James Turek, The Beginning, 18 x 24, oil on canvas

Casey Porn, Fishing for compliments, 16 x 20, mixed media on wood, 2008

James Turek, Free Range, 24 x 30, oil on canvas

Casey Porn, Insane Frown Posse, 20 x 16, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Gay Boy Bunny, 10 x 8, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Bats What She Said, 6 x 6, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Tender Foot, 20 x 16, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Little Foot, 20 x 16, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Cat Power, 6 x 6, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Chicken Head, 10 x 8, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, The Choad Less Traveled, 6 x 6, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Son Of Danny Defeato, 10 x 8, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Ducky McSucky, 6 x 6, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Hare of The Dog, 6 x 6, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Kitty Porn, 6 x 6, mixed media on wood, 2008

Casey Porn, Thunder Pussy, 10 x 8, mixed media on wood, 2008

James Turek, Dip in the Lake, mixed media on paper, 13×10

James Turek, Lady Sasquatch, mixed media on paper, 4×5

James Turek, Llama Girl, mixed media on paper, 4×6

James Turek, Neptune and the Kraken, mixed media on paper, 7×11

James Turek, Sasquatch Businessman, mixed media on paper, 3.5×5.5

James Turek, Sasquatch in Blue Shirt, mixed media on paper, 4.5×9.5

James Turek, Sasquatch Couple, mixed media on paper, 6.5×4.5

James Turek, Sasquatch in Green Shirt, mixed media on paper, 4 x 5

James Turek, Sasquatch in Trees, mixed media on paper, 19 x 15

James Turek, Sasquatch in Red Shirt, mixed media on paper, 7 x 7.5

James Turek, Sasquatch Smelling, mixed media on paper, 8 x 10

James Turek, Smoking Fairy, mixed media on paper, 10 x 6

James Turek, Swingtime, mixed media on paper, 10.5 x 13.5

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Bigfoot meets Chihuahuas, Sasquatch and kittens, silhouettes and line drawings, plaques and papers are the simplicities represented in Leo Kesting Gallery’s latest exhibition titled “Cuddly Need Not Apply” which is set to unveil on Thursday September 25th, 2008.

In this collection, Cuddly Need Not Apply, new works are presented from James Turek of Brooklyn, NY, Casey Porn from Raleigh, NC and Lisa Kuppinger from Chicago, IL.

“So much angry art is being made by angsty youth. Is it truly necessary for everyone in this Juxtapoz laced society to adorn their walls with hate and anger?” asks gallery co-director John Leo. “The world is a tough place, yes, but cat pornography is just as important as the dark art which dominates the LA contemporary scene.”

“Mainstream youth art can be the Andre the Giants or whatever Jonathan Levine is showing right now, or it could be Sucky McDucky and Gay Boy Bunny with their four boobs,” elaborated David Kesting a gallery associate, “We want to give the public a chance to decide.”

Cuddly Need Not Apply will open to the public with a reception for the artists on Thursday September 25th from 7:00 until 10:00 pm and will run until October 12th, 2008.

From its origins as Capla Kesting Fine Art in Brooklyn, the Leo Kesting Gallery launched in 2003 and developed an aggressive campaign to introduce new figurative artists to collectors and art supporters. Leo Kesting offers the art viewing public an opportunity to see forthcoming talents in an intimate setting where undiscovered, cutting-edge artists are presented to the contemporary art scene.

Leo Kesting Gallery is located at 812 Washington St at the corner of Gansevoort in Manhattan’s Meat Packing District. A, C, E, or L train to 8th Ave and 14th Street or 1,2,3 train to 14th Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11am until 7pm.

“Adding surveillance cameras to crosswalk stations ensures the authorities are given accurate and reliable photographs of vehicles and persons who could pose a threat to our liberties,” explained John Leo, founder of the new project, entitled “Unconscious Capture”.

The project, presented at the corner of Gansevoort and Washington Streets in New York’s Fashionable Meatpacking District, is to safeguard fashion professionals as well as the Highline Park during fashion week.

Mr. Leo further commented, “Similar to that of a neighborhood watch program, Unconscious Capture ensures this year’s fashion week, with the world’s leading Fashion Designers, Models and Photographers the will be safer then fashion week 2001.”

The device which looks like a normal crosswalk sign encloses a low cost motion detecting camera and optional solar power attachments to ensure a cost effective way to monitor high traffic intersections and deter terrorist activities.

”If effective, Unconscious Capture will give local law enforcement and the Dept of Homeland Security the tools needed to record, and manage digital imagery on a grand scale,” Mr. Kesting added.

The surveillance project will be available for testing at the corner of Gansevoort and Washington starting Thursday September the 11th. Examples of its photography will be viewable at the gallery through Sunday. A reception for the press and public will take place Friday September 12, between 7:00 and 10:00 pm. The exhibition is coordinated with Conflux, the art and technology festival for the creative exploration of urban public space, presented by Glowlab and its founder Christina Ray.

Leo Kesting Gallery is located at 812 Washington St at the corner of Gansevoort in Manhattan’s Meat Packing District. A, C, E, or L train to 8th Ave and 14th Street or 1,2,3 train to 14th Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11am until 7pm.

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Forgoing the staunch wisdom of the art world that dictates a solo exhibition of your largest star to coincide with the advent of fall, Leo Kesting Gallery presents Guaranteed Good, a presentation of New York’s hottest young artists. Established artists Brian Leo, Ray Sell, Jonny Fenix and Shawn Bishop-Leo will showcase works alongside gallery newcomers such as Casey Porn, Tuffer Weidner and Donna Cleary.

“It is important that the work of rising young talent is not overlooked by the art world at a time when the market is strongest,” states gallery co-director David Kesting. “The vitality of the art scene is fueled by ambitious artists who are aware of what the collector desires. Hence the title of this exhibition.”

Work from: Daniel Edwards, Jonny Fenix, Brian Leo, Ray Sell, Jason Douglas Griffin, David Meanix, Shawn Bishop-Leo, Donna Cleary, Ezra Talmatch, Seth Carnes, Sergio Coyote, Brenda Buck, Casey Porn, Lisa Kuppinger, Eric Trosko, Diane Dwyer, James Turek, Chris Georgalas, Graham Slick, Tara Deporte, Jessica Liberty, Allison Berkoy, Dave Tree, Tuffer Weidner, Nick Dyball and Lincoln Capla will be on display.

A total of 26 artists will be exhibited in this collection of stunning work. We hope you will be able to join us at the gallery’s reception for the artists on Thursday September 4 from 7:00 until 10:00 pm.

From its origins as Capla Kesting Fine Art in Brooklyn, the Leo Kesting Gallery launched in 2003 and developed an aggressive campaign to introduce new figurative artists to collectors and art supporters. Leo Kesting offers the art viewing public an opportunity to see forthcoming talents in an intimate setting where undiscovered, cutting-edge artists are presented to the contemporary art scene.

Leo Kesting Gallery is located at 812 Washington St at the corner of Gansevoort in Manhattan’s Meat Packing District. A, C, E, or L train to 8th Ave and 14th Street or 1,2,3 train to 14th Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11am until 7pm.