The best part about Larry Johnson is that while checking out his work, we had the pleasure of meeting Patrick Painter, the gallery owner. I know that really doesn’t have a whole lot to do with Larry, but it was still pretty sweet. Patrick came out of his office with some grungy sweatpants, an amazing chain and fatty gold ring, handed my buddy Cameron a catalog of work and shook all of our hands. It was totally unexpected and awesome. I would have never imagined he would be so gracious. Oh yeah, and some of my favorite Larry Johnson pieces happened to be gracing the walls at the same time. His work is always witty and a pleasure to look at and makes us Californians proud.
I can’t wait to check out his show at the Hammer Museum. Who’s with me?
Patrick Painter looked like such a guido!
Comment by Molly — July 2, 2009 @ 21:13