Ladies and Gentlemen! Critics and hipsters!

Evelyn Evelyn: A Terrible Tale in Two Tomes. To be published by Dark Horse Comics. Click to see the detail. I'm drawing these to look dirty and you can only see that up close.
Yup, I'm drawing the Evelyn Evelyn graphic novel for Dark Horse Comics. It will be out in October (2010). I'm not painting. I'm not sculpting. I'm not photographing. I'M DRAWING (and smudging and staining). It's been a while since I drew a large series of images; it makes my hand hurt. Painting is less stressy on thee hands. The graphic novel will be a hardcover, two book set slipped into a box sleeve. It's not going to be illustrated in a typical graphic novel style. I'm changing things up a bit. We are also hoping to make a workable font from my hand lettering. I'm keeping a detailed private web blog of my progress with the book art. I'll open it to the public after the book has been released. Here's a sneak peek of the album art - oh, yes, I did that as well. Some of you may remember my rock opera (Countess) about the music industry where I played Alicia, a doomed pop singer. This reminds me of that. With a suicide, a murder, and an earthquake things didn't go very well for anyone there either. You can hear some of that HERE. Countess was paid for by MCA Records. Go figure. Countess albums are given away for free. Want one? Send my assistant an email. hannah@drawbridge.com--CvB

This press release, which was sent to me by the Evelyn Evelyn handlers, explains the Evelyn Evelyn musical project:

Ladies and Gentlemen!  Critics and hipsters!

We are proud to introduce "Evelyn Evelyn" - the world's only conjoined-twin singer-songwriter duo.

Discovered and launched by punk-cabaret queen Amanda Palmer (The Dresden Dolls) and endless minstrel Jason Webley, Evelyn Evelyn is one of the most anticipated acts of 2010.  After three full years in the studio, the Evelyn sisters are gearing up for a world tour in support of their debut album which hits the shelves on March 30th.

Epic in scope and production, the twelve tracks on "Evelyn Evelyn" showcase the twins' uncanny talent and versatility as musicians.  With a background in circus performance and a wide, bizarre range of influences, the twins compose original timeless songs full of humor, sadness, and double entendre.

Rather than being limited by their unique physical condition, the Evelyn sisters prove that two heads are indeed better than one.  Audiences will marvel at the twins as they dexterously perform their original compositions on piano, guitar, ukulele, accordion and even drums.

"When I first heard their songs, I was astounded at the sheer, raw talent and super-clever songwriting," says Palmer.  "But when I found out they were actually conjoined twins who had spent their lives trapped in the circus industry, I wanted to help them reach a new audience."

These songs, which could be at home in a lost Tim Burton movie or a warped sequel to the Rocky Horror Picture Show, flash seamlessly through styles, eras, and genres.  With lyrics that hearken back to simpler times, the twins' vocals are reminiscent of a ghostly counterpart to the Andrews Sisters. Encompassing everything from old-school dancehall to new-school indie show tunes, their songs range from the country-tinged "You Only Want Me 'Cause You Want My Sister" to an utterly heartbreaking ukulele rendition of Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart."

Other notable tracks include a ragtime song called "Have You Seen My Sister, Evelyn?", the child-friendly  "Elephant Elephant", and their commentary on the loneliness of online social networking - an anthemic 80's power ballad entitled "My Space".  The latter features gang vocals recorded by many of the twins' supportive friends, including "Weird Al" Yankovic, Andrew W.K., Amanda's recent fiancé Neil Gaiman, twin comrades Tegan and Sara Quin, Gerard Way, Frances Bean Cobain, Sxip Shirey and many others.

All involved parties are crossing their fingers and toes in hopes that the world will not only accept these astonishingly unique young ladies, but embrace them with warm, open arms.

"We're all just really proud of them.  I think people are going to love them, and we are excited to see how the twins react to performing in a climate where people are more receptive and respectful than they were in the circus," says Webley who co-produced the sisters' album.
Back cover of the Evelyn Evelyn album. Yes, the barcode will actually be scannable.
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ABOUT THE TWINS:
Lyn and Eva Neville were born in September of 1985 on a small farm in Western Kansas.  The girls are Parapagus Tripus Dibrachius twins, conjoined at the side and sharing between them three legs, two arms, two hearts, three lungs, and a single liver.  Orphaned when their mother died in labor, little is known about their early life until 1996 when they made their first public appearance with Dillard and Fullerton's Traveling Circus.  It was here that the "Evelyn" sisters developed their love of song and performance.

Unsatisfied with the grind of circus life, at the age of nineteen the twins decided to explore a solo career.  It was then that they were discovered by Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley, who heard the twins' music on MySpace.  Webley and Palmer encouraged the twins and offered to help them record a proper album.

The album will be accompanied by a full US and European tour and - later this year - a graphic novel about the twins' inspiring life, illustrated by Cynthia von Buhler and published by Dark Horse Press.

Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley (along with their legion of supportive fans) will be traveling with and musically supporting the sisters on their ambitious world tour of Europe and North America.

TOUR DATES:
April 12 - Boston, MA - ART Theater
April 12 - Boston, MA - ART Theater
April 17 - Glasgow, UK - Òran Mór
April 19 - Dublin, IE - The Academy
April 22 - London, UK - Koko
April 23 - London, UK - Bush Hall
April 24 - London, UK - Bush Hall
April 25 - London, UK - Bush Hall
April 27 - Paris, FR - L’Européen
April 28 - Amsterdam, NL - Melkwag
April 29 - Hamburg, DE - Kampnagel
May 01 - Berline, DE - Babylon
May 03 - Cologne, DE - Gloria
May 04 - Antwerp, BE - Arenbergschouwburg

May 16 - June 25 - Full tour of US and Canada. Dates posted soon!

For CvB's Recent Children's Book Press Click...

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Cynthia von Buhler Signs With Eddie Gamarra & Hollywood Management Agency, The Gotham Group

The author and artist plans to create concepts for animated films and children's television programs.

Cynthia von Buhler created this snow globe featuring characters from her children's book But Who Will Bell the Cats? for The Gotham Group's holiday card. The city in the background is their logo.

Cynthia von Buhler Partners with Amanda Palmer & Jason Webley on a Graphic Novel. The Afterword Will Be Written By Neil Gaiman.

Dark Horse Comics Will Release The Two Book Set "Evelyn Evelyn: A Terrible Tale in Two Tomes" in Fall, 2010.

Von Buhler is illustrating the two book set which was written by the musicians Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley. The afterword will be written by Neil Gaiman. An Evelyn Evelyn album (produced by Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley), will be released this Spring. Von Buhler also created the album art.

Gala*: A Unique Industrial-Chic Dinner & Art Party

A massive New York Container Terminal turns into a contemporary museum for a dinner and art party highlighting the work of ten borough artists (including moi and my CYNTH-O-MATIC installation).

