tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81862404666753724192024-03-13T21:42:59.968+00:00James Ropernews + exhibition updatesThe Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-55216588563208040882013-09-04T12:02:00.001+01:002013-09-04T12:02:10.588+01:00† R.I.P. jamesroper.blogspot.co.uk 2008-2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-5079263217350003902012-12-15T12:33:00.000+00:002012-12-15T12:33:29.992+00:00Escape Velocity at Mirus Gallery<br />
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<b>Mirus Gallery</b> is pleased to announce Escape Velocity, a group
exhibition showcasing works by artists Tom Berenz, Steve Budington, John
Deardourff, Joshua Dildine, Michael Dotson, Julian Duron, Matthias
Düwel, Sarah Emerson, Clark Goolsby, Daniel Healey, Dean Monogenis,
Kenji Nakayama & Dana Woulfe, Pepa Prieto, Allison Renshaw, James
Roper, Jaime Treadwell and Bas Zoontjens.<br />
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Escape Velocity is part II of the Mirus Gallery launch, which opened
with Crucible, a group exhibition highlighting the artwork that inspired
Paul Hemming to open Mirus Gallery. In Escape Velocity viewers will be
welcomed to a second group show that foreshadows the future of the
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held on <b>December 15, 2012 from 6pm – 10pm. The exhibition will be on
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The term escape velocity is used in physics to describe the speed
that is needed to “break free” from the earth’s gravitational pull. This
concept is a metaphor for Mirus Gallery’s second show, which will be
featuring a group of emerging and mid-career artists whose work marks
the vision of how the gallery plans to move forward and break ground
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For more details go to: <b><a href="http://mononym.co.uk/vessel/" target="_blank">mononym.co.uk/vessel</a></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Vessel</b> explores how a reclusive author's final book, and her subsequent disappearance, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">More details about the film, plus Page 1 of the script, can be found here:<span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span><b><a href="http://mononym.co.uk/vesselfilm" target="_blank">mononym.co.uk/vesselfilm</a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In the scenes set in Martha's study there will be a framed ultramarine blue inkblot hung on the wall.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of the 30 images below has been chosen as the one to be featured in those scenes.</span></span><br />
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Renowned contemporary artists Patrick Martinez, Aaron De La Cruz and
James Roper will exhibit original pieces at Circuit 12 Contemporary
gallery from October 13th through November 12th 2012. Titled <b>Even Flow</b>,
the show will consist of three to six pieces from each artist, including
paintings, sculpture, neon and site specific installation amongst other
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“The show’s title speaks on the honesty of touch or style of artists
participating in the exhibition. It’s sort of like speaking to a friend
you’ve known for years, you can speak honestly to them, there is no
filter, and everything that comes from your mouth flows like water.
That’s what the title is about,” says artist Patrick Martinez, “The art
just streams from us. All of the artists in the show speak honestly to
the viewer, visually.”<b> </b><br />
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<b>Even Flow</b> will depict artists’ unique expression and approach to
contemporary visual art. Martinez’s work consists of lush and colorful
paintings as well as distinct neon and sculptural works, De La Cruz
illustrates an amalgamation of art and design, and Roper’s mixed media
pieces are filled with vivid colors, movements and inspiration he
derives from his surroundings. This is the first time all three artists will be exhibiting together. </div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Opening: </span></b><b><span style="color: red;">Saturday, October 13th, 6pm - 10pm</span><br />
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October 13th - November 12th, 2012<b><br /><br />Circuit 12 Contemporary</b><br />
1130 Dragon St. Suite 150<br />
Dallas Texas 75207<br />
USA<br />
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The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-14984506638876206302012-08-31T00:45:00.000+01:002012-08-31T00:45:01.842+01:00Linkin Park & Known Gallery present LP50<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"The tour started in Bristow, Virginia on August 11, 2012 and besides the music <a href="http://linkinpark.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Linkin Park</strong></a> and <strong>Known Gallery</strong>
have something special at each and every venue. LP50. 50 screen print
posters at 50 venues by 50 different artists from around the world.<br />
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At each stop, you’ll find a limited-edition tour screen print poster
