Wonderful World Art Gallery
9517 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
310.836.4992 WWAgallery.com
Opening Reception Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Gallery Reception from 7pm to 10pm
On View June 10 until July 11, 2009

	Wonderful World Art Gallery Presents Whimsical Delights New Works by Luke Feldman aka SKAFFS

Wonderful World Art Gallery is proud to present "Whimsical Delights", a colorful and highly imaginative solo exhibition featuring new works by San Francisco based Australian artist Luke Feldman. Feldman will transform the gallery into a surrealist's dream, with each display celebrating the beautiful and the bizarre in his magical world, commonly known as SKAFFS. Open to the public, the "Whimsical Delights" gallery reception is from 7pm to 10pm on Wednesday, June 10, and the exhibition will be on view until July 11, 2009.

In this latest collection, Feldman breathes new life into his SKAFFS. Feldman's style is one based on symmetry, flow and vibrant colors. Each work features luminous, yet subtle paintings on panel, and defined lines with elaborate detail designed though black pen ink on paper. The result is an alternate, often mystical universe created in Feldman's mind and brought vividly to life through his art.

In addition to Feldman's paintings and illustrations, the artist will be signing copies of his limited edition book Chaff n' Skaffs: Mai and the Lost Moskivvy. Illustrated and co-written by Feldman himself, the book follows a young girl named Mai on her courageous journey into a colorful, fantastic world, in hopes of reuniting a lost mosquito with his family. On display are the original drawings used in the making of the book, sure to be enjoyed by both fans and art lovers alike.

At the June 10th opening, viewers will also delight in watching Feldman create a special work of art right before their very eyes. An experience not to be missed, Feldman's process is creative and organic, and rarely does he have an image planned out in advance. Whimsical, indeed!

Luke Feldman: Whimsical Artist. Illustrator. Animator. Toy Designer. The San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum describes his art as "blending the classic stylings of 1950's Disney with a modern design sensibility to create something both cutting edge and timeless.", and Beautiful Decay magazine describes his illustrations as "infectious". In addition to being a world renowned artist, Feldman had the honors of being a finalist in the 2007 Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival for his short animation "Who Saved the Moon", as well as a finalist award at the 2008 Little Big Shots Film Festival. For more about the artist, please visit www.skaffs.com.

Located in the Culver City Art District, Wonderful World Art Gallery was established in 1993 by passionate animation art collector Debbie Weiss. WWA presents a wide range of artists, from members of the new underground art movement, such as Luke Feldman, Amanda Visell, Tim Biskup, David Flores and Joe Ledbetter, to beloved animation productions including The Simpsons, Peanuts, and vintage Disney feature films. From WWA's fanciful architecture to its playful collection, the gallery is a gem of visual stimuli. For more information, please contact the gallery directly at 310.836.4992 or press@wwagallery.com.