Cynthia von Buhler's What I am Now You Will One Day Be at Gala

Press release:

Host:
The Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island

Date:
Friday, October 2, 2009

Time:
7:00pm - 11:00pm

Location:
Warehouse 74/75, New York Container Terminal
241 Western Avenue
Staten Island, NY

Phone: 7184473329
Email: statenislandarts.org
The Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI) will turn Staten Island’s massive New York Container Terminal into a contemporary museum for a special arts weekend highlighting the work of ten borough artists.

The exhibit, entitled “Mapping Staten Island,” explores these artists’ perceptions of their resident borough, through physical installations, video, light, and musical recordings, and will feature works by Nick Fevelo, John Foxell, Steven Lapcevic, Brendan Coyle, Paul Moakley, Robin Locke Monda, Mandy Morrison, Kala Pierson, Don Porcella, Mike Shane and Cynthia von Buhler.

The exhibit space – created by the newly established firm Archicorp -- will be a work of art in itself, as actual shipping pallets will be used to build walls, tables and other structures to display the artwork. After the exhibit, the pallets will be recycled and used for their original purpose of transporting consumer goods.

In “Mapping Staten Island,” the selected borough artists will play with ideas of psycho-geography, and other non-traditional ways of interpreting the theme. COAHSI Grants Director Ginger Shulick elaborates on the concept of “Mapping Staten Island”:

“The artists selected to participate in “Mapping Staten Island” are not only creating work that physically or conceptually represents the unique geography, history, or mythology of Staten Island, but they are also truly putting Staten Island ‘on the map’ artistically.”

The selection of the New York Container Terminal as the venue for the exhibit also builds on Staten Island’s specific geography and history. Each exhibition room will be constructed from shipping pallets and designed like a fort, 20x10 feet long. The pallets will literally be “branded” by hot iron brands, bearing the logo or tag line of each sponsor. Deconstructed after the gala, these branded pallets will then rejoin the flow of global trade, sharing with the world a small part of Staten Island. Artists will be on site both during the Gala and the public exhibit to discuss their installations with the public.

Gala tickets are available online at the COAHSI website: statenislandarts.org, starting at $125. A shuttle will be available to pick up attendees at the Staten Island ferry and transport them to the New York Container Terminal at 241 Western Avenue. For information about table sponsorships, please contact Frank Williams at COAHSI, 718-447-3329. BUY TICKETS HERE.


Cynthia von Buhler

Von Buhler will recreate the old-timey historical boardwalk of Staten Island’s South Beach, combining contemporary art criticism with a carnival motif to add a modern element to her installation – including a number of her animated sculptures. Von Buhler will be costumed in traditional carnival garb, wielding a microphone that samples pretentious artists statements mixed with the words “Step Right Up”.

Cynthia von Buhler is an internationally exhibiting visual artist, performer, and author. In March 2006, Art & Antiques named von Buhler as “one of the top contemporary surrealists”, and has been linked to the Fluxus and Lowbrow movements.

www.cynthiavonbuhler.com

About Archicorp:
Archicorp is a design research collaborative based in New York City. Archicorp operates in a methodology that is affirmatively social, and maintains an optimistic position about the role of design as a device for solving complex problems. The studio engages in a spectrum of work ranging from urban planning and building design to large scale public art, cultural analysis, industrial and fashion design.

About COAHSI:
The Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI) works to foster, develop, and support the arts and humanities on Staten Island. We do this through professional development, technical assistance, and regrants to artists and arts organizations. COAHSI works hard to bring together artists, organizations, and the greater Staten Island community. For more information on the Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI) visit www.statenislandarts.org.

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Von Buhler's Prize Capsule

Another packaging-related artwork from last weekend’s “Mapping Staten Island” show: Cynthia Von Buhler’s Cynth-O-Matic vending machine. This interactive sculpture caught me off guard and I was putting quarters into it before I had really sorted out my (art-consumer) choices carefully.

“This one has some color,” I thought to myself, “I’ll have one of those...” [turned the handle—made my first purchase] “Oh, it’s menstrual blood... hmmm, what were my other choices? Eyelashes, fingernail clippings, hair, pubic hair... OK, I’ll buy one more capsule, but I cannot be the guy who comes in here and buys only menstrual blood & pubic hair, so I guess I’ll have to go with the fingernails...”

Although the capsules’ labels claim that their contents are “100% Genuine” I do have some doubts about their authenticity. As a collector, I don’t want to open these capsules (thereby diminishing their resale value) but, to my eyes, the fingernails look a little plastic and the red seems too bright. (Doesn’t blood dry out and turn brown?) Plus, hair and fingernails take a while to grow. We covered another reliquary type fingernail artwork (here) and, in that case, it took the artist a long time to accumulate a quantity of fingernail clippings. Of course if the contents of Von Behler’s capsules turn out not to be genuine then what I lose as fetish object, I gain in commentary on truth-in-advertising. Her website has this to say about the project:

Have you ever noticed that when you go to an art opening, many people are more focused on the artist than the artwork? Frequently, art viewers do not seriously look at the art. Usually they drink the wine, eat the cheese, and show more interest in the artist than in their art. The Cynth-O-Matic is the answer to this troubling problem. For 25 cents, you can actually have a piece of the artist.

Another package-related vending-machine artwork by Von Buhler, was her Andy Warhol-as-fortune-teller machine which dispensed Warhol aphorisms printed to look like Campbell’s Soup labels.

-Randy Ludacer
Read the full article HERE.

You are invited: Book Release Party & Museum Exhibit

The MiniArtMuseum for Children at The Nassau County Museum of Art in on Long Island in New York will be featuring the miniature sets and characters from Cynthia von Buhler's But Who Will Bell the Cats? and The Cat Who Wouldn’t Come Inside in a solo exhibition from September 20, 2009 through January 3, 2010.

Join us for the book release party and the opening of the exhibit on Sunday, Oct 4, at 2PM. The author will be signing books and light refreshments will be served.

Also on view in the MiniArtMuseum will be the glorious Astolat Castle, a nine foot tall, 5 foot wide dollhouse castle. Children can also play and read in the small child's playhouse outside the museum. Norman Rockwell's paintings are on view at the main museum. Works by Gordon Cheung and Jonathan Seliger will be featured in the contemporary gallery.

Tickets: Free with museum admission: $10, seniors $8, children ages 4–12 $4, Cynthia's books will be on sale in the MiniArtMuseum gift shop.

Arrive early (at 1PM) to hear Peter and the Wolf performed by the South Shore Symphony Orchestra with guest narrator Matt Gallant of Animal Planet. Purchase tickets for the concert here: http://nassaumuseum.org/events.php.

Travel via train from NYC: LIRR to Greenvale, then take a cab to museum.

Visit the book’s website at www.butwhowillbellthecats.com for crafts, games, a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the book, downloadable posters, and much more!

