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Spiralking "Bulldog Shader"



While the art world is ever-changing, certain art forms and subject matter have long been overlooked by the fine art community. This Fall, Rehs Contemporary will embrace these underrepresented forms of artistic expression, challenging the traditional notions of “fine art.” With their first-of-its-kind exhibition, The Art of Subversion, opening on Friday, September 13th, from 5-8 PM, Rehs will feature a provocative blend of tattoo-inspired art, street art, and functional glass art.

Curated by gallery director Lance Rehs, The Art of Subversion is a deliberate departure from the conventional art gallery landscape. The term ‘subversion’ is defined as “the undermining of the power and authority of an established system or institution.” With that, the exhibition is a celebration of artistic rebellion in an effort to redefine what constitutes “fine art”.

This is not simply an exhibition to showcase these various art forms. The goal is to initiate a broader conversation about how artwork is understood in our contemporary world. For decades, street art was seen as no more than vandalism, and only recently has it gained recognition for its cultural value. Similarly, while the traditional medium of tattoo art has been around for centuries, it has only been in the last few years that our society has shaken the stigma associated with the art form. The same cannot exactly be said for functional glass art, more simply known as ‘smoking pipes’… as with tattoos, the art of pipe making and the medium of glass blowing has a profound history, yet it is an outsider in the art world.

The exhibition will feature new work from some of today’s premier artists working in these genres and mediums. Notably, street artists like Chris Guest, Bloodshed, and Layercake bring a dynamic and rebellious spirit to the mix, while Jackee Sandelands-Strom captures tattoo art in intricate and vibrant detail, offering a fresh perspective on this marginalized art form. When it comes to functional glass art, several heavy hitters from the pipe scene will be making their art gallery debut. Two in particular are JP Toro, founder of Toro Glass, and Nate Dizzle, creator of Swiss Perc. JP is revered for both his innovation and artistic detail, while Nate Dizzle has truly pushed the boundaries of borosilicate glass-blowing.

The Art of Subversion is more than just an exhibition; it is a revolutionary act,” says Lance Rehs. He sees this as the start of something much bigger… a shift to embracing the art of our times.

The Art of Subversion will be on view from September 13th through October 11th, and will be open to the public free of charge. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 13th from 5-8 PM, as well as Saturday, September 14th from 12-5 PM.




Bulldog Shader -  Spiralking
Spiralking
Bulldog Shader
3.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches
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Chainsaw Man Z - Zhimpa Moreno
Zhimpa Moreno
Chainsaw Man Z
72 x 36 inches
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Cooked Mama -  CROWNQUIAT
CROWNQUIAT
(B. 1999)
Cooked Mama
18 x 14 inches
Signed on the reverse

$450.00
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Forest Duality - Zhimpa Moreno
Zhimpa Moreno
Forest Duality
40 x 30 inches
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$9,000.00
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Jenkins Infinity Bottle -  Earl Jr X Ryan Jenkins
Earl Jr X Ryan Jenkins
Jenkins Infinity Bottle
7.75 x 5.75 x 3.25 inches
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$20,000.00
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Tiger Warrior - Zhimpa Moreno
Zhimpa Moreno
Tiger Warrior
40 x 30 inches
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$10,000.00
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The Boondocks -  CROWNQUIAT
CROWNQUIAT
(B. 1999)
The Boondocks
16 x 20 inches
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$600.00
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The Persistence of Cannabis -  CROWNQUIAT
CROWNQUIAT
(B. 1999)
The Persistence of Cannabis
16 x 20 inches
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$600.00
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Bearly Buzzed - Lucia Heffernan
Lucia Heffernan
(Born 1966)
Bearly Buzzed
30 x 30 inches
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$7,900.00
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Anatomy of the HOOLI-Gan - Lenny Vuitton
Lenny Vuitton
(B. 1995)
Anatomy of the HOOLI-Gan
48 x 36 inches
Signed and titled on the reverse

