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.

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.