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Long Island, NY
The Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY, 5164849337
Email: fdiesu@nassaumuseum.org

Award-winning artist Cynthia von Buhler takes the reader on a whimsical journey in this visually stunning and innovative book. But Who Will Bell the Cats? (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children; September 2009) is an enchanting tale of determination, bravery, and creativity—and beautifully illustrates the rewards of the uncomplicated power of kindness.

In addition to having written this story, Cynthia von Buhler was also the painter, sculptor, interior decorator, mason, gardener, and plumber of the sets. The rooms were built by hand from wood. The stone walls were formed from plaster. The floors are handmade from inlaid wood, mother-of-pearl, and plaster. The characters were painted in oils on gessoed paper, then cut out and placed in the sets. The scenes were photographed by Cynthia with a Nikon D300. You can view photos of the sets and see the creation of the book from the beginning stages by visiting the book’s blog, www.butwhowillbellthecats.blogspot.com. The sets are currently on view at The Nassau County Museum of Art. The show will run until January 3, 2010.

Cynthia von Buhler’s work has been compared to a trip down an ornate rabbit hole. Her award-winning art has been displayed in galleries and museums around the world, as well as in books, magazines, and newspapers. She lives in Staten Island and Connecticut with her husband, eight cats, one dog, seven doves, and an unknown number of mice below the floorboards.

"Young readers will pore over this one again and again." - Kirkus Review

"This story of an indefatigable mouse should find a welcome place on the shelves of any castle...or library." - Horn Book

"Children will find a lot to discover in the details, even after repeated readings". - School Library Journal

"Beautiful and haunting with the kinds of images kids will pore over, there ain’t nothing like it out there today. A new fable in an all-new style." - A Fuse #8 Production, School Library Journal, and Publisher's Weekly

Art Exhibit in Dallas

NOTED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ART DEALER
BRINGS HIS PASSION AND HIS STABLE OF LOWBROW/POP CULTURE ARTISTS TO DALLAS

For Immediate Release

Dallas, TX—One of the most respected dealers of Lowbrow editorial and illustratrated art, Matthew Abramowitz, brings his renowned Los Angeles, Calif., establishments, The 4th Wall Gallery and The Gallery@Storyopolis, to Dallas.

Opening May 21st at 2925 Fairmount Street, The 4thWall Gallery brings its stable of popularly recognized artists from the Lowbrow movement (The underground visual art movement that began in LA in the late 1970’s and now is a widespread populist art movement that has been called pop surrealism.) to Dallas. The 4th Wall has been defined as “feeding one’s mind and soul through imaginative artists and is sure to tantalize and impress the minds of both the beginning and the experienced art collector.” With its unique and limited collection, The 4th Wall Gallery abolishes labels and celebrates artists breaking down the walls of conformity as home to an amazingly diverse group of world-renowned artists.

“We look forward to bringing to this vibrant City our one of kind pieces for families who seek to invest in collections they can share with their families for generations,” says Abramowitz. “The 4th Wall Gallery is the realization of a vision to make a home for art that pushes your mind’s eye. Kristine and I are proud to have Gallery Director, Jordan Roth as part of the 4th Wall team. He brings a unique understanding to both the local and global art scene.”

Three prominent artists will be featured in the opening exhibition: New York sculptor and painter CYNTHIA von BUHLER; New York and Miami painter MIGUEL PAREDES; and noted New York artist and illustrator SCOTT BAKAL. All three artists will be present for Gallery opening on May 21st.

CYNTHIA von BUHLER

Art & Antiques magazine, in March of 2006, named von Buhler “one of the top contemporary surrealists.” An internationally exhibiting visual artist, her work has been on the covers of New York’s Gallery Guide, Communication Arts, and New York Arts along with feature articles. Prior to moving to New York von Buhler was chosen by Boston Magazine as one of the “40 Bostonians We Love.” Von Buhler's work is in hundreds of personal collections all over the world; Howard Stern owns a portrait of himself painted by von Buhler, while Jann Wenner, the publisher of Rolling Stone, purchased von Buhler’s portraits of Madonna and Jimi Hendrix. In February, 2007, von Buhler and her interactive sculptures, were featured on television in Japan, Switzerland, and Germany as part of the exhibit, ‘Andy Warhol: In His Wake.” Her award-winning illustrations have been recognized as being among “the best and most cutting-edge” in the country. Von Buhler is the author of the popular children’s “The Cat Who Wouldn’t Come Inside,” published by Houghton Mifflin. In the Steven Spielberg celebrity-written benefit book Once Upon A Fairytale she illustrated a story by Martha Stewart. CVB Space, von Buhler’s art studio in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, has been featured in Sex and the City, Law & Order SVU, Someone Like You (starring Ashley Judd, Hugh Jackman, and Greg Kinnear) and No Reservations (starring Catherine Zeta-Jones).

MIGUEL PAREDES

Paredes is a product of the explosion of street culture in New York City as he attended the prestigious La Guardia High School of Music & Art-- hip hop, rap, break-dancing and graffiti-- which greatly influenced him, as did the work of contemporary artists Andy Warhol and Keith Haring and the earlier works of Picasso, Chagall, and Miro. As talented at the stove as at the drawing board, Paredes also is known for his culinary skills at such Miami hot spots Delano Hotel, China Grill, and the Booking Table. The 4th Wall opening features the largest collection of Paredes works shown to date and will focus on his new Los Ninos series. (We need to add something more here about Los Ninos)

SOCTT BAKAL

Scott Bakal has been showing in galleries and doing commercial work for the likes of Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The New Republic, Yoga Journal and Discover. Bakal’s work also can be found in private collections throughout the world and has recently been included in the permanent collection of the Museum of American Illustration in New York City. His illustration for Me +theDevil, which recounts the story of the short life of the revered Blues guitarist Robert Johnson, has received a total of 21 recognitions and two medals. Works from the Me +the Devil series will be featured at the Dallas opening. For this series, Bakal uses simple shapes and lines to build a part fact, part fictional little known world of Johnson into something tangible for the viewer. In both the color and black and white work, he creates glimpses of life and ghostly images of what could have happened all those years ago which helped create the legend of his life and death.

Abramowitz and his wife Kristine also bring to Dallas The Gallery @Storyopolis. Called “the capital of imagination where books feed the mind, art feeds the soul, events feed the imagination and stories come to life,” Storyopolis also will be at the Fairmount Street location and will have a grand opening in June. Its original illustrations from children’s books are said to lift the stories off the pages and onto the walls of children’s rooms…. or those of the nostalgic adult who never wants to grow up. The likes of Sara Ferguson, Julie Andrews, and Hayden Panettiere have done theatrical readings at the Gallery in Sherman Oaks.

“Brad Pitt, Denise Richards, Faith Hill, and Sharon Stone shop and marvel over our fabulous art unique to The Gallery@Storyopolis,” says, Kristine Abramowitz. “We are thrilled to bring our wonderful collection of original illustrations and art from famous children’s stories to Dallas where appreciation for the arts has energy unlike any other city.”

