M.I.S.S., has teamed up with Upper Playground to curate its first ever art show at FIFTY24LA Gallery. In keeping with our love of fashion and art, we are very excited to present “Paper Dolls” – a group show displaying new works by artists and their interpretation of the paper doll.

Curated by M.I.S.S. editors Lexx Valdez and Kimberly Jefferson, these ladies put together an impressive array of artists including: Adriana Yugovitch, Alice Mizrachi, Amanda Lopez, Branden Collins, Claw Money, Esther Kim, Farah Siozon, Fawn Gehweiler, Ilisha Helfman, Indie184, Insa, J. David Mckenney, Katie Rodgers, Kelly Tunstall, Kerin.Rose, Kim Moloney, Kime Buzzelli, Lanie Alabanza-Barcena, Leola Bermanzohn, Lisa Perrin, Liz Sullivan, Magda Sayeg (Knitta Please), Martina Fugazzotto, Melly Elliott, Miss Kika, Mitsy Avila Ovalles, Molly Crabapple, Narcissister, Nicole Markoff, Nubby Twiglet, Paulina Quintana, Queen Andrea, Sahara Marina Borja, Shin Tanaka, Sofia Maldonado, Solarspace, Tone Tank, and Toofly.

Using the iconic paper doll as inspiration, each artist offers his or her own artistic interpretation of the woman’s fashion figure. From photographs, illustrations and paintings, there are varied expressions of the paper doll – all with the signature touches of each artist.

Stay tuned to MissOmniMedia.com for daily posts on each contributing artist with examples of his or her works.

”Paper Dolls” features new works on display at FIFTY24LA Gallery from January 14, 2010 through March 3, 2010. Please spread the word and we hope to see you there!

Opening/Downtown LA Art Walk: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Second Opening/Downtown LA Art Walk: Thursday, February 11, 2010

FIFTY24LA GALLERY
125 East 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213.623.4300
Tuesday – Saturday 12 to 6

It’s an especially melancholy Sunday as I’m just coming back from a brief, but very relaxing, Summer vacation and I don’t want to go back to work tomorrow.  The thought of playing catch up, listeing to all the voice mail and reading all the email makes me long for the days of the 3 month long summer vacations we had as a kid.

Disneyland, Photo by OHW2007

Speaking of being a kid, at least I had the chance to revisit my youth on this trip with a day at Disneyland – truly the happiest place on earth.  How could you not be happy going on rides and snacking on sweets all day?

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Designed by Frank Gehry, Downtown LA, Photo by OHW2007

Los Angeles has some great architecture and we had the chance to hit up some of our favorite spots so Ali (OHW2007) could take some photos. We also had the chance to relax and hit the beach in Santa Monica.  And, we had one great meal after another – from Roscoe’s to Bottega Louie to the Homegirl Cafe and Shaherzad, I think we came back to SF a few pounds heavier.  The vacation was short and sweet and I can’t wait to go back to LA – I think I’d prefer living there – I’m kinda over the weather in SF.  Until then, I’ll have to prepare myself for a busy day tomorrow.

Union Station, Downtown LA, Photo by OHW2007