Jan Halle
Opening Friday September 3 from 6-10pm
runs from September 3 – September 25, 2004
Curated by Odie Rynell Cash
The photography of Jan Halle is concerned with exploring the notion
of the modern urban landscape. In his images he
addresses the relationship between interior and exterior architectural
spaces and structures that
constitute a city . Born in Denmark (1967), Halle is a Tokyo based photographer
who is active internationally. Recent group shows have included The Center
for Fine Art Photography, MOCA, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; 2004; Mission
Jeunes Artistes, Forum de L'Image, Toulouse, France, 2004 ; 46th International
Awards Exhibition, San Diego Art Institute, San Diego, CA, USA; 2003.
and Nagata Arts Center, Kobe, Japan, September 2001. Solo projects include
Urban Perspectives, Nos, Tokyo, Japan; 2004 and Urban Spaces, Roti, Tokyo,
Japan; 2003.
Influenced by the notions of realism, objectivity and representation
the mood of Halle’s photographs are melancholic and defiantly anarchistic
and are directed towards a fragmented and personal interpretation of
urban space. Halle is fundamentally connected to the notion of the photograph
and uses the language of photography not as an immediate actuality, but
as a reconfiguration of reality. This exhibition of ten (10) photographs
taken in the cities of Tokyo, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and London examines
the banal concepts of cosmopolitan life.
Odie Rynell Cash, 2004
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EACH PRINT $195 - Ultrachrome ink. Edition of 45. Jan Halle, 2004. contact polvoarte@yahoo.com for more details
12" x 12" mini-installation projects
this month's artist: Gisela Insuaste
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Homage to Giacometti
mini-installation
Gisela Insuaste, 2004
also a mini-exhibit: Terrorist Art 2: Election 2004- part 1
A propaganda show to help throw George W. Bush and his Neo-Cons out of office.
ARTISTS:
Allison
Rentz (Georgia)
Jesus Macarena-Avila (Chicago)
Tania K. and Craig Snyder (Seattle)
Miguel Angel Avila (Texas)
Odie Rynell
Cash (Detroit)
Hector Duarte (Chicago)
Roberto Ferreyra (Chicago
Special performance opening night at 8:00pm by Allizon
Rentz
*ccw* REVOLUTIONARY NEW! PRODUCT! Only $19.95! I Miss a Merry K UH, Inc. www.imissamerrykuh.com Allison Rentz, 2004 Allison Rentz is a metro-Atlanta, Georgia artist, who creates politically charged installations, drawings, multimedia works, and performances. Used drier sheets, wood scraps, and clear plastic containers/bags are some media that she recycles into art. Her work has been displayed at various venues in the metro-Atlanta area including conventional and alternative galleries, as well as public spaces. To learn more, please visit: http://www.allisonrentz.com |
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"Bushemoff!" Jesus Macarena-Avila digtal image with embellishment on canvas 8 in x 8 in x 1 in 2003-2004 |
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Evildoers Miguel Angel Avila acrylic and ink on masonite 8 in x 11 in 2004 $250 This administration, greedy and irresponsible, has taken hostage the American people. Acting on behalf of a few profiteers, hiding behind layers and layers of lies, they have done so at the expense of senseless killings and suffering of millions. It is up to us to uncover the truth, discuss it, and do something about it. To open the eyes of those who, inexplicably, still believe in Bush and his group. Think for a moment about the real criminals here, the ones who have betrayed us all. Let's not jeopardize the future of America and the whole world in the next four years. Miguel was born in California in 1975 and raised in Monterrey, México. He studied Architecture at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM). A self-taught artist, he has exhibited throughout the United States and México. He currently lives in the city of Houston. |
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the media is in cahoots with Republicans ink on index card 3x5 $20.00 Odie Rynell Cash, 2004 |
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power fist, also can be used as revolutionary fist or any concept
towards imperialistic change pencil on index card 3x5 $20.00 Odie Rynell Cash, 2004 |
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Karaoke Allegiance! DVD and electronic equipment Yes Sir, 2004 (Tania Kupczak & Craig Snyder) Karaoke Allegiance! The public ritual of aligning oneself with a country and assuming a national identity is often linked to abstract notions such as national pride, equality, justice and opportunity. In the United States, school children pledge their allegiance to the American flag with hands over their hearts and gazes fixed onto that symbol of democracy, liberty, and opportunity. In very practical terms, we ask millions of children to re-affirm their allegiance every day, as if to suggest a potential forfeit of individual identity and cast-away citizenship. As adults, we are asked to affirm our allegiance to the United States by buying and dying. Capitalism allows us the chance to demonstrate pride and national identity and the military gives us the chance to make the 'ultimate sacrifice' for our country. Karaoke Allegiance! provides an opportunity to express your patriotism using the contemporary ritual of public performance and song, and of course, your gaze fixed onto the symbol of democracy and freedom. Yes Sir is a tactical collaboration producing work that incorporates found sounds and images with electronic media into installations involving audience participation and site-specific contents, as well as the occasional karaoke song. |
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Mine, mine, mine mixed media on paper Hector Duarte, 2004 |
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untitled mixed media Roberto Ferreyra, 2004 |
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performance by Allizon Rentz
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