The 4th Wall Gallery is located at 2925 Fairmount Street, Dallas, TX 75201 and is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm; evenings by appointment; and Sundays 2:00-6:00 pm. For more information call 214/740-9400.

Media contact:
Martha Tiller
214/521-6677
mtiller@marthatiller.com

But Who Will Bell The Cats? To Be Released By Houghton Mifflin, September 2009

Cynthia says:

You haven't heard much from me lately because I was holed up in my studio for most of 2008. I was working on my upcoming children's book But Who Will Bell The Cats? In addition to having written this story, I was also the painter, sculptor, interior decorator, mason, gardener, and plumber of the sets. The rooms were built by hand from wood. The stone walls were formed from plaster. The floors are handmade from inlaid wood, mother-of-pearl, and plaster. The characters were painted in oils on gessoed paper, then cut out and placed in the sets. The scenes were then photographed with a Nikon D300. To see a sneak preview of this unique book being created go HERE.

-The book will be out this September and it can be pre-ordered now on Amazon.com by going HERE.

Forgotten NY Feature &Tour

As many of you know, Cynthia is a promoter of Staten Island. Last month, on a bitter cold day, she gave a tour of her home there and some other magnificent locations in St. George, Staten Island, New York City for Forgotten NY. Forgotten NY is her favorite New York website. They also did a photo spread of her artwork (from SHOW Gallery and my house) to go along with pictures from the tour.
-Check it out HERE.

NY Japion Newspaper Interview
She was also recently interviewed by New York's top Japanese newspaper about living in NYC. (She also lives in Fairfield County, CT.)
-To read the article (in Japanese) and see pictures go HERE.

Art Revolution, A New Book Profiling Cutting-Edge Artists By Lisa Cyr, June 2009 by North Light Books

Cynthia von Buhler is one of the featured artists in an exciting new book, Art Revolution, by Lisa Cyr. Artists featured include: Dave McKean, Marshall Arisman, Brad Holland, Barron Storey, David Mack, Kazuhiko Sano, Fred Otnes, Michael Mew, Kathleen Conover, Rudy Gutierrez, Lynne Foster, Lisa L. Cyr, Cynthia von Buhler, Robert Maloney, Susan Leopold, AE Ryan, Matt Manley, Stephanie Dalton Cowan, Richard Tuschman, Dorothy Simpson Krause and Camille Utterback. "Art Revolution is at the forefront in exploring alternative, innovative ways of conceptualizing and creating art that is on the cutting-edge. Throughout the highly visual book, insightful and thought-provoking profiles of leading artists and illustrators accompany stellar, multi-media work. The book also provides insight into the historical influences behind contemporary thinking and approaches, investigating the origins of alternative, unconventional picture making throughout the decades. In addition, exciting splash spreads featuring demonstrations and behind-the-scene looks at groundbreaking artists at work help shed light on signature processes and techniques."
-More information can be found HERE.

Art Revolution, To Be Featured In The June 2009 Issue Of The Artist's Magazine
The Artist’s Magazine will feature work from Art Revolution, taking an excerpt from one of the chapters. Many of the works from artists featured in the book will be shown. This four-page feature will be out on newsstands by June 2009, just in time for the release of the book. In addition, a special feature will also appear on the artistsnetwork.com in May 2009.

4th Wall Gallery, New Fine Art Representative & Gallery Dealer in Los Angeles

Matthew Abramowitz, the owner of Storyopolis in Los Angeles, has opened a fine art gallery called 4th Wall Gallery. Cynthia von Buhler is one of the artists that he is representing. A few of the other artists are Dave McKean, Dr. Suess, Brain Froud, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Gary Kelly, Jody Hewgill, Anita Kunz, Arthur Rackham, Gary Taxali, Kinuko Craft, and many more.

-To view Cynthia von Buhler's work that is currently for sale from 4th Gallery please visit their website by clicking HERE.

Art For Cats

Top illustrators and New Yorker cartoonists have contributed original art and limited edition prints to save cats and kittens from certain death. The auction will be on ebay, February 20-26. Starting bids for most pieces are set at $100 or less — well below their actual value. All proceeds go to Anjellicle Cat Rescue.

Click here on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-for-cats/46704559142to see the preview gallery on Facebook. Membership not required but if you're signed-in, you can "become a fan" for auction updates.

Curated by Kathy Osborn.

ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Victoria Roberts, Adam McCauley, Roz Chast, Kathy Osborn, George Booth, Greg Clarke, Julliette Borda, Sam Gross, Mark Ulriksen, Danny Shanahan, Mel Odom, Calef Brown, Susan Hunt Yule, Joe Ciardiello, Jean-Philippe Delhomme, Liza Donnelly, Cynthia Von Buhler, Nick Dewar, Tatsuro Kiuchi, Jordin Isip, Melinda Beck, Catherine Lazure, Jessie Hartland, Rutu Modan, Holly Roberts, Emiliano Ponzi, Maureen Burdock, Noah Woods, Scott Menchin, Robert Neubecker, Brad Mossman, Barbara Ensor, Marc Burckhardt, Valeria Petrone, and many more.

NY1 News Reporter Shawna Ryan Interviews Cynthia von Buhler

Shawna Ryan, a NY1 News reporter, has a personal web vlog called NYC Loves... where she informally interviews Cynthia von Buhler in an utterly charming style that would never be allowed on NY1. You can watch the clip below.

Come to St. George this weekend:

The new SHOW gallery will open its doors for the first time on Friday night, June 13th, at 8PM. Join us for the gallery sign illumination ceremony and an art preview. 8PM - 10PM. The new sign will be lighted at 9PM. Champagne will flow freely.

The preview will feature paintings by Lazarus Nazario and sculptures by Cynthia von Buhler.

SHOW will be a place for all the arts. Aside from exhibits of visual art, SHOW will present performances as well as demonstrations, workshops, when it will become HOW, as we turn off the S in the sign.

The sign is visible from The Staten Island Ferry Terminal. SHOW can be reached from the ferry terminal by crossing Richmond Terrace and climbing the stairs between Borough Hall and the Courthouse. SHOW is located on Stuyvesant Place.

Also, please stop by SHOW during Art By The Ferry:

Saturday, June 14th, 11AM - 5PM
Sunday, June 15th, 11AM - 5PM
Saturday, June 21st, 11AM - 5PM

Art By The Ferry is a three day art and performance event on Staten Island. For more information on Art By The Ferry see the previous post.

SHOW, 156 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NYC, 718-442-0479

Take a tour guided (by a large bunny rabbit) through NYC artist Cynthia von Buhler's art studio in the Meatpacking district. This video was created for an Exit Art exhibition of homemade artist videos showcasing their studios. The bunny interacts with von Buhler's sculptures. Many of these interactive works are currently on exhibit at SHOW.

