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Black Book Gallery presents Rene Gagnon “Between Here and All Knowing”

Posted by Black Book Gallery on April 30, 2012   |   Comments Off

Rene Gagnon will be holding his second solo art exhibit “Between Here and All Knowing” at Black Book Gallery during the month of May 2012. Rene brings a fresh body of work that moves into greater abstraction than his previous exhibit “Urban Flowers”. Many of the same techniques were used to create the new pieces but the concept behind “Between Here and All Knowing” is much more personal:

“Many artists draw inspiration from their dreams. When I speak to someone who can’t recall their dreams, I feel sorry that they never experienced the sense of flying, or feeling your body dissipate into pixels while traveling through a worm hole, or sitting on the moon with a good friend and hearing the dull roar of the earth spinning.

It is said that when we die we enter into a state of ‘All Knowing’. In many of my dreams I have experienced what I can only refer to as this ‘All Knowing’ state of being. I’ve experienced being encompassed by energy in the form of written words, equations, particles whizzing and bouncing about, and form, shape, and color that I have no words to describe.

This body of work represents the transition from the compartmentalized nature of our ‘real’ world and the collision of knowledge, beauty and chaos that define my ‘All Knowing’ state of being.”

Rene Gagnon “Between Here and All Knowing”
Opening Reception:
May 4th from 6pm – 1130pm
Artist will be in attendance
Event is free and open to the public

Available Artwork

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* Prices do not include shipping
*All pieces signed and dated on right edge

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Detail Shots

“The Joy of Stenciling” Video & Sam’s No.3 Exhibit

Posted by Black Book Gallery on April 20, 2012   |   Comments Off

We had a very successful response to “The Joy of Stenciling” at Black Book in March so we  moved the exhibit to one of Denver’s iconic restaurants – Sam’s No.3 Downtown. If you missed the exhibit in March now is your chance to check it out while enjoying the fantastic food at Sam’s No.3.

While getting ready for “The Joy of Stenciling” we had Gavin McGlynn create a short documentary on Ian Millard and his artistic process. Many thanks to Ian and Gavin for taking the time to put this together.

The Joy of Stenciling with Ian Millard

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Black Book Gallery presents Michael Sieben, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Ariel Diaz and Mike Aho “Group Show(er)”

Posted by Black Book Gallery on March 26, 2012   |   Comments Off

April at Black Book Gallery brings work by a fresh crop of artists: Michael Sieben, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Ariel Diaz and Mike Aho, who live and work in various cultural hubs such as Austin, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Entitled, “Group Show(er)” the show ties together influences mostly from skateboarding, a little mysticism and a touch of rock and roll.

Michael Sieben lives in Austin, TX and is a professional illustrator, designer as well as staff writer for Thrasher Magazine. He is also one of the four founding members of Camp Fig Gallery that existed between 2002-2006 and then, founding member of Okay Mountain Gallery and Collective which started in 2006 and is still happening today. Mel Kadel comes to us from Los Angeles, California by way of New York and originally, Pennsylvania. In her work, she primarily explores themes of interconnectedness and balance using a technique likened to “drawing with an eyelash.” Travis Millard, who also lives in Los Angeles, is self-titled CEO/Janitor of Fudge Factory Comics. As all-encompassing as playing head chief while also tidying the toilets can be, Millard’s breadth of artworks are also quite varied. Illustrations, small zines, tee-shirts, graphics and posters are all fair territory for this jack of many mediums. Ariel Diaz adds a bit of San Francisco flavor to the Group Show(er) show, although he was originally born in Tijuana and raised in San Diego. Either way, this “Moon Child” offers works that are both sophisticated and juvenile in their presentation. Lastly, Mike Aho is another Austin affiliate who splits his time as a musician, visual artist and video director. In recent years Aho has directed videos for Mando Diao, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and RTX in addition to creating video and commercial work used as international campaigns for Volcom Clothing, Ride Snowboards and Roger Skateboards. Aho is the co-creator and director of the cult-status surrealist skateboard comedy series, ‘The Internet Shack’ for Thrasher Magazine.

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Black Book Gallery presents Ian Millard “The Joy of Stenciling”

Posted by Black Book Gallery on February 25, 2012   |   Comments Off


Denver, CO (March 2rd, 2012)– Denver artist, Ian Millard will be exhibiting “The Joy of Stenciling” at Black Book Gallery for the month of March.
“The Joy of Stenciling” takes on a distinct Americana identity, with images depicting vintage food items and products. For this new body of work, Millard used over 200 hand-cut stencils and spray paint to create over 30 photo-realistic works. Ian has been perfecting stencils for many years and this exhibit reveals his devotion and abilities – many of the pieces in the show required over 1,000 handmade cuts to complete. Join us on March 2nd, 2012 at 6pm for a mind blowing display of hard work and nostalgia.

Ian Millard
The Joy of Stenciling
Opening Reception:
March 2nd 6pm -12
Exhibit runs Mar. 2nd – 30th.

Available Artwork

* Payment plans available
* Additional pictures available
* Prices do not include shipping

Originals

The Joy of Stenciling with Ian Millard

Skewville “When in Denver” Movie

Posted by Black Book Gallery on February 18, 2012   |   Comments Off

When Ad Deville of Skewville visited Denver for the exhibit “Anti Social Networking” in October 2011 we created this 7 minute masterpiece movie.

Skewville “When In Denver”

Click here to view available artwork from “Anti Social Networking”

Many thanks to Ill Noir/Gavin McGlynn for producing a great movie showcasing all of action.

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