PushGallery did not feature this work inside — never will. A fictitious name assigned to this shoot. The glass door to this gallery — which I did not record — portrayed the setting. First, a brushed aluminum disk — engraved with PUSH, our favorite icon representing what is — “Do or Do not. There is no try.” — Yoda Wisdom — StarWars.

The entire show just had its debut right here. The work was created as kHyal™ and I briskly walked to the Fountain Art Fair, Saturday late afternoon. iPhone captured two images (TweetDeck_Hieroglyphics and I Could Have Been A Container) before hitting the pier — twelve more around the iron tug boat converted to the coolest art vessel afloat the Frying Pan.

1. AvatarBraids, 2. BadHairDay, 3. BluePlateSpecial, 4. I Could Have Been A Container, 5. IronMaiden, 6. kHyal™ on the Waterfront, 7. LakawannaTraining, 8. MonkeyInTheMiddle, 9. PipeDream, 10. PushGallery, 11. RustyRocket, 12. TweetDeck Hieroglyphics.

Textures — surfaces. Materials left to the elements. Flip to peculiar — obscure, funny, an inside joke that only you get. We reside in our private inner worlds — sometimes making the electric handshake.

Spontaneous art happens — sometimes I see it — sometimes it appears when reviewed after the fact. Within 30-minutes of wondering around on Saturday I had my part — before and during the Fountain Art Fair.

On special request — I do a mean version of Yoda, calls welcome. 203-838-5555.

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Karl and I perused the 4th edition of Fountain NY 2010 on Saturday and Sunday during Armory Arts Week. We acquired another sKwirl and two others by Haberny and enjoyed the unconventional venue, a 10,000 square foot space at Pier 66 with a nautical twist, aka the Frying Pan. It’s interesting to view work on a vessel with amazing river views and a lulling sway — but difficult to take proper photos, particularly at night. (Look for Karl’s post tomorrow on *outside* Fountain.)

Self described as: “A reckless abandon of the art fair model.” Fountain showcased 20 exhibitors and independent projects and is an alternative art exhibition known for presenting cutting-edge and independent art galleries.

From the website, about Fountain:

“Possessed of a scrappy, youthful verve lacking in its more prestigious neighbors. Fountain was distinguished by a vintage street/self-taught aesthetic” ArtForum

Fountain was founded in 2006 as an attempt to leverage support for smaller independent galleries to gain access to larger collectors and critics. Since its inception Fountain has held 4 exhibitions in Miami, One in Chicago and is preparing for its Fourth exhibition in New York.

Fountain roots come deep within the independent Williamsburg art scene. Now in its 4th year in NYC, it has grown to represent over 20 international avant-garde galleries and projects, showcasing progressive primary-market works. Fountain offers fresh and innovative works in a brash DIY environment that runs parallel to the style of the work it represents.

We like the scrappy self-taught types, and look forward to Fountain Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach in December.

Images: All work is the property of its respective owners.

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Communication Arts Interactive Annual 16 | Revisited

March 7, 2010

Everything Links — Winning Online
Our previous post on February 27 highlighted selections from Communication Arts Interactive Annual 16. CA online brings Communication Arts Interactive Annual 16 alive. From an interactive perspective — Experience rules all — Info Design: WeberGrill, Advertising: Herman Miller, Entertainment: Hard Rock Wall, Self-promo:  Joseph Canzani, Experimental: Body Collective. Jurors: Collective, Amber [...]

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The Beauty of Unintential Art | Part 1

March 6, 2010

As we prepare for a weekend full of art at the Armory Show, VOLTA NY, Fountain NY 2010, Red Dot and other venues — I stopped to think of how much I like unintentional art — sometimes more than purposely made artistic statements. So as the beginning of a multi-part ongoing [...]

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Business Cards | Leave Common Behind

March 5, 2010

The business card landscape — usually flimsy, white stock, poorly printed and not flushed out in most cases. I save all business cards — good, bad and ugly. What stands out in the crowd — inventive, unusual and memorable. The ones I remember and keep for reference are well conceived and produced.
In our industry you [...]

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The Armory Show | Armory Arts Week 2010 | March 4–7 | New York City

March 4, 2010

Armory Arts Week starts today! Join, artists, galleries, collectors, critics and curators from all over the world. This year the Armory Show launches its first ever series of public programming in celebration of the City’s unparalleled artistic communities in a different neighborhood each night. Events include special receptions, open studios, art tours, museum discounts, performances, [...]

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TDC 55 | Type Directors Club Annual Exhibition at UB, Bridgeport CT

March 3, 2010

Thanks to Carol Wahler — executive director of the TDC — for my personal tour during the opening of last night’s Type Directors Club Annual Exhibition. The TDC 55 is on view in the Arnold Bernhard Center Gallery/University of Bridgeport through April 2010. The entries will become part of the UB Design Programs’ permanent [...]

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CYA | Urban Legend or Japanese Fashion Trend?

March 2, 2010

The fashion world is nutty business. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what trends are real vs. the hoaxes. Japan is a country with fashion trends that have included wearing all the tags on your clothes, ala Hee Haw. So why couldn’t we believe that skirts screen-printed with underwear clad bottoms would be too far flung?
I [...]

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Flaunt | Looking Your Best Just Got Better

March 1, 2010

I’ve spent 22 years reviewing thousands of portfolios — from recent graduates to seasoned professionals originating from top design programs throughout the country. All professionals entering or continuing in the industry need a killer presentation starting with a dynamic portfolio.
At creativeplacement, we continually seek up-to-date resources worthy of our standards — Armin Vit + Bryony [...]

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How Do You See Yourself? | An Exercise in Creativity

February 28, 2010

I have been fascinated with the self-portrait since I was a teenager — starting with photo booths — moving onto copying my face on a Xerox machine. And, then getting my first camera and turning it around to capture what I thought was me — or pointing at things I thought looked like me — [...]

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