Art By The Ferry

The new SHOW gallery sign will be officially illuminated on Friday night, June 13th before Art By The Ferry begins.
Saturday, June 14th, Sunday June15th, and Saturday, June 21st, from 11AM and 6PM

Enjoy art, music and performances against the backdrop of the NYC skyline in 15,000 sq. ft. of indoor exhibition and performance space and outdoors at The Lighthouse Museum Esplanade adjacent to the Ferry and venues from Fishs Eddy to the Staten Island Museum garden.

Over 125 visual artists will show at Fishs Eddy, 120 Stuyvesant Place and SHOW Gallery; three artists in restaurants ("Enoteca," "Cargo Café" and "Besso"); and five artists at the "Everything Goes Café." Over 100 musicians will be playing throughout the Festival in front of various restaurants, on Bay St. and in venues near the Greenmarket and the Staten Island Museum. Spoken word performances will be at the St. George Theater and the St. George library. The Festival will also include: Native American Dance, Drum and Storytelling; break dancers; a puppet workshop; a glass studio tour; African dancers; Ballroom dancers; Day De Dada street performers; hand made crafts and book sale; Greenmarket both Saturdays and nine restaurants. Cultural guides will hand out information on both sides of the Ferry as Bagpipers entice travelers off the Ferry.

SHOW will feature artwork by Lazarus Nazario and Cynthia von Buhler.

Workshops for the arts community will be run by COAHSI at 120 Stuyvesant. Times will be posted on the web site.

Sponsors: Staten Island Cultural Community, Staten Island Council on the Arts and Humanities, Art Lab, St. George Civic Association, Casandra Realty, Gateway Realty, SHOW Gallery.

Click on the headline to visit the Art By The Ferry website.

Cynthia von Buhler on NBC News

Cynthia von Buhler was interviewed by NBC's Gabe Pressman about being an artist on Staten Island and how more artists are finding out that Staten Island is a unique place to live and work. A couple of von Buhler's paintings were featured in the clip. Gallery 6 and Staten Island painter Jenny Tango were also featured and interviewed. This clip focused on the artists who were the first to come and have been here for a long time and how they paved the way for the new crop of younger artists like Cynthia.

The clip aired on the March 18th 11PM news, Channel 4 (Tri-state area: NY, CT, NJ). It will also appear on some digital affiliates.

Cynthia von Buhler's Work at Art Now Fair / Miami Basel in Miami Beach, Florida

"My Friend Dora Gray Has Mona Lisa Eyes" created for the KNOW exhibit, although 2-D, is interactive. No matter how you look at "Dora Gray" her eyes will move and look away from you. Click on the image above to view an enlarged version of the painting.

Curator and publisher, Mark Murphy invites you to discover emerging artistic talent at the "Know" art exhibition at Art Basel in Miami Beach.

The KNOW exhibition, takes place at this year's Art Now Fair (booth 215) and will be a unique display of more than 50 major works, 8" x 8" in size.

Murphy Design Website
Art Now Fair Website

featuring
Robert Bellm + Cathie Bleck + Marc Burckhardt + Cynthia von Buhler + William Buzzell + Luke Chueh + David Chung + Amy Crehore + Warren Dykeman + P-Jay Fidler + AJ Fosik + Keith Greiman + Matt Haber + Brent Harada + Ryan Heshka + Jody Hewgil + Jordin Isip + Pamela Jaeger + James Kirkpatrick + Travis Lampe + Lola + Daniel Lim + Tommi Limm + Anthony Lister + Jen Lobo + Jason Murphy + Mark Murphy + Joel Nakamura + Kathie Olivas + Brandt Peters + Chris Pyle + Luke Ramsey + Chris Ryniak + Erik Sandberg + Greg Simkins/Craola + Kim Scott + Keith Shore + Jeff Soto + Matt Stallings + Peter Taylor + Mark Todd + Jonathan Viner + Amanda Wachob + Esther Pearl Watson + Damien Weinkrantz + Gord Wiebe + John Yanok

Art Now Fair
December 6 - 9 : 2007
Thursday - Saturday : 10 am - 8 pm : Sunday : 10 am - 6 pm
***Opening Reception on Friday, Dec 7 at 7 pm
at
Claremont Hotel
Murphy Design : Booth 215
1700 Collins Avenue (17th St) : Miami Beach : FL

THE DESIGN BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLE: Cynthia von Buhler's catalog "Show & Tell" from her recent solo exhibition at The Staten Island Museum will be included in gift bags at The Design Breakfast Roundtable.

Friday, December 7, 2007: 9:30 am
at
The Design Miami Media Lounge at The Loft
3627 NE 1st Court, Wynwood Design District : Miami Beach : FL

The New York Times Features Cynthia von Buhler

"Hipsters On Staten Island" video from The New York Times featuring Cynthia von Buhler. Watch it by clicking HERE.

"Bohemia By The Bay" a feature article from The New York Times quotes Cynthia von Buhler. Read it by clicking HERE.

Museum Closing Party Featured a Marching Band, Parade, A Merry-Go-Round, and More

Photographs from Cynthia von Buhler and Russell Farhang's party at their home to celebrate the closing of Show & Tell at The Staten Island Museum. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.
The New York Times sent a photographer to my recent Staten Island Museum closing party at our house but they only printed one photo (without a credit, it was of The Hungry March Band) so here are some photos, by Paul Weiner, from the party. It attracted a ton of people from Manhattan and also from Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston, New Jersey, and the island. Thanks to: The Hungry March Band for leading a parade from the museum up to our house, Christoph and Trish (and Russell) for entertaining us with songs about Staten Island, Al Gori and his fabulous merry-go-round (a big hit with children and adults), Miwa (our lovely bartender), Dalia (who helped me clean up and prepare the house for a Latina magazine photoshoot that happened the next day at 8AM), and all of you who took the ferry over (and loved the ride).

Warhol: Factory Now in Chicago at Kasia Kay Art Projects

Cynthia von Buhler interviewed on Japan's Fuji Television Network about her work in Andy Warhol: In His Wake. Von Buhler's works featured in this clip are Sir Reptitious (viewers are feeding the rats which live inside him), The Great Warhola Fortune Telling Machine, and It Can Happen To You (interactive legs with a viewmaster inset into the crotch).
Inspired by CvB's Andy Warhol: In His Wake exhibit,Warhol: Factory Now brings together works by well-known celebrity artists from Warhol's Factory: Ultra Violet, Steve Joester, William John Kennedy, Ivy Nicholson and Anton Perich, as well as a group of artists who have been influenced by Andy Warhol and the artist’s pop-oeuvre, including: Kristin Anderson, Sandra Bermudez, Cynthia von Buhler, Amy Cohen Banker, Cameron Crawford, T. R. Ericsson and Chris Wasko. The opening night reception will feature a gallery transformed to resemble Warhol’s Factory, Mylar Balloons Installation by Sandra Bermudez, Fortunes from The Great Warhola Machine by Cynthia von Buhler, as well as Electric Chair installations and signed memoirs by Ultra Violet.

