A sense of happy–go–lucky charm and positivity in Matt Furie and Jay Howell's work creates a lens of childlike curiosity through which we examine their brightly colored, stylized drawings of animal and human characters engaging in improvised comedic and sexual situations.
Collaborative works, original drawings, paintings and installations will be shown.
Jay Howell makes zines and self–published books, such as “Dogs and Dog Information” and “Let Me Tell You Where to Stick It”. His work stretches into the worlds of video, skateboards and music and he is the co–creator of record label Mt. St. Mtn. (Mountain Saint Mountain) which produces limited edition records, all of which are hand silk screened or letter pressed. His love for dogs, music, sex and good times comes through in his work.
Animals engaging in human–like situations, energy driven psychedelic color palettes and sex are omnipresent themes in Matt Furie's work. Matt's ability to capture the texture in the fur and feathers of his characters gives his drawings a captivating amount of detail. His fascination with movies, television shows and toys of generations past is evident in what he describes as children's illustrations for adults.
Matt is a leo, he enjoys long walks in the park, bubble baths, and an occasional glass of wine. He also enjoys giving and receiving massages. Matt Furie was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1979. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. He currently lives in San Francisco
Shows:
April 2008 “HEADS” solo show, Adobe Books Backroom Gallery, S.F.
March 2008 “Spacing Out” group show at Space 1026, Philadelphia. Curated by Cinders Gallery
Feb 2008 “Nature Freak” solo show at Jack Fischer Gallery, S.F.
Dec 2007 “Post Wood” group show at Monster Children Gallery, Sydney, Australia
Oct 2007 "In Full Cry" group show at New Image Gallery, L.A. Curated by: Matt Leines + Taylor McKimens
September 2007 “Snack Isle” group show at Giant Robot New York
July 2007 “Tree Show III” at GRSF
April 2007 “Crammed Days, Hairy Nights” solo show at The Cartoon Network, L.A.
March 2007 “I Love Tourism” group show at the Bevilacqua La Masa, Venice, Italy
March 2007 “Look Behind You” group show at Giant Robot, NYC
Feb 2007 “8x10” group show at Giant Robot, S.F.
Dec 2006 “A Flight” group show at Jack Fischer Gallery, S.F.
Oct 2006 Fecal Face group show at BLK/MRKT, L.A.
July 2006 “XTOWN2NE” [cross-town-toon]: Comic Book Art & Cartoons from the NIAD Art Center, Creativity Explored, and Creative Growth with John Hersey, Sean Horchy, Greg Vose and PAPER RAD Curated by: Jack Fischer
June 2006 “Rattle The Chandelier”, The Lab 101, LA
June 2006 “Superhero Shenanigans: The Best of Open Portfolio Nights” Red Ink Studios, S.F.
Sep 2005 “5.5 Fecal Face Anniversary”, 111 Minna, S.F.
Aug 2005 “Daily Dose” solo show, Low Gallery, S.F.
Jul 2005 “Creature Heroes” with Damon Soule and Nome, Rx Gallery, S.F.
Feb 2005 “I Find You” group show at Cinders, NYC
Dec 2004 “Another Step Forward, Walking Backward”, Adobe Books, S.F.
Award:
2006 “Best Creepy Up-and–Coming Artist” San Francisco Bay Guardian
