The Gary Baseman Sale!

The Door Is Always Open
April 25 through August 18, 2013

Gary Baseman got his start right here at La Luz de Jesus Gallery, so in honor of his hometown career retrospective at the Skirball Cultural Center, we've dug deep into the archive and collected all of the Baseman goodies we've got onto one page. We've got rare books, show posters, some super limited edition toys, stationery, and even some original art. Advance word is that this show is shout-from-the-rooftops incredible, so be sure to check out the Gary Baseman Sale on your way to his The Door Is Always Open exhibition.

Original Exhibition Pamphlets!

Try to find this on Amazon!

Only one or two of these left!

When's the last time you saw
a Toby Stuffed Toy & print set?

Remedy for the Post ComiCon Blues

Tonight (at midnight, to be precise) I'll be filing into a movie theater with millions of other cinéastes fantastiques to see the final chapter of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. In honor of this momentous occasion, Billy has given me permission to offer a 25% discount on all graphic novels and comic books in WACKO. I don't know when was the last time you checked out our sequential art library, but we've got almost an entire aisle dedicated to comics and comix, and since we may not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of comic books, we've got a lot of harder to find and even out of print collections that you definitely can't find for cover price anywhere else –and we're offering a 25% discount on top of it! Sales items are excluded, but our sale books are so cheap already that you'd be hard pressed to complain. The sale ends when the doors close on Sunday night, July 22nd –which will be later than usual to accommodate the Los Feliz Village Street Fair.

My catalog about comic art, POP SEQUENTIALISM, will also be part of the sale even though it's technically not a graphic novel or comic. It's a perfect place to start if you've developed an interest in superhero fiction, and I strongly recommend that you follow the POP SEQUENTIALISM BLOG for up to date reviews and news about the fine art of sequential storytelling. I post a new column weekly on Thursday mornings, with the occasional update in between.

On Monday morning I embark on a cross country drive to deliver and install a major retrospective at the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art for one of my favorite artists (and good friend), Myron Dyal. The entire Charon's Pantheon exhibit will be exhibited along with important new and old works of papier-mâché and painted canvases. Myron will be flying out to attend his opening and hold court with patrons and contributors in a presentation that is sure to expand the local consciousness.

I won't even be able to stay and appreciate the fruits of my labor, as I have to hop a plane and return in time for Billy's Thursday Night Fishfry & Community Social, headlined by former CHRISTIAN DEATH vocalist Gitane Demone. Each of these monthly musical events has been better than the last, and the revolving roster of performers is lively and refreshing. Also appearing will be Sioux City Pete, Gabriel Hart, Michael Rozon, Scot Nery, and of course those Motorcycle Boys, Francois & John. Christy Kane will be projecting her Callalilly, and the festivities will be MC'ed by Blaine Capatch. Seth and Johnny will be behind the scenes with Billy, so be sure to cruise on over and enjoy yourself!

TAX REFUND SALE brings interesting visitors!

Estonian gothic-lolita pop diva Kerli stopped by the gallery today to hang with a contest winner and check out the Danni Shinya Luo exhibition, Chaotic Harmony. Kerli bought some items in the shop (including that stuffed, tiger head pillow) and we discussed hosting a musical performance in the not-so-distant future. Her videos on YouTube are pretty extravagant, and have collectively drawn over 12 million views. I'll keep you posted as the gig develops!

If you're not subscribing to our newsletter, get on it. We've already sold some key pieces from the TAX REFUND SALE! But there are still killer pieces from David Choe, Camille Rose Garcia, Biskup, Baseman and others!

La Luz de Jesus has also been granted access to the single most impressive collection of self-taught and outsider art in America. I can't name names, but there are some real national treasures here, including work from Smithsonian Exhibited artists.
Call the gallery director for details (323) 666-7667.

Christopher Ulrich Halloween Studio Sale

This Sunday (on Halloween) from 11 AM to 7 PM, we'll be hosting a Studio Sale for Christopher Ulrich. This is a great opportunity for fans and collectors to buy large studies and completed paintings for less than you might expect to pay for prints! There are over 100 Illuminator Discovery Works, and they are priced to move so he can clean out his studio and get crackin' on the final series in his Christ Chronocrator Cylce: The Reckoning, which will be opening on December 7, 2012 at La Luz de Jesus.

On Sunday, there will be pieces for $100! Check the site for a few very special offers, too!

I know a few East Coast and International gallerists who will be using this opportunity to buy works for mark-up and resale, so call me to reserve your purchases before they grab the piece you want: (323) 547-3227.

The sale will be held on one day only at an off-campus location:
1223 Daniels Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035.