upcoming fabric8 events

In addition to the opening for Domesticates on Saturday, here are two more fabric8-related events to attend in the next couple weeks::

Erik Otto Book Release Party @ fabric8, June 25, 6-8PM:: Help us celebrate the release of "Paper Fabric and Wood [V.2]", the second annual book documenting Erik Otto's recent work, and his super-cool limited edition gift set, with a short but sweet soiree that includes your chance to win one of these items in a raffle! Come on by.

Sisterz of the Underground 8th Anniversary Party @ Club Six, 60 6th Street, June 19, 10PM-3AM:: Props to Sisterz of the Underground, a collective of female hip hop artists, on 8 years of bringing the female funk! They're having a blow-out featuring an all-female DJ line up including Similak Chyld, Shredone, Lady Fingaz, Green B, Cellskiii and Deeandroid, Tyra from Saigon, and Jeanin de Feen PLUS amazing dance crews doing both performances and cyphers, an art show, and special give-aways.

domesticates : new work by grant gilliland

We are pleased to present Domesticates, a solo show featuring new works by San Francisco artist Grant Gilliland aka The Gross Uncle.

Domesticates will feature portraits of animals and their two-legged friends, more commonly referred to as human beings. It also marks Grant's first-ever solo show of new works. This painter and illustrator's cutely grotesque renderings in vibrant color combinations have graced our walls for a couple of years now so we're excited to have him put together an entire collection.

Domesticates will be on exhibit from June 20 through July 18. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 7pm-10pm, so please come on by!

erik otto gift set

Erik Otto fans: check out this very limited (as in, only 20!) edition gift set featuring a signed copy of his book Paper Fabric Wood [V.2], an original drawing on paper, five stickers, and one postcard in a customized wooden box. Priced at only US$ 90, it's a great compilation of his recent work, not to mention a very nice collectible. Email us for more info.

heavy hitterz maryland

If you're in the Washington DC area on July 25, Heavy Hitterz Maryland is a not-to-miss event. Presented by gaNyan, Art Whino Gallery, and fabric8, this third annual showcase of emerging artists will feature 60+ international painters and illustrators from around the globe including lots of fabric8 favorites.

gaNyan keeps it coming with his Heavy Hitterz group art show, which started in San Francisco in 2007 and made its way to Manila, Philippines last year. Heavy Hitterz Maryland's opening reception is on Saturday, July 25, from 7-10 at the Art Whino Gallery. The show will be on exhibit through August 15.

excuses, excuses

And, oh yes, our apologies for not keeping up with the blog lately. We're still continuing to receive, exhibit, and sell wonderful artwork but ... we are busy expanding! That's right, very soon, fabric8 will be THREE TIMES BIGGER. Stay tuned.

erik otto opening @ beta lounge, berkeley

Join us in Berkeley this Thursday, May 21, from 7:30-10PM for the opening of "Works", featuring artwork and installation by Erik Otto at the new wine bar called Beta Lounge, 2129 Durant Avenue near Shattuck. Erik is christening the walls of this lovely spot with a collection of new and recent works for your viewing and buying pleasure.

Come enjoy an impressive selection of wines, beers, sakes, and small plates plus be one of the first to check out Beta Lounge before its official opening on June 6. It's only a couple of blocks from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station, so all you SFers should get adventurous and meet us there!

new daniel fleres

Here's a new one by Daniel Fleres, and an arrow through the heart just about explains it. This horned, eared, bowed, hatted, earringed, camouflaged, and hoofed thing is nothing but lovable. You can take bring it home for only US$ 150.