designed just for your city. Every show will feature a different screen print poster by a different
artist. All in limited quantities, none will be reproduced after this
run.<br />
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The first set of screen print posters are designed by: Stash, Anthony
Lister, Estevan Oriol, Push, Todd Bratrud, George Thompson, Joshua
Petker. Manny Sayes, ETNIK, Randy Ortiz, James Roper, Jamie Oliver,
Sever, Axis, Augustine Kofie, Greg Craola Sinkins, Jeff McMillan, Dabs
Myla and KMNDZ with 30 more artists to come."<br />
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Hand pulled screen print, 50cm x 70cm, available now. Signed and numbered, limited edition of 15.<br />
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Gicleé print version available on demand on Décor Smooth art–210gsm paper. <br />
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SURFACE PATTERN, a group show featuring works by Dean Monogenis, Pepa
Prieto, Misato Suzuki, Thomas Spoerndle, Morgan Blair, Lucas Martell,
John Guthrie, James Roper, Jessy Nite, Eddie Villanueva, Books Bischof,
and Maxomatic.<br />
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Within this survey of abstraction, each artist examines the rich
complexity of form, color, and line; defining and reinventing the
surface of each composition.<br />
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Departing from representational accuracy, pre-existing forms are
exaggerated or simplified; challenging the audiences perception,
transforming visual language, and posing meaningful contradictions. From
fluid and organic to geometric and methodical, each surface is
carefully structured to reflect an array of visual stimulus. Some works
are playful and inviting, others meditative or incongruous; yet all
fixating and enticing the viewers neurological attraction.<br />
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The goal of each pattern is to exist without reference from the
visual world. The goal of each surface is to amplify or displace each
pattern, transforming otherwise disparate images into carefully
constructed visual stimuli. Methodical, meditative, intuitive,
visceral, and calculated. As Arshile Gorky so eloquently put it, “
..Abstract art enables the artist to perceive beyond the tangible, to
extract the infinite out of the finite. It is the emancipation of the
mind. It is an explosion into unknown areas.”<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Opening: May 12th, 6pm - 10pm</span><br />
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May 12th - June 16th 2012 at:<b><br /><br />Circuit 12 Contemporary</b><br />
1130 Dragon St. Suite 150<br />
Dallas Texas 75207<br />
USA<br />
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<a href="http://circuit12.com/" target="_blank">circuit12.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://facebook.com/Circuit12" target="_blank">facebook.com/Circuit12</a><br />
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<a href="http://twitter.com/Circuit12Dallas" target="_blank">twitter.com/Circuit12Dallas</a><br />
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Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11AM - 6PM. Private viewings
gladly upon request.<br />
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For more
information, contact Dustin or Gina Orlando at <a href="mailto:Info@circuit12.com" target="_blank">Info@circuit12.com</a> or
<a href="tel:214-760-1212" target="_blank" value="+12147601212">214-760-1212</a>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-85597372959753112992012-01-29T11:28:00.001+00:002012-01-29T19:11:03.282+00:00Production Design assistants needed<div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> As part of a new short film project we are looking for a number of creative individuals to collaborate with during pre-production. <br />
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Jobs will include: <br />
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• Costume design and making of costumes, plus sourcing of appropriate clothing <br />
• Set decoration and sourcing materials, furniture, props etc. <br />
• Prop making <br />
• Storyboard art <br />
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The short will be filmed by professional film makers on a cinema quality digital camera and will garner worldwide</span> <span style="font-size: small;">exposure both through film festivals and online. <br />
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To give you a better idea of the films aesthetic here are the basic elements we will need to produce: </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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• A Shaman / Witch doctor style costume <br />
• Villager outfits, East European / Central Asian in style <br />
• A Mongolian Yurt (nomadic home) style interior <br />
• Tribal art and decoration <br />
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There is a mix of both modern day and traditional tribal elements, there is no specific time or place to the setting. <br />
