“JAPANTOWN” by Stephen Longoria @steponhen
Artist narrative:
My name is Stephen Longoria. I make art in a very graphic style. Not graphic in nature, but just heavily influenced by design. For this show, I’m making pieces dedicated for Japantown. It’s where my studio is and the place I love most in the Bay. I am able to hang with friends, make art and show my experiences of how I see and experience Japantown. This place is my second home from Tejas (Texas) and I love to be in it. Now y’all gonna see some weird shit!
Exhibit on view: May 11-June 1, 2024
SKY DECK GALLERY
4th floor of Exhibit at J Town Apartments
Empire Seven Studios
525 N 7th Street, Suite 10
San Jose, CA 95112
Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-8:00pm
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TEXAS FOREVER!!! Thank you too everyone that came out! Thanks to my friends, family and @blkwhtgry.co for giving me a place to show my weird ideas! Shout out to @rigoortiz for the opportunity! If you are in San Antonio! Come thru!! #diyordie #texasforever #956 #TEJAS #TEXAS #WHATABURGER
GOT TO VISIT @micarnaval WITH @rayos_magos@bylxc AND GOT REAL INSPIRED! Shout out to Mi Carnaval for the hangs and convo! Also we beat the shit out of Godzilla!! If y’all are needing piñatas in the South Bay hit em up!! So much creativity in that space!!
Join me at El Studio on May 20th for a fun trinket swap meet up! We’ll have snacks and fresh lemonade 🍋 if you don’t have any trinkets to trade, there’ll be a craft station for you to make something cool to swap too!
We have limited space so RSVP today to come hang! Link is in my bio :)
This past Sunday was the first ever LOWBROW BBQ Art Fest just wanted to say thanks to all the vendors and all the folks that helped make this shit happen! Shout out to @bylxc@rayos_magos and the whole team @knowfuturegallery for letting me do something and make something affordable for artist in the South Bay! Also thank you to @fumiwoomi for volunteering time to help out! Special shout out to @bakethatassup for cupcakes!!! If I forgot anyone my bad!
Got to meet some amazing artists the other day! @rayos_magos@steponhen and Leila @bylxc thank you for stopping by to share your stories, artistry and life with us. Humbled by the fact you all wanted to stop by and see our “studio” and learn a little about us and what we do. Thank you for such great conversation,
here’s to new longtime friendships! See you in Toronto @rayos_magos 😉
We are spring cleaning and having a rummage sale! @knowfuturegallery , @steponhen and @lannysphotos will have a bunch of things we’ve made/accumulated over the years. It’s time for them to find new homes, maybe your home?
Art, art supplies, zines, sketchbooks, zines, magazines, art books, photo stuff, art cards, clothes and random things. After being here for almost 10 years for some of us, there’s bound to be some treasures.
See you Saturday, March 21st at 11AM.
Went to print some posters for the LOW BROW BBQ ART FEST! Shout out to @duppyconqueror_ for helpin out with the process and for showing me @kalaartinstitute
Printed on @mohawkpaper
Any one want a poster to put up in yo shop hit me up! I got big ass ones and I got some chiquito prints as well!
