Celebrate Michigan Design

posted by christina

On March 25th, The Crofoot will host an AIGA Detroit event called Celebrate Michigan Design. In addition to some informative presentations, there will be music by Jimmy Edgar, a screen printing demo by Progress of Design, a gallery show by the Silent Giants, Michigan themed merchandise by Handmade Detroit and Angela Duncan, and motion graphics be Steve Panicara and Scott Waraniak. Hors d’ourves and cash bar immediately following presentations.

Cover is $5 AIGA members and  $10 for non-AIGA members. For more information or to RSVP, visit the event’s page on AIGA Detroit’s website.

Dirty Show 11, February 12-20

posted by dennis

Unfortunately, Christina and I will be in Wisconsin for a pond hockey tournament and will not be able to go to the opening of this year’s Dirty Show at Bert’s Warehouse Theatre in the Russell Industrial Center. The amount of talent that is participating in the show is pretty insane. Some of my favorite artists including Brian M. Viveros, Handiedan, and Colin Christian have all produced work for the show. Tristan Eaton is also one of four guest curators invited to participate this year. The opening reception is Friday February 12th at 7pm and advanced tickets are priced at $15.

Handiedan

Brian M. Viveros

Colin Christian

Finally, due to limited internet access we will return to regular posting on Monday.

Bethany Shorb @ 323 East

posted by dennis

Unfortunately, Christina and I were unable to make the opening reception for Bethany Shorb’s 2010 fashion preview / art show at 323 East, ‘Crash’. I was able, however, to check it out the next day. Aside from making awesome ties (so awesome in fact they were the gift I gave my groomsmen for my wedding) Bethany is also an extremely talented photographer and printmaker. The walls of 323 east were covered in her large format screenprints and fine art photography, many of which I would want to hang in my own home. The show runs until January 28th. Be sure to also check out Bethany’s online shop for a varied selection of hand screenprinted ties and clothing.

Photos courtesy of Burnlab’s Flickr page.

Secrets Revealed at River’s Edge Gallery January 15th

posted by dennis

River’s Edge Gallery’s lastest show ‘Secrets Revealed’ opens this Friday January 15th. The show features the work of 34 artists, with the gallery requesting that they each submit a true self portrait along with a favorite work. This is an interesting idea and I look forward to seeing how each artists incorporates their own style in creating their own self portraits.

Artist Eddie Thiel was nice enough to post two preview images of his pieces for his show on his facebook. Also a while ago Eddie was nice enough to sit down with us for an interview. If you have not yet had a chance to read it you can here. It offers in interesting look into his work.

The Photography of Janna Bissett

posted by dennis

What drew me to the work of photographer Janna Bissett, aside from her excellent compositions, is the vast amount of photographic techniques she uses in producing her art. As can be seen in her Etsy shop, she works with infrared film, cross processing, digital manipulation, and handmade elements to construct her surreal imagery.

Janna is having a solo show at the Farmington Hills City Gallery this Friday, January 15th, entitled ‘Metallics’. The show runs from January 15 through February 25th. The opening reception is January 22nd between 6pm and 9pm. Aside from photography, she also knits, sews, and makes jewelry which can be found in her other Etsy shop here. Janna also runs a blog chronicling her work and everyday life.

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