Crybaby gallery is pleased to announce the opening of two very unique and anticipated shows, fauna  and flight of fancy. 

The opening will be Saturday, June 7th 2008 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm @ crybaby art gallery. 

Crybaby art gallery is located @ 717 cookman avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712.  The gallery will be housing both shows and will be one of the featured events for the 1st Tri-City Arts Festival.

“fauna” will take place in “gallery one” and will feature the solo works by Bethany Marchman.

Bethany Marchman is a woman after our own heart.  Not only has she had great success as an artist, but Bethany is also the owner of the Rabbit Hole gallery in Atlanta, GA and is a major part of the Atlanta creatives project.  She has exhibited in galleries across the country and internationally, as well as in notable art fairs.

She uses traditional oil painting to create parallels between innocence and influence/ history and popular culture.  Sometimes funny and sometimes sad, they are reflections of the awkward changes we experience as individuals and as a society and questions whether or not growth is synonymous with improvement.

Bethany is an artist that has been with us since the beginning of the inception of crybaby, and as the gallery has grown, so has her work.  We are honored to be having her new works in our gallery.

"Bethany has the ability to use her trademark innocent, expressive eyes and blood red palette to create works that are adorably demented. Bethany’s mastery of painting with oils is decidedly intricate and phenomenal and she successfully captures her signature mood in each piece."

-by PINE-Magazine
Cathy Klein/ Alicia Johnson

www.bethanymarchman.com
www.therabbitholegallery.com
www.atlantacreativesproject.org

flight of fancy will take place in our “gallery two” and will feature selected works by:
Kukula, Shaunna Peterson, Carrie Ann Baade, and Pilar Alvarez


Kukula

The last line of Israeli - born painter Kukula’s bio says, “Kukula always five years old.” This is when she believes she became her complete self, and in the two decades since, she has been trying to get back to to it as age continually takes her away from that perfect existence.  “When I was a child, I felt complete, I felt like a grown woman.  Now I feel like a child, but obviously, I am a woman…I am in between.”   -High-fructose magazine
When you look at Kukula’s work, you are looking into a world where womanly-esque doll-like figures rule the world with their haute couture, fancy shoes, candy and tea parties. Her work is being revered all over the world and we are very happy to be sharing her work and her “fantasy worlds” with you.

www.kukulaland.com


Shaunna Peterson

“I love old advertising, and am influenced by antiques, lingerie, toys, and good ol' rock & roll. I started reading and collecting MAD Magazine in the sixth grade. Love the wit and wisdom of Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Jim Henson. I am astounded by Gil Elvgrin, Egon Schiele, Ed Roth, and whoever invented Spongebob Squarepants, the bulk of my influences in art come from being raised around cars, pin-striping and pretty girls bearing "Miss" titles”.

Her wit and humor comes across in her works, which are a manifestation of all the ads twe wish we had growing up. The figures she paints are beautiful, awkward, funny, and memorable.

www.shaunnapeterson.com


Carrie Ann Baade

The edgy and intellectual paintings of Carrie Ann Baade are quickly gaining recognition around the world. Through myths and monsters, Baade explores the complexity of the human condition within her imaginative portraits. These trompe l'oeil oil paintings are rich with allegorical meta-narratives inspired by literature and art history. She has traveled around the globe in search of inspiration; her works manifest history painting into an entirely original vision, rich with the confluence of cultures and time periods.

“With scissors in hand, I compose from snippets from several hundred pictorial fragments scattered on the floor. What is created is a prototype collage of layered scraps with cut edges. Some are photographs of myself while others are cut up illustrations from art history. With a flare of Dr. Frankenstein, the painting that results from this golem is at once illusionistic and surreal. These paintings are as fractured as their sources. By picking through the bone yard of myths, literature, and history; I assemble autobiographical allegories that reflect the sorrow and absurdity of the human condition. The subjects of my work are heroines and demons...my favorites are both valorous and perverse”.
-Carrie Ann Baad
www.carrieannbaade.com

Pilar Alvarez

Pilar (Pili) Alvarez began her career as a tattoo artist and fashion student. This began a journey into designing costumes for events all across the country; however, sewing soon became the bane of her existence.

