Weekly Street Art: Paper Twins

Yesterday I was alerted to another "Paper Twins" wheat paste. I made the journey to get a photo only to later find a flickr link as a comment to my first post of their art. Turns out "Paper Twins" which may or may not be just one person, is also responsible for the book pieces that I've been seeing around town. Check out the flickr stream here to see what I'm talking about and if you know where the piece below is located, please tell. I'm so excited to have such an interesting artist be so prolific in my neighborhood.

Tonight

Here is some stuff tonight that I forgot about until now.

"Greenworks" opens at Art Department from 7-11.

"Big Tuna" a David Lynch tribute opens at Alcove Gallery from 7 to midnight.

Intergalactic Strongthang Competition

Ever since I saw Plastic Aztec's "Neon Apocalypse" at Eyedrum last year, I've been excited to see what they would do next. "Intergalactic Strongthang Competition" is it, and it opens at MINT Gallery this Saturday, July 11th from 8-11. Check out this studio visit with the Aztecs at BurnAway.org or this preview of the show from Creative Loafing. And try not to explode in amazement while watching the video below.

Darnell Wilburn's "Portraits of Atlanta"

Another opening for Saturday July 11th. Youngblood Gallery 7-10.

Sam Parker's "Neoteny"

This is the first of several openings that shouldn't be missed this Saturday, July 11th. Beep Beep Gallery at it again.

"Extraordinary Machine" at WM Turner Gallery

Looks like the Old 4th Ward art scene is blowing up.

Us versus Starving

The selective and elite art world that exists in Atlanta aims to fit the high end client and quickly shrinks the possibility of breaking in on our own. We are tired of “wishing” these people would be willing to label us as an “artist” only to take half our money. This is a group show for artists who feel they have no outlet for there work and don’t want the games associated with galleries. We should not be left with only cafes to show early work and this show is designed to destroy that problem within itself. In the city of Atlanta I feel that we have a great collection of young artists that don’t have a lot of great venues to display what they do. We have joined together with the interest of getting a group of all kinds of people to exhibit their work. As young as high school there should be space available to show the world how you feel and we open this up to all ages and mediums. The goal of the show is to find artists with a great mix of originality and style. We hope to continue with this and build a great venue for the non represented to flourish as well as a place that the community will feel they can look for the up-and-coming local artists.
- E.Marston

To me this description sounds like someone is very bitter about an art scene that people like me have been ignoring for years. This seems like a very irrelevant rant to describe a show that even includes some artists that have no problem whatsoever getting into galleries. What is this gallery even called? I don't know, but it is somewhere at Studioplex (a complex that includes The Art Department Gallery as well as some others).

Artists:Manty Dey, Ben Grad, Sergio Grazon, William Hogan, John Lucas, Carla Lopez, E.Marston, Emily Maxwell, Spencer Murrill, Richard Robbins, Christine Vineyard, Gillian Zagorski

Opens tonight, July 8th starting at 6 at Studioplex.

Art Sign the BeltLine

In an effort to raise awareness of the proposed BeltLine, artists throughout Atlanta have created pieces of art for placement at every one of the 108 locations where the BeltLine will cross a public right-of-way. I stopped by WonderRoot Communitiy Art Center last night to catch up on this project and get some photos of the action. Keep an eye out around town and you'll see the hand painted signs made by approximately 60 artists and hung by 30 some odd volunteers.

Weekly Street Art: We Eat Secrets

This piece is around back of the Urban Outfitters building on Ponce and is tagged with a "Paper Twins" sticker. So far I can't find any more info on "Paper Twins" so if you have a link let me know. I love this.

No Art, Just Music

Not entirely true. There are a handful of openings tonight as well as the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll, all of which you can read about on BurnAway's to do list. The real draw this weekend is Corndogorama in Atlanta or Athfest in Athens. Tons of great bands are playing in each. There is already a preview for Athfest up on Drive A Faster Car, and you'll be able to read my preview of Corndogorama there later today. Here is a poster by Mack Williams of Attractive Eighties Women.

