THE CHARACTER STUDIES: curated by Queen Andrea

THE CHARACTER STUDIES May 8 - June 1 2009

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:05:00 -0400

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.

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

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

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

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

QUEEN ANDREA “Special Mix” colored pencil and...

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:06:28 -0400

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

QUEEN ANDREA “The Fame Game” acrylic on canvas,...

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:06:00 -0400

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 “Life’s A Gamble Part II” acrylic...

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:05:57 -0400

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

QUEEN ANDREA “Life’s A Gamble Part I” acrylic...

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:05:26 -0400

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

QUEEN ANDREA “Fly High, Lay Low” acrylic on wood...

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:04:04 -0400

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

QUEEN ANDREA “Fresh to Death” signed screenprint,...

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:04:00 -0400

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 “Fast Life” acrylic on canvas,...

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:03:21 -0400

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

QUEEN ANDREA “Dynamo” acrylic on canvas, 18” x...

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:39:07 -0400

QUEEN ANDREA “Dynamo” acrylic on canvas, 18” x 24” $900

QUEEN ANDREA “Crazee Fresh” acrylic on canvas,...

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:37:36 -0400

QUEEN ANDREA “Crazee Fresh” acrylic on canvas, 24” x 24” $800

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Tufted Titmouse” mixed media on...

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:37:00 -0400

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Tufted Titmouse” mixed media on panel 15” x 15” $650

Cycle
CYCLE was born in 1971. He grew up writing graffiti and skateboarding. CYCLE received his BFA from George
Washington University in Washington DC and then his Masters from the Academy of Art University in San Fran-
cisco. He makes his living producing Fine Art, Illustration and Graphic Design. When not producing Fine Art, Illustra-
tion and Graphic Design, CYCLE enjoys graffiti and skateboarding.

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Robin” mixed media on panel 15” x...

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:35:05 -0400

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Robin” mixed media on panel 15” x 15” $650

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Finch” mixed media on panel 15” x...

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:29:46 -0400

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Finch” mixed media on panel 15” x 15” $650

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Owl” mixed media on panel 15” x...

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CYCLE “Birds of New England, Owl” mixed media on panel 15” x 15” $650

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Cardinal” mixed media on panel 15”...

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:27:41 -0400

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Cardinal” mixed media on panel 15” x 15” $650

CYCLE “Birds of New England, Blue Jay” mixed media on panel 15”...

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CYCLE “Birds of New England, Blue Jay” mixed media on panel 15” x 15” $650

EWOK 5MH “SWA99LINGTON” ReWorked Lemon Print, 2009Screen print,...

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:34:33 -0400

EWOK 5MH “SWA99LINGTON” ReWorked Lemon Print, 2009Screen print, re-worked with collage and acrylics 22” x 30” $1100

Ewok 5MH
Ewokone is recognized for his distinctly skewed character style and subjectively colorful and almost disrespectful
play on “fine art.” His work has impacted the world to a point that he has at times had to acquire legal help, to
protect the style and characteristics of his talent. Each day there seems to be a new admirer that incorporates the
influences of Ewok’s trademark skills.
Ewok’s work exhibits in galleries and he exercises his skills on the streets, which is his personal gallery of preference,
where it is viewable to the common man. His travels span all over the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Canada, Puerto Rico, Spain and Mexico.
Finding it hard to satisfy his quest for knowledge and earthly adventures, he continues to have to re-invent himself.
Ewok survives the everyday ‘art hustle’ (from overpaid and overqualified art directors) by eating gold nuggets and
flying in his dreams. In a nutshell, Ewok was born, breathed, and begat art. He knows he’s here with a purpose and a
mission.

EWOK 5MH “SWA99LINGTON” ReWorked Lemon Print #2, 2009 Screen...

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:33:21 -0400

EWOK 5MH “SWA99LINGTON” ReWorked Lemon Print #2, 2009 Screen print, re-worked with collage and acrylics 22” x 30” $1100