Solo Exhibit at Sticks+Stones Gallery

Marcos — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:32:23 +0000

Please join us for my solo show at Sticks+Stones gallery. I will be exhibiting new works from 2012 including selected pieces from 2011.

Friday, March 2, 2012
6:00pm until 11:00pm
Sticks + Stones Gallery
815 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
http://www.ss-gallery.com/

Visit the Facebook event page here.

The Dj for the evening will be Joey Alaniz.

East Bay Express News Box

Marcos — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:02:05 +0000

Fellow Bay Area Street Artist and friend, Eddie Colla has been working with East Bay Express to beautify their news boxes with quality art. When Eddie asked if I wanted to do one, I jumped at the opportunity.

Before my box gets put to the mean streets it will be on display at my solo show at Sticks+Stones Gallery in Oakland. The show will open Friday, March 2.

An American Language at Guerrero Gallery

Marcos — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:42:08 +0000

I visited the opening for An American Language at Guerrero Gallery this past weekend. The show featured sign painter from across the country. It was incredible and very inspirational. Below are some snap shots I took. You can more information on the show and Guerrero Gallery here.

Get Well Dugald

Marcos — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:21:44 +0000

I just recently got word that one of my college mentors Dugald Stermer is in the hospital. He is very ill from a serious respiratory problem. Alexis Mahrus from the CCA Illustration department is putting together a project for him. Below is my contribution.

Dugald is a very inspiring illustrator and good man. If you don’t know his work you should check it out here. Get well Dugald.

Holidayland

Marcos — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:30:32 +0000

Support small businesses this holiday. Shop here.

Items at Holidayland by:

Allyson Hollingsworth, Bird vs. Bird, BlackBox, Casa M, Gina Tuzzi, Greenhorn, Jennie Lennick, Jess Wainer Glass, Juniper Ridge, Love Ophelia, Marcos LaFarga, Mark Poulin Designs, Maureen Shields, Mediums to Masses, Michael McConnell, Migration Goods, Misako Inaoka, MODify/d, Moose Lodge Designs, Nancy Selvin, Nathan Lynch, note•ify, Potluck Pals, Que Lindo Prints, Rigel Stuhmiller, Rowan Morrison, Savanna Snow, Sharon Zimmerman Jewelry Design, she speak easy, Small Fry Crafts, Svartvik Metalworks, Ltd., The Heated, The Rosy Lips, Volta Press and more….

Go here for more info on Holidayland.

GOLD at Project One Gallery

Marcos — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:16:12 +0000

Here is a quick work in progress animation I created of my painting for the GOLD show, Opening this Thursday, November 3, at Project One.

To RSVP go here.
For more information on the show go here.

See you there.

Beyond Eden Art Fair

Marcos — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:27:01 +0000

Earlier this month I was pleased to show and attend Beyond Eden Art Fair in Los Angeles. I was a part of Spoke Art’s Quentin vs. Coen Round Three show at the fair. The overall exhibit was insanely inspirational and showcased many gallerys including:

Spoke Art
C.A.V.E Gallery
CoproGallery
Nucleus
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
Think Space
Toy Art Gallery

I was also very happy to see work from many of my Art Heros, Old Teachers and Good Friends:

Alex Pardee
Ron English
Shawn Barber
Barron Storey
Owen Smith
Robert Bowen
Daryll Pierce
Mars 1
Jason Liwag
Seth Armstrong
…and many more (in my birthday singing voice).

Below you’ll find some snap shots I took. enjoy.

Broken Windows Theory

Marcos — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:40:18 +0000

CBS Lords Present —
The Broken Windows Theory
Opening Reception : Saturday, October 15, 7pm – 11pm

Subspace Art Gallery
3855 Hughes Avenue
Culver City, CA, 90232

Quentin vs. Coen Round Three

Marcos — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:17:48 +0000

This weekend I will be participating in Spoke Art’s, Quentin vs. Coen Round Three show at the Beyond Eden Art Fair in L.A. If your in Southern California, come check it out.

More info below.

Spoke Art is proud to present the third and final round of our nationally touring Quentin vs. Coen art show. From New York City, to San Francisco, the exhibit of original art and prints is finally settling down in the pop culture mecca of the world, Los Angeles.

Opening this Saturday, October 1st, and on view until Sunday, October 2nd, Quentin vs. Coen pits together some of the most iconic filmmakers of our time in a Battle Royale with Cheese.

With over 100 artists, the show features a wide range of affordable prints and unique original artwork from an international roster of painters, sculptors, designers and more.

As an added bonus, Quentin vs. Coen 3 will be taking place during the Beyond Eden art fair, so please come join us and several of LA’s most prestigious galleries for a weekend of cutting edge art.

Admittance is free.

Saturday October 1st: 6pm – 11pm
Sunday October 2nd: noon – 5pm

More info on the show here: http://www.beyondedenartfair.com/
More info on Spoke Art here: http://spoke-art.com/

John Casey Collaboration

Marcos — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:29:08 +0000

Good friend John Casey is preparing for his upcoming show at swarm gallery in Oakland, Opening Saturday, October 1, 2011 6-9pm. As a part of his exhibit, John is doing Hands and Pants collaborations with over 40 artist.
(Below is a sneak peak of my collaboration with John.)

Also showing in the project space at Swarm is Jake Waitling’s multimedia installation 4 Directions: International Blvd.

PLUS, for all you beer enthusiast, they will have beer provided by the Trappist, Oakland. This should be a good one.

For more information please visit:
http://www.swarmgallery.com/gallery/exhibitions/JC_JW_Tall_Tales.htm