Raw Artists : Boston showcase

Piggy and These Ghosts They Know Me just hanging out at the Activate show!

I was lucky enough to be picked for Raw Boston's Activate show that took place on the 9th at the Estate Theater in Boston. Along with several other painters, photographers, fashion designers, performers, violin players, latex-clad models and hair models, I hung 10 of my proudest pieces (several of them unveiled for the first time) in what I referred to as the "Rainbow Corner" of The Estate.

Good thing I brought a ton of business cards.
And note to self : 100 stickers will move more quickly than you think!

I also participated in my first photoshoot ever! And I did a video interview for the first time as well. I was really nervous, but somehow I didn't word vomit at all during the interview. I feel like I represented myself well, and the photographer was happy to see I wasn't afraid to kick my feet up!

"Oh, I didn't see you there, come in."
Photography ©Greg Caparell

Artwork ©Bamcat Art
Photography ©Greg Caparell

In my life, I surround myself with many other talented people : some models, musicians, singers, DJ's, and many other fabulous people. As a visual artist, I'm accustomed to fading into the background and letting my work speak for itself, generally. I'm used to taking the pictures, not being in them, so to speak. So to have the spotlight for an evening made me feel like a rock star!! I felt beautiful and incredibly proud of my work and strong as an artist. Having so many of my friends and family at the event only made it even more special for me.

One of the musicians on stage. The crowd was HUGE - over 700 people on two floors!

friends and family : Rikard my fiancé, my Mum, Shteppé, Rik, and Britteny and Kris from Oilhead.

It was really a lovely time. I'll be sure to share my video interview once it's posted. :)

Peace out!!

Unicorns : 80's Throwback Show

©Allison Bamcat 2012

Here's a piece I'm working on for this awesome show at the Unicorn Gallery in London. This will be my first international group show! I'm really honored to have been included for such a fun theme : 80's throwback! You can check out more information on the show here.


In other news, I got engaged this past Friday!! How stoked am I?

Raw Artists : Boston featuring Bamcat!

Hey guys, fantastic news! I've been asked to participate in Raw Artist's Boston showcase this year! I'm one of a handful of artists picked for the event, and I'm sure it's going to be rad! There will be fashion, makeup, music, and my artwork will be on display throughout the night! It's at The Estate in Boston, which is BEAUTIFUL, so I'm getting really excited!

Click this banner to see my profile page
There's a link to buy discounted tickets here!

A couple of pieces I've been working on for the show, come see them in person!

CVLT! ∴ The Ars Moriendi Project! ∴ Bamcat's Scary Sweet Custom Skull

Casey Desmond's skull from the last installment!

Middlesex Lounge, Cambridge, MA

Oh hey!

So a few posts ago I previewed the life-size resin skull that I painted for the Ars Moriendi Project opening, hosted by CTRL+ALT+DESIGN. I wanted to share some photos of the opening and some photos of my skull! I'm stoked with the way it came out, and I hope you'll love it too!

Tonight! The Hundreds Show at LAP Gallery

Click for the Facebook event page!

You can see my pieces!! <3 Cick the image to read the write-up in the Weekly Dig!

THE HUNDREDS SHOW
All Art is $100 // $200 // or $300

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, December 9, 7-10 PM
Show Dates: December 9 - January 14
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri 4-10 PM, Sat 2-8 PM or by appointment.

Lincoln Arts Project is pleased to announce The Hundreds Show. Featuring over 40 artists in a “everything must go” show. All art falls into of three price points - $100, $200, or $300. A great opportunity to get “cheap” work from some of Boston’s finest established and emerging artists.

FEATURING WORK FROM:

Adam LoRusso

Adam O’Day

Adahn Stewart

Adrienne Ginter

Aimee Belanger

Allison Bamcat

Amanda Fiedler

Bill Dunlap

Bradford Rusick

Brian Butler

Brian Hart

Caleb Neelon

Candace Corbin

Charlie Smith

Chelsea Dirck

Claudia Quigua

Cydney Gottlieb

Danielle Spurge

Dave Ortega

Dave Tolmie

Erica Aubin

Fish McGill

Gabbie Li

Ian Stewart

Jared Friedman

Jess Barnett

Jessica MacMillan

Josh Luke
Julie Weiman

June Levinson

Katie Loesel

Kenji Nakayama

Kevin Bucaccio

Kristina Carroll

Mel Blood

Mike Dacey

Princess Die

Raul Gonzalez
Ross Normandin

Sam Hayes

Scott Chasse

Scott Murry

Sean-Tremayne C. Lunsford

Sirarpi Heghinian Walzer

Steve Rand

LAP Gallery
289 Moody Street, Waltham MA
http://www.facebook.com/Lincol

nArtsProject

DIRECTIONS
Parking in rear of building, and on street.

