PARALLEL urban apparel, host to art shows, musical guests and events since the summer of 2001, presents works by EGR and Esther, both Toronto based artists known for their colorful depictions of women, showcasing vibrant new paintings and prints, with this girl-on-girl themed art show, titled Lucky 13. Featuring unique lowrider bicycles by BUDDA, alongside beats and pieces by DJ Fathom of SpinCycle. Opens Tuesday, . Runs through to August 13.

As an artist, illustrator, and muralist, EGR is inspired daily by the concept of visual language. With a background in street art, EGRs work refelects urban life and dreams through narrative and thought provoking scenes, with sexy and powerful characters from street thugs and divas to delicate fairies and angels. Her artworks have appeared in print, album covers, decks, animations and spraypainted murals; and Athletes World, Salon Selectives, Pontiac Vibe, Bacardi, Ecko, Burton, Universal and Sony Music have already caught on. Painting live on MUCHMusic, at the annual graffiti expos in Hamilton, Montreal, Toronto, Skydome and Vans Warped Tour, and having graced the cover of Atlantas Elemental Magazine, Torontos Pound Magazine, IRS album cover and also in BrassMunks animated video, El Dorado, which was nominated for a MMVA in 03; she has been illustrating regularly for Torontos newspapers including The Star and The Globe and Mail for over 6 years. EGR has shown her oil paintings and drawings at The Art Gallery of Ontario, ArtLab, Base Gallery, The NOW Lounge, MindControl and CAs Crewest Gallery, with spraypainted murals the ElMocambo Tavern, Currys Artist Materials, and Parallel apparel in downtown Toronto. Check out XXL Magazines current July 04 issue for a recent illustration, or stay tuned to the recently updated http://www.EGRart.com for future shows.

Toronto based artist Esther Sanchez has been painting ever since her hands could hold a brush. With a group show under her belt at the tender age of 5, she continues to brighten the walls of homes and restaurants all over Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Madrid. Her unique style embraces her love of colour, fashion and eye catching patterns. Since earning diplomas in both Graphic Design and 3D Animation, Esther has been working as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. Some of her recent clients include Alliance Atlantis, Andy Poolhall, Minou, K-Jem Productions and Brianceau Entertainment. Her paintings have graced the walls of Zeldas Groovy Room, College Street Bar, The Rivoli, Ciao Edie, Wett Bar, Come As You Are, Sim and Jones and BMW Mini Downtown. Esther has been featured in Highrise Magazine and recently, The Globe and Mail. For more of Esthers work, check out Cocoa Magazines Premiere issue, on stands now. Be on the lookout for http://www.EstherSanchez.com , or contact esther@esthersanchez.com. Esther will also be showing her artworks alongside EGR simultaneously at the College Street Bar in Toronto in July and August.

Brent Sasiela and Steve Balija, owners & master builders of BUDDA bicycles, will be showcasing several one-of-a-kind lowrider bicycles, two of which are hand-painted by EGR. For more info on BUDDA bicycles, check out http://www.BrentSasiela.com .

"Beyond Fresh"

featuring the work of....

KEL1st
SnekeOne
Nhon Nguyen
George Estrada
Hews
Virus
JD Davis
Konscious Arts Collective
PARS
Iosefatu Sua
Kenichi Yamaguchi
Zeta B
CRO
Angel179
Cause B
DREWAD
Damon Minaey
Peter Rentz/Graphic Havoc
Carolina Chavez
Michael [SPECS ONE] Hall
Jesse Edwards
Victor Pantet/ Laura Seymore
Chuck Dong
BRUNO

"After Dark is the first ever exhibition of all underage street artists. Aged 14 17 this group of young artists are just beginning to make a name for themselves and After Dark showcases their emerging talents and individual styles."

Hello All Friends of the AAGH

You are invited to the opening of our first collaborative exhibition, held
at the top floor of BS8, park st, Bristol this Friday 2nd July at 5.30pm
till 7pm, there will be music and drinks and of course art, come down and
check it out after youve pimped yourself all week for your boss who never
really cared anyway. actually sod it invite your boss aswell.

cheers THE AAGH

JEFF SOTO OPENS BLK/MRKT GALLERY IN AN EXHIBITION OF NEW WORKS

BLK/MRKT recently moved from the Wiltern building to Culver City, on the westside of Los Angeles, and we are more than pleased to have esteemed artist Jeff Soto help celebrate the opening of our new space with his first Los Angeles solo exhibition. Enjoy!