Scion has been pumping out dope art show after dope art show. Their latest show, “Ed Emberley & Friends” opens July 17th and looks like it’ll be just as exciting as previous shows. This show is curated by Caleb Neelon and features Ed Emberley and five artists inspired by him. The artists include Raul Gonzalez, Seonna Hong, Matt Leines, Christopher Kline and Saelee Oh.
For “Ed Emberley & Friends,” each artist created a six-foot-by-six-foot wood panel that is a mash-up of their own style and that of Ed Emberley’s instructional drawing books. The tribute paintings will be exhibited alongside examples of each artist’s individual work. After the show, each of the large painted panels will be donated for long-term display in children’s hospitals around the United States. Emberley will have the largest presence in the show, contributing work from his archives including dozens of pages from the 1970s original mockups of his books. He will have recent drawings of his classic characters for sale, as well as a limited-edition print made especially for the show.
The opening reception takes place on July 17, 7 – 10 p.m. at the Scion Installation Space, 3521 Helms Ave. (at National), Culver City, CA 90232. The reception is free with complimentary valet parking and an open bar. All artists will be present, and available for comments. “Ed Emberley & Friends” will run until August 7.
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