Archive | October 3, 2009
The Art of case
If you’re in Los Angeles be sure to check out case’s latest work at the Carmichael Gallery.
The L.A. case
Opening Reception: Thursday October 8 2009 / 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Please RSVP to rsvp@carmichaelgallery.com
Exhibition Dates: October 8 – October 29
Address: Carmichael Gallery / 1257 N. La Brea Ave / West Hollywood CA 90038
Big hitters
What’s the collective noun for street artists / graffiti artists? Whatever, take a look at this new wall in East London (thanks to nolionsinengland for the heads up) and see how many artists you can recognise.
Catchin’ Up With Know Hope: ‘Kindred Times and Future Goodbyes’
‘Kindred Times and Future Goodbyes’ a recent event that a few friends (Foma <3, Klone and Zero Cents) and i recently put on. like the name implies, the show was in an abandoned building in south tel aviv. the location is an amazing structure that had its insides basically completely torn out, leaving only the four walls and allowing the skies to be seen through the non-existent roof and arched windows.
the building itself seems to be a somewhat historic building, and is set to be restored and preserved, but we painted in it, revisiting it and adding new pieces each visit, until we felt that it was complete.
we then decided on a date for the opening event, and opened a blog to announce the location on the day of the event, due to the fact that it was all done without permission.
i think that all in all it made for a very special night, with a lot of great people coming out, cheap wine, and bonfires to light it all up when it got darker.”… Know Hope
Shit We’re Diggin’: The Art of Tory Wright
“I explore the intersection of fashion and consumerism, using collage as a drawing tool. I collect, reclaim, and reuse Duratrans (the ever present light box advertisements) and fragrance campaign posters seen within department stores as a source material.
Employing a reductive language, I flirt with the viewer’s gaze by altering the material’s surface. By cutting away imagery pulled from luxury item advertising I reveal a new conversation with broad references to the female form. Gucci links, William Morris, art nouveau, tears and textiles intertwine as they overtake the seduction of these advertisements within a consumer culture. Ultimately commenting upon the American lust for material gratification.”… Tory Wright
Getting there
Yesterday I managed to have a look around the preparations for One Foot In The Grove. I don’t really want to put a load of pictures showing exactly what’s in there so here’s a few teaser pics.
