Emily the Strange Press Release
June 29, 2006

 
World Premiere of original Emily the Strange Art—

On Friday, July 7th, 2006, the Wonderful World Art Gallery in Culver City, CA invites the public to peruse original art and meet the creative forces behind the world’s most intriguing 13 year old and international counterculture phenomenon.

Original Emily the Strange paintings on canvas, wood, and screen are world premiering at the Wonderful World Art Gallery (WWA) in downtown Culver City.

WWA is the first stop on a 13 city international gallery tour, celebrating Emily’s 13th birthday since her creation at Cosmic Debris Etc., Inc. Cosmic Debris is the powerhouse behind a new wave of pop culture icons including Emily the Strange and Oopsy Daisy.

Emily the Strange has never been hotter! With over 2.5 million fans, retailers across the globe, a merchandise website, a quarterly comic book with Dark Horse Comics and an upcoming feature length film with 20th Century Fox, this underground sensation has become a worldwide phenomenon. With far-reaching international exposure and appearances on hit TV shows such as Gilmore Girls and MAD tv, Emily the Strange has definitely made a forceful impression. Celebrities such as Marilyn Manson, Karen O, Courtney Love, Fatboy Slim, Tommy Lee, and Rose McGowen are just a few of Cosmic Debris’ fans.

Join Cosmic Debris at the Wonderful World Art Gallery for this exclusive event with gothic charm. Art enthusiasts can view and discuss the artwork, and become a part of the Emily Strange following. As fans snatch up their favorite original paintings and limited edition prints, they can rendezvous with the creative minds behind Emily the Strange, creator Rob Reger and illustrator, Buzz Parker.

Gallery Owner Debbie Weiss raves, “It is a thrill to inaugurate our new gallery in the heart of Culver City with such a great first opening. The Emily the Strange art is absolutely fantastic and we anticipate that Emily fans will jump at the opportunity to add the new works to their collections.” “We’ve already had an outpour of enthusiastic feedback about the show,” adds Gallery Director, Kamaren Henson, “and we anticipate a huge hit.”