June 11 - July 2, 2011
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Since Mel Kadel's last show at FFDG in 2009, her work has become much more layered. The thick layers of hand cut paper, with foregrounds and backgrounds, are reminiscent of engravings. The technique has added dimension to the pieces and seems to add to the strength of the characters and their surroundings. The work as a whole communicates interconnectedness and balance. The character is determined as usual, with patterns and obstacles surrounding her adventure.
Travis Millard's drawings included in the show explore a variety of themes, including waking dream states, ultra violence, repetitive movements and other oddities of the imaginative landscape. Ultimately, the work seeks to find respite in humor and peace through drawing from a host of modern personal anxieties.
Also on display will be Travis Millard's ghost sculpture project which is an experiment from the ground up. Unfamiliar with the process of roto-casting and minimal sculpture experience, this was achieved through trial and error, and the help of trusted associates. The result is an edition of 50 ghost sculptures and a video produced with the efforts of photographer Theo Jemison, animator Jim Dirschberger, and music by El-P.
About Mel Kadel
Mel Kadel, born in 1973, grew up in Pennsylvania suburbs and graduated with a B.F.A. from Moore College of Art & Design in 1997. From Philadelphia, she moved to NYC for a couple years, and then headed west to California. Mel has been living and working in Los Angeles, CA. for the last 12 years, starting out showing drawings in small cafes. Now her work has been exhibited extensively all over the U.S. and abroad. Kadel has created a visual narrative that communicates the idea that we are all part of a large system, whether recognized or not.
About Travis Millard
Travis Millard, born in 1975, grew up in Olathe, Kansas and founded the Fudge Factory Comics operation in 1997, producing small run drawing zines, prints, comics, and assorted ephemera . Travis' work has been exhibited in the US and internationally, and has been published in numerous books and journals. Travis Millard currently lives in a cabin near some coyotes on the backside of a hill in a Los Angeles fire zone with with his partner, artist, Mel Kadel.
Mel Kadel & Travis Millard collab. At the Desk, 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel & Travis Millard collab. At the Table, 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel & Travis Millard collab. Bad Front Flip, 10" x 8", ink and coffee on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel & Travis Millard collab. Light Moves, 10" x 8", ink and coffee on paper, framed sold |
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Mel Kadel & Travis Millard collab. Rowboat, 10" x 8", ink and coffee on paper, framed sold |
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Mel Kadel & Travis Millard collab. Sun Stackers, 10" x 8", ink and coffee on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Breakers 11" x 13", pen & ink collage on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Catching What Falls 11" x 13", pen & ink on paper, framed sold |
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Mel Kadel Close to Connect 7.25" x 9.5", pen & ink on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Diamonds 11" x 13", pen & ink on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Double Reach 10" x 12", pen & ink on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Drip Drop Pick Up 7.25" x 9.5", pen & ink collage on paper, framed sold |
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Mel Kadel Every Other Day 7.25" x 9.5", pen & ink collage on paper, framed sold |
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Mel Kadel Flower to the Front 7.25" x 9.5", pen & ink collage on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Fueled 7.25" x 9.5", pen & ink collage on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Horses From Home 11" x 13", pen & ink collage on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel In Line 15.5" x 19.5", pen & ink on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Paused to Collect 7.25" x 9.5", pen & ink collage on paper, framed sold |
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Mel Kadel Ribbons 15.5" x 19.5", pen & ink on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Sea Scene 11.5" x 13", pen & ink collage on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Small and Steady 7.25" x 9.5", pen & ink collage on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Stream, 7" x 9.5", pen & ink collage on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Target the Sun 11.25" x 13.5", pen & ink, collage on paper, framed, |
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Mel Kadel Tears to the Left 7.25" x 9.5", pen & ink collage on paper, framed sold |
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Mel Kadel Tears to the Right 7.25" x 9.5", pen & ink collage on paper, framed |
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Mel Kadel Water Island 22" x 30", pen & ink collage on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Applewood Turnaround 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Asteroids 9.5" x 4.25", ink on envelope, framed |
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Travis Millard Awed Crowd 8.25" x 5.75, ink on envelope, framed |
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Travis Millard Barkers 9" x 5.75", ink on envelope, framed |
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Travis Millard Beaming 10" x 8", ink and coffee on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Blap Blap Blap 9.5" x 4.25", ink and collage on envelope, framed |
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Travis Millard Dream State 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed sold |
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Travis Millard Germs 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard
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Travis Millard Grab 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed sold |
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Travis Millard John Still Drunk 30" x 22", ink on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Journeyman 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Mel's Nature 14" x 6", ink on paper, framed sold |
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Travis Millard Moving Violations 9.5" x 4.25, framed, ink on envelope |
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Travis Millard Poked Eye 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Riverside 39.5" x 29.5", ink on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Shook 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Snug 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Ticks Doc 8.75" x 5.75", ink and collage on envelope, framed sold |
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Travis Millard Tug 10" x 8", ink on paper, framed |
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Travis Millard Waiting Lady 9.75" x 4.5", ink on envelope, framed |
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Travis Millard We Far 9.5" x 4.25", ink and collage on envelope, framed |
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