The Dope Show at Industry Showroom on April 1

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 22, 2011 -- It ain’t no joke. The Dope Show’s art show on April Fools' Day at the Industry Showroom will feature live body painting, larger than life canvas pieces, and live DJs. The Dope Show is a collective of San Diego artists that began in 2007 with its first collective group show at Bar Basic in downtown. Since then, the art collective has exhibited at various venues, such as Thumbprint Gallery, Expressions Gallery, Gallery AKA, Bondi Bar, AM FM, AC Lounge, and El Dorado.

Dope Show member, E. Manansala will be body painting multiple models throughout the event presented by Thumbprint Gallery. Manansala’s art is all about perspective. The artist allows onlookers to mix and mesh elements within their own minds by breaking up layers of color in his shadowing through topography. Manansala is currently exploring another perspective on his paintings by writing a novel, which tells separate yet interconnected stories based upon his pieces. He is heavily active in community projects, such as Mira Mesa’s electrical box beautification project.

Monique Jenkins, who is quickly becoming one of San Diego’s most well respected artists, will also be showcasing new work during the opening reception. She regularly shows at venues from San Diego to Los Angeles. Other Dope Show members exhibiting at Industry Showroom will include Franky Agostino, Enosh, KOI, Mofo, N.O.M.A.D., Monk, Gumaro, and Delisa Lopez.

The event at Industry Showroom will start at 7pm and run until midnight. Drinks will be served to those over the ages of 21, however all ages are welcome to attend. Local DJs drdiggs and Amon provide the soundtrack for the night. The Industry Showroom is located at 345 Sixth Avenue in downtown. There is no cover.

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