Posts Tagged ‘group shows’
Kicks-n-Canvas Custom Sneakers
I’ve often said that sneaker collectors and toy collectors have a lot in common, chiefly: recognizing art and value in something most people regard as disposable. The sneakerheads at SoleHeaven got together with the art crew of Zero Cool Gallery to merge their passions into the Kicks ‘n’ Canvas exhibition. The show is set to open in central London on April 8th and will feature artists such as Goldie, INSA, Dan Baldwin, Meggs, Ben Frost, Mr. Jago and Dickchicken alongside Jon.
SoleHeaven presents Kicks n Canvas, a fresh concept on the art scene. The idea for the event is to bring together two of SoleHeaven’s most loved pursuits - Kicks & Art. We’ve locked down a scorching line-up of 21 artists primed and ready to paint. The concept of the show is to confront traditional graffiti writers and artists with a new canvas, and thats a pair of pristine all-white Nike kicks. We are throwing down the sneaker gauntlet to see them transfer their styles from the metal shutters, concrete bridges and underpasses on to a pair of trainers. Every artist will be hand painting and customizing a pair of kicks and teaming it up with a 50×50cm piece.
The Doodlesplatter posse knows that Jon is no stranger to footwear. These are especially cool-looking kicks, in my opinion. I’m digging the backs (or is that called “Heel Counter” in sneaker-speak…). Thanks to Anthony at Zero Cool for providing the photos. Unfortunately, I’m an ocean away from attending this event, but if you’re on the right continent, check out Kicks ‘n’ Canvas by RSVPing here.
MODART Group Show at thinkspace
While most of us were focused on Jon’s August events in New York, Los Angeles not-so-quietly celebrated 20 issues of MODART magazine with a group show at thinkspace. Jon had 5 pieces in the show, which counted art stars like Tim Biskup and celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Punky Brewster among the attendees. You can check out all the art here, and then hit up this link for availability and pricing. If you’re short on bandwidth, Jon’s pieces are all mixed media on paper (framed), measuring 23 x 16 and run $500-$600. Photos after the jump. The show runs through September 4th.
Pointing the Finger of Blame by Jon Burgerman
Brooklyn Bailout Burlesque
Next Friday, August 14th, Jon and Jim return to Factory Fresh in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NYC for a group art show entitled Brooklyn Bailout Burlesque. There will be an opening party Friday from 7-10PM. On August 21st, patrons will be treated to a live performance by ANXIETEAM. (There’s a good chance Doodlesplatter’s pals, I Heart Cool Stuff, will stream the event.)
The show runs through August 30th and also features work by Roman de Milk & Wodka (Switzerland), Ema (France), Asuka Ohsawa (Japan), Daniel Dueck (Brooklyn) and Christine Young (Brooklyn).
Here’s some info from Factory Fresh. A photo of ANXIETEAM and one of Jon’s pieces for the show follow after the jump.
The art world, global companies, complex societies and every small individual all have one problem in common: how to deal with the crisis. When money goes wrong nothing goes right. Many in the high society of art dreamt the dream of instant success and big overnight money, but the awakening was rough and most of the ambitious collectors had gone with the wind. So how can one stay in a market that barely exists in this time, where money displays a rather strange behaviour.
Cute & Dangerous Video
Here’s a fun and random little video from June’s Cute & Dangerous show that recently hit my inbox. It features some chatter with Jon and other artists involved in the event. The piece was done by Kian of Americano Agency.
NACHSCHLAG!
It’s no secret that Jon’s been making salad into art for years. But this past weekend, his salart joined NACHSCHLAG!, an international group exhibition in cooperation with NoNewEnemies, curated by Harlan Levey & Jörg Heikhaus (heliumcowboy artspace). The show opened June 20th and runs through August 14th.
Here’s a bit about the concept from Harlan:
Food Waste has been repeatedly discussed as a European Problem. What does this mean though?
Waste and trash are concepts defined by perception. What are the real problems in discussions about Food Waste? It isn’t a lack of food that leaves us hungry. This is information, mass media and institutions may not give.
Can art provide innovative approaches to social ills?
’Nachschlag!’ challenges the aesthetics of waste and provides as much food for eating as it does for thought, using art as a catalyst for community gathering, celebration and dialogue.
Calamity makes cousins of us all.
And a little more:
That non-sold chocolate Santas are melted and then again sold as Easter chocolates, is probably an urban myth. Most of us presumably were still brought up with the mentality “with food one does not play” and told not to waste food. The arguments “Somewhere in the world children are starving and would certainly have been grateful about a little broccoli” or “If you do not finish your vegetables, there will be no dessert” most of us still know. However, we seem to have forgotten a little about them: In first world countries about 1/3 of all bought food still ends up on the garbage. In most cases sill in an absolutely delicious and eatable state, still within the expiry date and most of the times still originally packed and unopened. Food Waste = a global problem.
Clever way to bring attention to this issue. Check it out if you’re nearby. Here are some of Jon’s dishes for the show. Read more about NACHSCHLAG! here.
Pac’ed Man
Cute and Dangerous Live Painting
I didn’t make it down the coast for Cute & Dangerous, but thanks to the fast-acting pill known as Flickr, I feel (almost) like I was there. This gig looked like so much fun with a host of talented artists, live drawing by Jon and Luke Feldman, and the appearance of the Zippercut girls. Looks like art was selling too; I can spot some red dots on Jon’s mini-canvases. Nice! All the following photos are courtesy of Leslie Levings (who had Beastlies on display) and Zippercut (who brought a little Japan to the OC). [UPDATE: More C&D photos have been Flickr'd by Anita Meija and TokyoBunnie!]
We Stride Worldwide
Concrete Hermit just wrapped up the London leg of We Stride Worldwide. The show was the first collaboration project between member galleries of the Rojo ®artspace global network and more than 150 artists. We Stride Worldwide was billed as “a riot of illustration and graphic installation.” Jon’s piece is shown below.
Cute and Dangerous
Jon will be coming to Laguna Beach, CA on June 12th, 2009 for a group show and live painting at [seven-degrees]. Entitled Cute and Dangerous, the event runs from 8PM-1AM. Cute and Dangerous is a global collaboration of sixteen artists who have come together to showcase their own adaptation of edgy, modern art. The event will feature live paintings, plush toys, videos, sculptures, designer toys, illustrations, prints and more. A limited quantity of pieces will be available for purchase at the show.
Urban Art Superstars
Jon took part in the Urban Art Superstars group exhibition curated by David Vecchiato. The show, which also features Jim Avignon, Joe Ledbetter, Jeremyville and many others, kicked off in April and runs through the end of May 2009 in Naples.
Goonies Print for CinemaScope Exhibition
It doesn’t get much better than when one of your favorite illustrators makes a print out of one of your favorite movies.
Open to the public beginning Friday May 8th, the Cinemascope exhibition will showcase over 35 emerging and established illustrators and printmakers including ‘Lost Consonants’ creator Graham Rawle, celebrated illustrator Jon Burgerman, the ‘Modern Toss’ team and members of the critically acclaimed ‘Peepshow Illustration Collective’. All the artworks will be inspired by 100 years of film, with prints based on a massive variety of international cinema including Shogun Assassin, The Goonies, A Fist Full of Dollars, Les Demoiselles De Rochefort and of course Star Wars.
How great is it that The Goonies is up there with “100 years of film?” As well it should be! The prints will be on display starting May 8th at the Boxbird Gallery in Brighton and for sale here.
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