Unusual Timeline
Motion Pictures10.01 2008
Our Intentions Are Honorable
Through October 31st
For its October show, Space 1026 is proud to present “Our Intentions Are Honorable,” new work by Trevor Reese and Sighn.
Reese sums up the sort of tenuous optimism present in each artist’s work: “In our constant bombardment of issues large and small we try to make the best decisions in each situation. This show in general highlights that the important or sometimes arbitrary results are always a mixture of hope and doubt.”
Though each artist worked independently (Trevor in Brooklyn, NY and Sighn in Chicago, IL), their work shares key similarities that make for a natural collaboration. Each makes hand-carved text-based sculptures, the basis of larger installations, and each achieves a delicate state of introspection mixed with generosity, and confidence fraught with ambivalence.
Sighn is displaying his giant installation titled ITSOK, made up of 1,000 individual hand-cut ITSOKs. The hope is that he will complete a “limited” edition of 1 million hand-cut ITSOKs, which should take the next 50 years to complete. He is also presenting All the things I wish I could say to you, a series of new works based on crossed-out, illegible text. His work aims to access the roots and fundamentals of language, thereby achieving simple, graceful expressions of emotion.
A special edition bamboo version of ITSOK will be available in the Space 1026 store beginning this Friday.
Trevor will be exhibiting new sculptures, installation and videos that convey themes of sincerity, optimism and secrecy. Incorporating plants, music, and nostalgia, his work explores the beginnings of creativity and good intentions.
Last year Trevor made a mountain filled with “baby mountains” as part of an installation with Steve Keene at Copy Gallery in Philadelphia. A continuation of this piece, he installed another mountain based on Mt. Rotui at the Athens Institute of Contemporary Art earlier this year.
Sighn’s cut paper and wood phrases have appeared in the streets and galleries of Chicago, where he is a part of Multi Polar Projects. His work has appeared in magazines and will be featured in the upcoming book
Sighn online
> Official website
> recent work in london & chicago
>newest project, edition of 1 million
Trevor Reese Online
> artist’s website
Press or General Inquiries
Contact Aryon at 215.833.5672
He also responds to email.
09.30 2008
TONIGHT< YOU ARE FORGIVEN
Space 1026 friend Matt Leines will be signing copies of his new book “You Are Forgiven” (Free News Projects, 2008) tonight at the MEGAWORDS STOREFRONT from 7-9pm.
Tonight will be the world’s first chance to see this brand new hardcover, 144 page extravaganza. It features new essays by Gary Panter and Taylor McKimmens and a ton of images. This book is brand new, so new that there are not even images of it floating around the interweb yet, so yes, tonight will really be the first chance to see it. No lie.
So stop by, meet Matt, get a book, drink a beer.
09.25 2008
THIS SATURDAY @ MARVELOUS
EMBARKER, DAVE SMOLEN, CARZ WILL BURN, JOE LENTINI,and EL DIABLO @ Marvelous fest (on 4oth between walnut and locust) @ 8pm. Suprise cake. Bring Euros or Gold.
09.25 2008
THIS FRIDAY @ PADLOCK
Nettle Squats presents: The Case of The Missing Scout Troop with new works by ‘Spongebath Baker’, ‘Goldstar Patch’, and ‘Machete Vonponyfeather’… including audio, sculpture, drawings, paintings, and more. Musical performance by Mapple Rabbit and friends at 9 pm. Plus come sample vegan girlscout cookies provided by NorthPort Fishington Cookie Factory from 7 – Midnight @ Padlock 1409 Ellsworth, South Philly.
09.25 2008
The Other Mainstream II
Opening this friday, September the 26th at the Arizona State University Museum, The Other Mainstream II. The group show is featuring work from Space 1026’s Maximillian Lawrence. If you are in the area or interested in more information about the show, visit the Museum website at
Thanks!!!
max
09.24 2008
THE DUSTWARD presents
DUFFED OUT VIDEO PREMIER at MEGAWORDS!
Thursday the 25th from 7-9pm
125 N. 11th Street– 11th & cherry
www.megawordsmagazine.com
www.thedustward.com
09.24 2008
Conan and Friends
These draw jams:
Bill McRight
Chris Kline
Will Buzzell
Bonnie Scott
Mark Price
Delilah Knuckley
James Ulmer
Tim Gogh
Jason Hsu
09.16 2008
2012 : Apocalyptic Signs that Plastic Little Killed Hip Hop : 2012
Its official. Plastic Little scored a half page photo in the Sunday edition of NyTimes Arts Leisure section with awesome quotes from Plastic Little such as “In a sense, these meta-rappers have become keepers of the flame for the genres old guard neo-traditionalists in eccentrics clothing. Theres always nostalgia its a byproduct of capitalism” said Jayson Musson, 30, the frontman for the Philadelphia rap satirists Plastic Little. “Especially for the kids who werent really there, that era becomes hypercool, like the 50s and the Beats.”
The photo was taken from the video “Dopeness” directed by space member Ted Passon. Big thanks to everyone who helped, Carrie from Fabric Horse for making the outfits and the giant vagina, Kelly Turso for taking such a lovely photo, Devynn Emory for the excellent choreography, and super special thanks to the dancers: RoAnne, Meg, Daniele, Hedy, and Dave, and the abandoned hospital people, and
congrats kurt jay jon squid and si young
to watch the video by ted, check it out here
09.16 2008
1901 : The Very First Zine Ever!!!
Adam Wallacavage was kind enough to show me a little something special he found in the third floor ceiling from many years back. As it turns out, AJW did not invent and publish the first zine in America circa 1958. Adam brought proof that actually the Christians invented and published the first zine circa 1901 at our one and only 1026 Arch street address. Sorry AJW , Adam de – throned your previous title and now “Christianity In Ernest” has replaced “Labs With Abs” as the space’s first zine. thanks adam
09.16 2008
That Only You and I Can Know
That Only You and I Can Know
New Interactive Works by Caitlin Perkins
Opening Reception – Thursday, September 18 5-7 pm
Hicks Art Center Gallery
Bucks County Community College
Driving? Take I-95 to Exit 49 – Newtown – Route 332. Proceed West towards Newtown and follow this road straight to the College entrance, approximately 5 miles on left.