James Turek, The Beach, 12 x 15, oil on canvas


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, 13x10

James Turek, Lady Sasquatch, mixed media on paper, 4x5


James Turek, Llama Girl, mixed media on paper, 4x6

James Turek, Neptune and the Kraken, mixed media on paper, 7x11


James Turek, Sasquatch Businessman, mixed media on paper, 3.5x5.5


James Turek, Sasquatch in Blue Shirt, mixed media on paper, 4.5x9.5


James Turek, Sasquatch Couple, mixed media on paper, 6.5x4.5


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

Gotta Love Kelso of Brooklyn. thats all we pour.

Leo Kesting Gallery Presents:
Cuddly Need Not Apply –
new artworks from James Turek, Casey Porn and Lisa Kuppinger
September 25 - October 12, 2008
Opening Night Reception with the artists: Thursday September 25th from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
812 Washington St (at the corner of Gansevoort) New York NY 10014
8th Ave A, C, E and L train Stop or 1,2,3 to 14th Street
Tuesday - Sunday from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm
Admission is free to the public phone: 917-650-3760 / 917-292-8865
http://www.leokesting.com

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 thier 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.