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Steve Olson talks art with Norton Wisdom... Norton Wisdom art will be featured in the CALIFORNIA LOCOS 2016 show: June 25-July 1st in Venice, CA. Opening reception: Sat, June 25, 2016, 7pm at Juice Magazine and The Rose Room Venice. RSVP: [email protected] @nowisdom @californialocos @Coolhous @dusterscalifornia #chaz_bojorquez #davetourje #garywong #juicemagazine #art #dusterscalifornia #calilocos (at Juice Magazine Hq)

Philosophic art-freedom began to fully manifest for Gary Wong in the late 70's, hastened when he befriended a fast rising art star named Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat had just arrived on the West Coast, showing at Gagosian's gallery in Venice. Wong, for a day gig, did art cartage for many artists, including Basquiat. "I struck up a friendship with Jean-Michel and we kicked it around for awhile. I was able to see first hand what was happening to him with the gallery scene. At the time, he was still free and not tied up into having to produce a lot. He still had his aesthetic intact. So I took him quite seriously like, you know, 'this kid is really saying something'. I was affected by his use of words, his use of images, his use of found objects. To me, it was a very Dada thing." And this, among many influences, has contributed to Wong's unique artistic statement. He paints on found paintings, makes collages mixed with primitive, visceral imagery, with abstract poetry scratched into the surface. The result: a simple, powerful, cryptic message. Today, Wong remains resolute in his direction. "Knowing what you don't want carries as much weight as knowing what you do want." Gary Wong's incredible art & music will be featured in the upcoming CALIFORNIA LOCOS 2016 STREET SURF SKATE ART SHOW: June 25-July 2, 2016 in Venice, CA. Opening reception: Sat, June 25, 2016, 7pm. RSVP: [email protected] Chaz Bojórquez, Dave Tourjé, John Van Hamersveld, Norton Wisdom, and Gary Wong—the CALIFORNIA LOCOS— will bring their edgy, sun-soaked styles to this week-long show, while launching the CALIFORNIA LOCOS skateboards by DUSTERS CALIFORNIA, led by creative director Nano Nobrega, and premiering the documentary Crazy World Ain’t It—The Life and Times of John Van Hamersveld. In addition, a new collaborative poster design by John Van Hamersveld and Dave Tourjé will be released, and live music will be provided by eclectic blues provocateurs, LOS SAVAGES, featuring Ian Espinoza, Dave Tourjé, and Gary Wong with Norton Wisdom. @nowisdom @californialocos @Coolhous @chaz_bojorquez @davetourje #garywong #juicemagazine #art #dusterscalifornia #calilocos (at Chinatown, Los Angeles)

Dave Tourje's artwork, Ride Ride Ride (The Wild Surf), "extols direct references to Los Angeles’ pervasive surf culture. Tourje is an LA. native whose amalgam of multicultural inspiration is called upon in his artistic production. He grew up in the gang-riddled Northeast L.A./Highland Park area where gang members were called The Avenues and thug mentality prevailed. He was an early arrival to vertical skateboarding, and an avid surfer, which made him fast on his feet and able to fluidly negotiate difficult terrain. Living briefly in Mexico City while very young found him drinking in the work of great muralists – the legacy of artists like Diego Rivera and David Siqueiros sated his penchant for art made ‘for the people'. And his musical background as a player in the post-punk band The Dissidents added an unpredictable, almost irreverent tone, albeit a populist one." as described by Annie Wharton. --- Item of interest... Ride the Wild Surf is a beach party style movie filmed in 1963. Unlike most films in the genre, it is known for its exceptional big wave surf footage. --- Dave Tourje's epic art and music will be featured in the upcoming CALIFORNIA LOCOS 2016 STREET SURF SKATE ART SHOW: June 25-July 2, 2016 in Venice, CA. Opening reception: Sat, June 25, 2016, 7pm. RSVP: [email protected] Chaz Bojórquez, Dave Tourjé, John Van Hamersveld, Norton Wisdom, and Gary Wong—the CALIFORNIA LOCOS— will bring their edgy, sun-soaked styles to this week-long show, while launching the CALIFORNIA LOCOS skateboards by DUSTERS CALIFORNIA, led by creative director Nano Nobrega, and premiering the documentary Crazy World Ain’t It—The Life and Times of John Van Hamersveld. In addition, a new collaborative poster design by John Van Hamersveld and Dave Tourjé will be released, and live music will be provided by eclectic blues provocateurs, LOS SAVAGES, featuring Ian Espinoza, Dave Tourjé, and Gary Wong with Norton Wisdom. @nowisdom @californialocos @Coolhous @chaz_bojorquez @davetourje #garywong #juicemagazine #art #dusterscalifornia #calilocos (at Juice Magazine Hq)