JANM exhibit

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:02 -0700

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2011 will be the Year of the Rabbit. To mark this, there will be a major Usagi Yojimbo exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. It is scheduled to open in July, and will run three or four months.

I have not decided exactly what to include, so I will not be selling as much of my published art for awhile. I do want to have a section of Usagi drawn by other creators, and some new stuff. I have wanted to do an Usagi on black velvet painting, so now I will have an excuse to actually do it. I still have to meet with the museum people to discuss whether we will have a catalogue or not.

cynlee · Post by **cynlee** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 17:11 -0700

Woot! I've been meaning to go to Little Tokyo since the Gold Line started going there-- now I have even more reason! (I assume this is where the museum is!)

cynlee · Post by **cynlee** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 17:13 -0700

WaitwaitwaitwaitWAIT-- Usagi on BLACK VELVET?????

Is he dressed like Elvis?

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 19:35 -0700

cynlee wrote:
Is he dressed like Elvis?

Of course, and the rhinestones will be glued on.

I already have a sketch.

cynlee · Post by **cynlee** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 19:52 -0700

I--- can't--- WAIT!!!

khyron82 · Post by **khyron82** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 17:03 -0700

Darn! I was just in Los Angeles July 4th weekend for Anime Expo and made quite a few side-trips to Little Tokyo as well...

EDIT - Oh wait, is this next year? Well then, I'll have to drop by the JANM while I'm back in town during AX 2011!

PJaensch · Post by **PJaensch** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 23:07 -0700

cynlee wrote:WaitwaitwaitwaitWAIT-- Usagi on BLACK VELVET?????

Is he dressed like Elvis?

Black velvet is actually not a bad painting surface, or so I am told. Never worked with it myself - I stick to canvas and panels, and primed metals and plastics for hobby work.

cynlee · Post by **cynlee** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:43 -0700

I read that it's older than I thought-- the act of painting on velvet, that is. I wish Stan could actually do it, but it sounds like he's too busy to get it done in time.

Usagi on black velvet, dressed like Elvis, with rhinestones glued on, would be beyond AWESOME!

khyron82 · Post by **khyron82** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 19:04 -0700

Darn it! I'll be in L.A. July 4th weekend for Anime Expo 2011, but that's a week too early for Sensei's exhibition at the Japanese-American National Museum!

http://www.janm.org/exhibits/stansakai/

Sorry Stan. I'll be in the LA area again twice the following month, but staying at LAX both time due to schedule and jet-lag... Sigh.

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:35 -0700

Will anyone else from the Dojo be making it out to the JANM on July 9th?

Post by **Maka** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 16:42 -0700

Todd Shogun wrote:Will anyone else from the Dojo be making it out to the JANM on July 9th?

Todd, I wish!

I will be out of state at that time. I'll have to catch it when I get back. Have fun with the other UY Dojoers. Peace, maka

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 19:14 -0700

Unfortunately, I will be unable to make it, much too far from here. I would really appreciate it if someone who does attend the opening could send me a care package of anything Usagi related which the museum might offer such as buttons, brochure or program, etc.....
Thanks (in advance)

PS,
I also hope to see a photo posted of Anthony in the specially designed Usagi cut-out.....

coolray85 · Post by **coolray85** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:10 -0700

well, I am not going to fly to america this year, at least not in time for this wonderful exhibition...I know there will be usagi/stan film footage from san diego comic con 2010....I am looking forward to reading about the exhibition, fotos or even video material would be delighting, I wish everyone attending a great time, I know it's gonna be big fun!
greetings
marcel

cynlee · Post by **cynlee** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 20:22 -0700

I have every intention of going on the 9th. Hope to see some of you there.

khyron82 · Post by **khyron82** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:39 -0700

Oh, talk about being so close again!

Have a layover near LAX on August 1st. Checking the Metro schedules, the Green Line and Silver Line bus would get me close to Little Tokyo (using a day pass).

Problem is, the Museum is apparently closed on Mondays!

Thinking about catching the Red Line to Hollywood instead to see Godzilla's star on the Walk of Fame, then to Little Tokyo for early dinner.