Non Solo Kawaii

© Miss Kika - Pretty Persian Parfait, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

Stephiee Nguyen (Dolly Beast) - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Dolly Beast

© Michael Banks - Curious, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

Sweet Lolita - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Simone Paz

JapanLA, negozio kawaii di Los Angeles, in occasione del suo 5° compleanno si ritrasforma in galleria e ci fa venire gli occhi a forma di cuore con la mostra Kittens & Ice Cream (Gatti & Gelati) aperta al pubblico fino al 3 luglio!

JapanLA is a kawaii shop in Los Angeles and it became a gallery on its 5th anniversary with Kittens & Ice Cream exhibition opened to the public until July 3, we watched the photos with heart-shaped eyes!

© Camilla d’Errico - Cherry Jubilee, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Buff Monster - Cat Monster, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Diana Shin - Ice Cream Pirate, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Bei Badgirl - Mer-Hoe, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

Più di 40 artisti e designer hanno creato opere d’arte che avessero come tema i gatti e il gelato.
A questo link potete vedere tutti i quadri esposti.
Parte del ricavato dalla vendita delle opere d’arte andrà in beneficenza a “Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue & Support“, un organismo che aiuta gli animali delle aree radioattive colpite dal terremoto e dallo tsunami, salvandoli e sostenendoli.

More than 40 artists and designers have created artworks themed with cats and ice cream.
You can see all the displayed artworks here.
Part of the revenue from the sale will be donated to “Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue & Support“, an organization that helps animals of radioactive areas hit by the earthquake and the tsunami, saving them and taking care of them.

© 64 Colors - Mew, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Chikuwaemil - Creamy Cat, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Crowded Teeth - Me-Ow, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Chikuwaemil - Emil’s Ice Cream Cafe, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© 64 Colors - Lick, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

• Artists

64 Colors
Bei Badgirl
Buff Monster
Camilla d’Errico
Cathy Clark
Chikuwaemil
Crowded Teeth
Dan Goodsell
Dan May
Diana Shin
Dollybeast
Edwin Ushiro
Eliot Schwartz
Eimi
Eric Joyner
Gary Baseman
Irene Yuen
Jenny Rae
Joel Raul
Justin Wallis
Kayo Tamaishi
Kozyndan
Lactose Intoler-Art
Luke Chueh
Mari Inukai
Martin Hsu
Melissa Contreras
Michael Banks
Misha
Miss Kika
Naoshi
Norma Christmas
Patrice Roldan
Plasticgod
Tim Diet
Yume Ninja

© Eric Joyner - Park Life, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Dan May - Ripple, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Melissa Contreras - Necklaces, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Twinkie Chan - Sweet Ride Bro, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

• Designers

Chubby Bunny
Drury Brennan
Leesasaur
Locketship
Melissa Locschy
Onch
Purrr
Twinkie Chan

© Plasticgod, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Plasticgod, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Plasticgod, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Plasticgod, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

Michelle Nguyen, proprietaria e designer degli accessori Chubby Bunny, ha creato per l’evento uno speciale cerchietto con orecchie da gatto dallo stile romantico e vintage, realizzato con pizzo bianco ricamato e strass: Kitten Lace Headband.

For this event Michelle Nguyen, owner and designer of Chubby Bunny accessories, has created a special headband with cat ears and romantic vintage style, made with white embroidered lace and rhinestones: Kitten Lace Headband.

Michelle Nguyen (Chubby Bunny) and Yume Ninja - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Simone Paz

© Chubby Bunny - Kitten Lace Headband, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

Maria Ewing, proprietaria e designer dei gioielli Locketship, ha creato collane, anelli e bracciali con teneri gattini. Anche l’allestimento è kawaii, con dei tiragraffi rosa e gatti di peluche che fanno capolino.

Maria Ewing, owner and designer of Locketship jewelry, has created necklaces, rings and bracelets with cute kittens. Even the setting is kawaii, with pink cat trees and stuffed cats.

© Maria Ewing (Locketship) - Double Kitty Swirl, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Locketship, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Locketship, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

© Locketship, 2011 - @ Kittens & Ice Cream

Maria Ewing (Locketship) - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Orlando Welsh

In occasione dell’opening della mostra, il 4 giugno è stato indetto il Costume Contest Crazy Cat Lady e sono stati assegnati 3 premi alle gattine più kawaii.

There was the Crazy Cat Lady Costume Contest durnig the opening of the exhibition on June 4, and the most kawaii kitten-girls were awarded .

Crazy Cat Ladies - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Dolly Beast

Most Outrageous Cat Lover Outfit a una signora che ha 7 gatti e che li ha tutti tatuati sulla sua gamba.

Most Outrageous Cat Lover Outfit was won by a woman who has 7 cats and she tattooed them all on her leg.

Most Outrageous Cat Lover - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Orlando Welsh

Best Cat Outfit a Sailor Cat, una gattina vestita alla marinaretta.

Best Cat Outfit was won by Sailor Cat, a sailor kitten-girl.

Sailor Cat - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Orlando Welsh

Most Creative Cat Outfit a una simpatica coppia.

Most Creative Cat Outfit was won by a lovely couple.

Maria Ewing (Locketship) - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Simone Paz

Buon compleanno JapanLA dal Kawaii Team!
Miaooo!!!

Happy birthday JapanLA from Team Kawaii!
Meowww!!!

Twinkie Chan, Doe Deere (Lime Crime), Maria Ewing (Locketship) - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Doe Deere

Bebe and Doe Deere (Lime Crime) - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Doe Deere

Chrissa - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Simone Paz

Bebe - Kittens & Ice Cream / Photo Dolly Beast

“Kittens & Ice Cream” Art Show
Dal 4 giugno al 3 luglio  2011 / From June, 4 to July,3 2011
JapanLA - Los Angeles, California

© Kittens & Ice Cream

Fonti / Via

• JapanLA
• Chubby Bunny
• Locketship
• Dolly Beast

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