Why are YOU ignoring art galleries?

Great article by The Stranger interviewing and tracing the reasoning behind lack of (most) gallery's attendance. As an artist, this is a topic I've been battling for years. You can read the article here. 

For those of you in Montreal (the city I reside in) who want to explore galleries, here is a great start compiled by Montreal Gazette.   

One week left!

OK - 2 things ending next week (December 1st being the last day):

Last week to check out Small Wonders 4 at Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia. (Last day to view works is Dec.1). You can also view the works online here.

Also, one week left to pick up the framed drawing of 'Cereal Siege' at a special rate through CROYDS http://www.croyds.com/

Small Wonders 4 - now online!

The Small Wonders 4 group show Arch Enemy Arts is now online! Check it out here.

CROYDS interview

CROYDS is an online gallery curated by my friend and art dealer, Mevin Runganaikaloo. I was happy to participate in this new video series he started of artists sharing their thoughts.

 To expand on viewing art online verses viewing art in person: I think one of the biggest distinctions is a sense of scale. When you can look at a photo of a painting or a work up to the size of a mural on your iPhone, you know it's not as impressive as actually standing in front of it. (There is a painting series I will release in the future that will address this...) The internet is introducing people to works they would have never otherwise discovered though and that's a great thing.

 I will also have the framed original drawing of the painting 'Cereal Siege' (accompanied by a THOUGHTS & PROGRESS booklet) available through the site at a temporary reduced price for only one month. (You can pick it up now and save $! Sale ends December 6th.)

Small Wonders 4 - Pre-Sale!

My piece in Arch Enemy Arts Small Wonders 4 = SOLD!  

"But - the show hasn't even opened yet - how is that possible?" you ask.

Answer: Art Galleries have previews or, pre-sale views they send out to their clients prior to the official opening to give them priority selection. This is good business practice to increase sales and customer loyalty.

The good GREAT news: You CAN get on their preview list for advanced viewing and purchase! Contact them at: archenemyarts@gmail.com (I suggest using 'request for Small Wonders 4 preview' in the subject header) and they will send you an exclusive link. Many of the pieces have already sold.

The opening is tomorrow night! You are quite  welcome to attend and see all the works in person if you live in or are visiting Philadelphia! (Admission is free.)

You can find the fb event info here.

Small Wonders 4 - online preview now up!

The online preview for the ‪Small Wonders 4 group show at Arch Enemy Arts is now up! Contact the gallery for advanced viewing at: archenemyarts@gmail.com (It's a very good looking show. Many pieces have already moved!)

Exhibit opens to the public this Friday, November 6th! fb event info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/929810250428252/

Small Wonders 4

Excited to be part of Arch Enemy Arts (http://www.archenemyarts.com/) solid lineup in their upcoming Small Wonders 4 group exhibition! I will not be attending the opening in person, however, if you are in Philadelphia on Nov. 6, you are quite welcome to attend (free).

You can find the facebook event info here. 

Video from 12x12 group exhibition

Here is a short video shot during the opening of the 12x12 group show that happened last month at Galerie Abyss.

The Tattoo themed exhibition continues until October 2nd. You can see all the works from the show here.

Matt Wagner: "This is My Day Job: The Bravery of the Artist"

"I sort of feel like 'artists are the cultural plumbers'. It's like: we need them, we just don't know we need them until we need them."

Great talk I saw recently by Matt Wagner, owner of Hellion Gallery (http://www.helliongallery.com/). Recommended watching for both artists and art enthusiasts on the lifestyle risks artists take, how the gallery system works and economic factors of the art world. (Points in particular worthy of note at: 4:36, 8:53, 26:30, 32:32 and 40:53)

Art for Dummies

Two things:

 

1) You can never learn too much about your industry.

2) It's important to be able to explain what you do to people outside your industry in very comprehensible, digestible terms.

I've been flipping through this book (not necessarily reading it in order). If you're still intimidated by art, it is an accessible read from a credible source.

Click here to buy the book on Amazon.com

New Brow - now on iTunes!

For those of you who missed the Montreal screening of the New Brow art documentary (or wish to see it again), the film is now available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/new-brow-contemporary-underground/id606959744

A reminder: the group exhibition is up till the end of the month! http://www.cinemaduparc.com/english/low-brow-group-show.php

 

Thank you!

THANK YOU to all the people who came out to the Montreal New Brow screening last night! Hope you all enjoyed the film. Unfortunately, the screening was just one night, but the exhibition will be up for the rest of the month. You can read a writeup about the show here: http://www.cinemaduparc.com/english/low-brow-group-show.php

CultMTL - Here's why Low-Brow art matters

CultMTL published an online article about the group exhibition and film screening I'm organizing that will take place tomorrow! You can read it here: http://cultmontreal.com/2013/08/heres-why-low-brow-art-matters/

New Brow - ONE WEEK AWAY!

New Brow - ONE WEEK AWAY! Hope to see you next week at the screening of this amazing film - which also includes an art show by incredible local talent!

Event info: http://www.cinemaduparc.com/english/prochainemente.php?id=newbrow#top

New Brow - 2 WEEKS AWAY!

Montreal screening of New Brow film - just 2 WEEKS AWAY!  

screening info: http://bit.ly/13QLQGM 

New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art

Montrealers: coming to Cinema du Parc one month from today - 'New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art'! I've generously received permission to organize another screening of this documentary and will do so alongside an art show featuring local talent who's work will compliment the film. You can find out more info about the film here: http://newbrowfilm.com/index.htm

The film is also on my list of MUST SEE art documentaries. To see the list, click here: http://www.jonodoiron.blogspot.ca/2013/01/art-documentaries.html