THIS SAT!!! TOKUSATSU 2 : Revenge of the Kaiju (Japanese Sci Fi Art Show)

“Tokusatsu 2: Revenge of the Kaiju” Opening Reception: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 7pm-10pm Runs November 16th through December 1st art by Konatsu   “Tokusatsu 2: Revenge of the Kaiju” is the second annual celebration of the Tokusatsu genre and comes in time to help mark the third anniversary of Q Pop Shop opening its doors in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, CA. On Saturday, November 16th, the gallery will open its doors from 7pm to 10pm for an opening reception and the show will end on Sunday, December 1st. Originating from the words tokushu satsuei (迚ケ谿頑聴蠖ア special photography) this genre is known for utilizing various special effects. For those of you who grew up watching shows such as Godzilla, Ultraman, Kikaider, as well as many others, this is a great opportunity to celebrate your favorite shows and characters. For those of you who are less familiar with this genre, this is a great opportunity to get to know this amazing and influential genre of film and TV. Those less familiar might not even realize they have grown up with the shows, such as Super Sentai that was adapted for US audiences and well known as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Q Pop has always strived to showcase the work of local and international artists, as well as artists of many different mediums and this show is no different. From traditional works to sunae (sand art), metal sculptures to needlefelting, plushes to wearable art, emerging artists to reknown artists, Q Pop hopes to expand what people view as art and introduce them to those they may not have heard of yet with all our group shows. Participating artists include: Aaron Haynes Aaron Spurgeon Alex Kirwan Andy Bialk Angela Pauly Llobet Angela Sung Avner Geller Bernie Petterson Bryan Newton Bryan Wong Carson Catlin Chris Sasaki Christopher Mitchell Ciro Nieli Dan Thompson Douglas Gauthier Drake Brodahl Eddie Xu Evon Freeman Felix Ip Guillermo Real Heejin Park Hine Mizushima Ian Abando Jasmin Lai Jeff Ranjo Jeffrey Lamm Jisoo Kim Joey Chou Kassandra Heller Keika Yamaguchi Keiko Murayama Kenard Pak Kevin Dart Kevin Sukho Lee  Konatsu Kyle Carroza  Leo Matsuda  Lindsay Smith Louie Del Carmen  Luca Tieri Magen Mitchell  Maria Vitan  Mark Nagata Mark Taihei Martin Hsu Marty M. Ito  Maximus Julius Pauson Michael Fleming Michelle Park Mike Bear  Mike Yamada Mingjue Helen Chen  Nathan Stanton  Naoshi Nikolas Ilic  Oliver Akuin  Omocat  Pakoto Patrick Awa Picopico  Priscilla Wong Rie Koga  Riki Takaoka Robert Iza  Ruriko Maruyama  Sah Tantivaranyoo Shojono Tomo  Siccaluna Koubo  Stephanie Ramirez  Tara Billinger  Tatsuro Maruyama  Teerawat Palanitisena Timothy Lamb  Tony Siruno Tuna Bora  VilAntares Yakimon  Yamomark Yoko D'Holbachie Zach Bellisimo and many more... You can view the entire show and purchase here: http://store.qpopshop.com/searchresults.asp?cat=2148 There will be refreshments and also Kaiju worthy meat buns, gyoza, and shumai courtesy of Nikuman-ya. Come hungry!! There will be a Kaiju costume contest with amazing prizes given to the best homemade Kaiju suits. Tokusatsu tunes by DJ Garada K7 Tokusatsu shows will be screening   art by Luca Tieri Q Pop Shop and Gallery 128 Astronaut E S Onizuka St Los Angeles, CA 90012 phone: 213-687-QPOP(7767) www.qpopshop.com hours: Mon-Friday 12PM – 10PM Sat 12PM – 11PM Sun12PM – 9PM