the artists reality

The Artists Reality 56 – todd and j our reality show guest interviewer Erin Ludlam of We Gallery

todd v — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:33:22 +0000

A Countdown To Awesome

todd v — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:39:54 +0000

William Rupnik Gallery is proud to present:

An exhibition by Ales BASK Hostomsky
A Countdown To Awesome
June 5 – July 5, 2009

Opening reception tonight, 7-10 pm

Contrasting feelings of anxiety and excitement, uncertainty and exhilaration, Bask’s newest installations and paintings coalesce emotions often associated with an inescapable obligation or event; rousing both apprehension and optimism. His works are inspired by economic downturn, hopeful determination and the strength and unity of a people. Bask’s new collection affirms that uncertainty and restlessness are bygone and a bright future is ahead.

Consistently raising the bar on discovering pop culture’s new conspiracies and contradictions, Bask takes a bite out of the corporate apple with provocative mixed media pieces. Pulled from tree lawns and alleyways, discarded panels and walls are given new life by way of this Czech-born, American vandal’s barrage of “anti-iconic” characters and themes. Unpredictable and sometimes grim, Bask connects in his work early communist propaganda seen as a child to the commanding advertisements seen in early adulthood. This comparison of powers is portrayed in his gritty and conspicuous street and gallery art. Political in motivation, original as sin, Bask vies for your attention by deconstructing pop culture and exposing the real messages in mass media.

Opening reception tonight, 7-10 pm

William Rupnik Gallery

1667 East 40 St., Unit 1-A
Cleveland, Ohio 44103

Hours: by appointment only
Admission: free

The Artists Reality 55 – ja-key at the We Gallery Akron Ohio

todd v — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:58:39 +0000

The Artists Reality 54 – Meet Jessica Lea Mayfield at the Akron Art Museum

todd v — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:57:55 +0000

The Artists Reality 53 BONUS – Feb Akron Artwalk

todd v — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:57:17 +0000

The Artists Reality 52 – the j Gray Show at City Art on Front Street

todd v — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:56:28 +0000

The Artists Reality – 51 The Villers Show at Millworks

todd v — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:55:53 +0000

The Artists Reality 50 – Ali Everhard and Urban Kanvas

todd v — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:55:24 +0000

The Artists Reality 49 Bang and Clatter re-opens in Akron

todd v — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:54:52 +0000

The Artists Reality 48 Circuit Bending with Beatrix Jar

todd v — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:53:51 +0000