Jim Houser

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Jim Houser is a self taught Philadelphia painter and installation artist, well known for his cartoon-like images on small canvases, juxtaposed with poetry and painted objects. Others know him from his work for Toy Machine skateboards. Jim got his start at Space 1026 back in 1998. His Canvases have graced the walls and floors of galleries around the world including Jonathan Levine Gallery in NYC, Merry Karnowski Gallery in LA, and Colette Gallery in Paris.

SHOWS:
Created by Moonlight: New Paintings by Jim Houser at Colette, January-February 2008.
MERE INCHES: Jim Houser at Merry Karnowsky Gallery, Los Angeles - April 29 to May 24
In The Land of Retinal Delights: The Juxtapoz Factor - A Group Show at the Laguna Beach Art Museum

RECENT PRESS:
"In The Land of Retinal Delights" Review by T.E.A. Blog
Black Book Magazine - Big Kids, Little Kids
POPDRAWER: Juxtapoz (and Pop Surrealism) Get Its Due
OBEYGIANT
Metromix LA
Think Faest!
FECAL FACE: Opening Photos/Video
Art In The Age INTERVIEW: Mere Days from Mere Inches
Art In The Age VIDEO: Spying on Jim Houser

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Sprouts

Jim's iconic vines climb up and up and up. Wear it to one of his shows, stand very still, and become part of the installation! This shirt is guaranteed to grow on you.

Sprouts

Jim's iconic vines climb up and up and up. Wear it to one of his shows, stand very still, and become part of the installation! This shirt is guaranteed to grow on you.

Sprouts Onesie

Jim's iconic vines climb up and up and up. Wear it to one of his shows, stand very still, and become part of the installation! This shirt is guaranteed to grow on you.