Sunday October 27, 2013. The Yost theatre in Downtown Santa Ana played host to “Night of the Living Dead” featuring Ghost Face Killah and Sick Jacken. The event that brought together two heavy hitters from The Wu Tang Clan and Psycho Realm came together was the work of Out Da House and Ad Hoc production companies. This sure was an event to remember. Lets hope Wu Tang x Psycho Realm happens again real soon.
Ghost Face Killah…
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For those of you that are familiar with Noa James, Curtis King, Stevie Crooks and the rest of the gang, you know that they usually tear stuff up in Pomona and the surrounding areas. Now we have worked it out to bring them to our OC location… I hope this provides them with a new fan base. I’m sure they’ll win some hearts and minds that night.. as always, free and all ages… DEC 13th, 2013.. 7pm…
presented by Brick to Ya Face and Noa James….
So as the world is brainwashed and inundated with messages of buying and selling, consumption and bargain hunting…. GCS throws our hat into the fray with a sale of our own… BEHOLD!
GZA blessed the stage at The Observatory Santa Ana on Monday, Nov 4th, 2013 for a rare OC appearance. Slated as a fan appreciation show, the tickets to this joint were only $5, an incredible steal for a show of this callibur. And dispite the inexpensive entrance, GZA still rocked the crowd with all the great music that makes Wu Tang fans as die hard as they come.
Big thanks to Droops from Out Da House Productions for promoting another great show. Thanks to The Observatory staff for letting GCS roll through with our camera to document the great show. Enjoy!
We always say that our gallery space, as nice as it is, is nothing without the great artists and art to fill it. Boy did Mary & The Venus Pixies fill the space. Art Guevara, Jack Martinez, and Steev Moreno make up the art group MVP. They took over our gallery space in september. Glad to have them over. The band El Robo entertained the crowd for a good minute. Black Flys crew was out in full force that night as well.
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In celebration of the November Art Walk and Day of the Dead, GCS presented “Bringing Out The Dead II”. An art show that brought out different aspects of life and death and the beauty that comes from both. This was the second year that this theme was explored and it was just as impactful as the previous show. The roster included some artists that are familiar to the GCS audience as well as a few new names. It was non-stop crowds all evening long as the night coincided with the “Noche De Altares” street festival two blocks over.
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NOV 9th, 2013 – Pomona, CA
The legendary visual artist Justin Bua, a.k.a. BUA paid the GCS Clothing Store a visit for a signing to coincide with the release of his new painting “The Boom Box”. A true amercian artist, Justin Bua has become one of the most recognizable artist in the world. He has been a part of countless artistic, academic and commercial endevours touching nearly every facet of the hip hop, music and art world. As described on his wiki page:
his work “is also heavily influenced by Ernie Barnes, the… creator of the “Sugar Shack” painting featured in the opening credits of the television sitcom Good Times (1974–1979) and Marvin Gaye’s album I Want You (1976). The style is recognized for elongated limbs that represent rhythmic movement.” It continues to describe BUA as “Currently, he teaches figure drawing at the University of Southern California, while continuing to be a leading innovator in both the fine and commercial art worlds. Bua’s energetic and vocal worldwide fan base ranges from former presidents, actors, musicians, professional athletes, and dancers, to street kids and art connoisseurs”.
Coming fully loaded with Prints, Reproductions and Posters of his work, this event was a great chance for some of his most hard core fans to purchase directly from the artist these charished items. Fans, art lovers, musicians, fellow artists and performers alike were on hand for the special appreance. They came in snatching up BUA pieces and snapping pictures as momentos of the night and in appreciation to what Bua’s art means to them.
We look forward to working again with BUA on future events and projects… look out for BUA to come to a GCS near you.
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Another great performance by BAMBU, Kixxie Siete, and Artie MCcraft…. have fun on the road fellas…
NOV 7th, 2013 – Bambu De Pistola from the east bay nor cal returns to the city of Santa Ana to do another in store performance for his fans and hip hop aficionados. As always, GCS welcomes him back with open arms. Free event, all ages. Should be a great night.
NOV 2nd, 2013 brought to GCS Clothing Store and Art Gallery the second installment of “Bringing Out The Dead” art show. Our version of the celebration of life and what comes at the end of it. Not your typical day of the dead art show, our hand selected artists put thier own unique twist on the themes and emotions involved with this time of the season.
The roster of artists that contributed work goes as follows: EGADS, Tyoni Aragon, Jonathan Martinez, Mike Giant, Aseph, 3rdi, Steve Tipton, Dino Bowen, Kasey Mahoney, Ducky, Ana Gonzalez, Germizm, BENONE, Alicia Rojas, Alisa King, Charley Reynoso, Bigboy, Heidi Hernandez, Kenos One, Edward Velasquez, FRED ONE, KRAY, DAMET, VGML, Jess Johnson, Nick Macaulay, Trixie’s Pinatas, and Ed Gutter…
The show opened to huge crowds being that the November Art Walk coincided with the Noche de Altares street festival taking place a few blocks away. Judging by the reactions of the crowd, “Bringing Out The Dead” art show accomplished what it set out to do, to be a memoriable part of the day’s experience. Be on the lookout for next year’s art show – we hope it’ll keep growing in impact.
