Charlie Immer
As we get closer to the opening of “Hi-Fructose Presents: The Art of the Mushroom,” the group show at The Compound Gallery that explores the fungus that’s inspired artists for centuries, organizers offer more snippets and previews of the show each day. Take the interactive, moving “Cradle of Life” throne (below), which is just about ready to host revelers. See Part 1 of our preview of the show here.
Alex Pardee
Joe Vaux
Several interactive elements accompany the work of 50+ artists in “The Art of the Mushroom.” The group show officially kicks off with an opening reception on Oct. 20, with many of the show’s artists in attendance. Attendees will also find difficult-to-find Hi-Fructose items and exclusive prints available, as well as many other surprises.
Isabel Samaras
Way$hak
Gary Taxali
Naoto Hattori
Laura Berger
Yoko d’Holbachie
Mark Dean Veca
Mark Ryden
(Mixed media on paper, 13.5” x 10.75”)
"Hi-Fructose Presents: The Art of the Mushroom" made its debut with a packed reception at 
Coming in October: "Hi-Fructose Presents: The Art of The Mushroom," an exploration into artists' interpretations of the friendly, deadly, tasty, hallucinogenic, phallic, alien, and legendary mushroom. The show is curated by Hi-Fructose, premiering at Oakland's 
Slimy skeletons find themselves captive in dark dungeons in