Archive | December, 2010

Shepard Fairey comes to town, like Santa

23 Dec

At the same time of year as Santa, Charleston native Shepard Fairey comes to town, and sometimes brings us gifts, like Santa, usually while we are sleeping.  This year’s amazing gift to the Cannonborough Elliotborough community is the mural on the facade of 103 Spring St.  If you haven’t noticed it yet, it is worth the drive down Spring St, in downtown Charleston Sc.  Take it slow and look to your left at the big oak tree across from Sires St.

The new Sheppard Fairey on the facade of 103 Spring St Charleston Sc

The new Shepard Fairey on the facade of 103 Spring St Charleston Sc

The new Sheppard Fairey on the facade of 103 Spring St Charleston Sc

The new Shepard Fairey on the facade of 103 Spring St Charleston Sc

The new Sheppard Fairey on the facade of 103 Spring St Charleston Sc

Close up of the Shepard Fairey on the facade of 103 Spring St Charleston Sc

The new Sheppard Fairey on the facade of 103 Spring St Charleston Sc

Shepard Fairey's Obey logo on the facade of 103 Spring St Charleston Sc

I like the retro girl shown here, reminds me of my real estate signs

I like the retro girl shown here, reminds me of my real estate signs

My commercial real estate sign hanging on 103 Spring St

My commercial real estate sign hanging on 103 Spring St

If you want to see a video of Sheppard Fairey installing the art work on the building visit www.eyelevelart.com then go to their flicker account

If you don’t know who Shepard Fairey is, where have you been?  Go quickly to read his amazing bio at www.obeygiant.com also there is a great video with Frank Stella, and Andre Serrano on the Colbert Repot CLICK HERE

If you are looking for Art you will find it here!

16 Dec

Eye Level Art at 103 Spring St in downtown Charleston’s Elliotborough neighborhood is hosting an art sale tomorrow.  I previewed the show yesterday and I can tell you, if you can’t find something at this sale, then you must not like art.  Here is the blurb from the gallery:

BYE ART
ELA’s Inventory Showcase
We’re showing art that has been in ELA’s collection for years.  Come enjoy over 300 pieces of original art by over 30 artists.  Great opportunity to start collecting art, to buy a holiday gift for someone special,  and to help support a progressive gallery in Charleston.  Work will be priced from $5 to $4,000.  Average pricing from $100-$500.

Opening is Tomorrow Friday, December 17th 7pm-11pm
****(open bar for art purchasers (art available for $5))****
Gallery Hours After the Show:
Saturday, the 18th 11am-6pm
Sunday, the 19th 11am-6pm
(The show will hang until January 16th)

Buy Art Show downtown charleston sc art show at 103 Spring St Elliotborough