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We want creative people from any field, be it fashion, fine art or film, whether you are looking to gain experience </span> <span style="font-size: small;">in film production, would like to add to your portfolio or cv, or just want to see your work up on the big screen. <br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b> Or alternatively send us a link to your website, blog, Flickr page etc. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our previous short 'Outside', which you can watch here: <a href="http://www.jroper.co.uk/film/outside">www.jroper.co.uk/film/outside</a>, was made on a budget of £2,500 funded by Vision+Media. It was short-listed in the Top 20 Experimental category of the Vimeo awards 2010. <span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><br />
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'Exvoluta Rush' GelaSkin available for pre-order and receive the Limited edition Most Wanted Print.<br />
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Work featured in <b>Precursor: The Creativity Watchlist</b>.<br />
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"The creative visions of design’s forerunners currently play with colors and patterns as well as with elements of realism, surrealism, op art, and tribal art. Precursor presents this strikingly interdisciplinary work that exists beyond the latest trends and retro looks and whose only obligation is to innovate. <br />
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This book is a trailblazing collection of recent work by a new breed of young designers from around the world complemented by insightful texts. Although stylistically diverse, the examples documented in <em>Precursor</em> are all created with a distinctly multidisciplinary approach that is enriching and expanding established categories of design."<br />
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'Let's make a sandwich'</div>
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Signed and numbered Giclée print on 260gsm archival paper. Limited edition of 20.<br />
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Available here: <a href="http://jamesroper.bigcartel.com/product/let-s-make-a-sandwich">jamesroper.bigcartel.com</a>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-14422971938320421752011-09-27T11:53:00.000+01:002011-10-05T12:31:17.530+01:00I Want My Music Video Art Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>'I Want My Music Video Art Show' </b><br />
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Curated by music video director <a href="http://www.marrsattacks.com/" target="_blank">Chris Marrs Piliero</a> and artist <a href="http://www.macdowellstudio.com/" target="_blank">Dave MacDowell</a><span style="min-height: 16px; padding-right: 16px; width: 16px;"></span><br />
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OVER 100 ARTISTS CELEBRATE THE ART OF MUSIC VIDEOS<br />
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October 7th - 20th at:<b><br /><br />Meltdown Gallery</b><br />
7522 Sunset Blvd.<br />
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</div><div>These are gallery-quality giclée prints on 100% cotton rag archival paper, printed with archival inks.<br />
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Limited edition of 100. Each print is 18 x 12 inches (1 inch border). $30 each.</div>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-26856815867527406582011-08-18T13:01:00.000+01:002011-08-18T13:01:00.002+01:00Suggestivism catalogue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissdNSlaok-6LC-C2fJZZgjXBiuMwGH3fZX8pSAKI_iAY8igpblmBlpV7K4dVPFwmZd32OPqjbQMXGlBTEwfVqyNOrwVE7AdHYmZPM4LT-QAYjWBAbOgYpoC7m13is6dnop1OB62ZE1iQ/s1600/suggestivism_ic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissdNSlaok-6LC-C2fJZZgjXBiuMwGH3fZX8pSAKI_iAY8igpblmBlpV7K4dVPFwmZd32OPqjbQMXGlBTEwfVqyNOrwVE7AdHYmZPM4LT-QAYjWBAbOgYpoC7m13is6dnop1OB62ZE1iQ/s640/suggestivism_ic.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">The companion catalogue for the 'Suggestivism' group show at Grand Central Art Center is now available, featuring images from the show and artist interviews.</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.gingkopress.com/07-art/suggestivism.html"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">www.gingkopress.com</span></a></span></h6>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-83184725420219624852011-08-10T14:11:00.000+01:002011-08-10T14:11:08.386+01:00LBD commission<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPm5y6E_jDigJyzHc_kLI84O98BBA7dGgQ4drlP-Jqpw-NZwyCF4gLcvfBCqrPxYm-NbhyphenhyphenYCT5z73j9D6HDwEcHZYvturVyWCe6vpn_D_pNHGEqzJmFGTTVX73X3z5k0YRScwrPBRhBxc/s1600/LBD+JR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPm5y6E_jDigJyzHc_kLI84O98BBA7dGgQ4drlP-Jqpw-NZwyCF4gLcvfBCqrPxYm-NbhyphenhyphenYCT5z73j9D6HDwEcHZYvturVyWCe6vpn_D_pNHGEqzJmFGTTVX73X3z5k0YRScwrPBRhBxc/s1600/LBD+JR.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-64821077477956834732011-04-16T09:46:00.003+01:002011-04-16T09:50:52.724+01:00Papercraft 2: Design and Art with Paper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgde8PUe0jpa4rBRuoh5YO7TKWPUuEJok1jknRSAHsJuuzYn0ImxapyzZ7YlaYEwtVHRIIDkwtz3nOyLldYqHaJnXAn_mKjK_F9bPxvR5w0leWtyD00YDYRf9RutEp6Ohlxu_OXWD0g6T0/s1600/gestalten_papercraft-2_cover.