Yellena’s Blog

20×2MUCH SALE at 20×200

If you are thinking of picking up one of the “Myriad” prints from my 20×200 exclusive - or any of the other limited-edition prints that 20×200 has to offer - today would be the day!

One day only, site-wide sale:  20% off all print orders of $50 or more
Enter code 20×2much at Google checkout.Sale ends at midnight PST, tonight, Friday, April 30

Tomorrow — 20×200!

I’m excited to announce that I will be releasing a brand new print tomorrow, March 30th - exclusively through 20×200! 

On a Sunday night back in January 2007, Jen Bekman came up with a formula:

(limited editions x low prices) + the internet = art for everyone

20×200 has received a lot of attention since Jen first mentioned it in GOOD Magazine back in April 2007. There have been online write-ups and some good print press too: Domino Magazine, The New York Times, New York Magazine, GQ, Sunset Magazine, PDN, Houston Chronicle, New York Post, ReadyMade, STEP and Dwell Magazine have all done features.. so far, and there’s more to come.

The best way to stay up-to-date on 20×200 and all of its artists is to be signed up for Jen’s newsletter. Subscribers get advanced notice of new editions, an inside perspective on 20×200 art and artists, the scoop on list-only events and special offers. Savvy collectors know that this is their best - and sometimes only - chance to snap up a print from popular, fast-selling releases. Jen’s dispatches are educational, opinionated, and often irreverent - browse the archives and see for yourself, then SIGN UP and keep an eye on your inbox.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow! =)

Schoolhouse Electric Co. (& more)

Wow, it’s been a while! So much has been going on, but I haven’t had my office set up to blog about all of it lately. First off - Happy belated new year everyone!  Many many thanks to all who gave support in 2009!!!!  It was an exciting year & 2010 promises to be another year filled with fresh potential and exciting opportunities. 

A few things that have happened lately & I will expand on these later… The big one - bought a house here in Portland!! It’s a cute 2-story with a 1000sf shop/studio in the back, perfect for things like large paintings, letterpresses, kilns ;), silkscreening, and just about anything else.  I’ll be sure to post the ‘after’ pics once I have some. For now, I’m still getting my office unpacked.

More news to look forward to.. I’ve just started designing some kicks for Keds, the snowboards I did with K2 are now in stores, planning a solo show in Barcelona through ROJO in the spring, collaborative exhibit in Portland this summer (wait til you hear who with ;).. and so much more!

Now, for a long over-due post.. I know it’s already out there in blogworld since Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy (SF), and other art and interior design blogs have mentioned it (Many many thanks to all of you!!), but here are some pics of the colaboration I did with Schoolhouse Electric Co. - who were WONDERFUL to work with - and I’m still blown away by the results. Check it out -

Tied Together

Had a fun night last night at the Together Gallery on Alberta. Went to the opening of my latest group show, Idle Ties. Got to meet Timothy and the rest of the awesome people of Together along with guest curator, Gabe Scott of 111 Minna, who brought in some of his favorite artists from San Francisco. It was a really cool show and I love Together’s new space. There were so many creative people around, bands in the middle of the street, girls on stilts, great art and good vibes.. I’m probably not the first one to say it but I love Portland. I enjoyed a veggie quesadilla, a rainbow-sprinkled donut, and finished the night off with a local brew, chips & hummus platter, and laughter with friends while listening to low-key acoustic Brazilian music in a neighborhood pub. I should leave my studio more often.

IDLE TIES
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June 25th - July 20th 2009
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together Gallery is proud to present:
“IDLE TIES”
june 25th - july 20th 2009
new work and installations by all San Francisco based artists:
Chris Duncan, Matt Furie, Jessica Trippe, Yellena James, Paul Urich
Porous Walker, Rogelio Martinez, Derek Snodgrass, Tahiti Pehrson, Aiyana Udesen, Jay Howell.

Sale!

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE, for a limited time in my Etsy shop. =)

Happy Anniversary Giant Robot!

Giant Robot is celebrating 15 years!  Join them tonight in San Francisco for the anniversary party & show openning.  Congrats GR, wish I could attend!  Here are the details.

Grassy Knoll Multitouch show - Portland, July 2nd!

Dear Portland friends, join me on July 2nd (6-9p) for the First-Thursday opening of my new show, Aquarium, at the Grassy Knoll Gallery on NW 2nd & Davis.

