LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Private Eye, a noir-inspired art event hosted by Olivia Wilde and Tarryn Teresa, LLC will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm at the Industrial Street Art Studios in the downtown arts district. The Private Eye will feature “Under Color of Authority,” a sardonic fine art series of 34 original hand-sculptured badge designs and a fascinating pin produced by Griffin Moss the collaborative pseudonym of Venice-based artists Ron Griffin and Bryan Moss. Two of the artworks will also be available in a limited edition series. The surrealist series demonstrates the relationship between art and crime and was motivated by the history of police misconduct and corruption in
Los Angeles. Griffin Moss utilized precious metals and fine gems to symbolize the underlying theme of authority and excess. The event will feature live and silent auctions of the entire Griffin Moss original badge series and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU/SC).

“We are delighted to support the ACLU/SC through our collaboration with Griffin Moss” said Tarryn Soderberg, owner of Tarryn Teresa, LLC. “Freedom of expression is the linchpin of a democratic society,” said ACLU/SC Executive Director Ramona Ripston. “Our organization has repeatedly and vigorously defended the rights of artists and musicians to express themselves, even as we’ve battled some of the worst abuses of the Bush administration, with its immoral war and its orchestrated threats to our privacy and our justice system. We’re very grateful to Tarryn Teresa for organizing this art event, and we urge you to join the many artists, actors and filmmakers who support the efforts of the ACLU” Ripston added.

The Private Eye has been made possible though the generous support of co-hosts Bacardi and Linear City, LLC along with several sponsors including Church and State, Rock Star Energy Drinks, Royal Clayton’s and Viesso. In addition to the live and silent auctions of the Griffin Moss badge series, guests will enjoy a lavish catered reception and complimentary entertainment by DJ Dimitri. The event promises to bring a night of glamour and intrigue to over 300 guests. Past ACLU supporters include Halle Berry, Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter, Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams.

Bryan Moss has spent over 20 years working in sculpture, foundry and jewelry studios and has owned and operated Brevard Jewelry Studio in Venice since 1994. Brevard fine jewelry designs are available in Neiman Marcus among other retailers. Ron Griffin has exhibited around the globe for the past 20 years and his artwork is part of a permanent collection at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Please visit www.griffinmoss.com.