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Return To The 80s This June With The Iam8Bit Entertainment System Retro Art Show
If you're planning on being in Los Angeles in June and have a penchant for game-inspired art, you might want to make time to visit the latest Iam8bit exhibit. Opening on June 7, 2013, the Iam8bit Entertainment System exhibit will be held at their gallery on Sunset Boulevard.
The show will feature a number of notable artists, including Olly Moss, Aled Lewis, and over 80 others. The featured works are inspired by games from the 1980s. The opening reception will be held on June 7 from 7 PM until 11 PM, and the exhibit will be available through June 30.
For more information, including gallery hours, visit Iam8bit's website and head to page two for the full press release.
Los Angeles – May 23, 2013 – iam8bit Entertainment System, the videogame-themed art extravaganza, launches in Los Angeles this summer, opening June 7, 2013. iam8bit Entertainment System will debut an international showcase, featuring the work of a variety of returning and first-time artists, as inspired by classic 1980’s videogames.
“iam8bit has evolved throughout the years to be not only showcase of awesome art, but recreate the most nostalgic moments of our childhood – the ultimate in fantasy fulfillment for all fans in attendance,” Jon M. Gibson, co-curator of the show. “We take great care to craft a uniquely incredible, in-person experience, putting imagination on display in a way that will surprise most gallery-goers.”
iam8bit is best known for their expertise in curating uniquely personal artwork and pop-culture inspired exhibits. Most recently, iam8bit hosted It’s the shizNICK!, inspired by Nickelodeon TV shows of the 1990s, and Grace & Ritual, which showcased contemporary female artists, exclusively.
iam8bit Entertainment System will be on exhibit at the iam8bit gallery on Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles, beginning June 7 through June 30, 2013.
What: iam8bit Entertainment System
Where: iam8bit Gallery, 2147 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
When: Opening night on Friday, June 7, 7 - 11p.m (Exhibit to run through June 30)
This year’s show puts the spotlight on a wide range of over 80 artists from around the globe, including Jose Emroca Flores, Gerald de Jesus, JC Richard, Rex Crowle, Jim Mahfood, Edison Yan, Olly Moss and Aled Lewis, among many other tremendous talents. Exclusive interactive installations will be revealed at a later date.
For more information and a preview of the gallery, please visit http://iam8bit.com/the-gallery
About Gallery iam8bit
Since taking up residence in Echo Park in 2011, the iam8bit gallery has quickly become one of Los Angeles' premiere cultural hubs. The 4,500 sq. ft. space is ever-adaptable, playing host to a variety of events, from screenings to concerts to art shows, including the renowned iam8bit exhibit, which launched the pop culture-themed art show renaissance of today. Co-owners Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White firmly believe that providing unique, personal and interactive experiences to the community at large is the lifeblood of the gallery, and consistently strive to engage attendees in epic, new ways.
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