John Scarpati



"Cramp, Slash & Burn"
June 22 - July 1, 2012
Opening Reception & Book Signing: Friday, June 22nd; 8-11 PM

John Scarpati was the house photographer for the Sunset Strip of the 1980s, when Punk & Glam were twins.

"You've probably heard that line about the sixties – if you remember much of it, you must not have been there. The same could be said about Hollyweird in the 80s, although by then we'd developed a whole different slant on coloring outside the lines. Sharper. Darker. More dangerous, (if that's even possible). Of course there was no guarantee anyone would make it out the other end of that jagged kaleidoscope alive. But if you did survive, whatever memories you could smuggle out in your guitar case were definitely going to be worth their weight in skulls and mascara. On behalf of everyone who reached down deep to share the stories collected here, I dedicate this book to all those who stepped off the rollercoaster while it was still blazing like a meteor across the skies high above Sunset Boulevard. We had a good run. This is Scarpati"

He wanted to be a painter. He wanted to be a rock star. He ended up being neither – and both. Scarpati, whose images span four waves of modern music and have become some of the most enduring iconics of metal, rock and punk, was raised in New Jersey, came of age in San Diego, gained notoriety in Los Angeles, now calls the world his home and Nashville his return address. His work has been cited by The Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone and PDN.

Rather than print his iconic photos on standard kodak paper, Scarpati has researched the best giclee on canvas process for adapting film to a media most often associated with oil painting; and the final product is astonishing. An enduring, archival presentation of award-winning photography via a fresh new exhibition concept in a setting that recalls the era documented within his brand new art volume.

This is Scarpati's first exhibition at La Luz de Jesus. Books are available for preorder now.

Contact the Gallery Director for availability and purchase info: (323) 666-7667

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Social Distortion Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 30" x 30" $700.00	Texacala Jones Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 30" x 30" $700.00	Warrant Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, white edges 12" x 12" $200.00
Jetboy Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 12" x 12" $200.00	Matches Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, white edges 16" x 24" $300.00	Poison Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 12" x 12" $200.00
Redd Kross Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 12" x 12" $200.00	Screamin' Sirens Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 24" x 24" $500.00	Microphone Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, white edges 20" x 20" $400.00
Michael Monroe Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 18" x 18" $300.00	Mother Love Bone Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 30" x 30" $700.00	Pandoras Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 12" x 12" $200.00
L.A. Guns Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 24" x 24" $500.00	Iris Berry Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 24" x 24" $500.00	Jane's Addiction Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 22" x 28" $500.00
Cleopatra Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 16" x 20" $300.00	The Cramps Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 30" x 30" $700.00	Dinah Cancer Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 12" x 12" $700.00
Circle Jerks Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, white edges 12" x 12" $200.00	Fishbone Optica Print 70" x 36" (plus frame) $2,000.00 *1 of 2 (and the other is in the Smithsonian)	Blow Fly Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 24" x 24" $500.00
Nail Polish Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, white edges 30" x 20" $500.00	Aqua Net Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, white edges 20" x 30" $500.00	Easter on X Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 24" x 16" $400.00
Brian Forsythe of Kix Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 18" x 18" $300.00	Fishbone Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 12" x 12" $200.00	Toxic #2 Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, white edges 12" x 12" $200.00
Pandoras Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 12" x 12" $200.00	Mike Ness of Social Distortion Chromata canvas Thick bar & varnish, black edges 24" x 16" $400.00	Cramp, Slash & Burn Books Hardcover 12" x 12" - Inquire Softcover 7" x 7" - $75.00
Cramp, Slash & Burn Black T-Shirt S/M/L/XL Sold Out		Scarpati @ La Luz de Jesus White tank top Limited edition of 48 shirts (S/M/LG/XL) Sold Out