The L.A. Case
October 8 – October 29
Hollywood, CA
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Carmichael Gallery invites you to *The L.A. case*, an exhibition of new works on canvas by German artist case. This is case’s first US solo exhibition and the second time he has exhibited at Carmichael Gallery.

Case’s new body of work references imagery from elaborate, self-staged photo shoots using spray paint on canvas. Combining exacting technical expertise with an innovative hint of liberation and irony, he investigates the parallels that exist between the conflicting states of convention and controversy, manipulating beauty in a dark, thrilling and
provocative manner.

*case* is widely recognized as one of the best photorealistic spray paint artists in the world. His groundbreaking technique, detailed in the book *Ma’Claim: Photorealistic Graffiti*, Falk Lehmann and Steffen Petermann, Publikat Verlags und Handels GmbH and Co. KG, Germany, 2006, has set new standards and established a strong international collector base and fan network.

Born in Erfurt, Germany, in 1979, *case* has exhibited his fine art in galleries in the UK, Germany and US. He achieved his Diploma in Art Restoration and Conservation from Erfurt University Of Applied Sciences.
*case* is also a founding member of graffiti crew *Ma’Claim*, a group of artists renowned throughout the world for their striking photorealistic murals. He currently lives and works in Frankfurt.

Watch *case* create one of the pieces for the show in a great video
here

Location: Carmichael Gallery
1257 N. La Brea Ave, West Hollywood CA 90038
*Opening Reception*: Thursday October 8 2009 / 7.00pm – 10.00pm

Please RSVP to rsvp@carmichaelgallery.com