01.07
Man is many things, and according to Ericailcane, the provocative Italian street artist, Man Is The Bastard. The New Year sees Ericailcane exhibit his first LA solo show at the Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art.
The exhibition (January 11th – January 28th, 2009), entitled, Man Is The Bastard, is a collection of etchings and graphic art of domestic animals, set in an alternative universe where they have taken revenge against mankind. Ericailcane’s work has conscious social and political elements and his style has distinct, macabre yet humorous imagery.
"We have been following Ericailcane’s work for some time and are continually astounded by both the innovation and the simplicity of what he does. From his immense outdoor murals to his intricate drawings and mixed media pieces, no matter his medium, Ericailcane draws you into a quiet, whimsical, almost fairytale world that recalls a time that has long passed by and yet never really existed to begin with," states Gallery co-owner Elisa Carmichael. " Perhaps the most compelling, unique aspect of his work is the voice that emerges from his anthropomorphic subjects – at first they appear to be otherwise engaged and quite unaware that they and their actions have been put on display, but there is a longing and loneliness that connects them to the human world."
Ericailcane has already made his mark across Europe with his murals (just check out those rats he did with Blu below) and graffiti and belongs to a collective of artists known for their disparate artistic language styles. We’re hyped that this talented guy is coming to America, so make sure to head over to Carmichael Gallery January 11th to see his intricate work in person. Details on Man Is The Bastard at www.carmichaelgallery.com.
