Way back when friendster was the new kid on the block, and random people were linking up like a bunch of sausages I met a guy named Brian. Turned out Brian was a budding genius on the Seattle scene. He put together an amazing night of art, music, and fashion called Graylife. We had similar backgrounds, being half Korean and Caucasian, which put us in the hapa gang. One day he asked me to be a model in one of his events, and I told him I'd do it only if he would allow me to show my art at his next Graylife. Here's a picture of me working hard:

Bada bing. Bada bang. Brian is a man of his word and I got my first show in Seattle. There was only one other artist showing at the event. His name is Sua. Back then who knew Sua, Rob, and I would later become very close friends.

The theme for this show was "BIG IN JAPAN"

Radioactive Bunny
SOLD

Battle Royale
SOLD

B
SOLD

R
SOLD

Munky Punchu
SOLD

Karaoke
SOLD

Golden Tiger
SOLD

Break Time
SOLD

Pocky Farmer
AVAILABLE
(Got taken of the NFS list)

To make it interesting, I turned it into a silent auction. Anyone could bid any amount. If no one else bid, the piece was yours. A good friend walked away with a painting for only $20. It was just exciting that strangers were buying. Although friends are truly the ones that support you most. I must've had about 40 paintings up, most of which found new homes. This was a whimsical era for me. Lots of bunnies and smoke.