Scion Presents: "Ed Emberley & Friends"

SCION INSTALLATION L.A. GALLERY PRESENTS "ED EMBERLEY & FRIENDS" The Simple Drawing Books and the Artists They Raised Opening Reception July 17, 2010, 7-10 p.m. On view July 17 Through August 7, 2010 Ed Emberley's wonderfully simple books—Ed Emberley's Big Green Drawing Book; Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals; Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Weirdos and dozens more—taught a generation of children to draw using the simplest of ingredients. Squiggles, triangles, dots, circles and the other building blocks of drawing came together in clear, step-by-step recipes. Of course, some of the kids who surrounded themselves with Emberley’s books grew up to be professional artists. Opening July 17 at Scion’s Installation L.A. Gallery, "Ed Emberley & Friends" will demonstrate the breadth of influence that Emberley’s encouraging books have had on a generation of artists. Curated by Caleb Neelon, the exhibition features Ed Emberley as well as five artists who were inspired by him. The artists include Raul Gonzalez, Seonna Hong, Matt Leines, Christopher Kline and Saelee Oh. For "Ed Emberley & Friends," each artist will create a six-foot-by-six-foot wood panel that is a mash-up of their own style and that of Ed Emberley’s instructional drawing books. The tribute paintings will be exhibited alongside examples of each artist’s individual work. After the show, each of the large painted panels will be donated for long-term display in children’s hospitals around the United States. Emberley will have the largest presence in the show, contributing work from his archives including dozens of pages from the 1970s original mockups of his books. He will have recent drawings of his classic characters for sale, as well as a limited-edition print made especially for the show. The opening reception takes place on July 17, 7 – 10 p.m. at the Scion Installation Space, 3521 Helms Ave. (at National), Culver City, CA 90232. The reception is free with complimentary valet parking and an open bar. All artists will be present, and available for comment. The exhibition will run until August 7. http://www.scion.com/space