When Ad Deville of Skewville visited Denver for the exhibit “Anti Social Networking” in October 2011 we created this 7 minute masterpiece movie.
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.
Denver, CO (February 3rd, 2012) – For the first show of 2012 at Black Book Gallery in Denver, CO, the format of the exhibition is just as significant as the individual work itself. In an exploration of togetherness and separateness, among other themes, Ravi Zupa and Lindsay St. Antoine, who also share in a relationship, will be showing somewhat simultaneously, yet in different locations across continents.
Ravi, who held a solo exhibition last fall at Black Book, will be exhibiting at The Outsiders Gallery in London on January 12th, 2012, while Lindsay will be having her first solo exhibition at Black Book Gallery soon afterward, February 3rd, 2012. Nothing Teaches Needs is the title of the dual exhibition and creates dialogue around the subject of where needs originate in both the human psyche as well as in the natural, physical realm. To describe his part of the show, Ravi uses the example of how infants possess inherent answers and tools to satisfy their needs from the start, “Infants emerge from their mothers with perfect knowledge of how to coordinate their mouths and throats to feed.”
For her part, Lindsay has been thrust into a more personal exploration of the themes, which have highlighted dualities in her own process: the desire to express, countered with fear of expressing as well as multiple associations of joy and pain intertwined, all par for the course of the human condition, but perhaps more vividly felt by the person leading a life in which heavy emphasis on art making is present. It is with exhibition of this kind of art that viewers become privileged to witness the boldness of personal expression.
Taken together, with Ravi tackling broader themes of intimacy and needs, while Lindsay translates her own experiences on the same subject, the two create a distinct balance, which is very much male/ female in quality. Lindsay’s work is made up of layer after layer of house paint, acrylic paint, oil paint, oil stick, oil pastel, old paper, graphite pencil, colored pencil, ink, and ballpoint pen, with a bit of screen printing. As part of their collaboration, Ravi has created drawings, block-printed images, and words (which were originally written poetically or spoken insanely) to be incorporated into Lindsay’s paintings. These drawings and prints, carefully made, combined with the raw dirtiness of Lindsay’s painting, give a dreamlike view into the beauty and the mess that can exist within attempted intimacy.
Include yourself in the Denver side of this dynamic exhibition opening February 3rd at Black Book Gallery.
Please note: Due to the snow storm we are rescheduling the opening reception for February 11th
Lindsay St. Antoine with Ravi Zupa
Nothing Teaches Needs
Opening Reception:
February 11th 6pm -12
Exhibit runs Feb. 3rd – 27th.
Visit NothingTeachesNeeds.com for more information
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Originals
Some images contain nudity
Detail Pictures
Ravi is set to open his first solo exhbit outside of the U.S. at The Outsiders in London. Nothing Teaches Needs is a 2 city exhibition with Ravi exhibiting in London followed by Lindsay St. Antione exhibiting next month at Black Book Gallery. Ravi has put together his most focused and powerful show to date and he is sure to open some eyes across the pond.
Next month, Lindsay will open her exhibit in Denver featuring a selection of her finest work to date as well. Nothing Teach Needs is a collaborative exercise between Ravi and Lindsay that brings together not only their amazing artistic talents but also reveals the struggles and artistic adventures of their relationship. Make sure you check NothingTeachesNeeds.com for more information.
Ravi Zupa
Lindsay St. Antoine with collaborations by Ravi Zupa
Make sure you also check out this interview with Ravi Zupa on Hi-Fructose
Our newest project comes from Denver artist Michael Coriano. Coriano has been making some noise around town lately with his distinct style and colorful takes on pop culture. When he isn’t busy designing fresh gear for Jiberish or killing it in local art shows he obviously spends too much time in front of the TV.
On Wednesday, December 7th from 6-8pm we will be at The 1UP in downtown Denver where you can be one of the first to pick this bad boy up – Cash or Card Accepted!
The 1UP features over 45 classic Arcade Games, 15 Pinball Machines, 3 Lanes of Classic Skee-Ball and multiple sets of Giant Jenga. If you think you have some skillz playing Punch-Out! make sure you come down and enter the Punch-Out! tournament to win a free print!
If you cant make it to the release party you will be able to score “Duel with Iron Mike” at Division West and at the opening night of Mile High and Rising at Black Book Gallery. We also plan to have an online release in the next week so stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages for more information.
Print Details:
“Duel with Iron Mike” is a 5 color screen print featuring a metallic gold tooth!
18 x 24 Inches – Easy to frame!
Signed & Numbered
“Minor Circuit” features white text – Edition of 87 – $35 + Shipping
“Major Circuit” features silver text – Edition of 7 – $75 + Shipping
“World Circuit” features gold text – Edition of 7 – $75 + Shipping
Print will be available to purchase online at CMYK Projects Monday, December 12th at a random time.
Details subject to change!
Denver, CO (December 10th, 2011) - Finishing off the year with a bang at Black Book Gallery this month, the first ever Mile High & Rising group show (on display throughout December) will bring together over twenty-five of the city’s most active creative talent, exhibiting a collection of diverse work and representing a sample of the contemporary artscape currently happening in Denver. This will be an incredible mix of artwork, not to mention a prime opportunity to pick up a few pieces- all work will be priced at $100 or less – Double score!
Encompassing a wide variety of mediums and artistic styles, the show will not only highlight each individual artist’s contribution, but also the close knit community of art contributors that live and work in Denver (which includes many others). From upcoming to established artists, from graffiti to tattoo influences, from screen printing, to paint, drawing, photography and sculpture, Mile High And Rising will truly be a landmark show, and define a new tradition in the process. Next year, the show will continue with Mile High and Rising Vol. 2.
Some of the artists featured include: John Fellows, Axel Geittmann, Sarah Ford, Ravi Zupa, Jeremy Burns, Adam Sikorski, Mike Ortiz, John Lamb, Chris Huth, Ian Millard, Lindsey Kuhn, Max Kauffman, Jeremy Pruitt (Thinkmule), Melanie Pruitt, Pedro Barrios, Rob Mack, Mike Graves, Sandi Calistro, John Cole, Joseph Martinez, Sam Turner, Mona Crowe, Mark Sink, Dan Ericson, Michael Coriano.
Be on the lookout in early 2012, as the gallery will be releasing a free ‘Black Book’ around the state of Colorado that includes over twenty pages of full color artwork as well as information on the artists involved in this first edition of Mile High & Rising. This is one opening you won’t want to miss and may we suggest getting there early, this artwork will go quick!
Sneak Peek from Vincent Comparetto
If you would like to see a preview of available artwork please use the contact page to notify us.
