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
01.28 2021
New From Refulgent Sepulchre!
Member Lance Simmons’ experimental sound/media imprint Refulgent Sepulchre has dropped it’s first batch of cassette tapes for the new year along with an offering in the sacred Zine tradition.
Please enjoy.
refulgentsepuclhre.bandcamp.com
refulgentsepulchre.bigcartel.com
12.11 2020
Art Auction 2020
Friday, December 11, 2020 | 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Image by Eileen Echikson
Tune in for the final night of the Art Auction with Andrew Jeffrey Wright!
12.09 2020
Art Auction Info
Three ways to bid:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/space1026/
12.09 2020
A Walk Along the Ridge Road
Wednesday, December 9 | 6:30 PM 7:00 PM
Join June Armstrong for a virtual walk from 1026 Arch Street to 844 North Broad, discussing the history of the neighborhoods and buildings along the way! Stick around for Night 3 of our Art Auction, your chance to support Space 1026 and our little home for art-making in the city.
12.08 2020
Live Painting
December 8th | 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
Hey yous — perhaps your eyes are looking a little gray from all that drab professional zooming . Forever pajama-bottomed, you are feeling bottomed-out. You are in need of a body/booty/mind/heart cleanse, yes? Well — the Turkish baths may be closed, but the art salon is open. Aim a bidet at those sodden spirits, friends, as ye rejoice in some good ol’ public access painting. Artist Eileen Echikson is inviting you to her humble, colorful studio, where she will complete one large painting — L-I-V-E, baby. Watch Eileen slather that sauce (house paint) as she creates another schmear-on-plywood beauty to accompany her collection of towering works. This edibles-sponsored artwork will be supplemented with a smattering of musics, inaudible mumbles, and a takeout break or two. Feel free to play your own cozy tunes, drop some poetry in the Twitch comments, and enjoy one night of blissful, peaceful, *chef’s kiss* programming. Hope to see yous there 🦋
12.07 2020
ARTSOUNDSTREAM
Monday, December 7, 2020 | 8:00 PM 10:00 PM
An evening of live experimental music and performance from three long-standing Philadelphia based underground artists.
Ghost In Salad
Tether
Unguent
12.05 2020
BYO T-shirt
Saturday December 5th between 10AM - 2PM
Drop off / Pick Up Printing Service
Stop back to get your freshly printed Space 1026 shirt!
844 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19130
12.04 2020
Tour of the Space
December 4th | 6:00 PM 6:30 PM
See inside the new space with Roman and Jackie as they give a live tour on Instagram.