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Internship Opportunity

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:18:00 -0700

Job Description:

Assisting the gallery curator in preparing the gallery for hanging.
Hands-on work with artwork. Hanging, wrapping, and breaking down shows.
Researching artists and sponsors.
Photography and image editing.
Artwork entry and updates in our system.
Assisting our Registrar or Store Manager with inventory maintenance and miscellaneous tasks.
Basic retail store tasks such as ringing sales, restock received orders, researching new items.
Designing signage and promotional material.
Writing press releases, artist bios, and more.

Requirements:

Passionate about working hands-on with gallery artwork.
Friendly and works well in a team environment.
Organized, professional, punctual, and strong desire for quality and excellent customer service.
Eager to learn.
Photoshop and Illustrator experience preferred.

Currently, only non-paid internships are available. However we do offer school credit (if applicable), store discounts, recommendation letters, resume and portfolio assistance. Interns are only required a minimum of 8 hours per week. Duration of internship to be determined.

If interested, please email us a cover letter and résumé to gallery@gallerynucleus.com
No phone calls please.

An Interview with Mall

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:30:00 -0700

Currently showing in our Forest Carousel show May Ann Licudine, aka Mall, is a visual artist and freelance illustrator from La Union, Philippines. Before completing her degree in Visual Communications and Painting, Mall started as a textile designer before becoming a painter and illustrator. Her time spent in that industry has given her a developed color sense, complex composition, and use of texture. We've asked her to tell us more about Babu and Abu, the lovable and mischievious characters we often see in her work. Mall shares insightful information about why her work is so engaging.

I've read that Abu was inspired by your beloved cat that passed away. What inspired Babu? Who is he and where is he going?

- Winsor McCay's Nemo in Slumberland served as the inspiration in the creation of Babu. Nemo’s character influenced me to create a male mirror image of me. With Babu, I was not just painting or making my dreams but I am living them.

What do Babu and Abu mean to you?

- They represent my alter ego. Whenever I feel bored or sad or down or blank, I walk around my garden to imagine Babu & Abu doing their adventure plans… until I get fresh ideas, then I’ll make doodles and sketches.

Do you think they are an extension of your desires, dreams, and yourself?

- Yes, they are. Through them, I am able to realize my dreams world and share it to other people.

What is your art practice like? Is there a reason you like to work on wood?

- I'm into painting. I conceptualized my ideas and expressed them in canvas and paper. However, I felt that prints lack the depth to convey my ideas so I tried wood and clay sculpturing. The two gave life to my ideas and the tactual experiences are more rewarding.

Who are major influences in your work? Do books play a large role?

- Hayao Miyazaki, Winsor McCay, Maurice Sendak, Helen Hyde, Mary Blair, Satoshi Kon, Edward Gorey, many… and of course, God, which is always one of my biggest inspirations. Books provided the basic foundation in my arts.

Your sculptural pieces are as layered and fascinating as your paintings. What led you to start including sculptural pieces?

- Thank you for appreciating them! My bestfriend Shandy RP from Indonesia knew that I love Studio Ghibli. He dared me to do a sculpture of Babu and Abu diorama. So I did it and it was good but very tedious. I worked with terra cotta clay during my college days and still have some of them which I used as background for some of my photos.

Where do you see your work going in the future?

- Like all artist, I wish to see my art works in books, personal collections and probably in galleries worldwide. Personally, I want my arts to be part of a person happy memories and dreams. Like a “comfort art”.

See more from the show here
Check out more of Mall's work on her website

Cosplay Challenge - Win $195 Grand Prize

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:27:00 -0700

Gaming fans should not miss the chance to don their most inspired cosplay at Saturday night's Ukiyo-e Heroes by Jed Henry. Come in Nintendo/traditional Japanese attire. The best dressed will recieve prizes in our costume contest that starts at 9:00pm. Winners are determined by audience applause for a 15-second performance (mic provided). Grand prize winner will receive the new Rickshaw Cart woodblock print, choice of a Ukiyo-e Heroes series giclée print, plus a $20 Nucleus gift card (total prize valued at $195!). Three runners-up will receive a Ukiyo-e Heroes series giclée print of their choice. Sign up for the contest at our front register before 8:45pm.

Learn more about the event here

Winning Raffle Numbers

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:06:00 -0700

During this past Saturday's opening reception, we announced hourly raffle prizes in which some prizes were not claimed. Below are a list of winning numbers. If one of these numbers matches your raffle ticket, contact us by email at gallery@gallerynucleus.com to claim your prize before Saturday, August 25th. Thanks!

522975
523011
523216
523102
522936
523173
523040
522938

Dress The Part + Costume Contest!

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:43:00 -0700

One of the things that we are most excited about tomorrow is seeing everyone in their Adventure Time threads. FREE ADMISSION to those who dress as if they just walked straight from the Land of Ooo. We aren't talking about a Finn hat and an Adventure Time shirt, instead, you really have to play the part. We pulled some of our favorite costume pics offline as examples here, but put your own spin on it and have fun. Creative homemade cleverness is welcome.

Costume Contest at 9:30PM
When you have your costume ready, and you think you've really nailed it, you should definitely sign up for our costume contest. Inquire about it at our front desk. One of our staff will be walking around with a sign up sheet too. Be prepared to flaunt your stuff in front of attendees who will be voting for your efforts with rounds of applause. The best original costume mixed with personality usually takes home the prize. The prize will include a $50 Nucleus gift card to be used in our store, plus you will be deemed Awesome.

If you have been floating around in Lumpy Space and don't know about this Saturday's event, then catch up on the details here