Edem Elesh News and Upcoming Events

The Surfer's Journal
Volume 13 #3

Check out this 8 page feature of surf related art by Edem Elesh.

Here's the pre-release review:

"It's all predicated on a basic truism: surfers make bitchin' stuff. We've been running surf art portfolios for well over a decade, displaying a wide array of styles, schools and media. From the representational to the abstract; from the figurative to the conceptual; from sculpture to glass... they've all had a chance to hang in our little 2-D gallery space. As a result, we receive about 85 art submissions each year. Of those, we choose perhaps three to augment the two we assign. Edem Elesh came in out of the blue, in person, and blew us away with his evocative, narrative and powerfully expressionistic work. The craft is crazy, the concepts are unique, and the overall package utterly imaginative- no cliche or shtick to be found."

A wonderful feature and interview, interspersed with stills of the artist's work and footage of the artist on site. This feature
ran April 2002. Though the actual interview was much longer than the feature, the artist was overall happy with the end result.
Though, one particular quote was rather out of context. When asked how he came to be an artist, and was asked if it was a "rags to riches" story, the artist was quoted as saying "riches to rags to riches" which he feels is rather irrelevant. Much has transpired since then, and the artist feels he would like to update the segment before re-posting. Eye On L.A. returned in 2006 to again feature an interview with the artist in his new Highland Park home and studio. He has yet to convert this feature to a web friendly format.

The Arts Walk was a great succcess thanks to everybody who came through, literally, throughout the day. Both Pip and I thoroughly enjoyed the event and we want to thank all the regulars and especially all the new faces and collectors who honored us with their presence and patronage. Blessings to all and rest assured, you'll all be invited to upcoming events. Special thanks to Laurie Arroyo, without whom this event would not be possible.To contact Arroyo Arts click here.

Check out flashes from LA Artcore's Cyber Gallery, a glimpse of Edem's January 2007 "Incantations" Show at Artcore's Brewery Annex. A good opportunity to check out LA Artcore's website while you're there. Edem wishes to thank Lydia Takeshita for her support, and Steven Robert Johns for his introduction to Lydia.

Edem will be exhibiting a selection of his 5 X 7" Oil Pastel Toy Piano Melodies, this show "Berths" focuses on travels from this West Coast to the Welsh West Coast, at his friend's boutique, Betty Belts, located at 12 North Fir Street, Ventura, CA 93001. You can access more info from the City of Ventura's site under "details" on the left, or contact Donna at Betty Belts here. Betty Belts sells beautiful, environmentally friendly, surf clothing & accessories. Access here.