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Name:
Ben Zhu
Location:
Alhambra, California
Web Sites:
Nucleus
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Influences/Inspiration
First the clichés: (My parents, School, my friends and peers.) My grandfather (taught me nearly everything), My co-workers (teach me to get better fast) Favorite artists/ people: Kazu Kibuishi (work horse, bullshit detector), Chris Appelhans , Eyvind Earle (rode his bike from LA to NY painting and writing all the way there), Bruce Lee (taught me the meaning of charisma), .
Best Things In Life
The feeling you get after you finish a long arduous task. Seeing people work together in a coherent and efficient manner. Animation of any sort created before 1975.
Music
Damn near everything depending on my mood.
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Episode 27
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Erik J. Olsen
2006-08-02 03:55:26
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Welcome to Episode 27.
In this two part series I talk to Ben Zhu the owner of the Nucleus Gallery. We talk about his background, how the gallery came to be, and many other great topics on this episode of ICONIC. So grab that ice cream and relax abit, heck take off your shoes, I won't mind...
Introduction: Based in Alhambra, California, Nucleus is an art gallery and store rolled into one. Since opening in early October 2004, the art gallery has featured the work of many talented artists from the art and entertainment communities. The Nucleus store features many art-related books, collectible toys, as well as custom-designed T-shirts.
Ben Zhu is a seeker and mediator of visual, mental and other forms of stimuli. After graduating from Pasadena Art Center with a strong fondness of the illustrated arts, he currently resides in the 626 area code searching of the new foods to enjoy when he has he time to enjoy them. He is the least picky eater he knows.
This episode contains:
a. Ben's background...
b. How it all began...
c. Ben's has his hands full...
d. Promotion starts with friends...
e. The birth of a name...
f. City hall...
g. The Commercial Artist in the Gallery...
h. The influence of the media....
i. Theme shows....
j. Illustration is a Giant....
Sorry about the lateness of this episode everyone I had some technical problems but all is well now.
Next week on ICONIC will be the conclusion with Ben.... Keep Cool from the heat everyone!
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