Back at the end of August, we told you about this Mike Giant Solo Show at White Walls Galler, SF and now it’s finally here! Again, this is the only show he has planned for this year, and it will also be his largest show to date. Also, it will be the only opportunity for collectors to buy his original illustrations this year. The famed graffiti artist/tattoo artist/illustrator does not have another show planned until late April 2009.
Last month, we suggested you mark you calendars for the Duality of Humanity exhibit by Shepard Fairey and the after party for the event, Party for Change San Francisco and now these events are just around the corner! Get the details below and do not miss these amazing events!
DUALITY OF HUMANITY
New Works by Shepard Fairey
Opening Reception - September 13th, 7-10pm
Exhibition Dates - September 13th - October 4th
White Walls Gallery
835 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 9410
415.931.1500
For Info please visit www.whitewallssf.com
Don’t forget to check out the afterparty at MILK featuring DJs Z-Trip, Shepard Fairey & Platurn. Flyer and details after the jump!
Here’s another amazing event to put in your calendars:
DUALITY OF HUMANITY
New Works by Shepard Fairey
Opening Reception - September 13th, 7-10pm
Exhibition Dates - September 13th - October 4th
White Walls Gallery
835 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 9410
415.931.1500
Over 100 pieces will go on display at White Walls in a timely new show called “Duality in Humanity.� The show marks a bit of a departure for the artist, whose unique form of reverse propaganda emerged from the spirit of the punk movement. With this show, Shepard takes a step back from the ‘calls to action’ against mindless consumerism and war evidenced in previous shows like 1984ia, E Pluribus Venom and Imperfect Union. “The difference between this show and the previous ones is that now Obama is in the mix,� Shepard said. His recent work reflects his own personal shift towards a new optimism, a direct result of his involvement with, and inspiration by, the powerful political ideals of Barack Obama.
The title of the show, “Duality of Humanity,� is inspired by the peace-sign wearing US soldier in Vietnam, ‘Joker,’ in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket. A central piece is a child with a gun in his hand and a flower in his hat. That theme of soldiers and weapons bearing peace signs, or peace signs comprised of military effects, runs through many pieces in the show. Environmental themes also appear in some pieces, illustrating the tenuous balance between our dangerously uncontrolled consumption of non-renewable resources, and our well-intentioned eco-concerns. Suffering and hope are seamlessly merged in a visual mash-up that defies expectations and easy answers.
“Duality of Humanity� includes larger mixed media pieces on paper that has been covered with carefully collaged Ephemera, self-printed patterns and found clippings from printed media. The backgrounds provide a seductive painterly texture and visual subtext, often allowing apropos words and images to bleed through the iconic images printed over them. The multiple layers create a sense of depth, but also bring in temporal elements through preserved newsclippings, historic images and vintage printing effects. It is the images in the foreground, however, that give the work its power. They are crisp and provocative, communicating in a way that is direct and clear.
For Info please visit www.whitewallssf.com
PARTY FOR CHANGE SAN FRANCISCO & AFTERPARTY FOR DUALITY OF HUMANITY EXHIBITION
Z-TRIP x SHEPARD FAIREY x DJ PLATURN
SEPT 13TH @ MILK BAR
Starts at 9pm / 21+ / $20 - Proceeds go to the OBAMA Campaign
THE MILK BAR
1840 HAIGHT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
415.387.MILK (6455)
www.MILKSF.com
We’re not even in September yet but I thought I’d share this with you all now because I know many of you are going to want to mark your calendars for this event (especially if you live outside of the Bay Area).
This Mike Giant Solo Show at White Walls Gallery in San Francisco is the only one he has planned this year, and it will also be his largest show to date. Also, it will be the only opportunity for collectors to buy his original illustrations this year. The famed graffiti artist/tattoo artist/illustrator does not have another show planned until late April 2009.
So mark them and stay up with Mike Giant at Rebel8.com!
