"Just A Moment..." Solo Show at Black Book Gallery
Just A Moment... Solo Show at Black Book Gallery
The title of my next show is inspired by the point at which the HAL 9000 decides to initiate and carry out his plan. I, and most people, have been thinking about this time. We are in the midst of a slow collective realization, that leaves us feeling uneasy and precarious. Something that has, for a very long time, dwelt quietly in the shadows of conspiracy theory has, rather abruptly, stepped into the realm of conspiracy fact—the realization that the eyes of computers are opening wider every day and watching us with deep interest. The title is a bit misleading however, in the sense that I actually believe there is little cause for pessimism and hysteria. This movement of machines into the world of humanity is not at all new.
In fact, Cervantes was aware of this very problem in the year 1600. Don Quixote was profoundly distrustful of the encroachment of machines and his only escape was madness.
I was recently given a beautiful antique printing press—a machine for producing art. Ironically, this machine is even more advanced than anything in Cervantes’ world, yet at our stage in history, it now oddly represents the value of the human hand in art.
Just A Moment…
Black Book Gallery
555 Santa Fe Dr.
Denver, CO 80204
August 1 – 30, 2014
Exhibition with Shepard Fairey: "Art Alliance: The Provocateurs"
Exhibition: Art Alliance: The Provocateurs
Block 37 · Chicago · July 31 – August 4, 2014
“The Art Alliance: The Provocateurs” exhibition took place during, and in partnership with, Lollapalooza 2014. One of the largest music festivals in the world, Lolla draws hundreds of thousands of culturally sophisticated and creatively curious visitors to Chicago each summer.
I was honored to show my work (and debut my typewriter guns) alongside the following artists: Shepard Fairey, Swoon, HAZE, Space Invader, Dzine, Mark Mothersbaugh, FAILE, Ryan McGinness, Winston Smith, RETNA, Stanley Donwood, Monica Canilao, Clare Rojas, Estevan Oriol, Evan Hecox, Gary Panter, Jen Stark, Camille Rose Garcia, Revok, Cleon Peterson, D*Face, WK Interact and many others.
The show, curated by Shepard Fairey, proved to be far more than a typical exhibition by combining world class art with experiential and interactive components such as music, public art, panel discussions, charities, local community interests, and education.
Notable Media Coverage of “The Art Alliance: The Provocateurs” From:
Opening Reception: "Process to Consumption"
Opening Reception: Process to Consumption
Join me for the opening exhibition of Process to Consumption paired with A Celebration of Aesthetics, an interactive wine and art pairing by Simone FM Spinner, CWS.
ABOUT A CELEBRATION OF AESTHETICS
Be the first to experience a new understanding of the similarities between wine and art. Each pairing consists of carefully selected wines paired with eight specifically selected works of art to illustrate a complementary aesthetic theme. Learn about cutting edge aesthetics theory while enjoying in an evening of wine, art, conversation and camaraderie.
ABOUT PROCESS TO CONSUMPTION
The Process to Consumption exhibition is presented by Create Denver. The project provides eight Denver-based artists with limited studio time on the third floor of the McNichols Building and “vessels” to create their original artworks. This show challenges both the artist and audience by providing the public a rare opportunity to share in dialog and witness the artists’ creative process from conception to the many stages, methods and perspectives of execution, leading to the final exhibition.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Michael Dowling – Painter, classic, expressionist, drawing
Jared David Paul Anderson – Painter, abstraction, primal, expressive
Lu Cong – Painter, portraiture, contemporary, complicated
Homare Ikeda – Painter, abstractions, printmaker, stumbler, dreamer
Donald Fodness – Installations, assemblages grotesque, humor
Laura Shill Amber Cobb – photography, drawing, sculpture, installation
Plangloss Gravitron – Collective medium, expressionism, zoobiquity
Ravi Zupa – Painter, mixed media, subliminal, political, woodblock
WHEN & WHERE:
Thursday, July 10, 2014
6pm – 10pm
McNichols Civic Center Building
Wine pairing & discussion runs 6 – 7:30pm sharp
Artist reception to follow immediately until 10pm
PUBLIC HOURS:
Saturdays and Sundays: 10am – 3pm, or by appointment
Runs through July 10 – 27, 2014