March’s featured art show brought out Jacob Romeo’s “Heads Up” art show. Inspired by video game and movie characters, this show was Jabob’s MFA thesis art show. Tons of people came out that night to support and purchase these easy to love renditions of beloved characters. Closing reception will be held on March 29th where the artist boasts “Everything Must Go”. Let’s hope all these great pieces find a nice home.
The “Prismatic” art show was put together to celebrate the launch of the new fashion blog GOLD REICH, created by the very talented Teresa Del Val. The mission was to put together a very impactful all female line up of visual as well as musical artists.
The night opened to a strong crowd that came out to see and hear all new works. Our eyes were treated by the works of Irene Garcia, Des Boobs, Aurora Lady and Teresa Del Val. And the ears were blessed with the tunes of DJ Lala, Germ Free, Gavlin and Topdime (Black Roses) and Ill Camile.
We hope to have the return of PRISMATIC sometime in 2014… stay tuned…
December 2012 Art Walk will feature a solo exhibition by Neko Burke entiltled “Sexy Hangover”.
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October 10, 2012 – Bambu came through and did some music off his new album “one rifle per family”.
Rey Resurrecction and Kixxie Siety also did a quick set as they warmed up for thier show later that night at the tiki bar.
The GCS presents a free in-store performance featuring Bambu! He will be touring the GCS with his first show in Santa Ana on Friday October 12th followed by a second show on Sunday October 14th in Pomona.
GCS Santa Ana presents “The Glowing Wizard”, an art show featuring new works by the Black Light King in 3D. This will be our first all black light show and Black Light Kings’ first solo show. Join us on October 6th!
Gcs Santa Ana
209 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-0300
The Ink Bombers crew came out and set up their art show here for June’s art walk. Using a variety of styles and mediums including airbrush, acrylic and spray paint, the Ink Bombers made a very deep impression on the Downtown Santa Ana crowd. FUZE drinks was also on hand to give out a bunch of treats and their refreshing beverages to the crowd.
Thanks again to AR, Charlie, RASK, Izzy and the rest of the guys at Ink Bombers that made the show great. This was thier first time here but undoubtedly, this will not be thier last.
This doesn’t happen every month but July brings two art shows to our gallery space. SKA crew’s “Skandalous” hits our space the week following July’s art walk. A night of new art work, live painting and a few tattoo expositions, this special event is hosted by NEER GUNN and ROTEN.
So come on down for the special event, they don’t happen everyday!
The May Art Show coincided with Downtown Santa Ana’s Annual Cinco De Mayo Street Fair and Carnival. Needless to say these civic events bring out bigger crowds than normal to the area.
Special thanks to DJ AB, our show this month entitled “Decolonize O.C.” was brought together by the musician Ras Ceylon. The night included an instore performance by Ras Ceylon, Lastman, Warbux, Hawk2, and A-Rush. Dj’s for the night were AB, Dawit Justice and June22. New art brought out by June22, Artemis Nolasco, Era and Earn. Earn also did a little double duty by painting live in our windows for all passerbys to witness.
GCS would like to thank CALIFAS ZULUS for coming out and making it a great night.
GCS Santa Ana is celebrating the 420 holiday the only way we know how… with art! This weekend brings us two art shows. On Friday April 20th, we will have a special 420 inspired art show in addition to an instore performance with Orko Eloheim (Global Floatations). This is a quick stike art show, open to our most irie cutomers and artists.
Saturday April 21st brings the show “Serenity Minds”. This is the second art show curated by Jonathan Martinez. Jonathan has been working here for the past year and has shown his art during several art shows held here in that time. This is a four person show featuring Irene Garcia, Zack Bowen, Jaw Ear and Jonathan Martinez. Jonathan’s first show has a huge success and this one promises to be even better.
So after the hoopla and razzle dazzle coming from the innumerable despensory promotions, come by, relax and enjoy the great art that will bless our gallery this fine April weekend.
Here is a photo re-cap of the first ever “Steel Giants” freight train inspired art show. Held at the mothership, the original GCS in Downtown Pomona. Look out for the next one coming soon in 2015.
Thanks to Leo from Radio Futura for capturing a video of the opening art show “Subterranean Heads 2”!
Join us on March 17, 2012 for the “Bad Habits” art show featuring new art work by EONS. Event starts at 7pm!
I Wuz Here! x GCS Santa Ana presents “Against the Grain” art show March 3, 2012. This art show will feature new works by Haste, Hex CBS, Adee, DCypher, Esel, and Defie. Show starts at 7pm!