"Tagged Abandoned Homes in Atlanta" Trading Cards

I got these about a week ago from Vacation Boutique (which is currently exhibiting some very cool drawings by Allen Taylor) and have been showing them off to anyone who will listen. I love the idea of locally made trading cards and I'd like to see more, specifically Dosa Kim's Apparatus ATL project. To get your own "Tagged Abandoned Homes in Atlanta" trading cards, stop by Vacation or visit ftlogstore.com.

Mr. Never Satisfied

If you pay any attention to graffiti in Atlanta, you've probably noticed work by NEVER. He's got a show called "Not Art" coming up at The Bench this Saturday, June 20th.

Shows above my pay grade.

This week I will be attending a couple of openings at spots that I do not frequent or usually cover on ThoughtMarker, but with good reason. On Thursday, June 18th from 6-9, Spruill Gallery opens a group show of emerging artists featuring work by Jonathan Bouknight, Jason Kofke, Meg Aubrey, Tin Han, Danny Paulette, Rory Golden, Rylan Steele, and Susan Ryles. I'm not familiar with most of these names, but for me the inclusion of Jason Kofke and Jonathan Bouknight is worth the trip.
"Challenger Flight" by Jason Kofke

Then on Friday, June 19th from 7-10, Saltworks Gallery opens A Flood of Pictures featuring work by Brian Dettmer, Katy Clove, and Harrison Haynes. Brian Dettmer is an amazing artist whose work I'd seen for years in magazines and online only to later discover that he lived in Atlanta. As far as I know, this is the first time that he's shown in Atlanta since I've been paying attention and I certainly do not want to miss it. You can also catch an artist talk by Dettmer on Saturday, June 20th at 2pm during the Third Saturday Westside Art Walk.
"Soft Standards" by Brian Dettmer

Don't Miss These Exhibits

Three great openings last weekend for shows that should not be missed. MINT Gallery's Outlines and Outliars was filled with fantastic work by three girls (Kelly McKernan, Chelsea Raflo, and Cristina Vidal) that have just begun to make their mark on Atlanta. Sam Parker and Dosa Kim present some very impressive collaborations as well as a couple of solo pieces at Art Department's new space. And Michi's solo show, Fear Kill's Pursuit at Beep Beep Gallery is on another level. Go see these shows!
From "Outlines and Outliars" at MINT Gallery

From "Fear Kills Pursuit" at Beep Beep Gallery

Outlines and Outliars at MINT Gallery

New work including collaborations, installation and video by three local female artists, Kelly McKernan, Chelsea Raflo, and Cristina Vidal. Outlines and Outliars opens this Saturday, June 13th from 8-11 at MINT Gallery.

San Smith and Travis Smith at Radial Cafe

New work by San Smith and Travis Smith opens up at Radial Cafe this Saturday, June 13th from 7-9.

Photo Sapien

Opens this Friday at Aurora's Highlands location.

Michi's "Fear Kills Pursuit" at Beep Beep Gallery

Opening this Saturday, June 13th from 8-11 at Beep Beep Gallery, "Fear Kills Pursuit", new work by Michi Miko. Watch this studio visit video and keep an eye out for the gourds with speakers in them.

"Chimera" opens Friday at Art Department

"Chimera", a show of new work by Dosa Kim and Sam Parker opens this Friday, June 12th at Art Department's new location at Studioplex (659 Auburn Ave) in the Old Fourth Ward. We all know what Dosa and Sam bring to the table, so do yourself a favor and check this out.

Thank You.

A big thank you goes out to everyone who made it out to Gather Atlanta this weekend. The turnout was amazing as well as the feedback. Thanks to Jeremy at BurnAway for putting together a great panel discussion moderated by Cinque Hicks with five fantastic speakers (Louise Shaw, Rachael Spiewak, Matt Haffner, Michael David Murphy, and Stephanie Dowda). And thanks to our sponsors Eyedrum for the use of their space, Max Lager's for the beer, White Birch Vodka for the vodka, Parkgrounds for the coffee, and Turkenheimer & Hadden for money.

