Paint Works went out with a big-ass bang to celebrate an amazing exhibition and an extraordinary group of artists. Two nights of live music, performances led by the
notorious Seanna Sharpe–the Williamsburg Bridge aerialist, fire acts, and more–our way of saying “thank you” for your energy, support, and well wishes for Gowanus Ballroom.
Friday–9/23
Doors open at 6pm. $5 donation after 8pm.
Bands:
Pendulum Swings
Jenny Luna
Performances:
-Aerialist Seanna Sharpe, whose last public appearance earned her jail time for her performance off the Williamsburg Bridge
-Aerialist Cody Schreger with Lisa Natoli, Susie William, Megan Heflin, Francis Stallings, Mai Ramnath, and Collin Couvillion
-Fire performer Flambeaux with Lady C, power pin-up queen Veronica Varlow, and others
Saturday–9/24
Doors open at 6pm. $5 donation after 8pm.
Bands:
Sullied Accolades
Performances:
-Encore performance by aerialist Seanna Sharpe
-Aerialist Cody Schreger with Lisa Natoli, Susie William, Megan Heflin, Francis Stallings, Mai Ramnath, and Collin Couvillion
-Fire performer Flambeaux with Lady C, power pin-up queen Veronica Varlow, and others
PAINT WORKS
Opening reception, September 16, 2011
Stroke by Alyssa Monks
The premise of Paint Works is pretty straightforward: there are a host of bad-ass painters out in our nearby environs, doing what they do and doing it really well. We are bringing that energy, those skills, and that vibe together in an art show focused solely on innovative contemporary painting.
The works featured in Paint Works are ones that you’re not likely to see anywhere else. The artists have taken the traditional building blocks of painting and evolved it in varied and relevant directions. Essentially, taking the tradition and pushing it in places it hasn’t gone before.
And the works are BIG. The Gowanus Ballroom—a vast alternative art space that gives the impression of a gritty cathedral with 50-foot ceilings and more than 16,000 square feet of room—is in a unique position to offer artists the opportunity to show large-scale works that conventional galleries can’t accommodate.
The previous shows at Gowanus Ballroom have been extravaganzas with performance art, installations, live bands, and tons of artwork adorning the walls. Paint Works is continuing the tradition with over 100 paintings, daily entertainment including local indie bands, keyed-up acrobatic performances, pin-up girl art demos, and more.
Featuring paintings by: daniel Baltzer, Ben Fenske, Robyn Frank, Michael Gormley, Peter Halasz, Jane Hamill, James Herbert, Caitlin Hurd, Michael Kagan, Kristin Künc, Oh Joon Kwon, Allison Maletz, Hyeseung Marriage-Song, Alyssa Monks, Alexandra Pacula, David Pettibone, Jennifer Presant, Matthew William Robinson, Bennett Vadnais, Jovan Karlo Villalba, Melanie Vote, Patricia Watwood, Aaron Yamada-Hanff, and Rob Zeller. Read more about our artists on the Featured Artists Page.
Opening Reception
Friday, September 16, 2011
Doors open at 6pm.
Dates & Times
September 16-18 & 23-25
Fridays: Doors open at 6pm
Saturdays: Doors open at 12pm
Sundays: 12-6
Weekdays: Viewings available by appointment, 347.460.2687
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