Opening reception Friday September 7, 6-9PM.
Exhibition Dates: September 5 - October 6, 2007
Gallery hours: Wed - Sat, 11-5pm or by an appointment

Kasia Kay Art Projects Gallery
1044 W. Fulton Market
Chicago IL 60607
P. 312-492-8828
More information on this exhibit and Kasia Kay Art Projects can be found HERE.

Latest CvB Gallery & Studio

Above: Computer sketches of the proposed illuminated sign for SHOW. The "S" will blink on and off so it can be read two ways. The sign will be visible from the ferry terminal.
SHOW will open this winter. The new gallery and studio allows for the art-making process to be viewed from the storefront windows. SHOW will feature the work of Cynthia von Buhler and other artists. SHOW will be located across from The Staten Island ferry terminal on Staten Island. Exit the ferry and walk up the steps between Borough Hall and The Courthouse. The address wil be 156 Stuyvesant Place.

Cynthia von Buhler's Solo Museum Exhibit Extended Until September 23, 2007

Installation View. Click on the image for an enlarged view.
The Staten Island Museum. Click on the image for an enlarged view.
Installation View. Click on the image for an enlarged view.

Cynthia von Buhler's Show & Tell exhibit at The Staten Island Museum has been extended until September 23, 2007 due to popular demand.
The surreal three-dimensional works blend Renaissance inspired portraiture and messianic figures with natural objects. Cynthia von Buhler’s enigmatic paintings impart their meaning through symbol, design, and narrative. In von Buhler’s art, butterflies, snakes, birds, and plants are set into cages, boxes, and peepholes to serve as metaphors for the human condition. The layered gouache paintings and their sculptural, performance, and audio accoutrements are at once poignant and mischievous. Show and Tell is akin to a trip down an ornate rabbit hole. Also on view will be characters from von Buhler's recent children's book, The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside (Houghton Mifflin, 2006). The museum is easily accessible from Manhattan via the Staten Island ferry which is a free twenty-minute ride, and lands across the street from the museum. An exhibition catalog will be available. Books are available for sale in the museum gift shop. 75 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, New York 10301, 718.727.1135, Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays from 9AM to 5PM, Saturday 10AM - 5PM, Sunday 12PM- 5PM. Directions: If you are coming from Manhattan you can take the ferry from lower Manhattan to the island. It is a lovely 1/2 hour ride with outstanding views. Take the 1, R, W, 4, or 5 train to South Ferry. (If you take the 1 train make sure that you are in one of the first 5 subway cars). The museum is across the street from the ferry terminal. Installation View. Click on the image for an enlarged view.

Related Events at the museum:

August 11, 2007: Cynthia von Buhler Artist’s Talk will be held on Saturday, August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Von Buhler’s Renaissance inspired portraits hold hidden secrets, butterflies, snakes, and birds---while cages and peepholes serve as mischievous metaphors. The Artist’s Talk is part of the Artists/Ideas Series: Supported by JP Morgan Chase. Free with museum admission.

August 25, 2007: The Cat Who Wouldn’t Come Inside Family Workshop and Book Signing with Artist and author Cynthia von Buhler will be held on Saturday, August 25th at 2:00 p.m. Participants will meet the artist and find out how she created her new book with dollhouse charm and a message about patience and giving. A cat figurine workshop for children is included in the program. Admission is $5 per child. Admission is free for children under 12. Copies of the book will be available for sale at this event.

September 23, 2007: A closing reception will be held on Sunday, September 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Installation View. Click on the image for an enlarged view. Installation View. Click on the image for an enlarged view.

Read the museum press release and view close-up details of some of the paintings HERE

Directions: If you are coming from Manhattan you can take the ferry from lower Manhattan to the island. It is a lovely 1/2 hour ride with outstanding views. Take the 1, R, W, 4, or 5 train to South Ferry. (If you take the 1 train make sure that you are in one of the first 5 subway cars). The museum is across the street from the ferry terminal.

The Studio Visit, NYC

Take a tour guided (by a large bunny rabbit) through NYC artist Cynthia von Buhler's art studio in the Meatpacking district. This video was created for an Exit Art exhibition of homemade artist videos showcasing their studios. Von Buhler also housed her studio in a window at Exit Art during the course of this exhibition. She worked on art in the art complex window while people on the street watched.

"Music always helps, as does high speed, stop action or high-speed stop action, combinations of which are used to good effect by Joyce Pensato, Cynthia von Buhler, Ida Applebroog, Bruce Pearson and Lance Wakeling" - The New York Times, Roberta Smith

Directed by Cynthia von Buhler
Video shot by Damian Kolodiy
Music by The Beat Circus
Text by Brian Azer

Cynthia von Buhler on NY1 News

Cynthia von Buhler was interviewed by NY1 News about her art exhibit at The Staten Island Museum and her plans to start a gallery and studio on the island. View the news clip by clicking HERE.

Cynthia von Buhler: Show & Tell Solo Exhibit Opens at the Staten Island Museum

Show & Tell by Cynthia von Buhler
April 26, 2007 – June 17, 2007, EXTENDED until September 23, 2007 due to popular demand
On Friday, April 27, The Staten Island Museum will unveil Cynthia von Buhler: Show & Tell. The surreal three-dimensional works blend Renaissance inspired portraiture and messianic figures with natural objects. Cynthia von Buhler’s enigmatic paintings impart their meaning through symbol, design, and narrative. In von Buhler’s art, butterflies, snakes, birds, and plants are set into cages, boxes, and peepholes to serve as metaphors for the human condition. The layered gouache paintings and their sculptural, performance, and audio accoutrements are at once poignant and mischievous. Show and Tell is akin to a trip down an ornate rabbit hole. Many New Yorkers are familiar with von Buhler's interactive sculptures which have been exhibited frequently in the city. But few have seen an exhibit of her 3-d paintings, since most of these works are in private collections. Also on view will be characters from von Buhler's recent children's book, The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside (Houghton Mifflin, 2006). The museum is easily accessible from Manhattan via the Staten Island ferry which is a free twenty-minute ride, and lands across the street from the museum. An exhibition catalog will be available. Books are available for sale in the museum gift shop. 75 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, New York 10301, 718.727.1135, Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays from 9AM to 5PM, Saturday 10AM - 5PM, Sunday 12PM- 5PM.

May 6, 2007: Cynthia von Buhler Artist’s Talk will be held on Sunday, May 6th at 2:00 p.m. Von Buhler’s Renaissance inspired portraits hold hidden secrets, butterflies, snakes, and birds---while cages and peepholes serve as mischievous metaphors. The Artist’s Talk is part of the Artists/Ideas Series: Supported by JP Morgan Chase.

May 19, 2007: The Cat Who Wouldn’t Come Inside Family Workshop and Book Signing with Artist and author Cynthia von Buhler will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. Participants will meet the artist and find out how she created her new book with dollhouse charm and a message about patience and giving. A cat figurine workshop for children is included in the program. Admission is $2 per child. Signed books will be available for sale at the event.

