SILENT AUCTION - DECEMBER 15, 2011 "Kill Bill" Movie Memorabilia: Benefiting the Denver Rescue Mission A rare opportunity to own original art that does double-duty as movie memorabilia has come up for auction in Denver, thanks to Rod Grier. Grier was commissioned by Quentin Tarantino to create original art pieces for the set of Kill Bill – Volume 1. Much of the art can be seen — and can be seen being destroyed — in the opening fight sequence between Uma Thurman and Vivica A. Fox. Luckily, the fight scene used replicas and the original art survives. Fourteen pieces featured in the movie, along with several other pieces by Grier, will be sold in a silent auction December 15, 2011 at Artwork Network at 878 Santa Fe Drive in Denver. The event is free and open to the public from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Denver Rescue Mission. Online bids can be made at ArtworkNetwork.com. Tarantino found the artist in a unique way. Grier’s sister, Pam Grier, starred in Tarantino’s film Jackie Brown. Having been invited to the premier of the movie by his sister, Grier packed up some of his artwork in a plastic trash bag, carried it up the red carpet to Quentin Tarantino and introduced himself. Tarantino was impressed enough to call Grier four years later to commission work for the Kill Bill – Volume 1 film. Meet the Artist Don't miss a chance to see this exhibit and meet Rod Grier in person!  The exhibit will be open until December 23rd, and open by appointment until the 30th. December 01:  Open 10am - 5pm, Rod on site from 10am - 5pm December 02 (First Friday):  Open 10am - 7pm, Rod on site from 2 - 7pm December 03:  Open 12 - 4pm December 05:  Open 1 - 5pm December 06 - 07: Open 10am - 5pm December 08 - 09: Open 10am - 5pm, Rod on site from 10am - 5pm December 10:  Open 12 - 4pm December 11 - 14:  Open 10am - 4pm December 15:  Open 10am - 4pm, Rod on site from 2 - 4pm About the Artist Rod Grier was born in Denver, Colorado, to an Air Force Sergeant and an operating room nurse.  At the early age of seven he was awarded the first prize trophy for the best painting in school and continued to develop his talent for the art. At East Denver High School, he excelled in art, track, and football.   After high school he entered Colorado State University and majored in fine arts.  He also played football on the CSU football team.  After studying art and drama at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, Rod moves to Los Angeles to continue his career as an artist.  Rod is noted for his unique style and use of color as a contemporary impressionist. Rod appeared in the cult hit movie “Foxy Brown” and in the soap opera “General Hospital”.  He has acted in numerous national TV commercials seen during the Super Bowl & World Series, as well as stage plays in the Los Angeles Theatre circuit. His collectors include Bill Cosby, the late John Matuszak, Pam Grier, and Hudlin Brothers Production Co. Want to bid? The artwork is now available for bidding.  Prices start at 60% off Retail Value.  Or check out "Buy it Now" prices and don't worry about being outbid on your favorite piece! Bidding will be open until 9:30 pm on December 15th, 2011.  Winning bidders can take home their new artwork the same evening.  Any unsold pieces will remain on exhibit (and will remain open for purchase) through December 23rd, 2011. Selected Press Southwest Art Magazine (Fall 2003) - .PDF Denver Post - The Scene (October 2003) - .PDF Colorado Homes & Lifestyles (Fall 2003) - .PDF

Rod Grier with Quentin Tarantino       and actress Vivica A. Fox       Rod Grier describing the art plates       at "Kill Bill" art show       SPONSORED BY