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgde8PUe0jpa4rBRuoh5YO7TKWPUuEJok1jknRSAHsJuuzYn0ImxapyzZ7YlaYEwtVHRIIDkwtz3nOyLldYqHaJnXAn_mKjK_F9bPxvR5w0leWtyD00YDYRf9RutEp6Ohlxu_OXWD0g6T0/s400/gestalten_papercraft-2_cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596100649932300530" border="0" /></a><br />My origami sculpture 'Devotion' appears in <a href="https://shop.gestalten.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/4008">Papercraft 2: Design and Art with Paper</a><br /><br>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-52008580568343670202011-04-04T12:22:00.008+01:002011-04-04T12:33:42.804+01:00'All and Nothing' (solo show) at Joshua Liner Gallery, New York<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/JIRoper/Roper_Evite.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 497px; height: 627px;" src="http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/JIRoper/Roper_Evite.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Joshua Liner Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibition with UK based artist James Roper. This will be Roper's first solo exhibition with Joshua Liner Gallery as well as Roper's solo debut in New York. <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://joshualinergallery.com/exhibitions/roper_all_and_nothing_april_12_2011/" shape="rect" target="_blank"> 'All and Nothing'</a> (Gallery II) will consist of new acrylic on canvas paintings and several new works on paper. Among the acrylic on canvas paintings is Roper's newest series of works entitled 'Exvoluta'. The "characters" depicted in this series embody diety-like forms influenced by the imagery of Hindu gods, Christian saints, and comic-book Superheroes, all rendered in glorious material excess beyond the reach of the natural. The opening reception will also be on Thursday, April 14th from 6 - 9pm.<br /><br />Please contact the gallery for additional information.<br /><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />Joshua Liner Gallery</b><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" > 548 W 28th St.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 3rd Floor</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" >New York, New York 10001</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" >212-244-7415<br /><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=o8lxm8cab&et=1104966536878&s=5225&e=001cn8IGHcqC7YTgmmgY9k-_NBdH2R1vwkQJbZSrt49sltSGdokHMWV7qL0S3THgekgJaGW88WQJU2f1rbQji3yZzy-OYTb73nGfl8AHtqJzFXP0JtTYC7PmR1CIc_Lv4EY" shape="rect" target="_blank">joshualinergallery.com</a><br /><br /><br /></span>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-63071892571204182952011-01-27T11:40:00.004+00:002011-01-27T12:05:16.828+00:00Suggestivism at Grand Central Art Center<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/JIRoper/5381370000_79b6d6fcc6_b.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 512px; height: 860px;" src="http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/JIRoper/5381370000_79b6d6fcc6_b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><em><strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">‘Suggestivism’</span></strong></em><br /><p> A group exhibition curated by Nathan Spoor<br />February 5 – April 17th @ <strong>The Grand Central Art Center at Cal State Fullerton</strong></p> <p>Cal State University’s cutting-edge museum arm, <strong>Grand Central Art Center</strong>, and <strong>Nathan Spoor </strong>have teamed up to present <em><strong>‘Suggestivism’</strong></em> – a comprehensive survey that explores and documents a select section of modern contemporary artists which make up the vibrant core of creativity existing in the current art world.</p> <p>Conceptually speaking, the term “suggestivism” refers to the ability of an individual to pursue their purpose with an amplified understanding and sensitivity. The artists involved represent precisely this – a wave of purpose, working within the more fluid aspects of narrative or figurative arenas. Through the mere power of suggestion, the magic is transferred from one to another, engaging the world at large from the most vivid and evocative of visual realms.</p><p>The exhibition will be accompanied by a grand print / book piece that includes the artwork in the exhibition, as well as a fascinating time capsule of studio shots and compelling interviews conducted by Spoor with each artist during the three-year curating period (2008 – 2011)</p><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Opening Reception</span>: Sat, Feb. 5th 7-10PM</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>Grand Central Art Center</strong><br />125 N. Broadway in Santa Ana / 714.567.7233<br /><a href="http://www.grandcentralartcenter.com/">www.grandcentralartcenter.com</a>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-71537978698866377832010-11-08T14:25:00.005+00:002010-11-08T15:14:02.899+00:00MTV + 55dsl Ident and T-shirt<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16278349?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="309" width="550"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">"MTV Networks International (MTVNI) and leading streetwear label 55DSL announced today the launch of their first-ever creative collaboration, set to culminate in five brand new MTV on-air idents and six bespoke t-shirt designs.