Greenpoint Gallery tour during Armory week
The g-spot will be taking part in the Greenpointers gallery tour during Armory weekend, on March 10th, all of the greenpoint galleries will be open late for viewing some great art!
At the g-spot we have a great show of large drawings by tfuk, aka Francis Christie,
and at Brouwerij Lane, g-spot artist subtexture is showing large works of Cars and Drivers.
This is the last show at the current g-spot location. so be sure to stop by.
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G-Spot presents at Fountain Art Fair
We excited to announce that we will participating in the Fountain Art Fair again this year!
Fountain will take place at the 69th Regiment Armory, an iconic city landmark and site of the legendary 1913 Armory Show. Located on Lexington Avenue and 25th Street, during Armory Arts Weekend, March 9–11, 2012.
This year’s participants in the G-Spot booth include:
Chris Smith - aka “subtexture” is a Greenpoint, Brooklyn-based artist and designer. He combines found objects and urban grit with a mix of vintage race cars, road trips, rusted metal, weathered wood, and sexy women. website
Karl Kotas -neo-pop, punk, comic abstractionist from Chelsea, Manhattan. Recent work includes a spoof of R. Crumb’s classic “Cheap Thrills,” for the legendary industrial/techno/electro band Lords of Acid.Praga Khan calls it “Unbefuckinglievable”. website
Scott Chasse - Scott’s overtly persistent reuse of Burt Reynolds as the bold black-and-white centerpiece of his work has provoked more than one instance of the question being asked, “does he [Burt] know about this?” The answer is yes, and this seemingly obsessive fan-boy behavior has earned him a range of press from indie art blogs to The New York Post. website
Eija Lindsey - Hot sexy fun bad ass wall floor body cut paste paint wood solder metal file sand spray color beats loud soft fuzzy slick shiny solid structure messy studio.
Born and raised in San Diego, California, she soaked up too much sun riding horses and skateboarding down the boardwalk. Not one to hold still for long, Eija has an active jewelry studio as well as an addiction to cut and paste, and spray paint. website
Mark Richards – has had a camera in his jacket since there was film. He sees things that go together or things that look a certain way and captures them for the permanent record. website
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Fountain’s move into the 69th Regiment Armory marks the 99th anniversary of the original 1913 Armory Show, where Marcel Duchamp—who inspired the fair’s moniker with his readymade Fountain—challenged perceptions of modern art. Duchamp’s gutsy spirit resonates today in Fountain Art Fair’s radical attitude and its grassroots, welcoming environment that sets it apart from other fairs.
Fountain Art Fair is an exhibition of avant-garde artwork founded to leverage support for smaller independent galleries to gain access to larger collectors and critics. In addition to cutting-edge art, visitors to the fair can enjoy signature elements such as on-site performance art, a major street art installation, and musical performances that Fountain has become known for integrating into the art fair experience. From presenting just 3 local exhibitors at its first fair in 2006, Fountain has grown to represent over 30 international exhibitors and independent artist projects at its most recent Miami 2011 edition.
Check out their website for more information about the fair
G-Spot Merch Winter 2011
Here are some shots of our new t-shirts, coffee mugs and adult sock monkeys which are made by Carri Skoczek
Michael X Rose opening (in case you missed it)
Michael X. Rose took over the G-Spot in August with some amazing paintings of saints, sinners, nazi zombies and tales of mayhem.
Nuit du Poulet Blanche
G-Spot presents: Michael X. Rose
The G-Spot is happy to present a solo show by that Master of Mayhem, Michael X Rose.
The Garden of Eden and After
@ G-Spot Gallery
199 Green St. , Greenpoint , Brooklyn NY
For the Month of August
Opening Reception: Thursday Aug. 4, 6-9PM
Hours: by appointment (917) 701-6478
In The Garden of Eden and After, Michael X. Rose presents a new body of work that examines the Fall of Man. These oil paintings draw upon the great Romantic tradition of Rubens, Poussin, and Delacroix and depict the eternal battles of Good against Evil. Evil in its most hideous form, the UnDead Nazi Zombie. Who can withstand and prevail against that great Evil? Rose provides a compelling answer.
