Black Book Gallery presents ASVP “Down to Earth”

Opening reception September 2nd @ 7pm – Open to the public
Artists in attendance

Denver, CO (August 24, 2011) – ASVP is a New York based artistic team of two that began working together over 8 years ago and has more than 20 years of combined creative experience. The team has created paintings, murals and poster art that has been displayed in major cities across the world including London, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Hawaii, Zürich, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Varanasi India as well as New York City.

“The clean look and feel of the work comes from our commercial training in graphic design and advertising, but for us, many of the actual images are reflective of “a break-out” from a certain type of creative jail that we both found ourselves in. We felt like we were in the Creative Matrix—and we finally figured out how to unplug.”

ASVP’s work collages eastern and western images from multiple influences including; retro advertising, pop and comic book culture, mixed with bold typographic elements. The team uses dramatic multi-layered compositions with bright tones of pop-inspired color.

“The more aggressive imagery in the show comes from a defensive, almost resentful place, and more strongly shows the idea of us “breaking free” from our past to create things that are more honest. Other images in the show exhibit more restraint. When viewed together, the diversity of the work shows an honest depiction of our voice as a work in progress.”

ASVP’s first solo exhibit comes on the heels of two recent group shows including “Bushwick Open Studios” and most recently, “Can’t Hear the Revolution” at Kunsthalle Galapagos.

“Down to Earth” is comprised of nearly 40 silk screened pieces on paper and canvas with hand and spray painted elements in many of the works. Exhibit opens at Black Book Gallery on September 2nd and runs through September 30th.

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In Memory: The Art of Shane Davis Friday, August 26th at 7:00pm

On Friday August 26th, Black Book Gallery will be hosting a retrospective of the works of Shane Alexander Davis. On display will be both works from the Davis family collection, and pieces which will be available for friends and family.

With his early passing Shane left behind a large amount of previously undisplayed works in a wide variety of media. The collection includes paintings, drawings, prints, ceramic, and jewelery. …Getting to see this body of work in it’s entirety gives the viewer a somewhat better look into who Shane was as both a human and artist, and how prolific he was in his efforts. At the same time various quotes and illustrations leaves a sense that in somethings we will never know exactly what he was commenting on. Some pieces a direct and funny joke delivered in a completely Shane way, others exemplify a cryptic inside joke existing only within a personal self dialogue. For friends and family of Shane this is a not to be missed one night only show.

Drinks will be served and good times will be had. This is not a time of mourning but a time of celebration of his life and works, so let’s do this the way that Shane would have wanted. Expect to hear a mix of Shane hits from the Smiths, Chromeo, Crystal Castles, New Order, Glitch Mob, The Faint, etc. courtesy of DJ Algoriddm.

Please spread the word and invite all of your friends. Donations for pieces will be accepted and go to the Brain Injury Alliance.

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Vacation!

We will be out of the gallery for the next week – August 15th-23rd
If you would like to make an appointment or have any questions please use the contact page to email us. If you have recently ordered something from us your order will be processed this week. We will also be updating our website over the next week, we appreciate your patience while we work to bring you a better online experience!

Make sure you check out our current exhibit Ravi Zupa “FEELINGSUSPENDED”

SoBe Studios presents The Try Everything Experience at Black Book Gallery

WHEN: Friday, August 12, 7PM – 11PM
WHERE: Black Book Gallery, 555 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, Colorado 80204
WHAT: SoBe Studios – free and open to the public

Denver – Come out to Try Everything as SoBe collaborates with local artist, Mike Graves, to host the SoBe Studios Art Collaboration. SoBe is taking over the Black Book Gallery and turning it into an interactive Try Everything party complete with a live DJ set by Japadapta, a hands-on t-shirt screen printing studio by Black Cloud Workshop, sampling stations where you can experience all 31 flavors of SoBe with our Flavor Flights, and a live, crowd sourced, Art installation.

TRY EVERYTHING DETAILS:
• SoBe Art Collaboration: we’re providing stencils, spray paint, and paint markers to party goers to create live, 8-Bit graphic inspired street art in collaboration with renowned local artist, Mike Graves.

• SoBe Sample Stations: we’ll be serving up Flavor Flights and tray-passing samples of all our SoBe flavors throughout the gallery.

• SoBe Screen Printing Studio: local art house, Black Cloud Workshop, will be on-site giving people the chance to try screen printing their very own SoBe T-shirts, posters and koozies.

ASVP “Future Cop” from CMYK Projects

ASVP “FUTURE COP”

15″ x 20″ HAND PULLED SCREEN PRINT ON STONEHENGE 120lb. ACID-FREE 100% COTTON PAPER
4 COLORS – TWO TONES OF LIGHT BLUE PEARLESCENT (BCKGRND & BCKGRND PATTERN) DARK BLUE PEARLESCENT FADING TO BLACK PEARLESCENT FOR THE FOREGROUND IMAGE
EDITION OF 100
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INCLUDES CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
$75 Shipped in US – $85 Shipped to Canada – $95 Shipped Worldwide
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ASVP is a New York based artistic team that began working together more than 7 years ago and has more than 25 years of combined creative experience.
The team has made paintings, mural and poster art that has been displayed in major cities throughout the world including London, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Zürich, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Varanasi India and New York City among others.
ASVP is currently working on a September 2011 solo show at the Black Book Gallery in Denver Colorado.

