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February 13 - March 14, 2015

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2277 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110
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February 13, 2015 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Mike Giant: Colorado Alpha Omega

Opening reception: Fri., February 13th (6-9pm)

FFDG is pleased to present Colorado-based artist Mike Giant in his third solo show with the gallery entitled “Colorado” including 40+ drawings and photo prints on canvas made in collaboration with Jason Siegel. An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, February 13th (6-9pm). Mike Giant and Jason Siegel will be present. 
Mike Giant has lived and worked in Boulder, Colorado for the last two years, allowing him a mile-high view and space to draw and collaborate with other local artists. He was born in Upstate New York, raised in New Mexico, lived excursions in cities like our own San Francisco, and draws upon cultures and subcultures from each. Obviously influenced by tattooing, BMX bikes, skateboards, heavy metal, hip-hop and punk rock, Giant’s work captures the zeitgeist not only in his current locale but in the global community in which he works. 

Specifically responding to his new home in Colorado, the drawings within the show capture flashes of living there with images of bicycles, old-west figures, women, dogs, weaponry, and of course, skulls and tattoos, all captioned with personalized messages explaining the importance of each. From funny to touching, the captions allow vulnerable access to the mind of the artist himself.

Boulder, Colorado based Mike Giant has achieved fame as a graffiti artist, illustrator and tattooist. Black ink is Giant's specialty and whether his medium is concrete, paper or skin, his signature style - inspired by Mexican folk art and Japanese illustration - is unmistakable. Mike Giant has worked in media covering, graffiti, design, fine art, photography and tattooing, making him one of the most celebrated and versatile artists of his generation. He has shown in galleries around the world including Known Gallery L.A., Jonathan Levine N.Y.C, Black Book Gallery Denver, and many more.