$3,600.00
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Emotions of the Hooligan - Lenny Vuitton
Lenny Vuitton
(B. 1995)
Emotions of the Hooligan
48 x 30 inches
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Honey Bear -  Kurt B X Peter Muller
Kurt B X Peter Muller
Honey Bear
6.5 x 2.75 x 3.25 inches
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$10,000.00
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Here Without You - Lia Gullotta
Lia Gullotta
(B. 2001)
Here Without You
16 x 20 inches
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$2,800.00
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Solace - Lund Amanda
Lund Amanda
Solace
30 x 15 inches
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Smoke - Jackee Sandelands-Strom
Jackee Sandelands-Strom
Smoke
18 x 14 inches
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$2,800.00
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Bubblegum - Chris Guest
Chris Guest
(B. 1979)
Bubblegum
24 x 18 inches
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How To Rule The World - Chris Guest
Chris Guest
(B. 1979)
How To Rule The World
35.5 x 27.75 inches
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Lucky Black Cat II - Chris Guest
Chris Guest
(B. 1979)
Lucky Black Cat II
18 x 24 inches
Signed and date '22

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Red Phone - Chris Guest
Chris Guest
(B. 1979)
Red Phone
12 x 16 inches
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The Phone Call - Chris Guest
Chris Guest
(B. 1979)
The Phone Call
16 x 20 inches
Signed and dated '21

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The Sweet Times - Chris Guest
Chris Guest
(B. 1979)
The Sweet Times
24 x 18 inches
Signed and dated 2024

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Madam - Eric Hagan
Eric Hagan
(B. 1993)
Madam
18 x 24 inches
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Athena - Alik Bures
Alik Bures
(B. 1996)
Athena
5 x 5 x 5 inches

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Meditating Annunaki -  Banjo
Banjo
Meditating Annunaki
11 x 6.5 x 4.5 inches
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Fools and Kings - Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan
(B. 1980)
Fools and Kings
48 x 48 inches
Signed and numbered on the reverse

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Demoralization (Triptych) -  Bloodshed
Bloodshed
(B. 1992)
Demoralization (Triptych)
19.75 x 52 inches
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Untitled - Hamm Brushland-Vitrifex
Hamm Brushland-Vitrifex
(B. 1977)
Untitled
16.5 x 28.25 x 21.5 inches
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Retti A-Frame Beaker - Kiva Ford
Kiva Ford
(B. 1983)
Retti A-Frame Beaker
9.5 x 5 x 3.75 inches
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Mahi Mahi -  Buck (Ryan Harris)
Buck (Ryan Harris)
Mahi Mahi
18 x 32 x 8 inches
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White Fish -  Buck (Ryan Harris)
Buck (Ryan Harris)
White Fish
9.25 x 13 x 8.5 inches
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Carlson Cup -  Slop X Disk X Carlson Jones
Slop X Disk X Carlson Jones
Carlson Cup
8.5 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches
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Dual Uptake Vortex Recycler - JP Toro
JP Toro
(B. 1973)
Dual Uptake Vortex Recycler
7.75 x 5.25 x 4.5 inches
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Triple Uptake Vortex Recycler - JP Toro
JP Toro
(B. 1973)
Triple Uptake Vortex Recycler
8.5 x 5.5 x 4.25 inches
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Fully Fumed Full-Size Penetration Front Feeder - Nate Dizzle
Nate Dizzle
Fully Fumed Full-Size Penetration Front Feeder
17.5 x 6 x 5.75 inches
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Blueberry Lime Flower Tube - Sam Lyons
Sam Lyons
Blueberry Lime Flower Tube
15 x 6 x 4.25 inches
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Energy Loop -  Eusheen X Akio
Eusheen X Akio
Energy Loop
9.5 x 4.5 x 4 inches
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Embers of a Forbidden Flower - Lynn Hoang
Lynn Hoang
(B. 1990)
Embers of a Forbidden Flower
20 x 16 inches
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Pink Hook Dreams - Margo Selski
Margo Selski
Pink Hook Dreams
45 x 38 inches
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Puzzle Tube - Renz Craft
Renz Craft
(B. 1997)
Puzzle Tube
6.5 x 3.75 x 3.25 inches
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Triple Uptake Vortex Recycler (Greatful Dead Theme) - JP Toro
JP Toro
(B. 1973)
Triple Uptake Vortex Recycler (Grateful Dead Theme)
8 x 5.75 x 4.25 inches
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$16,500.00
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A Cliché About a Lie - Eric Hagan
Eric Hagan
(B. 1993)
A Cliché About a Lie
18 x 24 inches
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Bad Bunny - Lucia Heffernan
Lucia Heffernan
(Born 1966)
Bad Bunny
30 x 30 inches
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