Miss Ann Thrope by Cynthia von Buhler



Purify by Cynthia von Buhler
Intimate Letters by Cynthia von Buhler
Fidelio by Cynthia von Buhler
Maestro Sartori Wants A Bit of Glory by Cynthia von Buhler

NY Arts Cover Feature

NY Arts magazine cover art by Cynthia von Buhler, Christina Carrozza D'Alessandro, and Cleo (the cat who caught the mouse). Click the image for a larger view.
NY Arts magazine article art by Cynthia von Buhler. Click the image for a larger view.
NY Arts magazine article art by Cynthia von Buhler. Click the image for a larger view.
New York Arts Cover Feature:
January/February 2007. To A Mouse, an image by Cynthia von Buhler and her sister Christina Carrozza D'Alessandro, graces the January/February issue of New York Arts magazine. The artwork features a formerly live mouse (caught in real life by one of von Buhler's cats) who has kicked over a stool and hanged himself. The accompanying two-page article within was written by Kate Lowenstein, a staff writer at Time Out New York. Read the article HERE.

Andy Warhol: In His Wake Exhibit, Press & Photographs

Collage of Warhol: In His Wake exhibit art by Cynthia von Buhler. Click the image for a larger view.
Warhol's Superstars at Von Buhler's CVB Space - Exhibit Extended Due To Popular Demand:
Andy Warhol: In His Wake, an exhibit/installation organized by von Buhler at her gallery and studio space in Manhattan, opened on Thursday, February 22 and has been extended until April 12, 2007. The closing reception will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 from 6 - 10PM. Warhol superstars in this exhibit are Taylor Mead (recently in the Whitney Biennial), Ultra Violet, Billy Name, and Ivy Nicholson. Also on view are works by artists who documented Warhol or who have been influenced by him. Von Buhler created an interactive fortune-telling machine named The Great Warhola for the show, and she and her assistant, Molly Weingart, have transformed the space into Warhol's silver factory for this exciting exhibit. For more information go The Carrozzini von Buhler Gallery website.
The Great Warhola fortune teller machine by Cynthia von Buhler. Click the image for a larger view.
Gallery installation view. Click the image for a larger view.
Gallery installation view. Click the image for a larger view.
Taylor Mead and Cynthia von Buhler. Click the image for a larger view.
Ivy Nicholson, Misha Sedgewick and Cynthia von Buhler. Click the image for a larger view.


CVB on German, Swedish, Finnish and Japanese Television:
Four major international networks filmed CVB's Andy Warhol: In His Wake exhibit and interviewed the Warhol superstars there. Three of the networks also interviewed von Buhler about her own work in the show. A New York production company also filmed the reception for a video installation featuring noteworthy Chelsea galleries.
For more information and links visit: The Carrozzini von Buhler Gallery website.

Gothamist Review of Andy Warhol: In His Wake:
"Cynthia von Buhler, who wore a silver strapless dress to the VIP preview and looked very Dita von Tesse with her black hair and pale skin, stole the show with her tongue-in-cheek work. If you crawl through a hole in the art space, you’ll discover her Cynth-O-Matic, a vending machine that celebrates celebrity and commerce by selling 100% Genuine menstrual blood, pubic hair, eyelashes, and nail clippings. Meanwhile, her Sir Repetitious features live rats that you, the viewer, can feed. The rats (which are her pets) crawl along pipes that figure as the spine in the transparent torso of what is a depiction of S&M author Gary Kadet. And yes, von Buhler depicted Warhol too, with the fortune-telling machine (like out of the movie Big) The Great Warhola." - Stephanie Nikolopoulos, Gothamist Read the whole review HERE.

Photograph of Cynthia von Buhler by Ed Hamilton.
Chelsea Now and The Villager Review of Andy Warhol: In His Wake:
“I looked at a lot of photos and then I improvised,” said artist and gallery owner Cynthia von Buhler, statuesque and futuristic in her silver vinyl mini-dress, like Jane Fonda from “Barbarella.” “Some of the details are very accurate, like the columns, and the legs.” She pointed to the bottom half of a silver-painted mannequin. “There were legs just like that in the original Factory. In some respects I’ve been faithful to the pictures I’ve seen, but I took some liberties, too. The foil-wrapped chandelier is an extrapolation. I was playing with the aesthetic a little bit there.” - Ed Hamilton, Chelsea Now & The Villager Read the whole article and see the photo of von Buhler with The Great Warhola HERE.

Photograph of Cynthia von Buhler by Melinda Maclean.
New York Cool Article of Andy Warhol: In His Wake:
By Janet Perisa and photographed by Melinda Maclean. Read the whole article and view the pictures HERE.

Time Out New York Home Feature

Photograph of Fort Hill Castle by Russell Farhang
Time Out New York Home Feature:
Fort Hill Castle, Cynthia von Buhler and her husband Russell Farhang's home on Staten Island will being featured soon in Time Out New York. The interview is by Kate Lowenstein and photos are by Patrik Rytikangas. (above photo by Russell Farhang). When this issue comes out the article can be found HERE.

Cat FancyMagazine Feature Articles & Exclusives

Cat Fancy Magazine Feature:
The April issue of Cat Fancy magazine (in stores now) features an interview with von Buhler, by Laura Lee Bloor, about her children's book, The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside. Available is pet stores everywhere.
Read a portion of the interview HERE.

CatChannel.com Exclusive Feature:
There is an exclusive now on CatChannel.com, featuring audio clips of von Buhler telling stories of her cat-rescue endeavors. Listen and comment HERE.

Exhibit at The Museum of American Illustration

Book & Editorial Exhibit Uptown at The Museum of American Illustration:
February 24 - March 24, 2007. Characters from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside have been chosen to appear in the Museum of Amercian Illustration's Book & Editorial Exhibition from February 24 - March 24, 2007. The Society of Illustrators is located at 128 East 63rd Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues), New York, NY 10021, 212-838-2560, Hours: Tuesdays 10AM – 8PM, Wednesday - Friday 10AM – 5PM, Saturday Noon – 4PM. An exhibit book will be available.

"Come Inside Kitty" Animation On YouTube

YouTube Video:
A flash video with the book characters featuring an original song, Come Inside Kitty which is sung by von Buhler and Chris Cote (Rock Bottom, The Upper Crust, Seks Bomba) was released on YouTube. The song was written by Adam Buhler (Splashdown, Anarchy Club) and von Buhler. The video was created by von Buhler and her sister Christina Carrrozza D'Alessandro. The video can also be seen and commented upon HERE.Collage from the Come Inside Kitty video by Cynthia von Buhler.

Women of Sodom: Still Selling After All These Years

Women of Sodom: Still Selling After All These Years:
Projekt Records is now carrying von Buhler's visual art/music CD, Boots. It is also available from Orchard Distribution and almost all online music stores. Order it from Projekt HERE.

