I couldn’t make it to Tokyo this year for Hanami, so we did Hanami in Portland. Waterfront park is only a few blocks from the gallery and it has some spectacular cherry trees. Excellent hanami with some excellent artists.
Hanami 2013
Daughter Like a Specter
Introducing Nonnow Naruse from Tokyo, Japan in her first show in the United States.
“Daughter Like a Specter” opens this Thursday, March 7th at 6pm.

Arrested Motion post about The Tall Trees of Tokyo
Sven Davis had some nice words to say about The Tall Trees of Tokyo on Arrested Motion.

Tijuana Art Show
Stopped by a small art walk in Tijuana Mexico. One of the stand out shows was Gloria Muriel, Michael Amorillo and Alonso Delgadillo at Circulo Gallery. Check out the photos below.
A lot of art going on in Portland over the last few days.
Gigantic Brewing beer release party and art show. Hellion supporters, Gigantic Brewing launched two new beers on Friday. The End of Reason with artwork by Buzz Parker and the Time Traveler with artwork by Winston Smith. Check out the photos.
Also on Friday, Hellion sponsored the Gage Hamilton live paint at Live & Direct.
Check out the gallery.
Last but not least. Check out the opening photos from the “In the between” opening with Cole Gerst at Hellion.
“In The Between” with Cole Gerst – Tonight
In The Between with Cole Gerst opens tonight. Come on down. Reception starts at 6pm.
Tall Trees of Tokyo featured in the Chinatown newspaper
Big thanks to Naomi Tiga and the Chinatown newspaper for the feature about “The Tall Trees of Tokyo“. The cover features “Tall Trees” artist Imaone from Tokyo.

Streets of Beige post about Everyday Anomalies
Nice write up on London based Streets of Beige about “Everyday Anomalies” with Troy Coulterman.

Mid Month Hellion Action from the Great Northwest
Check out Portland’s own Cole Gerst’s illustration for Travel Portland in USA Today. Cole’s show, “In the between” opens next month at Hellion.
This month’s show, “Everyday Anomalies” with Troy Coulterman was featured on Spanky Stokes. Thank you.
Everyday new stores are added to the list of folks selling my book, “The Tall Trees of Tokyo” from Overcup Books. Support your local book shop.
“Tall Trees of Tokyo” artist and Hellion Gallery Alumni, Hikari Shimoda featured in Hi-Fructose online. Hellion had Hikari’s first solo show in the U.S. back in 2011.

Opening reception and available artwork from Everyday Anomalies
Thank you, thank you to everyone that came out on a cold January night to support the gallery. Check out the available artwork from Troy Coulterman and the opening receptions photos.
Hellion is only 2 years old and I am amazed at how my little hidden gallery has grown. 2012 was an amazing year that included shows in Tokyo, San Diego and Portland; the release of my first book “The Tall Trees of Tokyo and consulting on the first ever Japanese food festival in Portland. I am truly grateful for all support and kindness. I look forward to 2013 and all the crazy shit that awaits!
