Qpop Gallery Celebrates Tatsunoko Studios with Tribute Art Show
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 27th, 2015 )--Qpop and Q2 Gallery celebrate one of Japan's longest-standing, influential animation companies, Tatsunoko Productions. Join us for “Sea Dragon Brothers”, a collaborative tribute show featuring over forty artists, at our gallery in Little Tokyo! Tatsunoko Productions helped launch Japanese animation onto the international stage, with hit titles like Speed Racer (Mach Go Go Go) , the Time Bokan series, Gatchaman, Tekkaman, and Super Dimension Fortress Macross.
Founded in 1962 by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida along with his brothers Kenji and Toyoharu, the studio's name has a double meaning in Japanese -- "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu being a nickname for Tatsuo) and "sea dragon", which was the inspiration for its seahorse logo.
In addition to its strong list science-fiction titles, Tatsunoko Productions became famous for its fairy-tale and fantasy series like Minashigo Hutch and The Adventures of Pinocchio. The adaptation of classic western literature like Pinocchio and Robin Hood is another characteristic feature of Tatsunoko. Some of Japan's top animation studios have their roots in Tatsunoko as former employees.
“Sea Dragon Brothers” show dates from May 30th – 21st, 2015.
Saturday, May 30th 7 PM – 10 PM
Q2 Gallery, 312 2nd Street # 121, Los Angeles CA 90012
(located across from Jungle Special Collector's Shop in the Little Tokyo Mall)
Phone: 213.265.7387
Website: QpopShop.com
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Eddie Xu
Edwin Vazquez
Evon Freeman
Felix Ip
Grace Kim
Ian MacDonald
James Lien
Jane Schneider
Javier Jiménez
Jeff Ranjo
John Banh
Junyi Wu
Katia Grifols
Keiko Murayama
K Kinoko Evans
Kyle A Carrozza
Louie del Carmen
Lindsay Smith
Maria Karizza Vitan
Mariko Yamashin
Mark Nagata
Mark Taihei
Michael Fleming
Michelle Hiraishi
Nate Bear
Nikolas Ilic
Nneka Myers
Pakoto Martinez
Patrick Awa
Phillip Light
Punimelt
Riki Takaoka
Riyoko Iwamoto
Rubén Alcalde Crespo
Ruriko Maruyama
Ryan Green
Sachin Teng
Sangeun Song
Sean Danconia
Stephanie Anne Ramirez
Sylvia Liu
Tania Franco
Tara Billinger
Tim Snyder
Tony Siruno
Yucachin
Yukinao Takashima
Zach Bellissimo
Zoë Moss
About QPop Shop and Q2 Gallery
QPop is your one stop destination for original art and art prints, unique artist-made goods, vinyl toys, and Japanese street fashion and accessories. Located in the historic Little Tokyo area of downtown Los Angeles, Qpop Shop features beautiful interior design by Justin K Thompson. It also features 2 large murals by renowned artists Kevin Dart, Chris Turnham, and Elizabeth Ito.
Qpop's new dedicated gallery space, Q2, hosts ongoing exhibitions and special events. Art and art prints, and designer toys and clothing imported from Japan and Thailand are also available at the new location. Q2 Gallery is conveniently located in the Little Tokyo Mall at the corner of 2nd and San Pedro in downtown Los Angeles.
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