CVB Sign in The Meatpacking District Approved By Landmark Preservations

Sign by Cynthia von Buhler and Xavier Dietrich II.
Red Glowing CVB Sign Approved by NYC Landmark Preservations:
A couple of months ago von Buhler received a citation for her CVB sign which hangs from the second floor of her loft and art gallery in Manhattan's meatpacking district. After paperwork and photographs were submitted the sign has finally been grandfathered in because it was hung before the building became a landmark. The sign, made by von Buhler and her friend Xavier Dietrich II, was designed to fit in with the meatpacking aesthetic. The CVB stands for Cynthia von Buhler, CVB Space, and lately Carrozzini von Buhler, her art gallery with Stefania Carrozzini. This is the same sign that von Buhler stood in front of for her Boston Globe billboard. View the sign (and billboard) by scrolling down to the end of the previous post.

Houghton Mifflin To Publish Cynthia von Buhler's Next Children's Book

Houghton Mifflin To Publish Von Buhler's Next Book:
Von Buhler and Houghton Mifflin are about to sign a contract for her next children's book. The book will be out in Spring of 2009 and is about a mouse (and eight cats).

Cynthia von Buhler's Art on TV

Detail from Sir Reptitious by Cynthia von Buhler by Paul Weiner.Cynthia von Buhler's, sculptural painting, Sir Reptitious, which houses live rats in a see-through torso, appeared in an episode of NBC's "Kidnapped". The work is behind the actors, Jeremy Sisko and Doug Hutchison, during a fight scene in the episode titled Burn, Baby, Burn, part 3. You can view the episode online HERE.

Recent Press & News About Cynthia von Buhler's Children's BookThe Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside

The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside Chosen By American Illustration:
Book cover of The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside by Cynthia von Buhler.

The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside Exhibited At The Museum of American Illustration:
The full set from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside has been chosen to appear in the Museum of Amercian Illustration's Dimensional Salon exhibit from December 6, 2006 – December 29, 2006. The Society of Illustrators is located at 128 East 63rd Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues), New York, NY 10021, 212-838-2560, Hours: Tuesdays 10AM – 8PM, Wednesday - Friday 10AM – 5PM, Saturday Noon – 4PM. An exhibit catalog will be available.
Back cover image of The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside by Cynthia von Buhler.

Characters from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside will be shown at The Museum of Amercian Illustration in the Society of Illustrators' Member's Gallery from December 18, 2006 – January 5, 2007. The Society of Illustrators is located at 128 East 63rd Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues), New York, NY 10021, 212-838-2560, Hours: Tuesdays 10AM – 8PM, Wednesday - Friday 10AM – 5PM, Saturday Noon – 4PM.

Self-portrait author image from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside by Cynthia von Buhler.
Parent & Child Interview:
Scholastic Parent & Child magazine interviewed von Buhler about her childhood and her new book. Read the interview HERE.

Image from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside by Cynthia von Buhler.
Parent & Child Recording:
Scholastic Parent & Child magazine recorded von Buhler reading an excerpt from her new book. Listen HERE.

Image from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside by Cynthia von Buhler.
Book Reviews:
Great reviews keep coming in for von Buhler's new book. Kirkus Reviews, Publisher's Weekly, Bookpage, Scholastic Parent & Child (Teacher's Picks List 2006) , Time Out New York Kids, and many more have favorably reviewed The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside. You can read them all HERE.

Book Honors:
The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside has been nominated by independent booksellers as one of their favorite books to sell for the Winter 2006 - 2007 season. The announcement of the Winter 2006 - 2007 Children's Picks List will appear in the November 16, 2006 edition of Bookselling This Week.

"This story features photos of extremely detailed sets housing the characters, a young girl and the shy, stray kitty she keeps trying to tempt inside out of the cold. A beautiful story of the rewards of patience and love of all creatures, even those that may not be easy to love." --Kelley Drahushuk, The Spotty Dog, Hudson, NY

Photograph of Cynthia von Buhler and Oliver, an extremely friendly three-legged cat who was adopted at the CVB Space event.
City Critters Donation:
New York City animal rescue organization City Critters has been showing animals for adoption at von Buhler's cat book events. Von Buhler will give a percentage of her royalties from the sale of this book to City Critters. View pictures of some of the animals who were adopted and those who still need homes HERE.

Images from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside website.
The official website for The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside has been completely redesigned. Check it out HERE.

Book Tour (from Boston to Los Angeles):
A new blog has been created with all of the dates and information on von Buhler's book tour. New dates in New York, Massachusetts and California have been added for November and December! Visit the tour blog for more information HERE.

Image from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside by Cynthia von Buhler.
Juried Books & Shows:
The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside will have four pages in this years prestigious American Illustration (25) book. The book is out this November.

The full set from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside has been chosen to appear in the Museum of American Illustration's Dimensional Salon exhibit and catalog. For more information see exhibits (above).

Cynthia von Buhler's Self-Portrait on the Cover of Gallery Guide New York

Self-portrait by Cynthia von Buhler on the cover of the October 2005 Gallery Guide. Click the image for a larger view.

Cynthia von Buhler Featured On Billboards in Boston

Boston Globe billboard featuring Cynthia von Buhler on a highway in Boston. Click the image for a larger view.

Time Out New York : 3 Questions For Cynthia von Buhler

Time Out New York interview of Cynthia von Buhler in January 2006. Click the image for a larger view.

Boston Globe Calendar Cover Article

Boston Globe Calendar interview of Cynthia von Buhler from the cover article of the October 2004 issue. Click the image for a larger view.

North Shore (Massachusetts Newspaper) Cover Article On CYNTH-O-MATIC

North Shore, a Massachusetts newpaper cover article on Cynthia von Buhler's CYNTH-O-MATIC exhibit. Click the image for a larger view.

Weekly Dig (Boston) Article on CYNTH-O-MATIC

Weekly Dig article on Cynthia von Buhler's CYNTH-O-MATIC exhibit. Click the image for a larger view.

Boston Globe Calendar Cynthia von Buhler Cover Feature

The Boston Globe Calendar cover feature article on Cynthia von Buhler's CYNTH-O-MATIC exhibit. Click the image for a larger view.

D'Ars (Milan, Italy) Review of The Presidency Exhibit at Exit Art

D'ARS (Milano, Italy) review on New York City's Exit Art's Presidency exhibit featuring Cynthia von Buhler's machine Shake Hands With Uncle Sam. Click the image for a larger view.

NYArts Article on CYNTH-0-MATIC

New York Arts article on Cynthia von Buhler's CYNTH-O-MATIC exhibit in New York City. Click the image for a larger view.

Art & Antiques Names Cynthia Von Buhler as a "top contemporary surrealist"

Surrealism feature article in Art & Antiques which lists von Buhler as a top contemporary surrealist. Click the image for a larger view.