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
Video Preview
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.
Denver, CO (November 4th, 2011) – This November Black Book Gallery will host an exhibition featuring a handful of Denver artists who all congregate in an influential and very active collaborative space, Guerilla Garden.
Jolt is the mastermind behind Guerilla Garden and his newest project can be found at 10th and Osage, a 5,000 square-foot architecturally integrated fine art mural. Quentin Rice stands with the elite in the graffiti art world and has recently taken his mad painting skills to the canvas. JJ Rivera is a modern day renaissance man with a background in design and fabrication and works with a variety of clientele, including the Children’s Museum. Diego Rodriguez is a talented young print maker with a background in drawing and is currently pursuing his MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design. Barth Quenzer is a fine art painter and teaches Visual Art in Denver Public Schools and Art Education at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. All of these artists have very unique styles and creative methods that blend to form a cohesive yet eclectic visual experience. Be sure to stop by Black Book Gallery on First Friday, November 4th for a night of great art.
More information on Guerilla Garden
Black Book Gallery has been given a great opportunity to display art from our past exhibits in one of Denver’s longest running and finest eating establishments Sam’s No.3 Downtown. Right now until early December we have a dozen or so pieces from ASVP on display.
Sam’s serves excellent food so make sure you visit them and if you have any questions about artwork you can call or email us.
Denver, CO (October 7, 2011) – The work of twin artist duo and collective, Skewville from Brooklyn, NY will be appearing at Black Book Gallery during the month of October. Skewville is at once a place and a term to denote a specific style of street art, originating from the pair and their early beginnings occupying a building given the same name.
Anti-Social Networking will be a commentary on social networking and how street art and art in general is not about who you know or who knows you, but who knows your work. The exhibit will be arranged so the artwork is connected to represent social networking. Part of the exhibit will also feature a very large and gritty piece from BAST.
Skewville in attendance
Free and open to the public
Available Artwork
ART CAPSULE [Mixing the work of Deedee Cheriel, Max Kauffman, Andrew Hoffman & Chasing Rainbows] is an art exhibition project meant to bridge and connect Denver’s emerging art scene with national and international artists and the art hubs in which they work and live. Mixing visiting artists with local artists helps to foster cultural art exchange, collaboration and creative inspiration.
ART CAPSULE will be one swift night of viewing and party. Artists, Deedee Cheriel and Max Kauffman will be in attendance. Chasing Rainbows, an emerging art-fashion line, will have a small collection of work on display in the gallery store as part of the ART CAPSULE event. Come by Black Book Gallery September 29 to witness a mash-up of creativity and visual art.
If you would like to receive an online preview of available artwork please use the contact page to notify us.
About Deedee Cheriel:
www.deedeecheriel.com
Nalini ‘Deedee’ Cheriel is a visual artist who started out creating record covers and T-shirts for the Oregon music scene in the early ‘90s. Born in the hippie town of Eugene, Oregon, she began her own band and record label at the age of 19. Influenced by the popular DIY culture of that time, she played in several all-girl bands (Juned, Adickdid, The Teenangels, The Hindi Guns) and co-created the semi-autobiographical film Down and Out with the Dolls. This artist has lived and studied abroad: Honduras, Chile, England, Portugal, Spain and her native India.
Now residing in Los Angeles, Cheriel’s work explores narratives that recognize the urgency and conflict in our continuing attempts to connect to the world. With influences derived from such opposites as East Indian temple imagery, punk rock, and her Pacific Northwest natural environment, her images are indications of how we try to connect ourselves to others and how these satirical and heroic efforts are episodes of compassion and discomfort. Bold elements drawn from landscapes -both urban and natural- and pop culture suggest the ability to find commonalities and relationships between ourselves and our surroundings that inevitably confirm our greater humanity and quest towards love.
About Max Kauffman:
www.kauffmanartistry.com
The whimsical paintings of Max Kauffman depict a subconcious avian world dotted with the semi-recognizable references of waking life. In his most recent series, “Migrations” fantastic birds previously recurrent in his works, have taken the forefront in these ethereal scenes. A host of common symbols from natural forms to those with a clearly human touch float in and out of view tying together these washed out dreamscapes. Working primarily in watercolor, gouache and ink, Kauffman’s combination of expressive and controlled techniques are well suited to his phantasmagoric subject matter.
Currently residing in Denver, Colorado, Kauffman grew up in South Bend, Indiana. With frequent trips from the countryside to the city of Chicago, Kauffman developed an affinity for both the bucolic and urban – a duality repeatedly explored in his otherworldly works. Attending Arizona State University, he received an education in ceramics and anthropology, which continue to influence his fascination with visual folklore.
About Andrew Hoffman:
www.andrewhoffmandesign.com
Based in Denver, Andrew Hoffman is an active artist, designer and
Illustrator. His work has been shown locally various galleries
including the Denver Art museum as well as internationally. He held anartist residency at Illiterate gallery in 2010, had his first gallery
solo show at Super Ordinary Gallery earlier this year and will have a
visiting artist lecture and exhibition at Western State College this
fall. Hoffman embraces an unconventionality that is unique to his
previous works, which were more closely comparable to contemporary content executed with the precision of graphic design using classical mediums. His new work, through similar and unexplored mediums, combines a series of varying styles and concepts that are visually destroyed to mask their original depth, ultimately resulting in a theme that Hoffman defines as “real life”.
“My latest work has unintentionally became a series of experiments
that combine and destroy styles and philosophies I’ve been exposed to in the past,” said Hoffman. “But perhaps more intriguing for me were the welcomed mistakes that occurred in the creative process that helped craft this style that only now exists by either coincidence or sporadic acts of artistic spontaneity. Together, they created this theme and imagery that reflected my environment – my life. Ordinary life is pretty complex and people tend to forget that.”
About Chasing Rainbows:
www.ilovechasingrainbows.com
Chasing Rainbows is an emerging art-driven fashion line from Denver, CO. Cosmic Thread is Chasing Rainbow’s most recent collection, each piece representing a work of art. Chasing Rainbows works to inspire fashion as a wholly creative experience.
18″ x 24″ Screen print on Coventry Cotton Rag 250 GSM Paper
5 colors with satin over print
Edition of 100
Signed & Numbered
Includes Certificate of Authenticity
$85 Shipped in US
$95 Shipped to Canada
$105 Shipped to UK
The newest release from CMYK Projects!
