"Off The Wall" is an exhibition of character based, graffiti and skate
inspired art presented by Grind Magazine. Recent work by MCA from Evil
Design, Tokyo Night Train, and Nathan Olokun will be featured at the show.
MCA's work has been seen all over the world. In Japan, he's produced a
series of limited-edition prints that sold out in three hours! His work
has also been displayed on a world wide tour with designer toy
manufacturer Toy2R from Hong Kong. MCA's exhibits have attracted a
capacity crowd to many of his shows including the 55DSL store in Union
Square in New York City, and the Cinespace in Hollywood California which
was curated by Gum Magazine. His work has been featured in dozens of pop
culture magazines including Lodown (Germany), Animal (US), Fat Bank Roll
(Sweden), and Vice (US) to name a few.
Tokyo's graffiti-based style is inspired by Japanimation and 1970's
comic-book art. His recurring character, the TOKYO head, is one of most
distinctive tags in graffiti culture. It has even been used in a recent
Fuji Film billboard ad campaign. He has had exhibitions of his artwork in
Toronto at Base Gallery and Spin Gallery. His work has also been displayed
in various local and international graffiti exhibitions including Style in
Progress and 416 Graffiti Expo. Tokyo is currently producing a series of
comics that will be published beginning in the next issue of Grind
Magazine.
Nathan Olokun has had his work recently publisher in Transworld
Skateboarding and has also presented his work at 32 Inch Canvas show. He
is the Art Director at Adrift Skate Shop and has created many of the skate
deck designs at the shop.
The visual artists featured in the show have all had their work published
in the resent issue of Grind Magazine. Over 50 painted canvases, skate
decks, and rare vinyl toys will be displayed on January 27th through to
February 17th.
OFF THE WALL presented by Grind Magazine.
January 27th - February 17th
Featuring:
MCA (Evil Design)
Tokyo Night Train (BCK)
Nathan Olokun
Opening:
Thursday Jan. 27th 2005. 8pm - 11pm.
Location: Adrift Skate Shop
299 Augusta Ave.
[Kensington Market]
Toronto, ON
Sponsors:
Mill St. Brewery, Adrift Skate Shop, Grind Magazine