It has always been our plan to make Gather Atlanta an annual event, but there have been a lot of requests for another event sooner than next summer. Look forward to some kind of GATL event going down sooner than later, and our annual GATL being bigger and better next year.

If you have feedback of any kind, please send it over. We are very proud of how the event went, but know that we can do better. Thanks.

Big Things: Artlantis and Gather Atlanta

The energy of the emerging, underground, DIY, etc. art scenes in Atlanta has manifested itself into two big events this Saturday June 6th.

The first event is the Artlantis Arts Festival, an all day event cooked up by Beep Beep Gallery as an alternative response to the current art festival scene. Artists include Beep Beep regulars like Meta Gary, Evereman, and Baxter Crane,as well as festival veteran R. Land among others. Music acts feature local favorites Judi Chicago, Ocha la Rocha, and new favorite of art spaces around town, Book of Colors. It takes place from 10am-8pm outside of Druid Hills Baptist Church on the corner of Ponce and Highland.

The second event is Gather Atlanta, the first annual (and ever) networking conference to unite and promote emerging galleries and creative entities. MINT, BurnAway.org, WonderRoot, and ThoughtMarker have reached out to galleries around Atlanta in an attempt to ignite future collaboration and cooperation between disparate art communities. GATL features a panel discussion moderated by Cinque Hicks (of creative loafing) entitled "Viral Growth: Sustainability and Community Transformation for Young Artists, Galleries, and Nonprofits". More information about participating organizations and panel speakers can be found at GatherAtlanta.com. Gather Atlanta will take place at Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery from 6-9pm. The panel starts promptly at 6.

A couple of solo shows.

Local photographer Kate Crosby (who also makes killer hats) is opening her newest show this Friday, June 5th 8pm at Jill Celeste Gallery in Oakhurst titled "Boulevard: exploring Atlanta's most violent street."

Another local artist, Sergio Garzon is presenting "forms" a series of drawings on paper at Barry Sons Art Gallery. He will have two receptions for this show, first on Thursday June 4th for the long pants crowd, and again on Friday for those with short pants. (my way of saying fancy vs not as fancy, feel free to wear your shiny shirt to either)

Photo courtesy of Ben Grad.

Indie Craft Experience

As I'm sure you may know, I.C.E. is this weekend and Centennial Olympic Park.

WonderRoot Community Art Center One Year Anniversary

One of my favorite places in town, WonderRoot, is celebrating its one year anniversary. This also serves as the opening for their newest exhibit, and "I love Atlanta" themed art show.

Noot d'Noot's "Fingers Like Steeples" Video

You may have seen the video for "Fingers Like Steeples" by local funk outfit Noot d'Noot posted on one or more of Atlanta's music blogs lately. But I dug up a little info about the guys who made the video: "Steven Key did the animation at 24 frames per second with 250 drawings for the hands turning into a stegasaur scene alone. steven and his friend Will Potter edited and shot it with the 'after effects' program, final cut pro, ballentines, and super sour diesel over 4 days in LA with a $0 budget." Check out the video below, as well as a fresh new poster from Squanto for their "Cash for Gold" record release next month.

Portfolio Review+Thy Mighty Contract at Beep Beep Gallery

For the closing of Beep Beep Gallery's visiting exhibit, Southern Comfort via Nashville's Twist Gallery, they have lined up a couple of really cool things. This Saturday, May 30th starting at 7pm you can bring in your portfolio to be reviewed by Beth Gilmore of Twist Gallery to be considered for upcoming shows at their space in Nashville. Then at around 9pm one of my favorite local acts, Thy Mighty Contract will play a free set.

