Jordan Seiler in Philly

I had the great pleasure of spending some quality time with Jordan Seiler last week as he prepped for his show at VMG. Words can not explain...

Only The Beginning...

As many of you know, I have resigned as Director and I am no longer a partner of Vincent Michael Gallery. I want to thank all of the Artists I had the pleasure of working with while at VMG. I thoroughly enjoyed working with each and every one of you and I look forward to working with many of you in the future. You are the reason I opened a gallery.

I have been presented with countless opportunities over the past few weeks and plan to continue working with galleries and creative organizations as an independent curator and consultant. Over the next few months, I will be exhibiting my own work in New York City, Boston & Philadelphia and will be using my studio time to prepare for these shows. I will also be teaching a collagraph printmaking work shop early next year. Stay tuned to my blog and website for updates...This is only the beginning. Thank you!

Phillyist

Chris Clark's talent as an artist can be traced back to his childhood, when he was introduced to graphic arts by his grandfather, a sign painter. A graduate of Kutztown University with a B.F.A. in printmaking, Chris's work reflects these early lessons in design and as well as his lifelong interest in commercial and residential construction. Featuring organic forms juxtaposed against the engineered and the synthetic, Chris's work explores the relationship between the natural world and technology. His art suggests a certain tension between the two elements, creating an energy that is both kinetic and foreboding.

To create the layered effect prevalent among his pieces, Chris utilizes a combination of different mediums, including screen-print, collage, and spray paint. Occasionally, another element is introduced, such as sewing thread. After tearing up magazines articles and newspapers, Chris will layer the textual pieces among similarly-treated photocopies of blueprints and diagrams. Layer upon layer of paper, paint, and glue are painstakingly positioned upon a wood panel before the final, finishing image is added.

While Chris's past gallery exhibitions are too numerous to list, his work is currently being showcased at the Salt Art Gallery at 212 Race Street. The group show, entitled, “Grew Up & Blew Up: Character Rehab”, will be at the gallery through October 23, 2010. You can also catch up with Chris on his website and via his blog, Twitter and Facebook!

“Urbanites” November 18 – December 16

Historically, artists have often found the “city” as a muse. The energy, technology, population, monumental structures, and pace of life can easily be inspiring. The translation and resulting representation of urban influence may vary from dark and dismal to magnificent, palatial, or even serene. It is this individual absorption of the metropolitan experience that formulates one’s own take on citylife, and the artwork that may stem from it.

Corresponding with this theme, The Distillery Gallery presents “Urbanites”, a show of works which exhibit reflections of experiences within cities. 2D and 3D works will form a survey of responses to urban stimuli, while the gallery itself – located within a mid-19th century rum distillery – will also serve as a character in the exhibit, still donning many traits indicative of its former industrial use. “Urbanites” will feature works by myself. Kenji Nakayama, Josh Falk, Adam O’Day, and more TBA…


The Distillery Gallery Presents:
"Urbanites"

November 18 - December 16, 2010
Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov 18, 6 -9pm
free and open to the public
516 E 2nd St., first floor

contact: Scott Chasse, gallery director
(978) 270-1904 / scottchasse@gmail.com
http://www.gallery.distilleryboston.com/

Art Takes Miami

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http://www.arttakesmiami.com/chrismclark

Grew Up & Blew Up: Character Rehab

Salt Gallery Presents:
“Grew Up & Blew Up: Character Rehab”
An exhibit of new works by:
Thomas Buildmore, Scott Chasse, Chris Clark, Dan King, Kenji Nakayama and Morgan Thomas
September 3rd – October 22nd, 2010
Opening Reception: Sept 3, 6-9:30pm (Philly First Fridays)
Contact: Michael Veneziale
saltartgallery@gmail.com / (215)939-7426
www.saltgallery.com

Does stardom have an inevitable shelf life? As today’s technology and hyper-interconnectedness allow everyday people to become stars, Hollywood types and formerly untouchable CEOs are being uncloaked to reveal the everyday person within, complete with imperfections, shortcomings, and vices. With the playing field leveled to a certain degree by a media obsessed with celebrity faults and disaster, one has to consider the mortality of a career in or near the limelight.

With this in mind, Salt Gallery director Michael Veneziale has teamed-up with artist/curators Thomas Buildmore and Scott Chasse to present a body of work themed on the dark side of pop culture. In addition to Buildmore and Chasse, artists Chris Clark, Dan King and Morgan Thomas (all from Philly) along with Boston’s Kenji Nakayama will present works which reflect the over-saturation of the celebrity image, downfall of American icons, and public lynchings by the main stream media. Although the theme may sound grim, much of the artwork by these six artists visually contradicts the darkness with bold imagery, color, and/or humor. Including references to Tiger Woods, Henry Winkler, and Big Oil, the show contemplates whether or not the term “celebrity” itself, has indeed, jumped the shark.

Please join us for the opening reception on September 3rd from 6-9:30pm as part of Philly First Fridays.
Free and open to the public.

PaperMonster Ate That Little Boy @ Vincent Michael Gallery Time-lapse