done in watercolor and gouache are showcased on specially "aged" papers using  Derek's "secret recipe" (which may or may contain coal dust, ambergris, tabacco found in a civil war soldier's jacket pocket, wolves blood, and the last dregs of whiskey found in the his great grandfather's old derelict cellar.)
Similar to Mexico's Posada in the use of skulls and skeletons as characters, Nobbs work is less political and more environmentally themed, but also containing a playful whimsy in contrast to his grim subject matter.

Secret Stash ~ Charles Krafft "Junkie Bunnies"

We are going through our back room at the gallery and have unearthed a few treasures. One thing we uncrated was this sculpture by notorious NW artist Charles Krafft. Entitled "Junkie Bunnies" this piece has two removable bunnies and a needle all painted in delft style. Needle has "Sharing Is Loving" in script up the side. Contact us to learn more!

Joseph Park Sneek Peek

Joseph Park "Cloak" oil on panel (in progress shot)

We are thrilled to host a show by painter Joseph Park later this year- we thought we'd over up a sneak peek to those unfamiliar with his stunning painting technique...

"Joseph Park’s new body of work is the culmination of technical
explorations and inquiries into modes of perception that fracture
subject and ground. He has created a stylistic approach he calls
"Prizmism". Inspired by J. G. Ballard's 'A Crystal World', where a
mysterious and inexorable process that transforms all living things
into crystalline forms creates a new reality of perpetual stasis.
Park has developed material and technical approaches that create a kaleidoscopic layering of swirling viscera underneath hard edged refraction, and created a methodology that enables him to furtherexplore this alternate universe."

Up Next ~ Red Current (sweet fruit)

Stacey Rozich "Goldimasks"

We are getting ready for our ambitious group show opening March 23rd. Entitled Red Current (sweet fruit) and curated by local artist Sharon Arnold, the show features 37 dynamic northwest artists. This show will feature paintings, sculpture, drawings, photography, installation and video. This show only runs two weeks so don't miss it! We will post a few more sneak peeks as the show nears. Please contact us to be placed on the preview list!


Bette Burgoyne "Cloud Chamber Bowl" whitepencil on black paper

Derek Nobbs Sneak Peek

We are looking forward to our very own Northwest Calaverist and all around awesome guy Derek Nobbs' solo show this May...here is sneak peek of what he is working on!

Seamus Conley at Roq La Rue

We are pleased to announce we've booked a new artist we've been watching for awhile now, painter Seamus Conley. Seamus will be showing work in this summer's "Lush Life 4" group show and will have a solo in March 2013.

Femke Hiemstra Interview

Here is an interview with Femke Hiemstra on the Coates and Scarry blog!

Handidan Sneak Peek!

We are thrilled that Netherlands artist Handidan will be opening a new show of her incredibly intricate mixed media works at Roq La Rue this April entitled "Circulus". Here is a sneak peek!

Chris Berens Exhibition in Amsterdam

Chris Berens will be opening a new show of work on April 28th opening on April 28th at Jaski Art Gallery. If you were planning a trip to the Netherlands you couldn't pick a better time! Here is a new piece in it's early stages....

Roq La Rue Semi - Hiatus

Roq La Rue is on semi - hiatus as we work on the gallery and website and take a bit of a break this month. We will mostly be open regular hours so you can peruse books and prints, however we will not have a show on display until March 23rd when we open the "Red Current (Sweet Fruit)" group show.
Please contact us with any questions via email, which we will be checking daily!
We will post any hour changes here as well.

Camille Rose Garcia Book Signing

Mark your calendars, Camille Rose Garcia will be at the gallery on March 31st to do a book signing for her beautiful new book, Snow White. More info to come!!

Cancelled~ Tran Nguyen

Sadly we have had to cancel our show with artist Tran Nguyen in March due to an unforseen event. We are working on getting her back in the gallery soon!
However, we are working on something REALLY COOL to help offset the disappointment with not having Tran that month...stay tuned...

