November 2019

This December at Stranger Factory: “NATURE SPIRITS” by Emi Takano and Winter Salon IX

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NATURE SPIRITS – Emi Takano solo exhibition
WINTER SALON IX – Annual group exhibition

December 6th – December 29th, 2019
Opening Reception with the artists: Friday, December 6th from 6-9 PM

Eimi Takano is a Tokyo-based artist and toy designer whose work features cute, starry-eyed creatures that encapsulate hidden worlds with misplaced dreams and memories. Her work varies from faux taxidermy soft sculptures with tiny hand cast details, to soft, whispy watercolors that showcase her sentimental character designs.

Winter Salon finishes the year with a bang! Our annual group show is an end of year celebration and features new works from many of our favorite artists from around the globe. This year’s talented line up promises to provide a variety of enticing alternatives for the upcoming gift-giving season including original illustrations, paintings, sculptures, and plush!

This year’s participating artists include: Alex Eckman-Lawn, Allison Bamcat, Horrible Adorables, Ally Burke, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Andy Sciazko, Angela Oster, Anna Tillett, Aya Kakeda, Bling Squared, Bruce Parker, Caitlin McCarthy, Caitlin McCormack, Calan Ree, Chris Haas, Christin Apodaca, Defective Pudding, droolwool (pictured above), Ivonne Garcia, Jen Musatto, Jeremy Cross, Joe Scarano, Johnpaul Gutierrez, Karl Deuble, Katherine Walsh, Kelly Denato, Mary Siring, Michelle Lynch, Nana Williams, Nora Thompson, Pantovola, Sandi Ray Pierce, Stan Manoukian, Stephan Webb, Sugar Fueled, Uncanny Creatures, Vanessa Ramirez, Weston Brownlee, Yetis and Friends, and more!