ABU
MALL
Toro Nagashi
MALL
Midnight Moon
MALL
Cats
Bailie Rosenlund
Did You Ever Walk with Ten Cats on Your Head?
Joy Ang
Monster & Son (Mummies)
Joey Chou
Sushi Cats
Jed Henry
Cats...and Dogs
Sylvie Lacroix
Gallery Nucleus is proud to present a limited and exclusive auction event! Check back each week to see what will be on offer for our 15th Anniversary Auction, beginning December 15th!
Zombie Date Night 1 by Becky Cloonan
Ink and watercolor on paper
Starting bid: $800
Zombie Date Night 2 by Becky Cloonan
Ink and watercolor on paper
Starting bid: $800
OVUM: Chicken Eggs by Junko Mizuno
acrylic on watercolor paper
Original value: $1,800
Starting bid: $1,000
Hansel + Gretal Page 80 & 81 by Junko Mizuno
Ink and pencil on paper
Original value: $500
Starting bid: $300
Cinderella Page 114 by Junko Mizuno
Ink and pencil on paper
Original value: $250
Starting bid: $150
Charcoal #1 by John Watkiss
Charcoal on toned paper
Original value: $800
Starting bid: $450
Charcoal #2 by John Watkiss
Charcoal on toned paper
Original value: $800
Starting bid: $450
Untitled Sketch #22 by John Watkiss
ink and pencil on paper
Original value: $400
Starting bid: $250
Untitled Sketch #20 by John Watkiss
ink and pencil on paper
Original value: $400
Starting bid: $250
Untitled Sketch #19 by John Watkiss
ink and pencil on paper
Original value: $350
Starting bid: $200
Oh, Where's the Cat in the Hat? by MALL
Acrylic and colored pencil on paper
Original value: $1,600
Starting bid: $900
Midnight Moon by MALL
watercolor & gouache on paper
Original value: $600
Starting bid: $350
Evolution by Peter Han
Ink & watercolor
Original value: $800
Starting bid: $400
LifexDeath by Peter Han
ink
Original value: $500
Starting bid: $250
Wizard of Oz by Lorelay Bove
Gouache
Original value: $850
Starting bid: $450
Flow by Yellena
Acrylic on Wood
Original value: $850
Starting bid: $450
When He Came To The Place by Chuck Groenink
Pencil on found paper
Original value: $350
Starting bid: $200
Once Upon A Time... by Juan Manuel Pedraza
watercolor & gouache on paper
Original value: $700
Starting bid: $350
Study Work: 2006 Autum by Yoko Tanji
Acrylic and gesso on paper
Original value: $600
Starting bid: $350
Girl by Hope Larson
Ink on paper
Original value: $500
Starting bid: $300
Release by Andrea Offerman
Ink & oil glazes on wood
Original value: $2,200
Starting bid: $900
From Above by Andrea Offerman
Ink & oil glazes on wood
Original value: $1600
Starting bid: $800
Overtaken by Andrea Offerman
Ink & oil glazes on wood
Original value: $165
Starting bid: $50
Arc by Andrea Offerman
Ink & oil glazes
Original value: $1600
Starting bid: $700
Still by Andrea Offerman
Ink & oil glazes on wood
Original value: $350
Starting bid: $100
Anfang by Andrea Offerman
Ink & oil glazes
Original value: $800
Starting bid: $400
Ende by Andrea Offerman
Ink & oil glazes
Original value: $800
Starting bid: $400
Where I Saw You Last by Andrea Offerman
Mixed Media
Original value: $800
Starting bid: $400
Karte #037 - Gesichtet by Andrea Offerman
Mixed Media
Original value: $800
Starting bid: $400
Could be Both by Andrea Offerman
Mixed Media
Original value: $800
Starting bid: $400
Hanging on by Andrea Offerman
Ink & oil glazes on wood
Original value: $1,400
Starting bid: $500
Walfang by Andrea Offerman
Mixed Media
Original value: $1,000
Starting bid: $500
Saved by Andrea Offerman
Ink & oil glazes on wood
Original value: $1,600
Starting bid: $800
Leuchtturm - 10 Degrees by Andrea Offerman
Mixed Media
Original Value: $800
Starting bid: $400
Thunderstorm by Ronald Kurniawan
Acrylic
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Best of L.A Sketch (Ciudad Magazine) by Ronald Kurniawan
Graphite on paper
Original value: $300
Starting bid: $180
Sea of Lies by Ronald Kurniawan
Graphite on paper
Original value: $600
Starting bid: $400
Literary Hoax (L.A Weekly) by Ronald Kurniawan
Graphite on paper
Original value: $600
Starting bid: $400
They Could Have Burned It All, We Will Always Be There by Edwin Ushiro
Mixed Media
Original value: $500
Starting bid: $300
Oheso by Wakako Katayama
Giclee print
Original value: $150
Starting bid: $90