Aquarium is a collaborative drawing application and one-of-a-kind multitouch table that gives life to my artwork. Gallery viewers can create their own creatures with hand gestures, and watch as they take on a life of their own. The Aquarium exhibit is a collaboration featuring artwork by (me), animation and programming by Fashionbuddha Studio, and atmospheric sound design by Radium Ltd.

I will have new artwork and limited edition prints on display.  There will also be sounds from DJ CATALOG and prints by Dr. Woohoo, as well as snacks, drinks and a hands-on first look at the new Aquarium project.  For more, visit www.grassyknollgallery.com

The show is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

Illustration for Huck Magazine

Just did an illo for a 4-page foldout in Huck Magazine #15
It’s an awareness piece on coral reefs, with lots of coral facts.

Did you know:
- Coral reefs are home to more than 25% of all known marine fish species.
- Corals are both plant and animal at the same time!
- The economic value of the world’s reefs has been estimated at over $30bn.
- 500 million people depend on coral reefs for their livelihood.

Sadly, man’s influence, through coastal development, pollution, over-fishing, etc. is destroying these beautiful reefs at an alarming rate. Time to get educated and involved. Click here to get your copy of Huck and check out the full article.

images from www.huckmagazine.com

New Kokeshi Doll for 2009 show at JANM in L.A.

My new Kokeshi is off to Los Angeles to be a part of the JANM Kokeshi exhibit.

Sneak Peek -
“Eva” - ink & acrylic on wood

(The painting will be included in my next originals post on Etsy.. Coming Soon!)

“JANM in collaboration with LATDA and Christina Conway present:
The Kokeshi Show – From Folk Toy to Art Toy
July 11th - October 4th, 2009

LATDA and guest curator, Christina Conway are carefully selecting over 100 artists to customize creative style wooden Japanese Kokeshi dolls to be part of a comprehensive Kokeshi exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California.”

You can view works from the 2007 Kokeshi exhibit HERE

Tonight at Giant Robot, SF

If you are in San Francisco this evening, be sure to stop by the Giant Robot and enjoy a reception for the new show, “GAME OVER / CONTINUE?”! It’s a celebration of videogame art, style and culture, and it should be a fun time for all who attend. I will be contributing two pieces, including “Invasion” (pictured below). Here is the release from GR-SF.com:

GAME OVER/CONTINUE? at Giant Robot San Francisco, 3/27/09.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Group Art Show

Game Over/Continue? at GRSF, March 27, 2009-April 15, 2009
Reception: Friday, March 27, 6:30 pm-10:00 pm

GRSF
618 Shrader Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
gr-sf.com
415-876-4773

Giant Robot is proud to present Game Over/Continue?, a group show that pays homage to the massive influence and continuous evolution of videogames. The impact and inspiration of videogames will be represented through a wide assortment of styles and genres provided by top artists in the fields of illustration, painting, sewing, and indie comics. Contributors are scheduled to include the following:

APAK
Robert Bellm
Christopher Bettig
Bigfoot
Blinky
Sean Boyles
William Buzzell
Scott Carl
Ako Castuera
Ethan Hayes-Chute
CUPCO
Liam Devowski
Elayne Dixon
Everybody Get Up
Matt Furie
Pete Glover
Tim Gough
Jay Howell
Yellena James
Jeremyville
Chris Kline
Matt Lock
Aaron Martinez
Bill McRight
Mike Perry
PCP
Sidney Pink
Albert Reyes
Brian Ralph
RONDO
Brian Rush
Johnny Ryan
Robert Sato
Scrappers
Caleb Sheridan
Snaggs
Jim Stoten
Kaz Strzepek
Team Macho
Joe To
Lawrence Yang

In addition, the Artxgame collective, a collaboration of Attract Mode and Giant Robot, is developing four custom videogames. These exclusive games will be available for play at the show’s opening, and the pairings include the following:

Hellen Jo and Derek Yu
Saelee Oh and Anna Anthropy
Souther Salazar and Petri Purho
Deth P. Sun and Jonatan “Cactus” Soderstrom

A reception featuring many of the artists will be held from 6:30-10:00 on Friday, March 27. For more information about the show, GRSF, Attract Mode, or Giant Robot magazine,