During her fashion studies, Pilar’s psychotic obsession with illustration soon evolved into acrylic painting and computer art. Her paintings have since appeared in several solo exhibitions and group shows alongside other legendary pop-art and lowbrow artists. 
Pilar's professional career has also expanded into many commercial arenas such as commissioned paintings, murals, screen-prints, cd covers, flyers, tattoos, packaging, digital photography, promotional programs, and websites


www.planetpili.com

Crybaby gallery presents.

floors,ceilings, walls: an installation show, featuring the art of Charlie Ownes, Bask, Bradley Hoffer. And Porkchop.

Opening reception on April 19th, 2008 at 7:30pm at Crybaby gallery,
located at 717 Cookman ave. in Asbury Park, NJ 07712

www.crybabyartgallery.com



Installation art.. art that is created, constructed, or installed on the site where it is exhibited, often incorporating materials or physical features on the site.

The artists have each been given 20 feet of wall, ceiling, wall, and floor space.
Participating artists include..

Charlie Owens




BASK

www.baskinyourthoughtcrime.com

Originally hailing from Czechoslovakia, Ales "Bask" Hostomsky is a street artist who utilizes various mediums to bring forth socially and politically-aware messages. Bask, whose family fled Czechoslovakia as political exiles in 1984, draws from the iconic, subversive imagery of advertising and propaganda. Bask has been noted as being one of the top contemporary post-graffiti writers-- having been categorized with the same cultural importance as D-Face, Buff Monster, Swoon, Faile, Above, Shepard Fairey, and Banksy.

Consistently raising the bar on discovering pop culture's new
conspiracies and contradictions, BASK takes a bite out of the
corporate apple with provocative mixed media pieces. Pulled from tree
lawns and alleyways, discarded panels and walls are given new life by
way of this Czech-born, American vandal's barrage of "anti-iconic"
characters and themes. Unpredictable and sometimes grim, BASK
connects in his work early communist propaganda seen as a child to the
commanding advertisements seen in early adulthood. This comparison of
powers is portrayed in his gritty and conspicuous street and gallery
art.

Political in motivation, original as sin, BASK vies for your attention
by deconstructing pop culture and exposing the real messages in mass
media.


Bradley Hoffer

One of our “artist in residence” that we chose to participate in the show because of his enthusiasm and passion for reconstructing environments with this awesome creatures and robotic friends..

Porkchop

www.porktomic.com

Our other artist in residence at crybaby gallery, that will be featured in this show. He has done many installation pieces, that you can see at many of the rich homes here in Jersey, in bars and clubs, and in back alleys..
Muralist by day, painter by night,  his “ vision of temptations” will be on view, 15 ft tall..

"Home Sweet Home" is a special show for crybaby gallery - its crybaby's one year anniversary.

We are very excited to share this special show with you. For this show, artists will not be named, but i can tell you this: the artists we will show have either shown with us before or are artists we will show in the coming year. We can't wait. our dream is a reality and its flourishing.

Moving storefront on cookman avenue to 717, we are doubling our wall space and our exposure! come share this joyous occasion with crybaby! Plus it gives you a chance to christmas shop for that special someone while celebrating with us!

Opening Reception: Saturday December 15, 2007 from 7:30 to 10:30 PM. The show will hang for 6 weeks.

New Crybaby Address as of December 1, 2007: 717 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 - right across the street from our old space! Phone number and email information all stay the same.

Crybaby gallery is proud to present: Super Fantastic Double Fun Time

Porkchop

This artist is one of the first artist we discovered when first moving to Asbury Park and we were not surprised to find out that he was not just another artist.  Along with Bradley Hoffer he helped create the art scene here in Asbury Park. After seeing the way people were drawn to his artwork and to see the depth of his creative soul, we asked if we could sell his work. You can see his works all over town. In the past three years, he has branched out to showing his artwork in major US cities, and has been involved in such shows as the Dirty Show in Detroit. He also does illustrations for gig posters and tee-shirt designs for bands and shows. His most recent client was a tee-shirt done for Fishbone. And in his “spare” time, he is putting his artwork all over people’s skin as a tattoo artist.