Zombies in Love (RED) by William Hand
Acrylic on Ceramic Board
Original value: $600
Starting bid: $360
Decomposition by KNB EFX
Resin cast
Original value: $1,500
Starting bid: $300
Wish by Michael Brown
Acrylic
Original value: $1,100
Starting bid: $400
Is by Michael Brown
Acrylic on Canvas
Original value: $2,000
Starting bid: $500
Death of the Prophet by Michael Brown
Acrylic on Canvas
Original value: $2,800
Starting bid: $700
Omni by Michael Brown
Acrylic on Canvas
Original value: $1,800
Starting bid: $500
Fawn of Romulus by Michael Brown
Acrylic on Canvas
Original value: $2,800
Starting bid: $700
Watergirl by Michael Brown
Acrylic on panel
Original value: $2,500
Starting bid: $650
The Waiter by Michael Brown
Acrylic
Original value: $1,100
Starting bid: $300
The Flower King by Michael Brown
Oil on canvas
Original value: $2,500
Starting bid: $800
Untitled 21 by Tadahiro Uesugi
Watercolor
Original value: $900
Starting bid: $540
Hunt for Red Panda by Brianne Drouhard
Marker, ink & pencil
Original value: $500
Starting bid: $300
Street Fighter Kids by Kei Acedera
Gouache on watercolor paper (unframed)
Original value: $500
Starting bid: $300
Datsun by Christian Schellewald
Acrylic and Ink
Original value: $1,200
Starting bid: $700
Long Beach OT by Christian Schellewald
Silkscreen on wood
Original value: $300
Starting bid: $150
The Tokio Rose by Brigette Barrager
Giclee print
Original value: $220
Starting bid: $100
Yuki 7, Murder in Milan by Josh Parpan
Giclee print
Original value: $150
Starting bid: $80
El paraiso de los gatos 3 by Raquel Aparicio
Indian ink on paper
Original value: $700
Starting bid: $400
s/t by Raquel Aparicio
Indian ink on paper
Original value: $400
Starting bid: $250
El paraiso de los gatos 1 by Raquel Aparicio
Indian ink on paper
Original value: $700
Starting bid: $400
Blood Roses by Mike Dringenberg
Watercolor, ink
Original value: $1,000
Starting bid: $600
Owlware by Whitney Sherman
Glazed bisque ware
Original value: $2,800
Starting bid: $300
Sharkus Wood by Israel Sanchez
Gouache
Original value: $400
Starting bid: $250
Wonderful World of Fun by Bob Elson
Ink and color pencil
Original value: $900
Starting bid: $300
Alphabet Letterpress Print "&" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "F" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "H" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "I" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "J" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "N" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "P" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "Q" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "T" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "U" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "V" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "W" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "Y" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
Alphabet Letterpress Print "Z" (Editions of 75) by Jessica Hische
letterpress on board
Original value: $120
Starting bid: $60
More pieces will be previewed every week, so check back to see what else we have unearthed!
Mulan premiered on June 5th, 1998. Lauded by audiences and critics alike, the film was a huge success, earning nominations for two Golden Globes and an Academy Award. Decades later, it remains one of the most beloved Disney classics of all time. This past autumn, Gallery Nucleus proudly celebrated the film with a tribute exhibition for Mulan’s 20th anniversary.
The enthusiastic response to this exhibition is a testament to its beautiful storytelling, iconic characters, and empowering message that is sure to inspire generations to come. We spoke with brothers Tony Bancroft (co-director of Mulan), and Tom Bancroft (supervising animator on Mushu) about their thoughts on the exhibition and the film all these years later. 
Tony Bancroft Tom Bancroft
What would you say was your biggest challenge in working on Mulan?
What did you love about working on the film?
We had such an enthusiastic response to the 20th Anniversary Tribute Show. Why do you think Mulan is still so beloved after all this time?
