Sneak Peeks...

This July, over 30 artists will face their fears, from movie monsters to bedroom boogeymen and beyond, in Wootini's Lions, Tigers, Bears, Etc., a curatorial debut for artist David Huyck. Artists such as Colin Christian, Chris Ryniak, and The Little Friends of Printmaking will join Wootini friends Andrew Bell, Bwana Spoons, David K. Rose, Jermaine Rogers, and others, in this exploration of our various emotional tormentors. Oh, my!

The opening reception will be held July 14th, 2006, from 7pm to midnight, and the works will be on display until September 4th. After the close of the show, all the art will be collected in a catalog to be available nationally.

For more information, see the bunchofmonkeys.com site, or contact Wootini at lionsandtigers or 919-933-6061.

This Side Up started as an idea on an Gigposters.com's forum last year has turned into an amazing body of work to be on display this Friday, June 9th at 7pm. Created on square pieces of cardboard, 56 participating artists from around the world, most of which are active members of the online rock-art community, contributed to the body of work.

A book containing all the artwork from the show is in the process of being published. We should have a copy here to view and will start taking orders for the book in the coming week.

A portion of the proceeds from the book and art sales will be donated to national and local homeless charities.

Some of the artists will be on hand so come out at 7pm and meet them, have a drink or snack and listen to "Family".

Coming on July 14th
July 14th, 7pm - "Lion, Tigers, and Bears" a group show curated by David Huyck featuring over 30 artists such as Scott Musgrove, Colin Cristian, Bwanna Spoons, Little Friends of Print Making, David K. Rose, Casey Porn, and many more! Full list to be disclosed soon.

Wootini also made "Best Bets" in the Independent. Which also is currently running a "Best of the Triangle". Be sure to vote for your favorite places in North Carolina. Our address is on the lower left for those looking.

Consume! featuring original paintings by David K. Rose and Casey Porn opens on Friday May 12th from 7pm to ???. David K. Rose best known for his art-faux-wrestling performances and work at Red Storm has become a triangle art phenomenom. David may be the fastest artist in the South doing such things as 'Art Bingo' where by the time you yell 'Bingo' - you've won the artwork he was working on. Some custom 3D pieces as well as 2D will be on display.

Casey Porn has been a strong force on the local art scene with her work for Holly Aiken Design and recent shows at Bicket Gallery and Design Box in Raleigh. Casey is every bit as cool as her name implys.

So plan to come out for a night of art, music and of course refreshments.

Note: The SEEN show has been postponed until a later date.

Upcoming shows:
June 8th, 7pm - Debut and Book release for the "This Side Up Show".
July 14th, 7pm - "Lion, Tigers, and Bears" a group show curated by David Huyck featuring over 30 artists such as Jermaine Rogers, Liz McGrath, Colin Cristian, Bwanna Spoons, Little Friends of Print Making, David K. Rose, Casey Porn, and many more! Full list to be disclosed soon.

The Daily Tarheel recently had 2 stories one about Wootini, and the other referencing us.

To read more about the story about the Carrboro song, read here.

Wootini presents the mighty art posse - Circus Posterus. A collective of artists of which the following have contributed to this show:

Kathie Olivas - A seer of discerning cuteness and master of feardom.

Brandt Peters - A tamer of Animalia, and ‘masked’ glorified cartoon alter egos.

Rob Schwager - A walking bottle of Illusion waiting to be released by pencil, pen, and ink.

Brandon Dunlap - The fresh meat at Circus Posterus.

The show opens on Friday, April 14th, and runs from 7pm - ??. Original art and more with refreshments and music from Family. Show runs through 8th of May, 2006.

Upcoming shows:
May 12th, 7pm - The Godfather of Graphitti himself, SEEN.
June 8th, 7pm - Debut and Book release for the "This Side Up Show".
July 14th, 7pm - "Lion, Tigers, and Bears" a group show curated by David Huyck featuring over 30 artists such as Jermaine Rogers, Liz McGrath, Colin Cristian, Bwanna Spoons, Little Friends of Print Making, David K. Rose, Casey Porn, and many more! Full list to be disclosed soon.

Look forward to seeing you - if you need help with arranging lodging for a show, please let us know.

Wootini presents Attaboy and Annie Owens, the co-creators and editors of HiFructose magazine. The show opens on Friday, March 10th, and starts goes from 7pm - ??. Original art and more with refreshments and music from Family. Show runs through 10th of April, 2006.

