The cute, grotesque and surreal meet in LIFT’s first show of 2012! Metro-Detroit artists Heather Hansma and Josh Buckenberger are joined by Austin, TX illustrator Cody Schibi for the LOVESICK exhibit. Bask in all the adorable, horrifying and moody just in time for Valentines Day!
LOVESICK
new work from Heather Hansma, Cody Schibi & Josh Buckenberger
Saturday, February 4th | 7-10pm
Lift Designer Toys & Gallery
228 W. 4th St. | Royal Oak, MI
248.545.5245
Huck Gee is heading out on an 11 city signing tour for his new book, The Art of Huck Gee, and Lift is excited to announce that we’re stop number two for the toy-customizer-extraordinaire.
Huck will be signing copies of his 150 page, full color book, on January 6th from 6-8pm. As if the night wasn’t already awesome enough, you can snag a white cover edition of the book available only at the signing tour.
The Art of Huck Gee Book Tour at LIFT
Friday, January 6th | 6-8pm
224 W. 4th St - Royal Oak, MI
This Saturday is the opening of MISSION:MUNNY, a custom toy show benefiting The Art Experience of Pontiac, MI. Hope to see you there!
MISSION:MUNNY
Opening Reception | 7-10pm
Lift and the Art Experience, a non-profit studio in Pontiac, are joining forces to host a custom toy show this fall. The opening will be in October at Lift and while more details will be forthcoming right now we’re looking for artists to take part! If you’re interested in submitting a custom toy for the show please e-mail us at liftshows@gmail.com with your contact information. Artists of all skill levels are welcome!
Snag the new series and trade your doubles on June 23rd from 6-8pm at our Dunny 2011 Release & Trading Party! A Special Huck Gee Zombie Dunny variant will be available FREE with the purchase of a case while supplies last.
Dunny 2011 will be available in-store starting at 11am on June 23rd
M&HD2 opens at LIFT
Saturday night marked the opening of Meth & Hot Dogs 2 at LIFT Designer Toys. A huge thank you to all of the uber-talented artists involved in the show and all the lovers of the demented, cute and strange who came out to show their support. You made it an amazing night!
Meth & Hot Dogs 2 will remain on display through May 30th.
You can find more photos in the M&HD2 Flickr Gallery and purchase available pieces here.
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
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
