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Apotropaica
Apotropaica
Mandy Cano Villalobos & Gina Tibbott
August 2nd – 25th
Opening reception Aug 2nd 6-10pm
Apotropaica – an object, assemblage, or act assigned the purpose of warding off evil.
The desire to ward off misfortune and evil persists in every human culture throughout history. Charms, talismans, sanctified ointments – these apotropaic elements testify to our enduring belief in the unseen forces that shape our lives. Their general grotesquery gives away their purpose: grinning gorgons stand watch over medieval cathedrals; a frightening face decorates ancient pottery. Their ugliness guards against those atrocities we wish to evade.
This practice also appears in assemblages and hordes. Throughout history, hordes of protective objects have served as communal fortresses against malevolent forces. In ancient Greece, devotees offered small terracotta or bronze votives to Asclepius, the god of medicine. Molded legs, breasts and eyes represented afflicted body parts, and functioned as physical prayers for divine healing. Witch bottles, dating to the 17th century, were protective containers filled with various items such as nails, hair, urine, and thorns. Buried under hearths or near doorways, these bottles were believed to capture and neutralize malevolent spells and spirits directed at the household. In the Season 1 Episode 4 of Hoarders, ‘Jake’s Fresh Start’ (2009), a young man collects the hair of a deceased pet as an offering against evil. Hoarding is human. So too, is the assigning of meaning to tangible barriers between ourselves and evil.
The bulk of objects presented here are made from ceramic and plastic – two of humankind’s most environmentally-impactful innovations that share a physical permanence. In this permanence, they embody a collective assertion to control the chaos and unpredictability of life.
04.19 2024
BIKE TOUR of the NAVY YARD. History, Now and Future!
Arts and recreational sports at the Navy Yard. ALL part of a healthy community. Active. Fulla vigah, plus more than a little vim!
That includes, of course, cycling as an integral part of the entire scene. Think Amsterdam. Fewer cars, lots of bicycles!
BIKE TOUR OF THE NAVY YARD THIS SATURDAY!
More details here.
04.16 2024
EXPANDED DIMENSIONS
Opening Reception
Friday, May 3 from 6pm to 10pm
Gallery Hours
Wednesdays-Fridays from 5pm to 7pm
Musical Performances
Friday, May 10 at 7pm
Saturday, May 18 at 7pm
Closing Reception
Friday May 31 from 6pm to 10pm
04.03 2024
CIRCUMAMBIENCE
SPACE 1026 Presents:
CIRCUMAMBIENCE
A Solo Exhibition by Caroline Mills
April 5 – April 27, 2024
Opening Reception: April 5th, 6pm – 10pm
Caroline Mills is a Philadelphia based illustrator and printmaker with a BFA from Tyler School of Art. Her work features imagery coinciding with childhood nostalgia and growing up as a person processing trauma and mental illness. Her pen and marker drawings are inspired by pop culture, music, cartoons, and fashion.
03.08 2024
STOCK Zine Fest
Hang out with your favorite zine & comic artist from around town, plus access to some exclusive collectors collectible collections
Sat. March 30th
FREE
03.08 2024
Alaina Ewins Solo Show
Cats & Chick’s
A retrospective of comics, thoughts, & sketches from 2015 – 2024
March 1st – 30th
Opening First Friday 3.1.24
6-9 pm
12.11 2023
Joe Boruchow – Monster Storm
Opening reception Jan 5th
6-9pm
Joe Boruchow is a Philadelphia based muralist and paper cutout artist whose site- specific work is designed to fit into architectural niches and public spaces. Born and raised in the Washington DC area, he moved to Philadelphia in 1997. The self-taught artist started working in paper cutout in 2003 and has been consistently exploring ways to transcend the traditional medium, translating his designs into large scale murals, graphic novels, fine art prints and metal wall hangings. Inspired by his surroundings, current events and architecture, his black and white installations have become iconic in the Philadelphia region. His work explores themes of race, sexuality, politics, history and art, all through the subtractive art of paper cutout. His designs are all created from a single piece of black paper where all the white sections are excised by hand with an exacto blade and all the black sections must connect to the whole. Often quite small, the original paper cutouts are scaled up to fit their intended space. He was a finalist for Pew Fellowship and has worked on major murals with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. His graphic novel, “Stuffed Animals” was awarded a Xeric Grant for graphic fiction. As a visiting artist, he is often called upon to lecture and instruct at colleges such as The University of the Arts and institutions such as The Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. His commissioned and uncommisioned work have gained a large regional following and has been covered by national and international press and blogs. Exhibitions of his original paper cutouts continue to astonish followers of his work with their intricacy and craftsmanship. The intimate scale of the paper cutouts contrasted with his monumental murals, create a tension between the private and public aspects of the work. The blend of craft and concept combine to create powerful graphic images that transform the spaces that they inhabit.
11.14 2023
2023 Art Auction
Art Auction
Saturday, December 9th
Doors 6pm, Auction 7pm
Week of Events
Friday, December 1st First Friday Preview 6pm to 9pm
Saturday, December 2nd Shrug Night ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ music/sound experiments
Sunday, December 3rd Sewing Workshop for beginners with our favorite mummers, the Vaudevillians. Perfect for adults, tweens & teens, or adults with young kiddos
Monday, December 4th New Thingz, a night of new jokes hosted by Andrew Jeffrey Wright
Tuesday, December 5th Space Melt Cinema
Wednesday, December 6th Skull Sessions reception at Hicks Art Center Gallery from 4pm to 7:30pm
Thursday, December 7th Gallery Drawings Sessions with Jackie Small, a continuation of backyard drawing sessions with plant specimens from 6pm to 8pm
Artwork by Rachel Avallone
10.13 2023
Botanical in Nature
Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators
Opening Reception November 10th
Kindly join us for the opening reception of Botanical in Nature, a members choice show presented by the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators on Friday, November 10th, 2023 at Space 1026 from 6pm to 9pm. 844 North Broad Street, Philadelphia
The exhibition will be on view from November 10th through November 28th. To schedule an appointment, please contact gallery@space1026.com.
We are excited to also invite you to a botanical illustration workshop with Toni Denkin, a Philadelphia-based botanical artist and a new member of PSBI on Saturday, November 18th, more info here.
Artwork Credit: Joan Frain, Melissa Olson, Alice Waters, Virginia Fitzpatrick, Maureen Sexton, and Linda Gist
The mission of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators is both educational and philanthropic:
to educate ourselves and others about the history of Botanical Illustration;
to celebrate the artistic development of our members;
to provide an opportunity to exhibit together;
and to bring Botanical Illustration to the attention of many audiences.
09.11 2023
See-Thru
A collection of transparencies from the last 10 years by Eric Kenney / Heavy Slime
On view October 6th-28th
Opening Reception
Friday, October 6th, 2023
6pm to 10pm
Space 1026
844 North Broad Street, Philadelphia
Contact gallery@space1026.com to view by appointment.
For more information, check out Eric’s Website and Instagram.