Get ready for "Pop, Prints & More!"

PHOENIX - Sept. 23, 2014 - PRLog -- “Pop, Prints & More” features the artwork of three talented local artists Jon Arvizu, Scott Wolf, and Jeremy Yocum. These artists work in a variety of mediums and favor a pop esthetic, utilizing bold lines and vibrant color palettes.  There is an obvious influence of animation and pop culture, although these artists offer diverse bodies of work, they are connected by their skill, love of graphic art, humor, and wit! This exhibition offers a fresh perspective on printmaking, design, and painting while engaging senses through dynamic and bold works and a humorous lens.

Jon Arvizu is a Scottsdale Native who runs a successful design business Trapdoor Studio. He creates silkscreens, coasters, posters, letterpress, patches, and fine art that are inspired by his love of midcentury advertising and iconic pop culture images. He was recently included on the Phoenix New Times 100 Creatives List and exhibited his work at Modified Arts in the group exhibition “Independents’ Week” this past July. Scott Wolf creates striking paintings that are ambiguous in nature, combining various images highlighting his love of graphic design, clipart, with a strong interest in the deconstruction of things. He creates a variety of work including paintings, prints, stickers, and vinyl and typically uses acrylic, spray paint, and repurposed materials. He recently exhibited his work at R. Pela Contemporary this past April. Jeremy Yocum is a painter, printer, jewelry maker, and teacher. He creates whimsical prints that are painterly and subtly abstracted that are laden with satire. His work explores a variety of subjects highlighting his love of animation, humor, and pop culture. He recently exhibited his work at Olney Gallery at Trinity Cathedral this past September. Explore the fascinating worlds of these talented trio artists in "Pop, Prints & More!", which showcases the unique, witty, and sometimes strange while highlighting a variety of artworks.

The Opening Reception will be held at Willo North Gallery on first Saturday, October 4^th from 5-9pm, come meet the artists, enjoy great local art, music, and assortment of appetizers and refreshments. Don’t miss this one of a kind exhibition, which will be on display from October 4th through November 1st. The Closing Reception will take place on Third Friday, October 17th from 6pm until 9pm. We will also have a special performance on Saturday, October 25th 8:00pm from the Movement Source Dance Company in association with Master Illusionist Johnny Hotshot and the North Brother Island Band present “Zombie, The Dance Macabre: unsettling music movement and illusion”. They will also offering a Zombie Art Party where you can paint your own zombie masterpiece at 6:30 prior to the dance. For more info about this special event please call 602-957-6561 or visit www.movementsourcedancecompany.org

For more information about Willo North Gallery, these incredible artists, or to schedule a private viewing of this show please contact the Curator, Nicole Royse phone: (602) 810-3449 or email: nicoleroyse@gmail.com. Willo North Gallery is located at 2811 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Also feel free to visit our website for latest news and events http://www.willonorth.com/