Throughout history artists have mentored and learned from one another, Trifecta Gallery pays homage to this time-honored tradition with Sush Machida-Gaikotsu and Brian Porray as poignant and prime working examples of this dynamic relationship.  Currently the two artists are at different stages in their careers. Both painters attended UNLV.  Porray, who has been Machida 's studio assistant for the last year, is finishing up of his Master of Fine Arts Degree; Machida-Gaikotsu is in the throes of success after receiving his in 2002.
Upon first look you will notice striking similarities of supreme craftsmanship and vibrant color. Each artist's complex process employs algorithms and vector-based programs to generate intricate images which are then painstakingly hand painted. They are both drawn to geometrically effective composition and the pursuit of idyllic forms.  These similarities, however, merely present a launching point for viewing the differences between the two.  Machida-Gaikotsu tends to look inward referencing cultural/political issues.  His visual language has roots in the vernacular of both the Pop and Finish Fetish movements, while simultaneously pairing Edo-period Japanese imagery with the current aesthetics of the computer screen.  Porray moves outward referencing astrophysical and math-based issues, building upon the sensibilities of hard-edged abstraction with accelerated and technological focus.

above:  BRIAN PORRAY     24 x 24"     $1400
"everything counts in large amounts" 
synthetic polymer spray paint on wood panel 

left:        BRIAN PORRAY  
"transmission"                       48 x 16"     $1400
synthetic polymer spray paint on wood panel 

above:  BRIAN PORRAY,  "wave of mutilation" ,   36 x 48",  synthetic polymer spray paint on panel,  $2000

SUSH MACHIDA GAIKOTSU "Ultra Phenomenon No.1"   SOLD
SUSH MACHIDA GAIKOTSU "Ultra Masochistic Love Me More"  $5800
    Both pieces L and R above are 72 x 11" and acrylic on wood panel.

BRIAN PORRAY,  "harrison bergeron" ,   36 x 48",  synthetic polymer spray paint on panel,  $2000.

Brian Porray pictured on cover
lower front .    See pgs. 40- 43+
for feature article by link on pic.

BRIAN PORRAY,  "5P4C3 3L3V47OR"    22 x 30"   synthetic polymer spray paint on panel   $500. framed
BRIAN PORRAY,  "study for painting"       22 x 30"   synthetic polymer spray paint on panel   SOLD 

below:  BRIAN PORRAY  "FUTURE TENSE 1 - 8"    17 x 12"   collage   $150 ea.   mounted with plexi cover

SUSH MACHIDA GAIKOTSU
"Mega Onsen Bubble Jetter 4:00 am"   
96 x 16"   acrylic on panel   $7800