Glenn Barr is rounding up some of your favorite illustrators, lowbrow, pop surrealism & graffiti artists for Lyric 2012, opening this Saturday at 323 East in Royal Oak!
From 323 East:
On the heels of the last March’s inaugural Lyric exhibition at 323East Gallery, Glenn Barr is back to curate the second incarnation of his pervasive musically themed group exhibition Lyric 2012. With an expanded roster of local and international artists ranging from lowbrow, pop surrealism, graffiti and illustration, this show is set to be the largest group exhibition to date at the Metro Detroit gallery named Best of Place to Buy Art (for the 3rd Year in A Row!) by Real Detroit Weekly. For this exhibition Glenn had one simple request for each artist: Each piece of art must be 12 x 12 inches, paying homage to the timeless beauty that can fit on the cover of a vinyl record. Each artist has been given free reign to draw inspiration from their favorite artist, album, song or lyric and put their personal interpretation to canvas.
Participating Artists Include: Luke Chueh / Revok / Brett Amory / Eimi / Matt Eaton / Beau Stanton / Ron Zakrin / Tom Thewes / Tristan Eaton / Travis Louie / Chikuwaemil / Shojonotomo / Mark Heggie / BASK / Ray Domzalski/ Jeff Soto / Rick Morris /Chet Zar / Mark Dancy / Joey Seeman / THH70/ Bryan Cunningham / William Wray / Davin Brainard / Daniel Peacock / David Diavu Vecchiato/ Robert Nixon / Matt Gordon / Casey Weldon / Erik Otto / Martha Rich / John Dunivant / Derek Hess / Chris Dean / Dan Armand / April Segedi / Made514 and more..
“Music and its lyrics can always stimulate our emotions as well as leave us contemplating a visual narrative. Artists have always been known to use lyrics as inspiration and with this have created some of the greatest works in the world. This exhibition will illuminate the artist’s personal transcription from a song lyric to canvas.” - Glenn Barr
POUR: Metal and Clay Vessels
Curated By Chrys Bonnay Lewis
This exhibition, curated by Chrys Bonnay-Lewis of Pewabic Pottery, will showcase works by 14 artists in metals and clay. Participating artists include: Steve McShane, Jonathan Meyer, Alexander Tullen, Jamie Kay Hickey, Kara Thomas, Rachelle Gervarias, Michelle Perry, Audrey Long, Adrienne Heinbaugh, Tom Phardel, Thomas Scott Madden, Ben Warner, and Virginia Rose Torrance.
POUR: Metal and Clay Vessels
Opens March 9th
7-9pm
Starkweather Arts Center
219 N. Main Street
Romeo, MI 48065
586.752.5700
On a personal note: Jon Meyer, Audrey Long, and Steve McShane all are not only incredible artists, but amazing people. I feel honored to know such talented folks. I will definitely be at this opening.
One more week until LOVESICK opens!
Some neat-o stuff about this opening:
- It is LIFT’s first show of the 2012 season, with plenty more amazingness to come!
- At least TWENTY brand-spankin’ new pieces have been made especially for this show.
- LOVESICK will also feature the unveiling of several Limited Edition Print Runs of work in the show.
- It is an opening! Do you know what there is at openings? Besides the art, artists, and neat-o art lovers. Come on. Guess. Free food and booze!
LOVESICK
new work from Heather Hansma, Cody Schibi & Josh Buckenberger
Saturday, February 4th | 7-10pm
Lift Designer Toys & Gallery
228 W. 4th St. | Royal Oak, MI
248.545.5245
WBRW, which is a local cable access channel in Romeo, came and filmed the opening of my Day of the Dead show at Starkweather Arts Center. This is a 10-minute synopsis, but you can also watch the full program, footage of just the art, and just footage of The Hand in the Ocean’s performance.
Day of the Dead opening at Starkweather Arts Center on Flickr.
Live performance art by the fabulous Jayme Ludwig
The Hand in the Ocean performing at the Day of the Dead show on Flickr.
www.reverbnation.com/thehandintheocean
Artists on the wall: Lauren Magda, Perfect Laugher, Erin McManness, Kill Taupe, and Juana Moore
Lee DeVito and his Amy Winehouse ofrenda on Flickr.
The artist poses with his work. He’s both talented AND dapper. The work flanking Lee’s piece are both by Cody Schibi.