<br /><br />Due to launch across MTV’s international network of 63 channels from 8 November 2010, the idents constitute the third phase of MTV’s POP x 1000% international refresh, first rolled-out in July 2009, and progress from expressing human emotions to exploring the senses – touch, sight, hearing, smell, taste – with the added twist of 55DSL’s intriguing 5.5th sense, the less-explored human sense of intuition, featured on the sixth t-shirt.<br /><br />In identifying the cream of design talent from across the world, MTV and 55DSL have engaged the talents of international artists Alex Trochut (touch), Ilovedust (sight), James Roper (hearing), Tei (smell), Yué Wu (taste), and Zeloot (intuition), to each create a t-shirt design inspired by one of the human senses. Each of the t-shirts features a unique graphic and has been created using an innovative method chosen by its designer to represent the sense in their own individual, tongue-in-cheek way.<br /><br />Taking the creative process one step further, each artist was paired with a motion design studio – selected from some of the world’s most innovative and cutting edge studios – including Universal Everything, Physalia and Digital District, to turn the original artworks into five unique 30-second short films, each informed by one of the senses. The result is a truly international collection, reflecting the commitment of both MTV and 55DSL to innovation, creation and imagination across all media platforms."<br /><br />The 55DSL x MTV 5.5 Senses collection will be available from 55DSL stores and selected retailers worldwide from mid December.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4_bgQHFA_ise6Jg2YFpNa3vV-yBPnAJ1EDBwRRNInK3Szb9Z9pSxgv22RKAZ5utn3ftqcd5gXAi8rr86UDxEzUNjhPA7kXhIkxxlb5FvcNyaascEe9sN-fuxeedPvHx0NJ9swEChyphenhyphenP0/s1600/JRoper+55DSL+Hearing+T.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4_bgQHFA_ise6Jg2YFpNa3vV-yBPnAJ1EDBwRRNInK3Szb9Z9pSxgv22RKAZ5utn3ftqcd5gXAi8rr86UDxEzUNjhPA7kXhIkxxlb5FvcNyaascEe9sN-fuxeedPvHx0NJ9swEChyphenhyphenP0/s400/JRoper+55DSL+Hearing+T.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537186032952268306" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/JIRoper/JRoper55DSLHearingGraphic3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 550px; height: 335px;" src="http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/JIRoper/JRoper55DSLHearingGraphic3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></div>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-43351021944002928302010-10-02T23:57:00.008+01:002010-10-03T00:05:45.868+01:00SugiPOP! at Portsmouth Museum of Art<span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9NcbvcHl40lznaUVmRPPfTqTZY-MVmxJdBSpVsFo9OVGiQQiwPrXrIe93-twFg4rFcah9AhVwz4DFIqtBSOsXUtBHEYXB2vQBY14JDIwwDiRJRrUiubObBaxfE2AgoSGDfwIvlL81nY/s1600/Inverse+excess+4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9NcbvcHl40lznaUVmRPPfTqTZY-MVmxJdBSpVsFo9OVGiQQiwPrXrIe93-twFg4rFcah9AhVwz4DFIqtBSOsXUtBHEYXB2vQBY14JDIwwDiRJRrUiubObBaxfE2AgoSGDfwIvlL81nY/s400/Inverse+excess+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523586997808627074" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span><b><i><br /></i></b><i><a href="http://www.portsmouthmfa.org/about_pma.html" target="_blank">The Portsmouth Museum of Art</a> and <a href="http://lebasseprojects.com/?linkTo=home" target="_blank">LeBasse Projects</a> present:</i><b><i><br /><br />‘SugiPOP!: The Influence of Anime and Manga on Contemporary Art’</i><br /><br />October 13th 2010 – January 16th 2011<br />Opening Reception: Thursday, October 14th 2010<br /></b></span><b><span><i><br /></i></span></b><span><br /></span><span>‘<b><i>SugiPOP!: The Influence of Anime and Manga on Contemporary Art’</i> </b>opens on October 13th at the Portsmouth Museum of Art, Portsmouth, NH, USA. The show is a collaborative effort, co-curated by Beau Basse of LeBasse Projects in Los Angeles and Katherine Doyle of the Portsmouth Museum of Art. It features the work of approximately 30 artists tracing the originations of manga, the rise of Japanese Contemporary Art and into how the art forms have influenced artists around the world.<br /><br />Sugi, the Japanese word for ‘too much,’ represents the extreme characteristics of Japanese manga and anime, which have merged with the American phenomenon of Pop, to become SugiPOP - a blend of Japanese and American contemporary art shaped and defined by over-the-top pop.<br /><br />The exhibition features an international roster of artists including Japanese masters Hokusai and Kuniyoshi in a display of original Edo period woodblock prints. The exhibit also features Japanese Contemporary artists Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Yoshitaka Amano, Mr., Ai Yamaguchi, Junko Mizuno and Hisashi Tenmyouya. International artists contributing to the exhibit include KAWS, Gary Baseman, Simone Legno, Natalia Fabia, Tomokazu Matsuyama, Yumiko Kayukawa, Seonna Hong, Hush, Morgan Slade, Edwin Ushiro, Luke Chueh, Andrew Hem, Mike Shinoda, SharkToof, Yoskay Yamamoto and more. Finally the exhibition includes original cels from some of the most significant anime films ever made, including <i>Cowboy Bebop</i> and <i>Princess Mononoke</i>.