I went to the Pancake & Booze Art Show on Saturday, Dec. 8, and the event featured just all that. Showcasing the work of 120 artists over two nights at the Lot 613 warehouse between Downtown LA and Boyle Heights, the P&B show provided the ultimate display of underground art, complete with the “ghetto” underground vibe.
The show featured the work of local artists who utilized many mediums including paintings, photography, graffiti and live art/live body painting. All the work was put on the walls instead of in display cases or behind glass protectors, so the show was more interactive, casual and fun than a typical museum visit.
The one piece that stood out to me showed a backwards Hollywood sign and a sunset, just like Ed Ruscha’s “Back of Hollywood” piece from 1977. The differences were that the artist used different proportions (the Hollywood sign is a lot bigger) and a different medium. After our LACMA field trip, I did research on Ed Ruscha and explored his work, so seeing that particular piece at the P&B show was exciting. It is fascinating how the same piece can be interpreted in different ways. I also love any art concerning Los Angeles’ culture.
All the other pieces had its own personality – whether it was a portrait of Marilyn Monroe, animals, a pencil sketch of Martin Luther King, Jr., real/fictional cartoon characters or subjects I can’t even decipher – the P&B show had it all.
Personality, originality and modern relevance.
P&B founder Tom Kirin started this show four years ago when he rented a big warehouse in Culver City. A cameraman who turned it into a photo and film studio, Kirin started looking for additional uses of the space for those empty nights. He started throwing art shows, which led to the creation of P&B. P&B is the culmination of his love of art and breakfast eateries. Add booze in there, and thus, the Pancakes and Booze Art Show was born.
Since then, the P&B Art Show has expanded to San Francisco, San Diego, Denver, Atlanta, Portland, Dallas, Austin and Miami. Kirin also plans to open up shows in Chicago, Brooklyn, Boston, New Orleans and Las Vegas.
Here are some photos from the show:
Check out the Pancake and Booze Art Show website here.
- Jenny
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