christopher west presents Patrick Alt
First Friday:
March 4, 2010 5-9 pm
christopher west presents is proud to announce Fan of a Fan, an exhibition of new paintings from Patrick Alt. Working predominantly in painting, performance, and text, Alt’s work addresses the recurring questions of self that we find in modern art and literature; specifically asking what constructs the self? Like the renowned Austrian author Robert Musil’s The Man Without Qualities (1930-1942) or Woody Allen’s chameleon man mockumentary Zelig (1983), Alt’s work rejects the demand to be always repeating a definitive stance and instead embraces the polyvocalism of a learned poseur. For instance, the flâneuristic whimsy of his new raggedy abstract works has little in common with the isolation and introspection one finds in Alt’s ongoing bouquet works. With every new work Alt’s anti-oeuvre increases in fragmentation and perversion onto itself – partial objects that in their homelessness problematize contextualization and any exacting of process.
On view are three of Alt’s latest abstract works made on stretched found towels and other scraps of fabric.
Alt (b. 1976 in Frankfurt am Main, DE) lives and works in Berlin. Alt attends the Städelschule in Frankfurt am Main under Prof. Michael Krebber. Select recent exhibitions include I Open Up The Gallery at Kavi Gupta Gallery in Berlin (2010), Error (2010) at Autocenter in Berlin, and Say Hello To The Palmtreeman (with Henning Straßburger and Adrian Buschmann)(2009). Since 2008, Alt frequently exhibits his work as part of VANDEL (with Henning Strassburger, Christian Rothmaler, Philip Schwalb, Jannis Marwitz). This past winter, the group made their seventh exhibition SOZIALGESTALTUNG: Liebe plus Friedhof at Hospitalhof in Stuttgart.
Posted on Monday, February 28th, 2011
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Tags: art, cwp, first friday, Patrick Alt
christopher west presents Henning Strassburger
First Friday:
February 4, 2010 5-9 pm
christopher west presents is proud to present an exhibition of new work by Berlin based artist Henning Strassburger. In Strassburger’s paintings we see energetic layers that create a lively depth to the image which reminds of the gestural-abstract painting. He is interested in the questions of painting and the positioning of his work inside the multitude of trends that have been developed and named in the course of the past few years.
Strassburger (b. 1983 in Miessen, DE) lives and works in Berlin. Recent solo exhibitions include Good Old Figuration (2010) at the Sammlung Deutsche Bundesbank in Frankfurt, A Kansas City Shuffle (2009) at Verein für Raum und Form in der Bildenden Kunst in Vienna, and Happy P. (2009) at Galerie Fiebach & Minniger in Cologne. Strassburger completed his Meister Schule at the Dusseldorf Kunstakademie under Prof. Albert Oehlen in 2009. Strassburger’s work was included in Informal Relations (2010) at the Indianapolis Museum Of Contemporary Art. This marks his first gallery exhibition in the United States.
Posted on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
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Tags: art, cwp, first friday, Henning Strassburger
REALTORS® Building a Living Legacy
In our continuing effort to support the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of REALTORS® celebration of 100 years of service to central Indiana, we helped MIBOR develop a way for members to show that they’ve contributed to the Building a Living Legacy project to reverse homelessness in central Indiana. MIBOR members that donate $100 or more will receive a media toolkit filled with artwork they can use on their marketing materials, as well as sample copy that they can use in their newsletters to show they’ve supported a great cause.
Posted on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
in Fresh Work
Tags: brand, Building a Living Legacy, design, logo, MIBOR
Where there is love there is chocolate.—Gandhi
Okay, so maybe those weren’t his exact words, but we suspect that’s what he meant to say. This Valentine’s Day show the one you love just how much they mean to you with a box of handmade chocolates from our friends at The Best Chocolate in Town. The new truffle flavor–Port Wine & Fig–is sure to please. Other delights include Seafoam (a crispy sweet dipped in chocolate), Vanilla Buttercreams, Cherry Cordials, Peppermint Patties, Almond Bark, Dipped Marshmallows, and Dipped NutterButters. What? Are you still sitting there?!
Posted on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
in On Mass Ave
Tags: Mass Ave, The Best Chocolate in Town, Valentine's Day
In The Gallery: Oblong
First Friday:
February 4, 2010 5-9 pm
Matthew Steele’s interests lie in methods of connection. Heavily motivated by infrastructure, Steele sees a certain poetry to the lengths we go to and to feel connected. He is interested in how our internal technologies are often reflected in the physical technologies that we produce. There is desire in a highway. There is resilience in a dam. There is triumph in a bridge. These icons are steeped in intense labor. They are manifestations of our grand intention; to transcend the greatest obstacles we know. It is Steele’s intent to personify or portray technologies of the self through depictions of these utilitarian endeavors.
deanjohnson.com/gallery/oblong/
Posted on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
in Dean Johnson Gallery
Tags: art, Gallery, Matthew Steele
To hell with resolutionary diets! Our t-shirts are slimming, baby!
Like most creative folks, we have a bit of a love affair with the classic T-shirt. So we blew off some creative steam and made a few. Quantities are limited, so stop by the gallery, say hello, and pick up a shirt. Only $12.
Posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
in Fresh Work
Tags: design, t-shirt
In The Gallery: NFS
First Friday:
January 7, 2011 5-9 pm
An exhibition of internationally significant artists that come from private collections throughout the city, NFS demonstrates that young and budget-conscious collectors still have the ability to collect the work of artists that are in the collections of major museums across the country. Artists exhibited include Spencer Finch, Laura Owens, Elizabeth Peyton, The Starn Brothers, Brian Ulrich and many others.
Posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
in christopher west presents, Dean Johnson Gallery
Tags: art, Brian Ulrich, cwp, Elizabeth Peyton, first friday, Gallery, Laura Owens, Spencer Finch, The Starn Brothers
Mass Ave Goes to the Dogs (Cats, too)
Locally owned City Dog Grocery has opened a second location at 884 Mass Ave. They specialize in premium food for cats and dogs, as well as healthy treats, toys, and accessories. Pamper your pooch and fete your feline with a treat tonight! citydogsgrocery.com
Posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
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Tags: City Dog Grocery, Mass Ave, Pets
Indianapolis Power & Light Company 2010 Social Responsibility Report
The people of IPL are dedicated to making a difference in the communities where they live and work. Whether it’s in the area of community enhancement, economic development, arts and culture, education, or the environment, IPL employees are there with a helping hand. This year’s report highlights 14 employee volunteers and IPL’s corporate commitment.
deanjohnson.com/portfolio/print/ipl/
Posted on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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Tags: design, IPL, print
christopher west presents On Other Planets by Justin Chase Lane
First Friday:
December 3, 2010 5-9 pm
Show extended through Dec. 11
Justin Chase Lane’s photographs explore fictional landscapes created in his basement. They explore the Cosmos with refashioned cereal boxes, toothpicks, blankets, light bulbs and other pedestrian stuff.
christopherwestpresents.com/exhibitions/on-other-planets
Posted on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
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Tags: art, cwp, first friday, Gallery, Justin Chase Lane
