Devo, Dunnies, and Delicate Vases

@ Asterisk Gallery works by "KRK RYDEN a DEVO inspired exhibition"
Friday, Aug. 29th 6-11pm Show runs through Sept. 10th

You may remember the Mark Mothersbaugh show that came through Asterisk last year, it was affiliated with KRK Ryden. Well now, he has his own show! KRK Ryden is known for his pop art inspired and comic book-like imagery, and while he and his brother -- Mark Ryden -- share a love of all things cartoon and surreal, KRK has a worldview that is strictly DEVO. For over thirty years KRK hasbeen creating illustrations and paintings for underground bands, publishers, and institutions. In addition, in the lower gallery is Jocko Dome-o, a charitable event in which professional andup-and-coming artists from around the country have been invited tocreatively alter their own Energy Dome—the classic headgear made famousby new wave band DEVO, and featured in their 1980 music video ‘Whip It.’


"Dunny Bonanza" Kidrobot Series 5 Dunny Release Party & Raffle @ Shoparooni in Collinwood. Thursday, September 4th - 7 PM - 10 PM

Collect 19 new and insanely detailed designs by the biggest players out there, blind boxed for $6.95 each. If luck is on your side, you'll find 1 of 600 Golden Tickets redeemable for an elusive, 3-inch Huck Gee Dunny. Some of the artists include Kozik, Amanda Visell, Kathie Olivas, and TOOLFLY. Shoparooni will be hosting an official release party for the new Kidrobot Dunny series, and you can even win a 15" Glow In The Dark vinyl bust of Smokin' Joe Stalin, designed by Frank Kozik!! Each Dunny purchased on September 4th equals one raffle ticket. A full case of 25 Dunnys gets you 30 raffle tickets. At 10:00 PM, we'll be drawing one lucky winner, and they'll go home with Kozik's Stalin bust! Dude, his Stalin bust is pretty cool if you've never seen it before....


Eva Kwong, "Noetic Moments" September 5th - October 11th @ William Busta Gallery 2731 Prospect Ave. Cleveland (because god forbid they get a website!) Opening reception is Friday the 5th from 5-9pm

Ceramic sculptor Eva Kwong's brightly colored organic shapes are magnetic. They range from large wall sculptures to delicate vases. Each work seems to expel its own energy. One of the most respected female ceramic sculptors in the world, this exhibition features new work by Eva, including pieces completed while working at the Fuping Pottery Art Village in China.