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05.31 2009

Sketchy Stash

AHN|VHS is pleased to present an exhibition of sketch books by Bill McRight.

Primarily a printmaker working in linoleum block and silkscreen, McRight’s work is known for its extreme intricacy and for his bold, often absurd figures. These sketchbooks are McRight’s place for character and concept development, as well as impulsive composition. The figures in his books are drawn and redrawn with altered and increasingly exaggerated gestures and features, interspersed with pages of striking painterly abstraction and bursts of free associative text or overheard phrases. There seems to be a narrative at work, although the books leave no conclusion but to continue to another page. It is rare that McRight takes a figure directly from one of these books for use in a print; these forms are composed on impulse and are made to retain that immediacy. This looseness and experimentation with material and gesture is a surprising contrast to McRight’s rigid sculpting of forms in his prints and lino cuts in particular.

This is the first exhibition of the artist’s books since his 2005 MFA thesis exhibition at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.

AHN|VHS will produce a limited edition reproduction of one of these sketch books concurrent with the exhibition.

Bill McRight is a printmaker working primarily in silkscreen and linoleum or wood block. In 2005 he received an MFA from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. His prints have been published by Cannonball Press. He lives in Philadelphia and is a current member of Space 1026.

AHN|VHS Gallery
319 A N. 11th Street 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
Friday, June 5, 2009
7:00pm – 11:00pm

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05.29 2009

A perfect philly day!!!!

Tomorrow, Saturday May 30th, start your day off at the B2 Craft Fair in South Philly at Passyunk & Dickinson from 9-3pm. You can support space member Justin Myer Staller and a bunch of other artists and crafters there!!! Then go to Andrew Jeffrey Wright’s show at the Print Center, after that go to Space 1026 for Trutheater Theater’s The Unbroken Circle Of Broken Things!

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05.29 2009

SATURDAY NIGHT AT 1026

AT 8:00 PM
From Providence Rhode Island, Trutheater Theater’s The Unbroken Circle Of Broken Things —– A play about the unbreakable spirit energy of love.
Starring Peter Glantz, Erin Rosenthal, Roby Newton and Leif Goldberg.
Doors open at 7:30.
Admission: Donation only.

AT 10:00 PM
Written, directed, produced by and starring Tommy Wiseau, The Room, a kitsch film commonly denoted as “The Worst Movie Ever Made” has garnered a cult following in LA and NYC much akin to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Plastic spoons encouraged.
The Room Website
Doors open at 9:45
Admission: Free

Seating may be limited for both events.

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05.23 2009

MOVEMENT I, MOVEMENT II AND A SCULPTURE

Andrew Jeffrey Wright solo exhibition at The Print Center, 1614 Latimer St., Philadelphia. www.printcenter.org Show runs May 30th to August 1st. Opening reception May 30th, 3pm – 5pm.

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05.22 2009

Historic Corliss Engine Negatives Printed for Photo Lottery!

Why hide behind this incredible photograph of the historic Corliss Steam engine invented in Providence RI? Clearly it is because I can’t compete! This photograph was contact printed from the original 20×24″ glass negatives loaned to the AS220 Darkroom from the special collection of the Providence Public Library. There will be more about this exciting collaboration soon. The 2009 Photo Lottery will have numerous photographs produced from the glass negatives from this collection. See what Providence looked like 100 years ago. Who was being photographed and what were they wearing? For your chance to win one of these three photographs of the Corliss Steam engine, and 147 other fantastic photographs buy tickets at www.as220.org/photolottery or at the AS220 Bar.

xoxo
As220 Artist in Residence,
William Buzzell

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05.22 2009

Photo Lottery 2009 May 30th at AS220

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, I recently joined forces with a righteous local
arts organization in Providence RI by the name of AS220
(www.as220.org). Every other year AS220’s photo program holds a
“Photo Lottery,” which generates funds to cover the expenses of
running a darkroom/photography program that is open to the public and
the free of charge classes and access we provide to young people
(15-21) who would not otherwise have these opportunities. It is the
only public darkroom facility in the state and I think we would all
agree that its important to keep such a place afloat with our personal
support if we are able.

I’m writing to invite you to purchase a ticket for this year’s Photo
Lottery, which is coming up at the end of this month. Purchasing a
ticket for the Photo Lottery is not only a donation that supports a
great non-profit–it is an investment in growing an artistic
community–and it’s an exciting and potentially profitable move for
yourself! This year photographs have been donated from talented local
photographers, as well as from internationally famous photographers,
such as Danny Lyon (classic print from the Bikeriders series), Jock
Sturges (color panorama over 4 ft in length), Henry Horenstein, Denny
Moers and Mona Kuhn. There are many amazing photographs that will be
given away, some of which are worth big bucks! My favorite part about
the Photo Lottery, and something that makes it unique from many other
raffle-like fundraisers, is that EVERYONE who buys a ticket wins a
photograph.

Whether or not you live in Providence, it’s easy to participate by
buying a ticket at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/63945 If
you’re an out of town friend, as most of you are, postage anywhere in
the states is a $15 flat fee and I will personally assist the darkroom
to get your piece shipped out to you safely. Just let me know that
you signed up, so I can look out for your piece. We will make sure
that whoever draws the numbers, has nothing at stake in who wins the
pricey prizes, so don’t let that concern you one bit.

And whether or not you buy a ticket, if you can make it to Providence,
please attend the Photo Lottery celebration on the evening of May 30th
– free of charge. Here’s the website for more info:
http://www.as220.org/photolottery/ Or, to see some of the prints that
will be in the lottery: http://www.as220.org/photolottery/artists.htm

Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions about it and
to forward or blog this info in any way you see fit–please tell
anyone and everyone who you think might be interested!

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05.13 2009

MAN MAN, CURSIVE AND ME!

I just got back from an awesome tour with Man Man and Cursive. I was the opening act. I told my art jokes in 14 different cities. It was so much fun. I want to do it again tomorrow!

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05.09 2009

TONIGHT

Opening TONIGHT (Saturday, May 9th) at Seraphin Gallery (11th and Pine)
My Dog Speaks
a group show featuring animal narrative in contemporary artwork- with your friends Caitlin Emma Perkins, Bonnie Brenda Scott and others!

Early
6-8pm
1108 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-923-7000

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