Accessible by:
Commuter Rail (Stops in Porter Sq & North Station)
Buses
70, 70A (Central Sq/Allston/Brighton)
170 (Back Bay, Dudley Sq)
505, 553, 554, 556, 558 (Downtown Boston)

Phidias Gold : Distillation Show Opening 12/2/11

show flier

Phidias Gold is a premium apparel brand for artists by artists. Taking after the 9 Greek muses which gave people the necessary inspiration for creating, Phidias Gold follows as the 10th Muse—The Muse of Visual Art. Phidias Gold is here to inspire art in the modern era by showcasing talented artists, and being the brand that creative individuals wear.

wall painting by Wesley Eggebrecht & help (this thing was taller than me)

©Leo Espinosa 2011

©J.R. Goldberg 2011
And then I proceeded to yell "Weenie Water" all night for the rest of forever laughing like a little kid

I see Kenji's bottle!

The place filled up really quickly!

You can check our more of Phidias Gold, as well as their recently launched winter line at http://www.phidiasgold.com


Congrats to Alex Dakoulas and Wesley Eggebrecht on such a successful event!

Woah! Busy week this past week!

So these things happened this past week :

1. I collected my skull for the Ars Moriendi show by CVLT (opening tonight!)
2. I painted said skull, my first 3D piece, and I LOVE how it came out

Just a preview! You'll have to come to the opening tonight or wait patiently to see the rest!

3. A collection of Converse shoes I worked on was featured in InTouch magazine (below!)

That's Gwen Stefani's baby Zuma!!

4. Another collection of Converse kids shoes I worked on was bumped up a season and is now available at Nordstrom for the holiday! Free shipping right now! :)

Available for sale here!

5. Boston's Weekly Dig released an article about me featuring a studio visit from Christina Lacoste. The article dropped online on Friday, you can read it here! (She left in all the embarassing parts even!)

That's my studio! You can see my kitty Gogo in my lap!

6. I attended the Distillation show with Phidias Gold, post about that coming tomorrow. (lots of great pictures!)


7. I celebrated my one year anniversary with Rikard! We went to the Swedish Jul Market in the South End. :) God Jul!
Thanks for looking! Lots of updates coming this week! :)

Bamcat's Upcoming Events!!

I have plenty of pins to give you if you catch me at one of these events!

Howdy! I just wanted to keep you guys up to date on some of the things I'm working on/looking forward to. IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER EVEN! :D

1. CVLT! ∴ The Ars Moriendi Project! ∴12/5

Event flier, 12/5 8PM - 1AM @ Middlesex Lounge, Cambridge MA

Some work from the last Ars Moriendi segment 11/7, featuring work from several artists including Casey Desmond (artist/singer) and Robert McElaney (artist/event coordinator)

2. Holiday Mass Market craft fair 12/11

Event flier designed by Sir Brian Butler © 2011

So excited for this! This will be my first craft fair ever, and I've been running around like a lunatic and not sleeping and working like a dog to get all of my product perfect and ready for the occasion. I have pins, prints, greeting cards, original art, hand-painted ornaments, handmade mini-stockings (that are just so punk rock) and TONS of jewelry and accessories featuring original designs by me!

I can't wait for you to see them! You can preview some of the selection at my Etsy shop!

3. Worcester Roller Derby presents : CRAFTERSHOCK!!! 12/18

This will be my SECOND craft fair to date! haha! I love Worcester, and I LOVE roller derby, so I'm stoked to combine those two things with the other thing I love : artsty crafty stuff!!

Really looking forward to this, and I'll have a better sense of which products of mine appeal to people the best. All learning experiences are good ones. :)




Other than that, I'm creating a t-shirt graphic for a Boston animal-friendly brand (not telling yet!), working on a tattoo design for a friend, and working tirelessly and endlessly on my Etsy shop to make it wondrous and sparkly shiny. Oh and working at Converse too! ;)

Thanks for looking!

Space 242 : Revenege of Freeky Fright Nights Review

Me in my silly Halloween costume getting interviewed for the first time ever!
And I sound like a nervous valley girl, haha

My friend Christina Lacoste from the Boston Weekly Dig wrote up a great review of this weekend's event. SO much AMAZING work, it was truly a Halloween feast for the eyes. This is my favorite time of year!

One of my professors from MassArt, Bob Maloney
with his "Cow Simmons" piece

Thanks so much for the mention, you guys!

Click here for the rest of the article!