Archive for June, 2009
These books changed the graphic design industry forever. They allow us to break free from expectations, from computer screens and from the “correct” way of doing things. These books are proof that the human touch, the imperfections, are valuable. They are proof that artists are wonderful designers and designers are wonderful artists.
Mike Perry created these books, that’s why we invited him to have an art show at Grass Hut.
Mike Perry’s Giant Zine show has an awesome concept!!! All the framed art hanging on the gallery walls is also printed (uncolored) and bound into Giant Zines.
The Show Opens July 3rd, 6-10pm. Grass Hut 811 E Burnside. BE THERE!!!
If you want extra credit though, be sure to come to the Book Signing / Q&A session / Motivational Speech / Coloring Book Party Wed July 1st, 6-9pm.
Mike’s coming to town and the Ace hotel is hooking him up, we love the Ace.
If you want to get onto our preview list, just send the not-so-secret password “I Love Grass Hut” to grasshut.corp@gmail.com
Portland is a river city; many of us lay our eyes daily upon the mighty Willamette and Columbia rivers. Yet, deep below the city’s surface runs another river, one that few have heard of and even fewer have seen. It’s a mysterious body of water that some say has the power to heal the sick, to make the old young again, to give the impotent a boner. It’s a magical place known as Zine River.
Another well-kept secret: the IPRC has a secret passageway to this amazing river of creativity. Our fearless Membership Coordinator Lori D has been down there for months, paddling the Zine River on a homemade raft, seeking out underground artists and zinesters to take part in this special benefit art show. Join us for the opening reception on Friday June 26th at 7pm, and take your own wild ride down the Zine River.
Zine River
A Benefit Art Show for the Independent Publishing Resource Center
Grass Hut Gallery 811 East Burnside Portland, OR 97214
Opening Reception: Friday June 26, 2009 at 7-10pm
The show will be up in the gallery until June 29th and online until August 2nd.
Featuring artwork and zines by Chris Johanson, Thomas Campbell, Lori D, Nicole J. Georges, Gabriel Liston, Theo Ellsworth, Dan Gilsdorf, Travis Millard, Mel Kadel, Megan Whitmarsh, Leif Goldberg, Keegan Wenkman, Scrappers, Sammy Harkham, Chris Duncan, Thom Lessner, Elizabeth Haidle and E*Rock.
To get into the digi-preview list simple send the secret passwords “I Love Grass Hut” to grasshut.corp@gmail.com
To celebrate the release of Babe Bunyan Grass Hut customs will be available through the Grass Hut website, Friday June 19.
Check’em out NOW>>>
This is the first ever toy produced by Grass Hut, it has the logo under one of the hooves. Arne Industries has a logo under one of the hooves too since Arne sculpted, molded and rotocasted the hard hollow Babe Bunyan. PDX is under one of the hooves because Portland, Oregon where we made this toy with love.
More info on the history of Babe Bunyan can be found here at Scrapperstown.
Customs will be available by Martin Ontiveros, Bwana Spoons, Le Merde, Scrappers and ARNE.
This was the best day of the summer so far!!!
All these strangers showed up and had an adventure together. Such good quality folks, I miss them already.
See more photos in the Grass Hut Flickr pool.
You better come ride with us next time!
As part of this bike party that Portland throws every year we’re leading a tiny adventure bike field trip. Hope you can come! If you can’t make it try one of these other rides.
Dickbird and Scrappers used the one-minute-space-painting trick to paint a new mural over J. Otto’s mural.
Come on by and see it in the raw!
In addition to wonder-filled new art work form these folks we’ll have a telescope and a real rocket launching!!!
Arbito
Brent Wick
Jessie Rose Vala
Scott Patt
APAK
Ferris Plock
Kelly Tunstal
Martin Ontiveros
Bwana Spoons
Josh Herbolsheimer
Elizabeth Haidle
Eatcho
Shawn Wolfe
Zack Soto
Michael Isaac Bushkin
Amy Ruppel
Evan Harris
Kiyoshi Nakazawa
Carson Ellis
Jerome Powers
I think we will fire up the BBQ for this one. Should be lots of funs.
We’ll have hotdogs and corn for the grill and dan our tea man will have some lovely teas made just for the show. Time and space inspired.
And we’ll have some soda and beer too, but feel free to bring anything extra you want thrown on the grill.
