Parskid Solo Exhibition "Isolated Frontier" / Doit & Geewiz This Thursday May 6th!

In Parskid's latest solo exhibit at Flatcolor Gallery "Isolated Frontier", he explores a haunting, mesmerizing world based upon mythology, folklore, the cycle of life, and the bounds of the imagination. Grounded in nature and myth, Parskid's iconic characters take the viewer on a journey through ethereal, and other-worldly landscapes.


Flatcolor Gallery is proud to presents the Parskid solo exhibition "Isolated Frontier" on Thursday, May 6th, 2010 from 5-9pm.


From the brightly colored neon to lush earth tones, Parskid's unique execution of spray enamel, and custom stencils bring life to forests, animals, and the environment as they intertwine with spirits, mystical energies and iconic characters to create compositions that are uniquely Parskid.

About Parskid
Parskid has been involved in the Seattle underground art scene for over a decade. 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 extensively throughout the US, including LA and NYC, and also abroad in France, Australia, Taiwan, Spain, and the UK. His work has been published in the following magazines: Hi-Fructose, King Brown, Art Prostitute, Cool’eh, Novum, Beautiful/Decay, Day in the Lyfe, Belio and Dirty Soup; as well as these published books: Dot Dot Dash, Canceled Flight, War of Monstars, Pictoplasma 2 and Monstaah!.

Additionally, Flatcolor will feature Artists Geewiz & Doit in the loft area.



Do It and GeeWiz are freight train graffiti writers who paint with the intent of paring down traditional graffiti letters to their most basic forms. This show is a pure and simple translation of these ideas onto cut paper.

Do It
Do It has been painting since 1996, mostly for the thrill of creeping through the woods and painting on other people's stuff. I'm currently cutting my name out in paper to sell on the black market so you can hang it in your house.

GeeWiz
GeeWiz started painting in in late '97 because sucked at basketball and wanted to impress girls. He enjoys long walks on the tracks, cell phone lit back packs, an occasional rainier beer, and the the combined smell of brake dust, diesel and rusting steel. When he is not cutting paper or painting trains you can find GeeWiz going through your garbage looking for clues or at your local train yard documenting the days catch. GeeWiz is also an amateur photographer, carpenter, and little league umpire.

Opening Reception: Thursday May 6th, 2010.

The exhibition will run through May 30th, 2010.

Contact Flatcolor Gallery at info@flatcolor.com or 206-390-6537 for press and preview information.

Show webpage: http://www.flatcolor.com/gallery/may2010.html

parskid website: http://www.parskid.com/

Parskid Press Images:
Web:
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/parskid_isolatedfrontier_may2010.jpg (card)
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/parskid_003.jpg
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/parskid_isolated_frontier.jpg

Large:
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/parskid_003_large.jpg
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/parskid_isolated_frontier_large.jpg


Geewiz & Doit Press Images:
Web:
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/doit%26gwiz_may2010.jpg (card)
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/doit_show_preview1_websmall.jpg
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/doit_show_preview2_websmall.jpg
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/geewiz_show_preview1_websmall.jpg
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/geewiz_show_preview2_websmall.jpg

Large:
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/geewiz_show_preview1_web.jpg
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/geewiz_show_preview2_web.jpg
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/doit_show_preview1_web.jpg
http://www.flatcolor.com/images/gallery/may2010/doit_show_preview2_web.jpg



About Flatcolor Gallery
Located on First Avenue in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square neighborhood, Flatcolor Gallery features local and national underground contemporary artists in a relaxed gallery setting. Flatcolor Gallery has featured the art of Parskid, Robert Hardgrave, Chip7, 2H, EGO, Joe Vollan, Timothy Karpinski, Sohaila Adela, Chris Crites, Ryan Bubnis, Ryan De La Hoz and, David MacDowell.

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.

Media Contact: Cristopher Cook

info@flatcolor.com


Flatcolor Gallery
528 First Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104

Open WED-SUN 12-6pm
(or by appointment)
First Thursday: until 9pm.

(206) 390-6537
info@flatcolor.com
http://www.flatcolor.com