Art Shows This Saturday

There are a couple of openings I'll be checking out this Saturday, May 23rd. The Harold Group hosts their quarterly art show/house party and MINT Gallery hosts another graduate show, this time for Ryan Nabulsi.

Gather Atlanta Benefits

If you haven't heard about Gather Atlanta yet then here you go. MINT Gallery, BurnAway.org, WonderRoot, and ThoughtMarker got together to create an event that will introduce emerging creative entities, underground galleries, artists, and designers to each other and to the public. Its going down on June 6th, from 6-9 at Eyedrum, so don't miss it. This week there are two events that will benefit Gather Atlanta, the first being a midnight dance party at Lenny's Bar on Thursday, May 21st thanks to Bean who will also be the DJ for the evening. The second is a show put on by Atlanta Creative Conscious at WonderRoot this Saturday, May 23rd featuring one of my new favorite bands, Dead Rabbits. Both shows are asking for a $5 donation. To learn more about Gather Atlanta, check out our website at GatherAtlanta.com

MINT Gallery Volunteer Orientation

Find out how you can help MINT Gallery tomorrow from 3-6 at their space.

ASIFA Animation Draw

Saturday May 16th at 3pm at WonderRoot.
ASIFA-Atlanta presents a unique opportunity to animate on paper! No experience necessary! We will have multiple light tables set up and lots of paper. Artists are encouraged to switch and continue where another artist left off, making an "exquisite corpse" type of animation. The resulting collaborative animated film will be submitted to WonderRoot TV, ASIFA-Atlanta's "Roll Yer Own", and other animation screenings.

Here is the end result of the first Animation Draw that ASIFA did in conjunction with the Atlanta Film Festival last month.

This weekend

For other art stuff this weekend in Atlanta, check out the to do list at BurnAway.org.

Gold Attic Vintage

Here is an artsy commercial for the Gold Attic Vintage trunk show at MINT Gallery this Saturday from 1-6.

Kraftwork tonight at Youngblood Gallery

Youngbloodgallery.com for details.

Southern Comfort at Beep Beep Gallery

Artists from Nashville's Twist Gallery show at Beep Beep Gallery. Opens this Saturday, May 9th from 8-11.

Call for Artists: I love Atlanta

WonderRoot is seeking submissions for an I Love Atlanta themed art show to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the WonderRoot Community Arts Center. Artwork should comment on your love for Atlanta. Submission deadline is Saturday, May 23. Please email kristy@wonderroot.org for details. We love Atlanta and we know you do to!

image stolen from myself via threeblindmikes.blogspot.com

The Internet

Chances are you are on the internet right now. Here are some things for you to check out.

Local artist Sam Parker has started blogging about his current projects at samonwholewheat.blogspot.com

Atlanta culture blog Drive A Faster Car is looking to relaunch with expanded content. Find out how you can help.

Local illustrator Chris Hamer has launched his website, UrbnPop.com

As usual, there is some great concert photography at Ohmpark.com


image stolen from Sam Parker via samonwholewheat.blogspot.com

My Twelve Favorite Boards at Youngblood Gallery

Youngblood Gallery's Sk8 or Die IV will be on display through the end of May. Here are some of my favorites from the show.

Top row, left to right: Jason Kofke, David Hale, Tyler Kline, Laura Bell, Stenvik Mostrom, Matthew Curry.
Bottom row, left to right: Chris Carder, Megan Blackburn, Andrea Offerman, Ken TwoFour, Ann-Marie Manker & Todd Briner, Crystal Morey.

This weekend

There are openings at both Aurora Coffee locations tonight, Travis Dodd at L5P, some sort of group exhibit in the highlands.
Then on Saturday, May 2nd, beyond the skatedeck exhibit at Youngblood that I already mentioned, there are two more openings that I've been very excited to see. Joe Tsambiras opens "Golden Feelings" at Eyedrum's small gallery from 6-8 and then Jess Hinshaw's "Let's Exchange the Experience" opens at MINT Gallery between 8-11.