A few art things going on around the block.
Oakland-based illustrator and outdoor expiriential art master Dave Wilson (aka Ribbons) has a stunning new show “Open Endless” up at Tartine. So now you have some pretty pictures to look at while you wait in the line that goes out the door and around the block.
The show features amazing big/small (?) drawings that might be out of a sketchbook… or at least an imagined one. In conjunction with “Open Endless”, Dave is also curating a “Day to Explore” in the Marin Headlands on Sunday May 10th. Certain to include: performances, experiences, heady-times, and probably just a little more standing outside than you are used to. Probably for the best. I’d go, but I’m outta town! Just follow the map below… or click her for more info.
In other fun art goings-on. Portland’s Lasercave has put out a call for it’s upcoming show “In the Light Cone.“
Ahem…
The concept for this exhibition draws from the basic pairs and associations of light/dark, day/night, laser/cave, source/shadow. The foundations of visual phenomena and visual culture resultingly are based upon the existence of light; its presence and absence dictate circadian rhythms and our innate notions of temporality; light is food, we love the sun. It is impossible to overstate light’s import. We hope to give the light/dark//laser/cave idea revitalized potency by showing artists who understand that this isn’t merely a dichotomy: it is an experiment in the movements of the sun and the shade of the trees as well as the human abilities of fire, flashlight, lcd, and laser.
Video by Jesse “I want to make your head hurt with my art” Malmed of Deep//Leap “fame”
Certain to be a good time. Rumor has it that 1000voices might actually show up.
The relevant info:
As part of the festivities surrounding the exhibition, there will be a film/video screening and live performances, including dance and lecture. Makers of all disciplines and scale are encouraged to contribute. Please submit art and proposals by June 8th (sooner is better, but better is best) either to:
inthelightcone@gmail.com
Lasercave
229 N Shaver
Portland, OR 97212