Going off of that, in many ways, Mulan subverted the typical “Disney Princess” model of her time. What are your thoughts on the ways in which the film challenged traditional gender roles?
Tony: It was all about gender roles! In some regards we played with this in a comical way (“A Girl Worth Fighting For”) and in other ways in heartfelt ways (Mulan’s “Reflection" song) but either way, we dug deep into the topic of what traditionally was a women’s and what was a man’s role especially in China during that time period. But the impact is felt by the audience who, no matter what time or place, can relate with Mulan and her feelings of not being able to be who she is inside. She’s one of the only Disney “princesses” that doesn’t change through the journey of the story. Her change comes by changing who all of China views her as a woman.
Tom, you’ve worked on so many Disney classics over the years (Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, Tarzan... the list goes on!). How did your experience on Mulan differ from the other films you've worked on?
Tom: So many Disney films are just plain fun. Entertaining. Only a few have touched people in a deeper way. I know I was working on all the sections of the film that were meant to be funny (working on Mushu), but as a young father at the time, I walked away from the experience surprised by the heart of the film. It hit me sometime after we released the film that it wasn't the humor that I was most proud of, but the fact that we had reintroduced the word "honor" back into society. Especially American culture. Honoring your family and your important place in that family is something I want my children to always hold on to.
What excites you about the future of animation, and the types of stories being told?
Tony: What excites me about the future of animation is the never-ending exploration into the medium and the kinds of stories we can tell and involve audiences in. I’m equally excited to see more and more women joining the talent pool of creators they will be the ones to bring new stories and experiences to audiences like we have never seen before.
And finally, any thoughts on the upcoming live-action adaptation?
Tony and Tom Bancroft host a show called The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast. Find Tony on Twitter and Instagram, and Tom on Twitter and Instagram.
Written by Lila Selle.
Rey by Jen Bartel
In the dedication for the new book, Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy, author Amy Ratcliffe writes three words: For Carrie Fisher. The first female lead in the Star Wars universe, Carrie Fisher’s Princess Leia is at the very heart of the story that started it all. A woman and a fighter, she demonstrated to an entire generation that those two things aren’t a contradiction.
Like Leia, the women Ratcliffe highlights in this book are strong female characters, yes, but they are so much more than that. These are vulnerable female characters, hot-headed female characters, kind female characters, rebel female characters, struggling female characters, villainous female characters.... Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy emphasizes that everyone has a story worth telling, no matter her role. Women are never just one thing, and in the words of Amy Ratcliffe, “stories are never just stories”.
With profiles of 75 fascinating females from Alderaan and beyond, plus brand-new illustrations by incredible female and non-binary artists, this book is evidence that the Star Wars we know and love would not be possible without the women contained in its pages. Check out our interview with Amy Ratcliffe as she speaks about her process, favorite characters, and why we need more books like this one.
As a huge Star Wars fan, what did it mean to you to write Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy?
It’s been a dream of mine to write a Star Wars book, so I'm still pinching myself over seeing my name on Women of the Galaxy. I've been passionate about seeing more representation in the galaxy far, far away, and this book highlights so many incredible characters I've admired and championed. I could not imagine a more fitting topic for my first book.
Leia Organa by Jennifer Aberin Johnson
In researching the book, what surprised you the most?
Though I was familiar with most of the 75 characters featured in the book, I definitely encountered a few new faces and a lot of new details as I revisited stories during my research. For example, with Asajj Ventress, a villain from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, I had forgotten she literally kills a male character who calls her a “pretty bald babe.” Experiencing some of those moments again was such a joy. I mean, I had to spend a lot of time researching in the Star Wars universe—it was a gift.
Asajj Ventress by Cryssy Cheung
Do you have any personal favorite characters or illustrations from the book?
All the art in this book is so stunning. I can't get over how much emotion and presence the artists brought to each illustration; I feel like I can get a total read on what a character is like by gazing at the portrait. My favorite character is one hundred percent Ahsoka Tano, and because I love the Star Wars Rebel episode that she faces Darth Vader in (“Twilight of the Apprentice”), I was thrilled to see Sara Kipin's art depicting a moment during Ahsoka and Vader's duel.
Ahsoka Tano by Sara Kipin
Why was it so important to be able to highlight all of these amazing female characters?
Something that really hit home for me as I was writing this book, was just how wide a variety of roles and spaces they occupy. Some are heroes and villains, sure, but others are explorers, or business owners, or bounty hunters. I hope some of the profiles in the book encourage fans to seek books or comics they haven't read before so they can learn more and find the characters that they connect with.
