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02.16 2021
AFTER FOREVER
AFTER FOREVER is a solo exhibition of surreal sculptures by renowned artist, Adam Wallacavage, and curated by James Oliver. The exhibition at HOT•BED will present sculptures in an immersive fantastical environment from two ongoing series, Octopus Chandeliers and Kitsch Collaborations. AFTER FOREVER uncovers the intricacies of Wallacavage’s practice and gives a closer look into the artist’s unrestrained techniques. The exhibition will be open to the public from December 18, 2020 through March 6, 2021.
The Octopus Chandeliers are a study on form, function and whimsy; candy-colored bulbous octopi with puckered tentacles. Mixing Art Nouveau, Surrealism and a lifetime fascination with the sea, Wallacavage’s infamous Octopus Chandeliers use a unique combination of traditional plastering techniques combined with Contemporary materials such as: epoxy resin, iridescent powders, and glitter. Though Wallacavage sculpts the works by hand, his touch is indiscernible in the final product, a testament to the artist’s level of skill. Typical of the artist’s practice, the Chandeliers deftly mix form and function. Light the works with candles or light bulbs and they’ll not only provide a source of light, but the work will activate; the dripping wax adding to the tentacle’s oozing effect.
AFTER FOREVER also presents new works from Kitsch Collaborations, a series of transformed figurative lamps sourced from beloved Philadelphia antique stores, Jinxed. With Wallacavage’s effect, classic figurative lamps metamorphose into fluorescent ‘realm fantastic’, with a cast of characters (frogs, fairies and more) straight out of a fairytale. The series began in the early 2000’s as a way for the artist to poke a little fun at the highbrow world of art; however, over time, the ethereal works became a symbol of the imagination, creativity and fantasy Wallacavage brings to his art.
As a part of AFTER FOREVER, Wallacavage and HOT•BED collaboratively constructed ‘fantasy vignettes’ comprised of furniture, decor, objet d’arts and plants to complement the design-forward works. AFTER FOREVER’s merger of art and design reflects HOT•BED’s mission to bridge the gap between the creative spheres.
HOT•BED is located on the 2nd floor of 723 Chestnut Street
12.09 2020
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02.12 2020
SPACE 1026 Part 1 is over!
SPACE 1026 Part 1 is over! 22 years and fin! Thanks to all for the support and experiencing it with us. We had a real life happen at 1026 Arch and our new life, SPACE 1026 Part 2, has begun at 844 N. Broad. Join us there. Foreverrrr!
09.28 2018
Space 1026 Yard Sale
We’ve never had a yard and soon we won’t have a building. We are cleaning out our studios and flat files! Come and get art supplies, prints, nic-nacs, bric-a-bracs, stuff from the walls of Space 1026 and who knows what else!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30th
10am-6pm
at Space 1026
1026 Arch St.
2nd fl.
Philadelphia
Image by @procrastonate
08.02 2016
OMNIGALACTICA – Opening August 5th, 7-10pm
Lets open our minds to the ultimate energy of the Galaxies.
We must come together as a human race before we can
explore the Cosmos. Positive Energy to the Universe.
Bio;
Tyler Wolf graduated from East Carolina University in 2001 with a BFA in painting and is a former Team Lump member of Lump Gallery in Raleigh, NC. While in school, he co-founded the band Valient Thorr. In a decade and a half, and over 1300 shows from NC to Lisbon, Portugal, Budapest, London, and from California to NYC he stayed busy helping to spread a message of cosmic positivity through rock and roll. In downtime, he painted and had small shows that accompanied the tour, and it was painting that ultimately called him home in 2014.
In his recent work, he deals with the exploration of the modern world by examining the myths and legends of ancient cultures. In an age of technological advancement, are we losing what it means to be human? Is technology controlling us? Or are these advancements improving the human race.
His work has been featured on albums and t-shirts for High on Fire, Future Islands, Red Fang, Valient Thorr and several Volcom releases.
04.25 2015
KIMYA DAWSON + PAUL BARIBEAU
THIS Sunday!! April 26th
7:30pm
$10.00
@Space 1026
1026 Arch Street 2nd floor
04.19 2015
ARTCON2015
Lucas Leyden (Little Berlin) and Lauren Karstens (FDV Collective) invite you to participate in the inaugural Art Convention 2015 held at Little Berlin (2340 E Coral St. Philadelphia, PA 19125) The day of the convention will be filled with performance, visual art, lectures, vendors and much more. Participating collectives will be assigned shared spaces in the gallery and courtyards.