QUEENZ ARRIVE: A group exhibition curated by INDIE

McCaig-Welles Gallery
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QUEENZ ARRIVE new artwork added: KORALIE

KORALIE: New artworks added! please see the 3 images below…

KORALIE “Eki Libre” framed draing 12 1/2” x 16 1/2” $800

KORALIE “Eki Libre” framed draing 12 1/2” x 16 1/2” $800

KORALIE “Jardin Printamnier” framed drawing 8” x 10” $500

KORALIE “Jardin Printamnier” framed drawing 8” x 10” $500

KORALIE “Belle Rosa” framed screenprint edition of 20, 19 1/2 x 12 1/2” $500

KORALIE “Belle Rosa” framed screenprint edition of 20, 19 1/2 x 12 1/2” $500

McCaig Welles Gallery is pleased to announce Queenz Arrive…

a group exhibition presented by Indie 184.

Queenz Arrive… celebrates selected matriarchs of contemporary graffiti culture. This elite group of international female artists showcases
their intricate styles and personalities; bringing a refreshing perspective to the graffiti and street art gallery scene.

Opening Reception: Friday, April 10, 7pm- 10pm
April 10- May 4, 2009

CLAW MONEY “Square Claw” painting on canvas 24” x 24” $700
Queens-born Claw Money first made a name for herself on the graffiti scene in the late 1980’s. She is now a fashion editor of Swindle Magazine and a designer for her own clothing and accessories line. Most recently Claw has been on a world tour promoting sneaker collaborations with sport giant Nike. This was the first artist release for women by  a woman and it sets a new precedent for female street- wear collaborations in an extremely male dominated market. www.clawmoney.com

CLAW MONEY “Square Claw” painting on canvas 24” x 24” $700

Queens-born Claw Money first made a name for herself on the graffiti scene in the late 1980’s. She is now a fashion editor of Swindle
Magazine and a designer for her own clothing and accessories line. Most recently Claw has been on a world tour promoting sneaker
collaborations with sport giant Nike. This was the first artist release for women by  a woman and it sets a new precedent for female street-
wear collaborations in an extremely male dominated market.
www.clawmoney.com

MICKEY “Sign of the Times” painting on canvas 48” x 36” $5400
Mickey was born in 1970 in Groningen, Netherlands. At the age of 13 she started writing her names on walls and in 1985 she painted her first graffiti piece. Mickey finds herself fully in the four elements of Hip Hop: MC-ing, Graffiti writing, Breakdancing and DJ-ing. In 1993 she was given the opportunity to travel to New York, from that moment on she is in NYC regularly, where she works together with many artists. During the same period her name is spotted on walls in cities like Berlin, London, Copenhagen, Cologne, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona. Her work has been shown in exhibitions in The Netherlands, New York, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden. She is present at many of the major graffiti events held in Europe.  Besides painting, Mickey is working part time educating children as a kindergarten teacher in Amsterdam. This is the place where Mickey starts focusing on  the fine arts. She runs a studio in the centre of the old Bijlmer. For various companies and artists she paints murals. She designs posters, CD covers and logos. In 2004 she starts her own baby clothing line: “Space Babies”. www.micklarock.com 

MICKEY “Sign of the Times” painting on canvas 48” x 36” $5400

Mickey was born in 1970 in Groningen, Netherlands. At the age of 13 she started writing her names on walls and in 1985 she painted her
first graffiti piece. Mickey finds herself fully in the four elements of Hip Hop: MC-ing, Graffiti writing, Breakdancing and DJ-ing. In 1993 she was
given the opportunity to travel to New York, from that moment on she is in NYC regularly, where she works together with many artists. During
the same period her name is spotted on walls in cities like Berlin, London, Copenhagen, Cologne, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona. Her work has
been shown in exhibitions in The Netherlands, New York, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden. She is present at many of the major graffiti events
held in Europe.  Besides painting, Mickey is working part time educating children as a kindergarten teacher in Amsterdam. This is the place
where Mickey starts focusing on  the fine arts. She runs a studio in the centre of the old Bijlmer. For various companies and artists she paints
murals. She designs posters, CD covers and logos. In 2004 she starts her own baby clothing line: “Space Babies”. www.micklarock.com 

SPICE “Self-portrait” painting on canvas 35” x 35” $500
SPICE has been representing the Australian Hip Hop Culture since the early 1980’s. The Sydney based female artist and youth worker, has stamped her name on every element of the culture. Her journey began as a B-girl around 1982, where she soon progressed into Graffiti and Music. In 1986 she did her first graffiti piece. Currently, her passion for graffiti is demonstrated through her pieces that are heavily influenced by music, ancient Egyptian symbols and hip hop culture. Pioneering Youth Arts in Western Sydney, she has also facilitated Outreach through art workshops and has a 15-year history in working with youth and community. Having directed and established Legal Wall projects, she has also held and curated several exhibitions, Youth Festivals and designs everything from tattoos, backdrops, to large scale murals. www.myspace.com/bandit_qu333n

SPICE “Self-portrait” painting on canvas 35” x 35” $500

SPICE has been representing the Australian Hip Hop Culture since the early 1980’s. The Sydney based female artist and youth worker,
has stamped her name on every element of the culture. Her journey began as a B-girl around 1982, where she soon progressed into Graffiti
and Music. In 1986 she did her first graffiti piece. Currently, her passion for graffiti is demonstrated through her pieces that are heavily
influenced by music, ancient Egyptian symbols and hip hop culture. Pioneering Youth Arts in Western Sydney, she has also facilitated
Outreach through art workshops and has a 15-year history in working with youth and community. Having directed and established Legal Wall
projects, she has also held and curated several exhibitions, Youth Festivals and designs everything from tattoos, backdrops, to large scale
murals.
www.myspace.com/bandit_qu333n

SILOETTE “Gypsy” painting on panel 14” x 12” $800
Residing in San Francisco, Siloette, is a fine artist and illustrator with a Modern Art Nouveau style. Siloette started her artistic journey since she was a little girl and started writing publicly in 1998.  Her graffiti art and paintings mostly portray vibrant, colorful, and ornate female portraits. She has done works for billboard ads, clothing, commercials, snowboards and most recently a sneaker collaboration with Adidas Originals. www.siloette.com

SILOETTE “Gypsy” painting on panel 14” x 12” $800

Residing in San Francisco, Siloette, is a fine artist and illustrator with a Modern Art Nouveau style. Siloette started her artistic journey since she
was a little girl and started writing publicly in 1998.  Her graffiti art and paintings mostly portray vibrant, colorful, and ornate female portraits.
She has done works for billboard ads, clothing, commercials, snowboards and most recently a sneaker collaboration with Adidas Originals.
www.siloette.com

SILOETTE “Mary” mixed media 20” x 10” framed $1000

SILOETTE “Mary” mixed media 20” x 10” framed $1000