May 8, 2009

THE CHARACTER STUDIES May 8 - June 1 2009

April 2009 (New York City) - McCaig-Welles Gallery in Brooklyn, New York City presents
“The Character Studies,” a group exhibition opening May 8th, 2009 co-curated by Andrea
von Bujdoss (”Queen Andrea”). The exhibition runs through June 1st, 2009. This diverse
and vibrant exhibition showcases the new works of 5 prolific illustrators and urban artists
within the context of intensive letter, cartoon and portraiture explorations.
The bodies of work on display by the exhibiting artists Ewok 5MH, Cycle, Siloette,
Queen Andrea and gmo$ represent their strong personal aesthetics derived from significant
experience in the realms of graffiti, street art, skateboard culture, cartooning and illustration.
Their works will be complimented by custom art installations on the gallery walls, painted by
the artists.
Both letter and caricature art have strong roots in graffiti culture, illustration and
traditional graphic design. The attempt to master a personal artistic “style” is a coveted
status. The exhibition promises to be an exciting juxtaposition of styles in celebration of this
boisterous yet subversive artform, presenting a notable collection of elaborate portraiture,
witty cartooning, collage, stencil art, signpainter lettering, graffiti and illustration works.
Limited edition signed art prints will be available for sale.
“The Character Studies” is sponsored by Molotow/Belton, the leading brand in superior
quality spray paint, www.molotow.com, Superfresh Design www.superfreshdesign.com and Magic Hat Brewing Company www.magichat.net.

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EWOK 5MH “Untitled 1” mixed media framed 17” x 11”  $1400

EWOK 5MH “Untitled 1” mixed media framed 17” x 11”  $1400

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EWOK 5MH “Untitled 2” mixed media framed 17” x 11” $1400

EWOK 5MH “Untitled 2” mixed media framed 17” x 11” $1400

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QUEEN ANDREA “Special Mix” colored pencil and acrylic on paper 30” x 36”   framed  $1000

QUEEN ANDREA “Special Mix” colored pencil and acrylic on paper 30” x 36”   framed  $1000

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QUEEN ANDREA “The Fame Game” acrylic on canvas, 18” x 24”  $700 Queen Andrea A native New Yorker, Andrea was raised in the vibrant Soho neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Andrea’s passion for urban art and graphic design surfaced at an early age. In the early 1990s, she began to learn graffiti history and developed important friendships and mentoring relationships with some of the most notable New York City old school graffiti artists. As a young adult, Andrea attended Parsons School of Design where she earned her BFA in Graphic Design. She then began a successful Graphic Design career, working for well-known brands who appreciate both the urban creative flavor of her work and her versatile and passionate knowledge of typography, branding and visual communication. These days, she is one of the most traditionally skilled graffiti artists in the country, possessing an explosively creative style inspired by the excitement of the urban landscape. She has been featured in art shows, toy shows, magazines, books, fashion lines and brand collaborations. She has curated and exhibited in numerous exhibitions in NYC and is currently preparing for her solo show debut at McCaig-Welles gallery in November 2009.

QUEEN ANDREA “The Fame Game” acrylic on canvas, 18” x 24”  $700

Queen Andrea
A native New Yorker, Andrea was raised in the vibrant Soho neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Andrea’s
passion for urban art and graphic design surfaced at an early age. In the early 1990s, she began to learn graffiti
history and developed important friendships and mentoring relationships with some of the most notable New York
City old school graffiti artists. As a young adult, Andrea attended Parsons School of Design where she earned her
BFA in Graphic Design. She then began a successful Graphic Design career, working for well-known brands who
appreciate both the urban creative flavor of her work and her versatile and passionate knowledge of typography,
branding and visual communication.
These days, she is one of the most traditionally skilled graffiti artists in the country, possessing an explosively
creative style inspired by the excitement of the urban landscape. She has been featured in art shows, toy shows,
magazines, books, fashion lines and brand collaborations. She has curated and exhibited in numerous exhibitions in
NYC and is currently preparing for her solo show debut at McCaig-Welles gallery in November 2009.

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QUEEN ANDREA “Life’s A Gamble Part II” acrylic on canvas 12” x 12”  $600

QUEEN ANDREA “Life’s A Gamble Part II” acrylic on canvas 12” x 12”  $600

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QUEEN ANDREA “Life’s A Gamble Part I” acrylic on canvas 18” x 18”  $750

QUEEN ANDREA “Life’s A Gamble Part I” acrylic on canvas 18” x 18”  $750

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QUEEN ANDREA “Fly High, Lay Low” acrylic on wood skateboard deck. $700

QUEEN ANDREA “Fly High, Lay Low” acrylic on wood skateboard deck. $700

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QUEEN ANDREA “Fresh to Death” signed screenprint, edition of 60 13” x 20”  $60 One available framed  $150 SOLD ed. 2/60 through 60/60 still available

QUEEN ANDREA “Fresh to Death” signed screenprint, edition of 60 13” x 20”  $60

One available framed  $150 SOLD

ed. 2/60 through 60/60 still available

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QUEEN ANDREA “Fast Life” acrylic on canvas, 20” x 24” framed  $900

QUEEN ANDREA “Fast Life” acrylic on canvas, 20” x 24” framed  $900

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