Meth & Hot Dogs 2 is a celebration of character art in all its forms. The exhibit will bring together a group of 36 artists whose illustrations, plush, custom toys, sculptures and paintings show an appreciation for the demented, cute and strange. M&HD2 opens April 30th.
Check out the complete list of participating artists!
Meth & Hot Dogs 2: A Collection of Even MORE Unscrupulous Characters
Saturday, April 30th | 7-10pm
LiFT Designer Toys & Gallery
228 W. 4th St. Royal Oak, MI
Romiette Lindsley is a self described fan of cupcakes, pink, lavender, sweets and…. MONSTERS! While you might not think that monsters fit into the category of “cute” you will once you see her work. Combining bright, boldly colored vinyl she crafts adorable one of a kind creatures that you can cuddle one minute and count on to ward off intruders the next.
Check out more of her creations on her website, or see it in person when Meth & Hot Dogs 2 opens this April at LiFT.
Lift exhibited Jon’s work as part of downtown Royal Oak’s Snap Judgement event and now he’s back with all new work on display. Join us this coming Friday for a meet and greet with Jon.
Jon is a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, where he received his BFA with honors, and a concentration in photography. He frequently utilizes non-traditional photographic techniques — including hand coloring, cyanotype and gum printing, combinations of words and images, and manipulated Polaroid sx-70’s — to create his images.
The Photography of Jon Pickell - Artist Reception
Friday, March 11th | 7-9pm
Miss Hansma is a lowbrow illustrator hailing from the Metro-Detroit area. Her colorful and humorous artwork usually features her signature Puff Bun characters paying homage to entertainment and pop culture.
Heather took part in the first Meth & Hot Dogs show in St. Louis and we’re thrilled to have her back for the sequel! Check out her website for more samplings of her work and see what craziness she puts on canvas when Meth & Hot Dogs 2 opens this April.
Several new, totally amazing, sculptures from Detroit’s own Emi Slade are now available in the store and online. Check out the rest of her work in our facebook gallery.
Royal Oak Retailers Association is proud to present the 1st Annual Snap Judgment Photography Event February 24-27th.
Throughout Downtown Royal Oak, retail stores, restaurants and businesses will be displaying photography by Detroit based and national photographers. Lift will be showcasing the work of local photographers Jon Pickell & Donita Simpson. An eclectic evening awaits as each business will showcase a different photographer with their own perspective and unique style, portraying the world as they see it.
A special VIP Preview night is scheduled for Thursday, February 24th. Tickets can be purchased for $15 at Lift and other participating businesses. Proceeds benefit the Royal Oak Animal Shelter. For a complete list of participating retailers and more information check out the Snap Judgement Website.
Meth & Hot Dogs 2 is a celebration of character art in all its forms. The exhibit will bring together a group of artists who have an appreciation for the demented, cute and strange. M&HD2 opens April 30th at Lift.
Welcome to the world of Detroit artist Shanta Ambady. Here, nestled within a sea of vibrant colors, you’ll find cupcake-octopus hybrid creatures, ralphing toast pieces, dancing eyepatch-donning peanuts and more twisted fun than you can shake a stick at.
Did we pique your interest? Good! Stop in and check out the five different prints we now have in stock.
Top: What’s in a Dog?
Above: Making Jelly
