Our contributing writer, John Megas, recently found this clip of artist Gregory J. Rose singing as he paints. It’s a nice portrait of just how much creativity resides in the people around us.
And here’s a link to John’s review of Gregory’s recent exhibition at Rogue Buddha gallery with Chris Heidman. The show is down now but we’ll be on the lookout for our next opportunity to see either of these artists exercise their creative skills.
Emma, Ben and I were in Miami this weekend for Art Basel. Ben was showing new work as part of the Art Now Fair and it looked great. There was a lot of other art to see down there but I’ll let Emma tell you about all that. There was also…
things in mplsart world have been pure madness! so very busy! as if i was writing to long lost family, let me re-cap our end of summer.
i joined several talented gentlemen in nashville to see them put on a wonderful show, co-presented by mplsart & twist gallery…the final images of the wall are coming soon & a news segment (i haven’t even seen it yet, so i have no idea how small it is or what they say)….nevertheless, i was proud to be there. the artists (eric inkala, john grider, drew peterson & isaac arvold) did an amazing job. All artists are in the featured artist section of the site.
27! wow, have you seen the new city pages? 27 worked hard over the past month to complete some pieces for the annual Fall Arts Issue, and the results are perfect. Between the cover, inside images, and the profile article, we couldn’t have asked for more. There will be new 27 pieces (paintings & drawings) on the site for sale soon in the featured artist section…that will include the cover piece, which is 4ftx5ft!
we love artists but we also love collectors, as they help to keep the world go round & they choose to live with art. with that said, we have started a monthly feature, “Art on the Wall“, that is initially published on mnartists.org. Our first went out last month and our next is end of this month. with the strong support of mnartists, we hope this tickles your fancy.
Openings…the art season has begun, and though i have not been to as many as i would like, i have been out taking pictures, which will be posted soon. For all aspiring photographers looking to get your name out there, we are always looking for arts minded people to help document this art city of ours, so drop us an email, we would love to work with you!
the next big thing for mplsart is Love’s Labourers happening on Friday, sept 21st, part of MNFashion weekend. Click the link for the details on the artist/designer/dj mash-up/assembly line/sweat shop happening…since it is beyond what i can detail here. Oh, and did I mention the graphic designer, artists, designers, photographer, stylist & DJs working on this are absolutely mouth watering delicious!
& finally, from sept 27-29, is a visit from Friends with You (here, here & here)! this amazing line-up of events is not a mplsart event but rather a partnership between ROBOTlove, Soo VAC & the Walker Art Center. the 27th is an artists talk at the walker, positive energy is already building! the 28th is the opening of the exhibit at Soo VAC…word is that a members only event will proceed the evening, so become a member ($25). the 29th is a signing of merch @ ROBOTlove…so why do i list this FWY visit, because whatever Kristoffer touches turns to gold (this site a shining example) and thus it is promised to be a wonderful dream of an event!
You might think of another awesome quartet from the 80′s when you see the title Color Me Badd but the crew behind the blow-up hit “I Wanna Sex You Up” never hit Nashville the way John Grider, Isaac Arvold, Drew Peterson and Eric Inkala have this week.
And now, a little something to get you through the afternoon.
Have a great time at the opening tonight everyone! We’ll be thinking of you.
This two week event in November 2007 will bring together collage, assemblage and mixed media artists, working with two and three dimensional visual collage and assemblage, along with works of audio and video collage, to celebrate the art of appropriation. The event will feature an exhibition at The Soap Factory and a film screening and art lab at The Walker Art Center. Participating artists will also be included in a special curated section at the mnartists site, with potential to be highlighted in November’s access+ENGAGE newsletter focusing on the art of appropriation.
The Festival of Appropriation is presented by mnartists.org and curated by Some Assembly Required‘s Jonathan Nelson and l’etoile magazine’s Kate Iverson.
Thank you to everyone who was able to come. Due to some amazing magic by Kristoffer, Peter, Ben, Drew, Zach, Jen, Thea & Cherie, the place looked amazing….we couldn’t be more proud of the exhibit. If you haven’t seen it, come and visit us. Click here for ongoing hours.
And Friday ended with the l’etoile Spring/Summer launch party at suburban world. Did i mention i’m on the cover…
started last night @ blb and watched the movie “the treasures of long gone john”…which is part of sound unseen and plays again tonight. by the end of the movie i was glowing…so much to do!
then headed to the Artist of Distinction Awards (music) @ the entry which gave lots-a-love to Lori Barbaro & Randy Hawkins…the night included music by Building Better Bombs, The Koalas & Atmosphere!
An amazing night in an amazing city with amazing friends…
- emma