Recognized worldwide for his combinations of cute and cuddly creatures with unfortunate — albeit humorous — situations, Ledbetter takes his work in Magnus Maximus to new heights for the exhibition.

Pushing his craftsmanship and design aesthetic further than before here, he employs a lighter color palette of pure whites and pale hues on blonde wood panels, and he introduces baroque embellishments, inspired old world European architecture and design.

Joe Ledbetter

Brandi Milne, Jan Corey Helford, Mia, Bruce Helford, Bob Dob

Carlos Ramos, Joe Ledbetter and Jonathan Cathey

Aviary Eden, Acrylic and cel vinyl on wood

Eighty-Sixed, Acrylic and cel vinyl on wood

Angelique Groh, Jan Corey Helford and Sherri Trahan

Guests and their poodle with a mohawk enjoy the show

Harley Cross from Hint Mint and friend, Lola and Brandi Milne

Face the Rainbow, Acrylic and cel vinyl on wood

Lovers Bliss, Acrylic and cel vinyl on wood

Gary Baseman and Joe Ledbetter

Crowd

Luke Chueh and Bruce Helford

Sharktoof, Buff Monster and Stephanie Escobar

Return of the Heirloom, Acrylic and cel vinyl on wood

Read our Back Talk interview with Joe Ledbetter here.

Magnus Maximus will be exhibited until June 23, 2010.

Corey Helford Gallery

8522 Washington Boulevard

Culver City, CA 90232

T: 310-287-2340

www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm

For more information about the artist, please visit joeledbetter.com

Photos by Sam Graham.