Join us this fall for the following lectures in American University's "Masculinity(s)" Colloquium series:
October 7 Alexander Dumbardze Lecture, 12:00 noon
October 14 Spoon Popkin Lecture, 12:00 noon
October 21 Jefferson Pinder Lecture, 12:00 noon
October 28 Marc Kension, 12:00 Noon
November 6 Keith Mayerson Lecture, 12:00 noon
November 11 Scott Reeder Lecture, 12:00 noon
November 18 Louise Fishman Lecture, 12:00 noon
In spring of 2009, join us for our "Abstraction(s)" Colloquium series:
January 27 Michelle Grabner Lecture, 12:00 noon
March 3 at 12:00 noon - Panel Discussion Abstraction
Charles Spurrier, James Hyde, Gary Stephan, Carrie Moyer, Viebke Sorenson
Moderator: Michelle Grabner
March 3 James Hyde Lecture, 6:00 PM
March 24 Joshua Shannon Lecture, 12:00 noon
TBA Jo Smail
Lectures generally take place in the Katzen Arts Center's Abramson Family Recital Hall.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Cory Oberndorfer at G Fine Art!!
G Fine Art
is pleased to announced
Ryan Hackett
Cory Oberndorfer
September 13 – October 11
Reception for the artists on
Thursday September 11, 6:30 – 8:30pm
And public opening with the artists on
Saturday September 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Hackett’s recent work focuses on body language, physical traits, and specific characteristics of selected animals as a structure to develop various multimedia works. Growing from initial impulses such as heart rates, body language, bones, and fur, the work pushes and pulls between the synthetic and the natural suspended in ambiguous hypnotic manifestations.
Hackett uses painting to trap, isolate and transform sections of images both moving and stationary. Much like an electronic musician might sample a beat and transform it into something new, Hackett uses paint to “sample” part of an image and transform it according to the images anatomical clues. The result is an image that grows through a system of atmospheric channel-like extensions.
The installation, Hive Transmissions 9/13/08 – 10/11/08 positions the honeybee as performer. Hackett will organize the effects and channels that receive and transform sounds from the hive. These sounds are taken in real time and interpreted through effect processors creating a transition from the agitated state of the hive to the serene environment emerging from the system. The bees essentially perform a one month long set of ambient electronic music born from the sounds circulating through the hive.
Ryan Hackett graduated with an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. He was a founding member of the DC artists’ collaborative Decatur Blue. Most recently Hackett’s work was featured in the exhibition Freaks of Nature at the Bronx River Art Center in New York and in a solo exhibition titled Evolutions of Paint and Sound at Spur Projects in Portola Valley, CA.
Project Room
Oberndorfer works from his own personal history growing up in suburban Middle America, without risk or rebellion, he remembers wondering what it would be like to step outside the boundaries of his “sugarcoated” lifestyle. He describes his childhood heroes as those who questioned propriety and were “not known for their sweet and pleasant exterior but for the strength, confidence and conviction that lies beneath.”
His paintings of roller derby girls explore their and his shared interest in stepping outside boundaries; Oberndorfer’s idolization comes from the derby girls’ success in redefining these boundaries. They reject the “sugar and spice and everything nice” role with courage and determination. Roller girls invent their own personas and pseudonyms that reveal their aspirations or essential qualities. They choose costumes that are sexy and cute while playing a damaging game that requires a tough body and mind. His works reflects the fierce beauty of the women and the delightful experience of watching them. The paintings themselves are mouthwatering in their candy inspired color schemes and the high quality of the work.
Cory Oberndorfer graduated with an MFA from American University. He was included in the WPA\C OPTIONS Biennial in 2007 and the Brightest Young Things Relaunch, in 2008.
Gallery hours: Tuesday –Saturday 11am - 6pm
G FINE ART
1515 Fourteenth St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
T. 202.462.1601
F. 202.462.1604
www.gfineartdc.com
is pleased to announced
Ryan Hackett
Cory Oberndorfer
September 13 – October 11
Reception for the artists on
Thursday September 11, 6:30 – 8:30pm
And public opening with the artists on
Saturday September 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Hackett’s recent work focuses on body language, physical traits, and specific characteristics of selected animals as a structure to develop various multimedia works. Growing from initial impulses such as heart rates, body language, bones, and fur, the work pushes and pulls between the synthetic and the natural suspended in ambiguous hypnotic manifestations.
Hackett uses painting to trap, isolate and transform sections of images both moving and stationary. Much like an electronic musician might sample a beat and transform it into something new, Hackett uses paint to “sample” part of an image and transform it according to the images anatomical clues. The result is an image that grows through a system of atmospheric channel-like extensions.
The installation, Hive Transmissions 9/13/08 – 10/11/08 positions the honeybee as performer. Hackett will organize the effects and channels that receive and transform sounds from the hive. These sounds are taken in real time and interpreted through effect processors creating a transition from the agitated state of the hive to the serene environment emerging from the system. The bees essentially perform a one month long set of ambient electronic music born from the sounds circulating through the hive.
Ryan Hackett graduated with an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. He was a founding member of the DC artists’ collaborative Decatur Blue. Most recently Hackett’s work was featured in the exhibition Freaks of Nature at the Bronx River Art Center in New York and in a solo exhibition titled Evolutions of Paint and Sound at Spur Projects in Portola Valley, CA.