Black Book Gallery presents Ravi Zupa “FEELINGSUSPENDED”

Opening reception August 5th @ 7pm – Open to the public
Artist in attendance

Denver, CO (July 25, 2011) - Prominent Denver artist, Ravi Zupa will be showing at Black Book for the month of August. Zupa’s prolific work is a continual ‘practice’ and motivated largely by his commitment to spiritual matters, which would explain the constant evolution and growth demonstrated in his pieces, including spiritual references. His most recent work marks a new transformation as Zupa practices untangling his rigid hand (brought on by his training as a professional animator) and dipping into softer realms, highlighting a greater emotional presence in his new work.
The name of the show, FEELINSUSPENDED marks the middle of a handful of significant pivot points in Zupa’s work and life, the artist says:
“Feelings are more present and evident in this new work. Aside from being richer visually, there is also a bigger commitment to expressive techniques. Largely the result of my relationships with friends (particularly women) the new work is for me more emotional and makes the older work feel cold and diluted by intellect. A couple of the pieces are actually collaborations with a woman who brings out some of my most chaotic emotions.
Suspended objects (marionette puppets) are a larger more integral part of this experience and provide an opportunity for me to integrate influences from all continents of the globe. Asia, Europe, Latin America and obviously North America have been present for a long time but because I do not borrow two-dimensional images from Africa, this most ancient influence appears in the three-dimensional objects. The tradition of crafting toys, religious objects, tools and art out of other every day objects has been mastered by craftsmen in countries all over Africa. Creative use of our waste has become the focus of my sculpture which leaves me feeling more holistic about my influences.
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Feeling suspended in my career has left a very noticeable mark on my life, as I am moving further into larger arenas and have started to receive international attention and greater visibility. I am suspended however not in the sense that something is holding me back but more in suspense about how this next phase will unfold. In the meantime I am still in Denver enjoying my art and these shows as I always have. “

First Friday and all month at Black Book Gallery will provide an excellent chance to meet the artist in person, witness the precursor of potential for greater international recognition.

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EyeRock: Art and Music at the 11th annual DPUMS

Make sure you take some time this weekend to checkout the best part of the UMS!

The Denver Post Underground Music Showcase (The UMS), Ink Lounge, and Black Cloud Workshop cordially invite you to attend the inaugural EyeRock: Art in Music show.

Taking place during the 11th annual UMS, EyeRock is designed to highlight and focus on the amazing visual art talents we have in the Denver area that help push and sculpt the music industry. EyeRock is an art show like none that Denver has seen before. It was conceived… to showcase works by local artists that have been featured extensively in the music scene regionally as well as nationally. It is our intent to showcase work from all aspects of the music related art fields including: screen printed posters, album layout, rock photography, printed materials, and merchandise design.

EyeRock: Art in Music show will be Friday, July 22nd through Sunday July 24th and will be centrally located at 227 Broadway in the heart of the UMS. Doors will be open to the general public each day. Each artist has been invited to create an official poster for the 11th annual UMS. These posters are the only official posters for the show this year and will be available on a first come first serve basis in very small editions with 100% of all sales going directly to the artists. We urge you to show up early to ensure you get your first pick of these unique pieces of memorabilia.

EyeRock will begin with an artist reception and opening, on Friday July 22nd from 6pm-8pm at 227 Broadway. This will be the first chance the public will have to view and buy works as well as meet and greet the artists. Additional hours of the show will be Saturday and Sunday July 23rd and 24th from 2pm-7pm. Please come out to support the artists who work so hard to enrich our thriving music scene.

While no wrist bands or access passes will be needed to view the show or purchase work, we encourage everyone to support the Denver Post Community Foundation by purchasing tickets to the UMS and enjoying the extensive offering of music, comedy and film. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.theums.com

SOLE FOOD: Sneaker Art Benefit for Uplift Colorado

This Friday night we are hosting a special benefit for Colorado UpLift entitled Sole Food. There will be over 20 pairs of custom New Balance shoes on display for bidding with funds going to Colorado UpLift.

Shane Davis 1984-2011

We lost an important person in our small family this week. Shane Davis passed away after an accident at work, he was 27. Shane was at many if not all of our events and if you attend regularly there is a good chance you had the pleasure of sharing a laugh with him. Shane was eccentric, polite and very creative. We have lots of people ask us about putting their art in the gallery but when he asked there was no question we wanted to have his work on the wall. Shane left us way too early but his humor and originality will always be a part of our memories. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. Please stop in any time and share a memory about Shane.

Shane’s service will be on Friday, July 8th at 10:00 a.m. (viewing at 9:00) at Fairmount Cemetary – Alameda and Quebec

Black Book Gallery presents Philip Lumbang & Ernesto Yerena “Dead Relatives”

Join us on Saturday, July 9th from 4pm till 12am*
Free and open to the public
Artists will be in attendance

Denver, CO (June 22, 2011) – Second Saturday at Black Book Gallery in July will entail a visit by two artists from Southern California, Phil Lumbang and Ernesto Yerena Montejano.

Animals are our relatives. Dead Relatives is a special look at death, as a satire. Usually a taboo subject in many cultures, Mexican traditions revere death. Death is celebrated, it is humorous. The Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) patterns embodied by the endearing silhouettes of chosen animals set a cunning tone to the show. The styles of Ernesto Yerena and Philip Lumbang contrast and compliment. Whether the animal is mythological or culturally relevant, each animal carries a message that the artists would like for the audience to ponder. The dynamics of the artists collaboration result in striking imagery with two different styles working in perfect balance.

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*From 4pm to 7pm Alex Pardee will be signing his new book “Awful/Resilient” click here for more information.