During Jeff Soto’s recent visit to New York City, Design collective Friends We Love spent some time with the artist to record footage of his wall mural which he was working on for EYEBEAM. Jeff was in town for his solo show “Life Cycle” at Jonathan LeVine Gallery and in the video talks about his background, his creative process behind the show, as well as some of his future plans.

Source: Arrested Motion

Jeff Soto’s intricate paintings are built of robotic figures and sprawling, organic landscapes. As a prominent member of the Lowbrow (or Pop Surrealism) art movement, the influence of graffiti, pop culture, and comics is quickly apparent. Yet nature always remains the crux of his work, as he’s interested in the ways we are affecting our environment. Jeff Soto’s work has appeared as commissioned illustrations and in galleries throughout the United States and Europe. Watch the interview from “The Run Up,” available for the first time to the public for free, on Upper Playground‘s Walrus TV.

As Southern California-based Jeff Soto prepares to open up his first UK solo show debut, Arrested Motion give us a peek into the upcoming premier. Never lacking imagination, Soto works up an exhibition showcasing the artists undeniable talent through a series of new paintings. The show will officially take place on May 14th, 2009 at the StolenSpace Gallery in London.

StolenSpace Gallery
Dray Walk
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
United Kingdom

Jeff Soto opened up his inaugural museum exhibition the other night, entitled Turning in Circles. The show featured some of the Southern California product’s latest pop surrealism artwork. With a year in the making, every piece reflected Soto’s massive effort and labour of love for the genre into an impressive array of imagination and talent. Turning in Circles will remain open until February 21st, 2009 in Jeff’s hometown of Riverside.

Riverside Art Museum
3425 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501

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Southern California product Jeff Soto is at the fore-front of the pop surrealism art movement with most of his work implementing the man vs nature theme, featuring mythical creatures in dream like scenarios. With a very successful book released in 2005, the talented artist’s newest book titled Storm Clouds features work from his solo politically charged exhibitions spanning the last 3 years. Included is an introduction from Peter Frank with contribution essays from artist Mark Murphy whom is responsible for book design, David Choe and Jeff himself. With over 154 pages, the archival edition hard bound book comes in two different forms: a standard edition with special cover printing or a limited edition with signed book, custom printed box and including 4 archival prints as well. 100 copies were available at the recent San Diego Comic Con, with the rest slated for a late July release.

Source: Mark Murphy