Project Room
Oberndorfer works from his own personal history growing up in suburban Middle America, without risk or rebellion, he remembers wondering what it would be like to step outside the boundaries of his “sugarcoated” lifestyle. He describes his childhood heroes as those who questioned propriety and were “not known for their sweet and pleasant exterior but for the strength, confidence and conviction that lies beneath.”
His paintings of roller derby girls explore their and his shared interest in stepping outside boundaries; Oberndorfer’s idolization comes from the derby girls’ success in redefining these boundaries. They reject the “sugar and spice and everything nice” role with courage and determination. Roller girls invent their own personas and pseudonyms that reveal their aspirations or essential qualities. They choose costumes that are sexy and cute while playing a damaging game that requires a tough body and mind. His works reflects the fierce beauty of the women and the delightful experience of watching them. The paintings themselves are mouthwatering in their candy inspired color schemes and the high quality of the work.
Cory Oberndorfer graduated with an MFA from American University. He was included in the WPA\C OPTIONS Biennial in 2007 and the Brightest Young Things Relaunch, in 2008.
Gallery hours: Tuesday –Saturday 11am - 6pm
G FINE ART
1515 Fourteenth St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
T. 202.462.1601
F. 202.462.1604
www.gfineartdc.com
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Liz Miller, Part Two
N. Painter
A little while ago, I wrote about the installation art of Liz Miller. I saw this work at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach.
Associate curator Natalie Bray was kind enough to take the time to provide an image of the installation, as there are limited images available on the institution's website.
Liz Miller
Self-Sustaining Debacle, 2008
Mixed media installation
Image courtesy of the artist and the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
Check it out. And do yourself a favor- check out Liz Miller's website for more of her awesome work!
Thank you to Ms. Bray for providing ARTifice with this image!
A little while ago, I wrote about the installation art of Liz Miller. I saw this work at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach.
Associate curator Natalie Bray was kind enough to take the time to provide an image of the installation, as there are limited images available on the institution's website.
Liz MillerSelf-Sustaining Debacle, 2008
Mixed media installation
Image courtesy of the artist and the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
Check it out. And do yourself a favor- check out Liz Miller's website for more of her awesome work!
Thank you to Ms. Bray for providing ARTifice with this image!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Alum website: Jenny Walton
Jenny Walton's "Swift Flow" (used with artist's permission)2007 alum Jenny Walton has had a busy summer, showing work in 1460 Wallmountables (on display until August 31st at the DC Arts Center), and exhibiting in "Meat After Meat Joy" at Pierre Menard Gallery.
Check out Jenny's blog and website to get up-to-date on her work and what she's been up to.
Also, don't forget about our sister site ARTifice Alum for more updates on AU alumni!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
ARTifice and friends at "Quart Bag," Civilian Art Projects
A few pics from the well-attended opening for "Quart Bag: A Community Art Show," at Civilian Art Projects: (all photos by n.p.)
"Quart Bag" featured a widely varied assortment of works from over 100 DC area artists. Works were displayed inside of quart-size plastic bags, and were priced at $50 or $100.
Recent AU alum Lauren Rice's "Seedling"
2008 alum Brian Barr's "Self-Portrait as a Tough Guy"
Bonner Sale's "a little longer" (current AU student)
Nikki Painter's "Optimist" (current AU student)
ARTifice friend Alex Ebstein's untitled drawing (Check out some more great images from the opening on Alex's blog There Were Ten Tigers.)
Rachel's "Girls Grow Up Faster"
Cara Ober's "Truth sounds like a pistol"
Megan Blafas's "Parts of a Whole"
Matthew Spahr's "Mr. Blake died in Wisconsin" (ARTifice does not know Matthew Spahr, but we thought this work was nice.)
To see even MORE images from the opening, check out artist Nikolas Schiller's blog, The Daily Render. Schiller also had work in "Quart Bag" (see previous "Quart Bag" post).
"Quart Bag" is on view at Civilian Art Projects until August 16th.
"Quart Bag" featured a widely varied assortment of works from over 100 DC area artists. Works were displayed inside of quart-size plastic bags, and were priced at $50 or $100.
Recent AU alum Lauren Rice's "Seedling"
2008 alum Brian Barr's "Self-Portrait as a Tough Guy"
Bonner Sale's "a little longer" (current AU student)
Nikki Painter's "Optimist" (current AU student)
ARTifice friend Alex Ebstein's untitled drawing (Check out some more great images from the opening on Alex's blog There Were Ten Tigers.)
Rachel's "Girls Grow Up Faster" 
Cara Ober's "Truth sounds like a pistol" 
Megan Blafas's "Parts of a Whole" 
Matthew Spahr's "Mr. Blake died in Wisconsin" (ARTifice does not know Matthew Spahr, but we thought this work was nice.)
To see even MORE images from the opening, check out artist Nikolas Schiller's blog, The Daily Render. Schiller also had work in "Quart Bag" (see previous "Quart Bag" post).
"Quart Bag" is on view at Civilian Art Projects until August 16th.
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