Eva Recinos

Art by Rob Israel; Credit: Photo courtesy of Sam Grinberg

100-Plus Artists Gave Charlie Brown a Makeover

Eva Recinos
In a way, it's hard to believe that the comic strip Peanuts dates back to the 1950s. The characters are still likable, the plot lines relatable (oh, to be young) and the characters instantly recognizable. And like any iconic piece of art, Peanuts continues to influence and inform the work......
Credit: Photo by Eva Recinos.

These Rectangles Are Portraits — Can You See It?

Eva Recinos
In a somewhat hidden street near the plaza in Old Chinatown, a group of art appreciators hang around a small space aglow with neon light. A sense of mischief hangs in the air. Some of the attendees admire the art with PBRs in hand — procured from somewhere not obvious......
Credit: Photo courtesy of the artist

What Do These Giant Balloons Have to Do With Global Warming?

Eva Recinos
In 1824, Michael Faraday created what would become the modern-day balloon. By the 1950s, the pliable, skinny balloon was well on its way to becoming a staple at kids’ parties and carnivals. More recently, L.A.-based Israeli artist and designer Doron Gazit realized he had a talent for making balloon figures so he......
Photo shoot with Marina Fini with styling by James Lord; Credit: Photo courtesy of Isabel Hendrix

A Badass Plus-Size Model Explains Why You Should Love You

Eva Recinos
As a plus-size model, Isabel Hendrix doesn’t fit the mold. But, then again, her overall aesthetic doesn’t fit neatly into any categories either. You'll often see Hendrix decked head to toe in bright colors, with a variety of patterns layered on top of one another. To describe her style as......
Credit: Courtesy of Giant Robot.

What We've Learned From 11 Years of Post-It Art at Giant Robot

Eva Recinos
At the GR2 Gallery on Sawtelle Boulevard, you'll find walls full of Post-it notes displayed in multiple rows. No, it’s not a transitional period between shows — it is the show. The gallery is part of the Giant Robot family which also consists of a magazine that once published articles......
Amina Mucciolo of Studio Mucci; Credit: Lauren Comes/Courtesy of Studio Mucci

Meet the Colorful Mermaid Fashionista Who Overcame Her Dark Past

Eva Recinos
When Amina Mucciolo noticed Jessica Alba staring at her outside of the Lombardi House in Hollywood, she froze. In a role-reversal straight out of a movie fan’s wildest fantasies, Alba stopped Amina and asked her for a photo. “She was like, ‘I have to meet you because you look like......