<br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span>The Portsmouth Museum of Art is located at One Harbour Place in downtown Portsmouth. Admission is free. Hours of operation for the Portsmouth Museum of Art are Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00-5:00, Fridays until 8:00; it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Guided group tours are available by appointment by contacting the museum at 603-436-0332 or by email at <a href="mailto:info@portsmouthmfa.org" target="_blank">info@portsmouthmfa.org</a><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span><br /></span></span>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186240466675372419.post-58720959157219245862010-09-27T12:37:00.002+01:002010-09-27T12:42:15.713+01:00SUPERUNKNOWN at Edel Assanti<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzs2sw2AKehJyXUB80ig0vveA-7Ee_xX933fBOC75tgjLLmjRfpefqyeMYUJl0OXym-gP0fV_651Cpxv6uWVrczfslqZchyMKkYBaEKAVfRxCPJLoWolPvJwJzUcPpmae-TeV-tB5K2A/s1600/63545_430888995185_511580185_5294662_544607_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzs2sw2AKehJyXUB80ig0vveA-7Ee_xX933fBOC75tgjLLmjRfpefqyeMYUJl0OXym-gP0fV_651Cpxv6uWVrczfslqZchyMKkYBaEKAVfRxCPJLoWolPvJwJzUcPpmae-TeV-tB5K2A/s400/63545_430888995185_511580185_5294662_544607_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521556511244186674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal;font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Superunknown</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /> Curated by Andy Wicks & David Northedge<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal;font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Artists</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /> David Small, Ed Payne, Gordon Cheung, Graham McNamara, James Roper, Matthew Atkinson, Michael Ashcroft, Rob Sherwood, Rosalie Wiesner, Sayshun Jay.<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal;font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Private View</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /> Wednesday 6th October 7 - 9pm<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal;font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Exhibition Dates</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /> Thursday 7th October - Saturday 13th November<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal;font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Gallery Hours</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /> Wednesday - Saturday 12pm - 6pm or by appointment<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal;font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Address</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> - Edel Assanti, 276 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria, London, SW1V 1BB<br /><br /><br /> Edel Assanti is proud to present Superunknown, an exhibition curated by Andy Wicks and David Northedge. </span> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"> Literature and Hollywood have long been creating dark and empty visions of near future societies in decline. In the present day, materials addressing this subject matter have once again found their way onto reading lists and cinema screens, forming a focal point for contemporary popular culture.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"> Projections of our universal future are often delivered in cautionary tones and serve as warning of how to avoid the total decimation of society. Notional futures of grim decaying interiors and bleak grey landscapes populated by savage inhabitants are the cultural benchmark for a morbid moribund world limping towards apocalypse.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"> Superunknown is a group show of twelve artists who produce work that addresses a future full of dreams, illusions and fantasies, celebrating the neglected virtues of the glossy, lurid and bizarre. The combined works on show articulate a hallucinatory collective vision of a future in which illicit vices serve as the connective tissues for a population wheeling recklessly onwards with a stoic apathy toward redemption and self-preservation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"> This group show is formed predominately of painters whose work share a common aesthetic of semi abstraction and contemporary landscape. The exhibition also features photography, video, sculpture and installation based works. </span></p> <span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://andywicks.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=284cf273d5c33c648dc738d5c&id=0c452c25f5&e=6f095c7433" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">http://edelassanti.com/exhibitiondetails.php?ID=90</a><br /><br /><a href="http://andywicks.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=284cf273d5c33c648dc738d5c&id=b3b7f836d9&e=6f095c7433" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147677701934841</a></span><br /><br>The Optical Hedonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092149391398662398noreply@blogger.com0