Rose Tico by Karen Hallion
What excites you about the future of the Star Wars franchise?
I'm kind of floored by how much Star Wars we have to choose from. We have the films, obviously, with Episode IX and a new trilogy and series on the way, but also animated series and the first ever live-action Star Wars TV show. Then on top of that, all sorts of books, comics, and games are being released on a regular basis. I'm excited to see other eras explored and to see a broader view of the galaxy outside of Jedi and the Skywalkers.
A lifelong fan of Star Wars, Amy Ratcliffe has written for Star Wars Insider and StarWars.com. She’s a host at Star Wars Celebration and cohosts the Lattes with Leia podcast. Currently, she is a managing editor at Nerdist. Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy is her first book. Find her @amy_geek on Twitter and Instagram.
Pick up Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy now!
Written by Lila Selle
Gallery Nucleus is proud to celebrate Mulan with a tribute exhibition for the film’s 20th anniversary! As destiny would have it, when artist Jisoo Kim received the email asking her to be a part of the show, she was watching Mulan on Netflix. It was simply meant to be.
If you are familiar with Nucleus, you’ve probably seen Jisoo’s work before. She has lent her talents to many of our past shows, including our Incredibles 2 Tribute Exhibition, our Disney Television Animation Tribute Exhibition, and Be Our Guest: An Art Tribute To Disney's Beauty and the Beast. After a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, she published her first collection of illustrations, Kimchicat Vol. 1. Her newest piece for Gallery Nucleus, “Ballad of Mulan”, is a beautiful homage to the film, and we are thrilled to have been able to include it in this exhibition!
Can you talk a little bit about the inspiration behind your piece, and why you chose to depict that particular moment in Mulan's story?
There is a moment when she makes her decision to go against everything and everyone she knows. She gives a prayer to her ancestors with the hope of receiving their blessing and good fortune. To me this is the moment she was solidifying her conviction, and giving herself the courage to go on. Everyone has to make a decision like this at some point. Going against all the people you love and trust takes an immense amount of courage. Is this really the right thing to do? What if it all goes wrong, and I have nothing to show? But in the end it also gives you strength to carry on when things would be too difficult to continue.
Why do you think Mulan continues to resonate with audiences so profoundly, now twenty years after its release?
I was talking with Helen Chen and Linda Chen, both distinguished and amazing Chinese-American animation artists, about how Mulan was the Disney movie that made them want to be in animation. As it was the first Disney Animation feature to have an Asian historic story and young Asian characters like ourselves, we were able to truly put ourselves into Mulan's shoes. Those strong impressions that were made when we were young seemed to stay with us for a long time.
What, or who, have been your biggest influences on the journey to becoming an artist?
My favorite movie to this day is Whisper of the Heart, a Ghibli movie by Yoshifumi Kondo. There's a quote in the movie where the grandfather encourages the main character, "I have seen the light of the jewel inside your heart. You are wonderful. There is no need to rush. Please take your time to polish your talent.” It makes me cry every time. This beautiful quote gave me strength when I was young, and now it has an even deeper meaning: For a paper at CalArts, I wrote about the late Yoshifumi Kondo. He passed away at the young age of 47, and it was said to be because of overwork…The balance between work and life, and keeping your mental and physical health in check, is always a struggle for many artists.
Why does animation, in particular, have the ability to connect so deeply with viewers?
Stories will always draw people in whatever art form it uses, but I particularly love animation [because] the simplicity in drawing and creating everything you see on the screen has a poetic, hidden delicacy to it. Because it is a created art, it can mean so much more, and draw in so many people and have them relate much more easily.
And finally, what are you working on these days?
During the day I'm at Warner Brothers on the new Harley Quinn show. During the nights I climb, and I'm hoping to publish a book inspired by climbing soon.
Jisoo Kim lives in Los Angeles. She has studied at CalArts and Korea National University of Arts. A hugely accomplished artist and passionate about animation, Jisoo has worked for Disney, Dreamworks, and Frederator Studios. Prints of “Ballad of Mulan” are available on our website. Follow Jisoo on Instagram @jisookimcat and on Twitter @jisooK.
Stop by Gallery Nucleus through November 4th to check out our Tribute Exhibition For Mulan’s 20th Anniversary!
Written by Lila Selle
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