Event Recap: Incase x THIS los angeles x Parentheses

Friday, November 2nd, THIS los angeles and Incase hosted the opening night of co-exhibition “PARENTHESES” from South Carolina-based artists Paul Martyka and Reed Elliott. For the occasion we worked with gallery co-owner Justin Van Hoy to create 100 limited-edition, custom cut & colored totes featuring the collaborative work of Reed and Martyka. Yes, brown cats rule.

Thanks again to everyone who came out to the opening. Extra special thanks to Paul Martyka, Reed Elliott, and THIS Los Angeles. The exhibit runs at THIS now through November 24th. Plaster your eyeballs with our Flickr recap.

THIS x Thom Lessner x Incase

This past Friday THIS los angeles and Incase hosted the opening night for the new exhibition “TURBO LOVER” from artist and musician Thom Lessner.

For the occasion we worked with Lessner and gallery co-owner Justin Van Hoy to create 100 limited-edition, custom cut & colored totes. The 80s hesher-inspired black skulls on a blood-red bag might be the scariest/funniest/most ridiculous tote we’ve ever made.

Thanks again to everyone who came out to the opening. Extra special thanks to THIS Los Angeles and Thom Lessner. By the way, Glen Danzig spotting his band mates in the weight room was our favorite work of the show. It must be seen in person to be properly appreciated. The exhibit runs at THIS now through end of October. Primer your eyeballs with our Flickr recap.

Thom Lessner Exhibit Opening Soon!

On Friday, Sept. 28th, THIS los angeles and Incase are pleased to present Turbo Lover, an exhibition of new works by visual artist and musician Thom Lessner; (including paintings, painted paper sculptures, and hand sewn felt signs).

Thom Lessner is a native Ohioan currently living in Philadelphia. He is an ardent skateboarder and rock n’ roller in the costume-clad band Sweetheart. Lessner has created work for-and-with POKETO, Shepherd Fairey, and a multitude of magazines including Thrasher, Vice, Swindle, and Spin. Lessner’s works have traveled to Los Angeles, New York, and internationally.

For this very special event we’ve created 100 limited-edition, custom cut & color totes featuring Lessner’s signature parody skulls of 80s pop culture figures, (yes, parody skulls). Arrive early to snag a bag, stay late to ride the fade. We look forward to having you with us.

Gold Coast Opening Night at THIS LA

This past Friday THIS los angeles and Incase hosted the opening night for the new co-exhibition “Gold Coast” from artists Danny Gibson and Mike Bertino.

For the occasion we worked with Gibson, Bertino and the THIS gallery to create 100 limited-edition, custom cut & colored totes. The yellow print motif on orange canvas might very well be the best looking bag we’ve done yet. Good job Justin Van Hoy!

Thanks again to everyone who came out to the opening. The night was hot as hell and a helluvalotta fun. Extra special thanks to THIS Los Angeles, Gibson and Bertino. The co-exhibit runs at THIS from August 31st—Sept 21st, 2012

Join Incase for Opening Night of the new Gold Coast co-exhibition at THIS Los Angeles

Friday night, August 31st, THIS los angeles and Incase are pleased to present an exhibition of new work by San Francisco-based artists Danny Gibson and Mike Bertino. “Gold Coast” will run Aug. 31st through Sept. 21st, 2012.

For the opening event we’ve created 100 limited-edition custom-dyed totes featuring the West Coast-inspired handiwork of Gibson and Bertino. Arrive early to pinch a tote. Trust us, these California dream bags are definitely gonna go fast. We look forward to having you with us.

Join Incase and Jon Rajkovich at THIS Los Angeles

This Friday, July 20th, please join us at THIS los angeles from 7-10PM for the opening reception of the new solo exhibition by Los Angeles-based sculpture artist Jon Rajkovich. For the event we’ve created 100 limited-edition custom-dyed moss green totes featuring the intricate sprawl of Rajkovich’s elegant abstract shapes. Arrive early to snatch a swanky tote for your beachy lyfe, stay late to enjoy a night of sculpture with your breeziest summer pals.

And, while you’re at it be sure to stop in next door at Mount Analog, the rare vinyl and events space newly opened by our friends Zane Landreth and Mahssa Taghinia. We look forward to seeing you this Friday night in Highland Park.

THIS los angeles x Lisa Solberg x Incase

This Friday, June 15th, please join us for the opening night reception of artist Lisa Solberg’s new solo exhibit at THIS los angeles. For the event we’ve created 100 limited-edition blood red totes featuring Solberg’s inexplicably energetic freakouts.

Arrive early to stuff a bag in your bundle, stay late to enjoy the art and get into trouble. In the meantime, please enjoy the short THIS Visits episode with artist Lisa Solberg. We look forward to having you with us.

Stacks: That’s What’s Up

This past Friday THIS los angeles hosted the opening night for Stacks, the new solo exhibit from artist Erin Garcia. For the occasion we worked with Garcia and THIS gallery co-owner Justin Van Hoy to create 100 limited-edition, custom cut & colored totes.

Delighted to say all were descended upon within five minutes of the drop. Thanks again to everyone who came out to the opening, Erin Garcia is truly deserving of your support. Extra special thanks to THIS los angeles for making this venerable east side art hang always rewarding and fun. Your time and collective talents are much appreciated.

THIS los angeles x The Art Dump x Incase happened!

This past Friday the folks at THIS los angeles in Highland Park, CA held the opening event for The Art Dump’s Clocked In exhibit, featuring the work of the creative team behind Girl Skateboards, (Eric Anthony, Hershel Baltrotsky, Michael Coleman, Andy Jenkins, Christian Morin, Andy Mueller, and Chris Waycott).

For the occasion we worked with The Art Dump and THIS gallery co-owner Justin Van Hoy to create 100 limited-edition tote bags. Yes, the cubicle-inspired office graphics were mega tough to take upon first glance but should mellow nicely with time and repeated washings. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on one, please let us know. They were all gone by the time we got there. :(

Thanks again to everyone who came out to support Clocked In, and extra special thanks to THIS los angeles for making it happen. We will see you next month. Enjoy the photos.

THIS los angeles x The Art Dump x Incase

This Friday, April 6th, please join us in celebrating the opening night of ‘The Art Dump‘ group show at THIS los angeles in Highland Park. Featuring assorted works by the Girl Skateboard Company’s creative team, the event is guaranteed to bring together a night of lingering looks, large laughs and long goodbyes.

For this very special event we’ve again created 100 limited-edition tote bags, featuring the faux-office-inspired graphics of The Art Dump. Arrive early to creep a free tote, stay late to get clocked out!