Tuesday, August 04, 2009

REMINDER: El Mac Show at Fifty24 Gallery Opening Aug. 6th

El Mac

Here's a sneak peek of artist El MAC for his upcoming show at Fifty24SF Gallery opening on August 6th. At first glance, you might dismiss his murals as typical Latino / Chicano street art, but as you move closer, you notice the insane details and textures that separate his work from the usual alley fare. Haunting, distinct and beautiful. Some of his works can be seen right here in San Francisco.

Since having started painting graffiti as "The Mac" in the mid 90s, he has been commissioned to produce murals around the world, he has exhibited in museums, and his work has graced the cover of numerous publications. Mac has gained increasing notoriety for his almost photorealistic depictions of both ordinary people and ethereal women, in a style that is uniquely his own. Mac's intricate brushwork styles have also gained attention, while some of his murals have become mini-landmarks. Elements, themes and techniques of classic art are often incorporated into a modern context in Mac's artwork, usually with an emphasis on the human face and figure. His work is the result of a life devoted to art.

UPDATE: Thanks to an avid EL MAC fan, here are a few more murals to be found right here in San Francisco...! Do you know where they are? Pics from funkandjazz.

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Vertical so you can see all the deets!

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Check it out. EL MAC made it to the cover of Jutapoz Magazine!

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Flyer for opening at Fifty24SF.
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3 comments:

Doc Atomic said...

Crazy levels of detail... His work's amazing!

Annie said...

Hey Kirkland! I was just browsing your blog and saw this. I'm a big fan of murals and know where the one with the woman w/ the hair is. It's on Turk St between Franklin and Gough. Just up the block from the Shell station.

toybot studios said...

Hi annie, thank you! yes, if you look at my updated post from the actual El MAC show, you will see that we found it..! lol. I also saw these new murals done this weekend...http://www.flickr.com/photos/cassidy/

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