TokyoAlice

press release

www.chrissandon.com and www.jasonleestarin.com present:
G.I.A.N.T.(Growing International Art Networking Team) a diry bros. production

show runs
June 4th - June 16th

G.I.A.N.T. Opening Reception!
Saturday, June 4th
7pm til late
@ the Gallery 555
4884 Grand River
Detroit, MI USA

over 35 very different artists from around the globe including:

Tokyo Alice- super color punk illustrator from Japan. Alice has done work for numerous magazine covers, album covers, and illustrative work for many large companies. She has recently had successful gallery showings in London, New York, Chicago, and even Ann Arbor last fall. We are very glad to have her back for this event. visit www.tokyoalice.com

Myke Adams- worldly known Intuitive self-taught artist and promoter currently residing between Chicago and Velencia, Spain. Myke"s work adresses serious subjects such as racism, politics, and even heartbreak with pulsating bright colors and good sense of humor. In 2001 Myke toured record stores with a series of paintings based on Shellac's album 1000 hurts. visit www.mykeadams.com

David Hernendez Arriaga- interactive digital video artist from Mexico. He is also a photographer for National Geographic magazine.

Harry Sudman- super duper hyper-realistic painter from Chicago. Harry has done some wonderful murals for banks and schools in his area.

Giovanny Matanalla- creator of simplistic icons who say surprisingly insightful thought provoking things. Originally from Columbia, he now lives as a successful illustrator, graphic artist, and web designer in Chicago. visit- www.afancyname.com

Chris Sandon- psycho-evolutionary painter extrodinaire and co-organizer of G.I.A.N.T. as well as co-head of dirty bros. productions. Chris attempts to make art shows that are different than usual through the combination of "good art, rock show, and other wierd fun shit to do". visit www.chrissandon.com

Jason Lee Starin- mind blowing psycho-reactive illustrator of hilarious proportions and co-organizer of G.I.A.N.T. as well as co-head of dirty bros. productions. Jason has decided to artisticly self destruct in 30 seconds after which he plans to "paint houses and buy a dog". However, his dirty brothers have refused to let him saying "it's just too sad to see such great wierdness go to waste". visit www.jasonleestarin.com

Naia Venturi- master puppet maker, puppeteer, show writer, and owner of the Dreamland Theater in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Many times using classic stories such as Alice in Wonderland or Jack & the Beanstalk, Naia gives her own brilliant and hilarious twists to the characters and plot. We are very happy to feature a few of these great artistic figures.
visit www.dreamlandtheater.com

Rich Rice- fashion photographer, artist manager, and new gallery owner in Detroit. visit www.detroitbydesign.com

Jason Engling- electr-o-rganic musician, photographer, web designer and fellow dirty brother from Ann Arbor, Michigan. designer of the G.I.A.N.T. web site. visit www.chrissandon.com/giant/

Jenn Shaub- printmaker and gallery director for the DAAC in Grand Rapids, Michigan. visit www.thedaac.org

Adam Winnie- photographer, muliti-media artist and co-owner of the new Natural Canvas gallery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Laurel Beaudet- oil painting master from New York and now lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Director of the Depot Town Studios in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

the 555 participating crew: visit www.555arts.org

Dan Gay- artist and busy gallery director of the 555

Nicole Parker- multi-media artist who explores issues of femeninity through a refreshing, sometimes humerous approach. Administrative Director of the 555

Monte Martinez- amazing current history painter and founder/ co-director of the 555

Trevor Stone- wacky fun entertaining artist? that's right, not the usual set of words as a description. Not a usual artist. But a great one. Program Manager of the 555.

Connie McKinney- A very true artist and art show organizer with Flockworks Studios in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Joe Scott- painter, photographer, art show organizer, and fellow dirty brother.

other great artists participating include:

Victoria Hayes

Tim Fisher

Elona Van Gent

Hans Gullickson

Amy Feigley

Kim Hindmen

David Holtek

Mary Lamson-Burke

Lisa Orr

John Rich

Mark Rumsey

Efain Sandoval

Shilin Perez

Phil Hanson

Adam Dahlstrom

*with GIANT MC's Skully and Feedus, GIANT food and drinks, GIANT artist trading cards, a GIANT fist that will gently punch you in the face, and very special guest performances by:

Brandon Wiard & His Army- wonderous indie-pop genius from Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Rants- local songcrafters of pop made for singing along, uninhibited head bopping and dancing. Upandcoming band The Sights favorite local bands.

Inlieuof- lush artsy pop somewhere in there with Radiohead, U2, and other greats. Recently playing after the Pixies and soon Kraftwork at the State Bar, rumor has it that soon they will be HUGE.

DJ Andrew Thomas- the best atmospheric dj in town.

don't worry there will be plenty of more lovely surprises too.