Upcoming shows:
April 14th, 7pm - The Circus Posterus artist collective.
May 12th, 7pm - The Godfather of Graphitti himself, SEEN.
June 8th, 7pm - Debut and Book release for the "This Side Up Show".

Look forward to seeing you - if you need help with arranging lodging for a show, please let us know.

Bloo Empire, a regional artist from Charlotte, and Tony Shiau aka "Nakanari" (curator of the Funny Club Show) who originally hails from Taiwan and now resides in Florida will kick off the year with a series of paintings, custom 3D pieces, and more. A special nakanari toy exclusive will be available the nite of the opening.

The show opening is the 2nd Friday of the month - February 10th starting at 7pm until ???. Auditory experience by "Family" and the usual fanfare. To learn more about Bloo Empire check out Bloo Empire, to learn more about Nakanari - you better be there.

We also have an amazing show list lined up for the coming year. Here is a list of some of the upcoming shows:

March 3rd, 7pm - Gary Baseman signing.
March 10th, 7pm - Attaboy and Annie Owens Co-Creators and Editors of HiFructose.
April 14th, 7pm - The Circus Posterus artist collective.
May 12th, 7pm - The Godfather of Graphitti himself, SEEN.
June 8th, 7pm - Debut and Book release for the "This Side Up Show".

Look forward to seeing you - if you need help with arranging lodging for a show, please let us know.

Straight out of Portland, the crazy doglike monkey Bwana Spoons comes into town with an amazing new show called "Jessie's Palace".

One Day Jessie the Wanderer woke up on the beach with way too much sand in his ears and said, "I don't wanna wander no more."  So he set out on a mini-quest to find some land and build some proper shelter.  From this endeavour came Jessie's Palace.  Expect to see lots of new paintings, tiny sculptures, and piles of driftwood.

This show will run until January.  Opening reception for this show is December 9th, at 7pm-???.  Some snacks and swill as usual, and auditory experience by "Family".  To learn more about Bwana Spoons - hop on over to Grasshut Corp.

So who are these people?

A.D. Puchalski aka Angel Devil has been writing, drawing, painting and sculpting for the past ten years. She has been featured in "Contemporary Doll Artists" and "Their Dolls", acted as a contributor to "Morbid Curiosity", created the character and corresponding doll of Waif, sculpted countless one-of-a-kind Angel Devil Dolls and designed Cheshire Cat and other capsule toys for Toy2R. More of her work can be seen on her website.

Sam Fout is an illustrator, animator and comic strip creator. His past credits include Disney’s ‘Proud Family’, Saturday Night Live’s ‘Ambiguously Gay Duo’ and [adult swim]’s ‘Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law’. Moon Toad Productions is his design house - which also happend to do 3D prototyping. More information can be found on the Moon Toad Production site.

This show will be on display until December 5th, Bwanna Spoons will follow. Reception for this show is November 11th, 7pm with the usual fanfare and delights. Auditory accompaniment by "Family". Hope to see you there!

Cannonball Press 2005 World Tour is coming to Carrboro. The Cannonball Press team of Michael Mazorra, Michael Houston, and others have assembled an amazing body of work. Massive 8ft x 4ft banners, Giant Monster Banners, and low priced prints will all be on display. Artists include: David Ellis (Barnstormers), Jenny Schmid, Joe Stauber, Swoon, David Watne, Maya Hayuk, JK5, Bill Fick (Cockeyed Press), Mike Ming, Dennis Mcnett (Howling Print), Bill Thelen (Lump Gallery) and many more!

More pictures are here, here, and here.

The opening will be on Saturday, November 5th, from 7pm until 12am (or until we kick y'all out!). Punk and Country music, Cheerwine, perhaps some other beverages, etc. Cannonball Press will be present and in force at this opening.

If you're traveling to the show, check the directions here or give us a call at 919.933.6061. We look forward to seeing you there!

On October 14th, we are proud to announce our next show - "Guys versus Ghosts".

This show features the art of Meredith Dittmar, who hails from Portland, Oregon.  For 10 Years, Meredith has crafted the 'My Guys' from polymer clay.  Her work has been featured on HGTV, in a Converse ad, and with various other outlets.  More information about Meredith can be obtained from her website - Corporate Pig.

Back on the East Coast, we have Mark Bodnar and Trevor Zammit - the brain behind the sheet.  The "Sheet Ghosts" were conceived in 2004.  If you are interested in joining the Junior Sheet Folding club, better show up at this show and certainly check out their website Sheet Ghosts. Perhaps you can ask them about their super secret project with a certain network - they won't even tell us!!