To see his artwork and tattoos, check out his website, www.porktomic.com


Joe Nicita

Joe Nicita is a photographer and a graphic artist by trade, but in his spare time, he is one of the owners of Exhibit A, in Asbury Park, NJ. While spending many hours at the gallery, he has become a toy designer or deconstructs of sorts. These are toys that have been created over two summers at the gallery, and have also been the feature of a music video. We love these toys and they are something that you will have to see for yourself.  Adjectives like cute, creepy, scary, strange, and brilliant come to mind.

Check out the music video at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qujA3s-r4s

Crybaby gallery is proud to present RARE BEAUTIES
RARE BEAUTIES is a group show featuring 6 very talented and lovely female artists.

The opening reception for the show will be Saturday, September 29th, 2007, from 7:30 until 10:30
At Crybaby Gallery located at 706 Cookman Ave. second floor, Asbury Park, NJ
The opening party will feature DJ “the pete” of the Bouncing Souls and food courtsey of the restaurant PLAN B.

The show will feature the works of:

Heather Hannoura
Kirsten Ferrell
Genevive Zacconi
Bridey Bowen
Heather Richardson
Monica McCall

This unique combination will feature all original works, presented in very different forms. From the classically redone gothic images of Heather Hannoura’s paintings to the dark humored bird house sculptures of Heather Ricardson, to the tee-shirt designs of Kristen Ferrell that display the conflicting imagery of beatuy versus the grotesque, this show will make you understand why we think that all these ladies are RARE BEAUTIES.

HEATHER HANNOURA-
Heather Hannoura is an artist by trade, best known for her work on Alkaline Trio's merchandise.
Not only has she created original designs for Alkaline Trio, you will also recognize the work that she has done for Rancid, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Green Day, NOFX, A.F.I.,, Lifetime, Heavens and My Chemical Romance, just to name a few. And if that isnt enough, she has also taken part in many group shows and solo shows in galleries across the US, exhibiting her works that combine painting, collage, and photography Her work is themed around her signature, “re-invented old-timey” gothic and she also uses classical subjects with a twist of dark humor.

Check out more of her work at www.myspace.com/heatherhannoura

KRISTEN FARRELL-
Duality is the major theme of Kristen Ferrell’s work. The conflicting imagery of beauty vs. grotesque; innocence and rage; id vs. superego. Being raised in a quiet, God-fearing Kansas home, and being plagued with constant violent rebellious tendencies forced her to express internal conflicts through artistic outlets. Influenced by artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Goya, and Hieronymus Bosch, she voices her confusion with human behavior through classical symbolism, but in modern terms. Using the classical meaning behind the objects and animals represented in her work, she relays her reactions and observations to incidences in her own life - such as motherhood, neurosis, divorce, distrust, and the confusion that presents itself when dealing with others.

In her own words,
 “Total inbred hick; born to wild teenagers on the run; raised by farmers and school teachers in Kansas, but now live in the bizarre land of Southern California; spent time in a juvanile delinquency home for a couple of years in Branson, MO (and real hillbillies aren't as cute or funny as the "Clampets"); been married a couple of times- and yes, one of them was shotgun style; still have all my teeth; i love cats; i hate dogs; i make silly pictures that upset my mom; i make silly shirts and clothing with those silly pictures. And my kid is so much cooler than you could ever be.

Check out her website to find out more about Kristen Ferrell at www.kristenferrell.com

GENEIEVE ZACCONI-
Genevive Zacconi is a New York based artist best known for her meticulously detailed, classical oil paintings. She learned the classical part through years of independent study, in addition to classes at both the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and SVA in New York City. Her paintings themselves- bold, sharply observed meditations on love, lust, pain and power, have netted Genevive her gallery career. Having gotten her start in hometown Philly, she also hangs work across the country, including at La Luz de Jesus in LA and Art at Large in NY; as well as having exhibited in Europe and Canada. Genevive has been profiled by MSNBC, NY Press, Coagula Arts Journal, and many other magazines. Although her work is often described as dark, erotic, or lowbrow, she's just as at home in mainstream galleries as she is in pop-surrealist ones. Though Genevive's primary passion is painting, she has had experience in many other facets of art. Her credits include roles as an illustrator, art director, graphic designer, and art instructor.

