Seen: Exhibit: A @ Alpha Cult (8.26.06)

Alpha Cult celebrated it’s one year anniversary with Exhibit: A, a group show featuring original 2D and 3D around the theme of toys, this past Saturday (8.26.06).  2D work on canvas, paper, wood and various found objects made up the majority of the show along with a nice selection of custom toys — both vinyl and other media including cermaic, wood and found objects.   Turn out was really excellent with a large crowd for most of the night.  All in all, the vibe was really upbeat and the show offered up a decidedly urban vision from the 25+ participating artists.  Keep an eye on alphacult.com — the show pieces should be available online for purchase shortly.

Just a few quick notes on Alpha Cult. This was our first visit to the store (located in downton Long Beach).  Owned by Daniel Farias and Sally Sun, the store has a really nice selection of vinyl from minifigures to larger toys, from just released to some recent classics.   Echoing card stores they also have "singles"/open box minifigs in the display case up front.  I think this is the first time I’ve seen a retail store do this.   It’s great to have an outpost for designer vinyl in Long Beach.  So if you’re in Long Beach or even the OC and on the hunt for vinyl, check it out.


 

Daniel and Sally — Alpha Cult Owners

 

No-Fi



Tracy Tubera

Brandon Sopinksy

Blinky

 



 

 

 

Blaine Fontana




Rick Reese

 

Josh Clay

 



 

Battery Life

Jovian

 



 

 

 

 



 

 

 

Lauren Gregg



Blinky

 

J. Fuchs

 



 

 

 

 



 

Aaron Kraten

 

Blackgumz



 

John Michael Gill

No-Fi

 



 

Brandon Sopinksy

 

Danny Estrada



Jerrell Conner

Liz Adams

 

Robert Pokorny



 

Nick Da Ring

 

Keiith Noordzy



 

Dodge Distad

 

Klairay Brown



Cameron Tiede

Tyler Russell

Brandon Sopinsky

Eric Anderson



Sally Sun

To Die For

 

Candy