The opening begins at 7pm, and runs until around Midnight.  Usual sustenance will be provided.   Tracks to be laid by Family.

If you need more information or directions please email info@wootini.com.

Andrew Bell, originator of DYZ Plastic, creator of Groob, founder of Creatures in My Head, and member of Dumbrella (whew!), will be showing with us from 9 September through 10 October.

The opening will be on Friday, 9 September, from 7pm until 12am (or until we kick y'all out!). Original art, books, tees, toys and more will be served up from Andrew's crazy head, along with music from Family, beverages, etc. You can meet Andrew at the opening; more information about his background and work is here.

For all of you poor saps not lucky enough to live near Wootini, don't worry - we'll put Andrew's show up online for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. If you're traveling to NC for the show, please feel free to contact us on 919.933.6061 or info@wootini.com to help you make reservations for a hotel, or if there are any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

A huge thank you to Grayson for toughing out a late-night interview and writing a great article. You can peruse his coverage here; while you're at it, check out the other great area businesses.

Hope to see you on the 9th for Andrew Bell's opening!

Glamout Cat is based on one of Scott's Fauna. Please visit his site to see all of the wonderous creatures. You can investigate here.

There is also an excellent interview on Scott and the development of his work at Millionaire Playboy; you can also enter a contest there to win an UV version of Glamour Cat.

All the different variants and amounts are listed on our site and on STRANGEco; the Gold version is an "Artist Only" version. It is unknown at this time if it will be sold. All variants can be viewed here on location in beautiful downtown Carrboro, NC.  Come here to get your hands (whoa there bucko - that's figuratively speaking) on the new releases.

Other Quickies - There will be many new pieces uploaded over this week, so keep your browser refreshed. Also - there are some changes to the site: upon any order, you will be contacted with more direct information regarding payment and shipping within 48 hours (don't worry, if you made an order it is marked and decrimented from inventory). This will ensure that someone is looking after your order and minimize errors in processing automated shipping and payment from 3rd party sites.  Keep in mind you can also make a phone order by calling us at 919.933.6061 during the business hours listed on the site.  More site developments to come in the not-so-distant future. 

Wootini presents “Hanging Around” on Friday, 12 August, from 7pm - 12am in the Carr Mill Mall. Nibbles, beverages and music served up, along with fabulous new (and old) rock art posters from Jermaine Rogers and Dale Flattum, and prints from MARS-1, Dale, Benjamin Lande and more.

BONUS! Original art from jerstin, lead singer and guitar player of "Tennis and the Mennonites".

More info? Mail info@wootini.com or ring 933.6061.

July 14th - 17th, 2005 Wootini will be exhibiting at San Diego Comic Con with Designer Vinyl industry leader, STRANGEco. San Diego Comic Con is a mega-event; last year, over 87,000 individuals attended. It's a big place and there are miles of amazing things. To find us, come to the Toy Growers area.  We'll be representing our product line in STRANGEco's booth - number 4537 for those of you keeping track.

And you will want to be able to find us! Wootini is debuting a newly co-produced toy called "Glamour Cat", which is based on the paintings by artist Scott Musgrove. To celebrate the release of this piece, San Diego Comic Con will be the first - and possibly the only chance - to get the Wootini and STRANGEco variant versions. These exclusives are limited to 102 per colorway and will be $40.00+tax. Here is a sneak peek:

The STRANGEco exclusive is Glamour Cat as he may have appeared at twilight.

But there is certainly more than one light spectrum. The Wootini exclusive demonstrates how Glamour Cat would have looked through the eyes of a creature with Ultraviolet Vision. Is it possible a predator with UV Vision helped lead Glamour Cat to extinction?

Note: This image is not of the highest quality - it's tough out here in the wild.

And of course, there are some images of Glamour Cat in the daytime.

Here is a list of some other confirmed pieces:

Other things you will just have to see for yourself!

Signings:
James Jarvis - Friday 12-1:30
Nathan Jurevicius - Saturday 12-1:30
MARS-1 and others will be floating about the show on and off.

Hope to see you all there! - Mike and Heather of Wootini.

Rebirth & Awakenings is a celebration of all things new and reborn. Or maybe it's just a wake-up call for you to come check out some amazing art!

On Friday, June 10th from 7pm to 12am, we'll be unveiling new pieces while DJ Uzi and "Family" friends are serving up some groovin' toons. Refreshments will also be available.

Featuring the latest works from:

Show runs through July 5th.

Some pieces will be available for sale during and after the show here.