You can find out more information about Geneieve at her website, www.geneieve.com

BRIDEY BOWEN-
An artist that works demands your attention. Remininsent of the ads of the 1920’s, her works of pen and ink are super detailed and have a painterly quality to them. She was most recently in a collaborative show with Heather Hannoura, Horsebites, and Steak Mtn. called the 64’ Death Pack in Chicago.

HEATHER RICHARDSON "AKA BiRdNeCk"-

Heather is an artist that works on instinct alone. Using her past experiences as inspiration for her works, she works from her heart. She is inspired by street art which is a present elememt in her works. She also plays with the themes of love, death, pain, drugs, sex, and the divine feminine. Using the idea of home and being safe, she developed a twist on birdhouses. When asked why she chose birdhoues, her reply was, “ why does there have to be a reaon, I really like birds, and they need a home..” She uses all the themes that inspire to her to create these one of a kind birdhouse sculptures. They are beautiful, scary, funny, and brillant.

Check out more of her works at www.myspace.com/birdneck

MONICA MCCALL-
Monica Mccall is a painter that comes to us by way of Matawan NJ, almost in our own backyard. Her painting are figurative and over the past few years have taken on erotic undertones. She has been a very busy lady showing her works in such prestigous show as the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, Unclad in Portland Oregon, and the Dirty Show in Detroit. She has also had two paintings published in the book, “ The World’s Greatest Erotic Art of Today”.

FOURPLAY...
CAROLYN WELTMAN, GEORGE TIER, NEIL BRUCE, PHIL ILLINGWORTH
SATURDAY JULY 21ST 2007

Crybaby is proud to present, FOURPLAY. The opening reception is
Saturday July 21, 2007 from 7:30-11:00 pm at crybaby gallery located at 706
cookman avenue, 2nd floor, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.

FOURPLAY is a collection of male and female erotic art. Some might consider this show graphic in nature, but we feel the show exhibits images that display the subject matter in a lighthearted manner. Erotic art illustrates a love of the human form and also a love of all the spiritual aspects that come with the joys of sex. FOURPLAY is a celebration of strong
feminine ideals and energy and also of the male erotic form.

The artists who make up FOURPLAY are Carolyn Weltman, Georgie Tier, Phil Illingworth and Neil Bruce.

Georgie Tier is a veteran in the world of erotic art. This talented and witty artist was born in London in 1963. She is a professional, self- taught Artist & Cartoonist. Georgie has developed a distinctive style and has often been described by the press as ŒBeryl Cook meets Picasso¹ At heart, she considers herself an illustrator, and although she paints, she is more comfortable with a pencil. She uses the pencil as the tool that begins her designs on canvas, focusing on the linear design first and foremost, and how the negative and positive shapes interact. The other component to her pieces that stands out is the color, and is used only to balance her linear designs. She works from a strong female perspective, with a strong "girls on top" theme. Picasso, a love of Japanese prints, and Aubrey Beardsley linear lyricism have influenced her to some extent. There is nothing malicious or sordid in her depictions of human sexuality. They are mostly figures in the acts of foreplay and intercourse. Her aim is to create erotic art that is provocative, humorous, and affordable for adults of most persuasions to enjoy.

Her illustrations and work have been featured in the Taschen book, The World's Greatest Modern Erotic Art, and also in many magazines and
erotic shows worldwide. You can see more of her works and news at www.georgietier.com.

Carolyn Weltman is one talented lady; most call her an art start that deserves every bit of success she receives. Her sweet "English"
demeanor makes her images all the more charming. Her multi-media works, created with charcoal, graphite, gesso and oils as well as her computer illustrates themes of masturbation, power, submission and bondage. She is a true artist and rebel. She sells her erotic works on the streets of New York's famous Soho, the art district since 1998.

The delicate lines somehow tell the story of the people that she puts on paper. Her pieces are strong and inspiring, much like the artist
herself. She draws from life itself, and each character has a story, in fact, she had to learn from a rope master how to tie her subjects up for the pieces she creates, to make sure there is an honest feel. She's won an Erotic Award www.erotic-awards.co.uk; commissioned illustrations for Penthouse Magazine; and had her pieces auctioned at Sotheby's and on view at the Museum of Sex www.museumofsex.com.

