Flatcolor Gallery to open at First Thursday Art Walk
Seattle,WA - June 1st, 2009
Flatcolor Gallery is pleased to open their doors Thursday, June 4th, 2009 with two of Seattle's favorite underground artists Parskid and 2H!
Flatcolor Gallery is the evolution of Flatcolor.com, started by Cristopher Cook in 2007 to create limited-run artists prints and products featuring artists from the Northwest. A business Cook started as a side project while working as a creative director for a local start-up.
"In opening Flatcolor Gallery, I'm excited to take the work I've started on Flatcolor.com to the next level and share artists that I've been inspired by with Seattle." says Cook.
Flatcolor Gallery will hold their grand opening from 5pm-9pm as part of the June 4th First Thursday Artwalk in Pioneer Square.
"I'm proud to bring fresh original art and artists to Pioneer Square's Artwalk."says Cook. "It's an event that has inspired me personally since I was a teenage art student. To be a part of an event that has inspired generations of people in Seattle is a great honor."
"Flatcolor Gallery is the perfect space for Parskid and 2H's exciting new paintings."
Parskid draws inspiration from his childhood, nature, fantasy, and folklore to create haunting, otherworldly landscapes traversed by his iconic characters. His work has been exhibited in many cities in the US, including LA and NYC, and also abroad in Australia, Taiwan, Spain, and the UK. His work has been published in the following magazines: King Brown, Art Prostitute, Cool’eh, Novum, Beautiful/Decay, Day in the Lyfe, and Dirty Soup. As well as these published books: Dot Dot Dash, Canceled Flight, War of Monstars, Pictoplasma 2 and Monstaah!.
www.Parskid.com
2H creates figurative works with rich textures and harsh juxtapositions inspired by his travels and his evolution as an artist. 2H has shown work in over 50 galleries in the U.S. and abroad. He has also been exhibited by The Orange County museum of art, Thinkspace Gallery L.A., Compound Gallery, Gallery1988, Blackbook NY, Ronin Gallery L.A., and Monster Children Gallery in Sydney.
The artists will be in attendance for the opening.
This exhibit runs through June 29th.
About Flatcolor Gallery
Located on First Avenue South in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square neighborhood, Flatcolor Gallery features local and national underground contemporary artists in a relaxed gallery setting.
From designers and illustrators, to street artists and tattoo artists, Flatcolor Gallery is dedicated to bringing a fresh perspective on art and creativity to Seattle's First Thursday Art Walk each month.
In addition to original artwork, Flatcolor Gallery features a growing line of affordable fine art prints and products.
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Media Contact:
Cristopher Cook, Owner
info@flatcolor.com
206-999-9296
http://www.flatcolor.com
Flatcolor Gallery
528 1st AVE S.
Seattle, WA 98104
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10am-6pm
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