Northside Open Studios and Crest Fest 2011
Hey Folks, Here’s a heads up for next weekend, June 17-19, which will be chock full of Art and Music in Greenpoint and Williamsburg
The G-Spot will be open during the Northside Open Studios. On Sat from 12-4, and all day on Sunday.
We will be showing a group show of work by subtexture (Chris Smith), autovac (Mark RIchards) and tfuk (Francis Christie)
The G-Spot-now has AC and we’ll be grilling up some burgers and dogs on Sunday afternoon. Stop by for a cold one.
199 Green st, Greenpoint, bet Manhattan and McGuinness.
and be sure to check out the after party for the Festival at the End, a great new space at the end of Greenpoint ave,
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subtexture is showing in 2 group shows that weekend
FIrst up is tthe Crest Fest, which takes place inside of the Crest Hardware store,
hardware themed art hangs amongst actual hardware through out the store. There will be bands and dj’s
and food throughout the day.
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Second is ”Pull the Devil’s Tail” presented by the Ugly Art Room
A group show of prints showing in a church basement which houses a vintage proofing press, you’ll be able to print your own print!
Opening Reception: 6-8pm, Saturday, June 18, 2011
Location: Greenpoint Reformed Church, 138 Milton St, Brooklyn NY
Location: Greenpoint Reformed Church, 138 Milton St, Brooklyn NY
To “pull the Devil’s tail” refers to the compact between Faust and the devil – “Faust having taken to Paris – Gutenberg’s first bible to sell were scrutinized by the Church authorities. Since all the pages of each book matched – it was considered the work of the Devil. Faust was run out of town nearly escaping with his life.”
Printing, which takes two people – a puller and a beater (who applies ink to the type) – requires pulling the devil’s tail, the handle which lowers the platen onto the press board.
Guests at the opening will take a turn to pull the Devil’s tail on the antique cast-iron hand press and take home an original Jesus Head print by Christen Schaffer. Plus music by Holler and friends!
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Crest Fest
558 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211 - 718-388-9521
www.CrestHardwareArtShow.com
June 18, 2011: Crest Fest- 1:00PM to 7:00PM
On June 18th, Crest Fest 2011 will act as the official launch party for the Crest Hardware Art Show (C.H.A.S.). As a means to give back to the community, Crest Fest is structured as a civic-minded, volunteer based event. Proceeds from Crest Fest 2011will benefit The City Reliquary Museum and Civic Organization. This year’s program will include a live music stage, two DJ booths, local, creative art & food vendors and additional involvement from surrounding businesses and community organizations.
Estimated attendance throughout the day is 4000+. All ages are welcome. Time Out New York named Crest Fest one of the top “Cool Free Events” of the summer.
The group art show will include 100+ works from various artists of different mediums. The art will be installed contextually throughout 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including a 5,000 sq ft urban garden. Work will be on display from June 18th, 2011 until July 31st, 2011. All art is about/made with/or inspired by hardware.
Live music performances by The Suzan, EMEFE, Gunfight! & Little Victory. DJ sets by FAT & EZ, Nick Catchdubs, Lucas Walters, Dom Rocket, Rok One, King Cut, Synapse, Peter Hale & Krunk Pony.
G-Spot Presents: Lights Move
The G-Spot is proud to present Lights Move, a solo exhibition by photographer Mark Richards. This body of work was shot on Java street in Greenpoint between 2008-2011. It features single, long exposure shots that are complex, saturated and incredibly beautiful. Mark was influenced by abstract expressionism, children’s textiles and science fiction book covers. The show will also feature some printed materials as well as some series’ in progress.
Check out some of Mark’s work on his Flickr stream.
Lights Move will open Wednesday June, 1st at 8pm. Please RSVP on Facebook
Good Times in the Hood
Holler to everyone who came out to the G-Spot solo show on May 12th! We had a blast, and really appreciated having some good neighborhood folk around. For all of you who didn’t come, shame on you. However, you will have the chance to come see a whole NEW show coming up next week. More art, more booze, more pleasure (sexually).