Carolyn Weltman has exhibited her work worldwide and has received acclaim for her many solo shows in New York and Europe. Houses such as Christie¹s, Sotheby¹s and Philips de Pury auction her work. Carolyn's work is collected by both individuals of note and museums, and is currently under consideration for enrollment in the Kinsey Institute permanent archive.

Phil Illingworth is an award-winning artist whose work has become highly collectable. His flair for erotic art was obvious as far back as the
late 70s, even while he was still in Art College, and his early works are just as fresh and relevant today as when they were first produced. He was born in 1955 in Yorkshire, England. He studied at Portsmouth College of Art (1975 - 1978), and spent much of his career as a designer and illustrator working for an impressive list of blue-chip companies and household names. Phil produces erotic art with a difference: he re-visits classic and vintage themes, he produces pin-ups with a twist, and often introduces a sense of humor in his work. He has also created some extraordinary fetish studies. His erotic work is highly sought after, and is collected by enthusiasts all over the world.

He has permanent exhibits at Beaumont Hall Studios and the CCK Gallery in London's Covent Garden. Previous exhibitions include Erotica at London Olympia and he is a winner of Erotic Signature 2006 held in Miami. His work is published in 'The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today'. 2007 Exhibitions are in April and November in the UK and in the USA at the Dirty Show 8 in Detroit and the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. He is a member of the Guild of Erotic Artists.

Neil Bruce does magnificent designs that would be best classified as gay erotic art. He creates drawings, paintings, Photoshop, sculpture and
other medias of a hard and gritty nature. His subjects are strong male characters presented in comical situations. He also creates male erotic sculptures that have mythological undertones. He works with many fantastical themes and situations. He has a yahoo group for those that would like to see his body of work: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/bearotica2

To check out more of Carolyn's work:
www.artatlarge.com/pages/WELTMANpgs/WELTMAN.htm

To check out more of Phil Illingworth¹s work: www.sublimeeroticart.com

ALL EYES ON THEM...
SUNNY BUICK, MITCH O CONNELL, BETHANY MARCHMAN
FRIDAY MAY 11 2007

crybaby gallery is beyond excited for our next show!!! Three talented and diverse artists, Sunny Buick, Mitch O'Connell and Bethany Marchman, will grace our walls May 11 to June 25. The opening will be Friday May 11 from 6:30 to 10:30 PM @ crybaby gallery 706 cookman avenue asbury park nj 07712.

Sunny Buick is a women we have admired as a tattoo artist and were quick to discover that not only was her tattoo work stunning, but her paintings were just as beautiful as the images she creates on skin.

"I'm a painter/tattoo artist from San Francisco living in Paris. I have a dream to speak French fluently. I love to read. All my money goes to books, mostly art related books for research, buying my literature at garage sales. I like old stuff; vintage clothes, Asian antiques, fifties furniture and advertising Graffias. I sew my own clothes, so there's a little fascination of the Parisian fashion world. I'm always super busy with a million projects. Currently I tattoo in Paris, France. I do a lot of conventions, look for me in your town soon."

see more into her eyes @ www.sunnybuick.com

The perfect match to a tattoo artist is an artist that is known for his contemporary tattoo flash. His work embodies much more than tattoo flash. His distinctive style is extremely well executed. His imagery is humorous, lighthearted, colorful and infectious. In the most simple terms, when you look at his work, you smile and want to take the piece home with you because you don't want to leave it behind. Recently, Mitch put out a book with Last Gasp, called MITCH O'CONNELL: TATTOOS and will be present at the gallery to sign his new book. Books will be available for purchase at the show.

His book MITCH O'CONNELL: TATTOOS, is a collection of his contemporary tattoo flash illustrations. Mitch O'Connell's art is reminiscent of the Old School Tattoo Art, from masters such as Sailor Jerry Collins and Don Ed Hardy; but it uses a more contemporary sense of themes, along with O'Connell's distinctive style. In his own words when asked what he would like us to include in his artist statement, he so charmingly answered, ""For Sale".