Up Next! Nicoletta Ceccoli and Lynne Naylor

We are very pleased to present the work of painters Nicoletta Ceccoli and Lynne Naylor for our first show of 2012. We'll be posting more info soon, but here are a couple of sneak peeks in the meantime!

 Nicoletta Ceccoli " Girls Don't Cry "

 

Lynne Naylor "Abundantia "

Happy Holidays!!

detail of "Bed of Ivy" by Chris Berens

We hope you have a great holiday! The gallery will be closed from December 24th- December 29th. We will be open on December 30th and the 31st. Back to regular hours the following week- so if you didn't catch the "Lush Life 3" show there is still time!

Nicoletta Ceccoli Sneak Peek....

Nicoletta Ceccoli "Hide and Seek"

Here's a sneak peek of an upcoming painting by Italian artist Nicoletta Ceccoli for her show at Roq La Rue, entitled " Girls Don't Cry" opening Saturday January 14th!

Zoe Williams Update!

We just posted some much nicer, clearer images of Zoe Williams wonderful works for Lush Life. If you havent already, you can see the show HERE.

Lush Life 3 Opens!

Michael Alm and his striking and completely hand built hyena sculpture " Crocuta Calvaporto " (image by Marlow Harris)

Last night was the very lively opening for Lush Life 3...the place was packed, rum punch was flowing, and loads of artists turned up to help celebrate our last show of the year!


Josh Keyes with his painting "Exodus 1".


John Brophy with "Little Black Angel"


Peter Gronquist with his machine gun deer sculpture


Install shot with Jessica Joslin's work in the foreground. (image by Rebecca Jones)


Mia Araujo's intense new painting "Requiem (For The Damaged), hours could be spent looking at all the details in this piece.


Madeline Von Foerster's new painting " Ny Alantsika (Our Forests) " Says Madeline: "This painting was inspired by Malagasy singer and songwriter Razia Said, who has become an ardent voice for forests in Madagascar, which are being burned and illegally logged at an alarming rate. Here she personifies the Rosewood tree (Dalbergia Latifolia), and appears with a few examples of the unique Malagasy fauna, which exist nowhere else on earth. Part of my proceeds from this painting will go towards Razia's Wildlife Conservation Society initiative to plant trees in Madagascar, and Roq La Rue gallerist Kirsten Anderson has also volunteered a generous contribution!"

Coming Soon! John Brophy Prints

Witching Hour
Paper size: 17 x 22 inches
Image size : 15 x 18 inches
Edition: 100
On Hot Press Bright Fine Art Archival paper

Daughter of Vulcan
Paper size: 17 x 22 inches
Image size : 15 x 18 inches
Edition: 100
On Hot Press Bright Fine Art Archival paper

We are bringing in two gorgeous new prints by John Brophy. These will be released on opening night of Lush Life 3 (December 9th) and then online after that. Price info coming soon!

Up Next! Lush Life 3!

Corine Perier painting in her studio for Lush Life 3.

Opening on Friday, December 9th is our 3rd annual "Lush Life" show! This group show is one of our favorites- in which we give the theme to some of the most creative and technically accomplished artists we know and let them run with it. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks and info!

Artists include:Femke Hiemstra, Chris Berens, Josh Keyes, John Brophy, Travis Louie, Marco Mazzoni, Madeline Von Foerster, Jessica Joslin, Joseph Park, Chris Conn Askew, Christian Van Minnen, Andrew Arconti, Lindsey Carr, Zoe Williams, Michael Alm, Corine Perier, Mia Araujo, Peter Gronquist, and Mia Brownell.

Chris Berens Books

Just in- Chris Berens "Mapping Infinity" books! These huge, beautifully hand bound books feature Chris' artwork over the past 4 years, including his 2 exhibitions at Roq La Rue. You can pick one up at the gallery or we can ship you one. These books are $325. each and $50. shipping. Email us for more details.

Ryan Heshka Sneek Peek

Ryan Heshka will be showing alongside Femke Hiemstra on Nov 11th with his signature retro futuristic paintings featuring saucy dames, mad scientists, and horrifying mutant monsters! Here's a look at one of his upcoming pieces....