It is this sense of humor that is behind his unforgettable work. "Wonderfully engaging and absorbing paintings. It's cartoony, kitschy and sometimes downright silly. It's chock full of of pop references and it's the art that Mitch O'Connell knows how to make better than anyone" -Juxtapoz. "

You can check out more of his work and his mind at www.mitchoconnell.com

And last, but certainly not least is a lovely artist from Atlanta, GA, that goes by the name of Bethany Marchman.

Bethany Marchman is another artist, along with Sunny and Mitch that we admire and enjoy watching her artwork evolve. Her images are innocent without being childish. She has a brilliant way of using imagery that takes you to a place in your childhood that you vaguely remember. It is just the right amount of kitsch, popular culture, and sex appeal.

"Using traditional oil painting to portray popular/ kitsch culture with themes of childhood and innocence Marchman draws on influences all the way from comic books, classic toys and retro/ paranoid advertising to cheese cake/pin up sex kittens from the 1950s/1960s. In the artist's words, I've tried to distill it all down to what I find to be the most interesting and honest things for me to paint - and to paint."

She is also the owner of the Rabbit-hole gallery in Atlanta, Georgia. Her website is www.bethanymarchman.com, and the website to the gallery is www.therabbitholegallery.com

This three man show is one not to miss.

*ALL ARTISTS ARE TO BE IN ATTENDANCE*

After-party to follow at Asbury Lanes, 209 4th ave. Asbury Park, NJ www.asburylanes.com

crybaby gallery and the Tart gallery are proud to present - Ladies Only.
Saturday April 14 2007

this unique exhibition showcases the artistic endeavors of underground and rising International female visual artists. this show was first exhibited in Vancouver BC at the Jem gallery and we now have the honor of being able to bring it to asbury park.  

the show offers examples of some of most interesting work from all around the US and the world, all done by women artists. We are extremely excited to share this work with you.  

in additon to the many great works that will grace our walls, there will be a music video installation: The IMVF - Indie Music Video Festival. the IMVF was founded in 2002 by Nicole Steen along with partners Marcus Rogers and Frank Yahr and have played over 170 videos throughout the country. Some cities include: austin, baltimore, boston, calgary, chicago, los angeles, london, malta, new york, san diego, san francisco, seattle, tel aviv, toronto, vancouver, victoria and washington DC. For more information please visit: http://www.imvf.com  

some artists who will be participating in Ladies Only, include but are not limited to:
Jennybird Alcantara (US) www.jennybirdart.com, Pilar Alvarez (Canada) www.planetpili.com, Holly Ruth Anderson (Canada) www.geocities.com/hell_o_dolly, Ava (France) www.myspace.com/avacreat, Megan Besmirched (US) www.myspace.com/besmirched, Sunny Buick (US and France) www.sunnybuick.com, Molly Crabapple (US) www.mollycrabapple.com, Kirsten Easthope (US) www.queenpindeluxe.com, Rheanna Fancypants (Canada) www.electronicgeisha.com, Kelly Haigh (Canada) www.kellyhaigh.com, Andrea Heimer (US) www.andreaheimer.com Mimi Kersting (US and Australia) www.mimikersting.com, Sharon Leong (US) www.queenofbpaintings.com, Vicki M. (Canada) www.thetartgallery.com  

you will have to come to see the rest, this is just a teaser of what is to be seen at Ladies Only.

the show runs till may 10.

BARE
SATURDAY MARCH 3 2007

our second show at crybaby gallery is a group photo exhibition called BARE. the idea is to challenge the artist's to submit work that fell under their meaning of the word BARE.

these photographers are well known in the local community.

the show runs till april 13.

Locals Only
Saturday December 9 2007

"locals only" brings together a group of artists who create a unique collection of the areas finest. we want the opportunity to show the community the amazing caliber of creativity and work which exists in the surrounding area. we are very lucky to be able to showcase each one of these truly different artists and have each of them bring to the show their signature styles to create crybaby's first show, "locals only". these men will be on display for the next 6 weeks at crybaby.

the show runs till january 23.