Cryptozoology
dal 31/3/2006 al 29/4/2006
Segnalato da
George Thompson
Samuel Parker
Nils Thorsen
BSPEK
Tighe Clark
Henry Ng
LogikOne
Aaron Nye
Jason
Honig, Ryan Kelly, Sean Taggart and Nico Berry
31/3/2006
Cryptozoology
McCaig-Welles Gallery, New York
Group show. The artists have distinctive creative backgrounds, but each have a common thread of influence reflected in their, tattoo art, comic books, graphic design, illustration, and graffiti art. Each artist took on the old concept of "Cryptozoology" and fused it with a modern point of view.
Cryptozoology
Group show
McCaig-Welles Gallery is pleased to announce its
upcoming group exhibition featuring many influential
artists from all over the United States:
George Thompson, Samuel Parker, Nils Thorsen, BSPEK,
Tighe Clark, Henry Ng, LogikOne, Aaron Nye, Jason
Honig, Ryan Kelly, Sean Taggart and Nico Berry
This group show will depict the individual artist’s
perspective on the
idea
of "Cryptozoology". The artists have distinctive
creative backgrounds,
but
each have a common thread of influence reflected in
their, tattoo art,
comic
books, graphic design, illustration, and graffiti
art. Each artist took
on
the old concept of "Cryptozoology" and fused it with
a modern point of
view
while utilizing both traditional and contemporary
mediums. Aggressive,
slick, comic narrative, and gritty street styles
provides a view of the
encrypted world of the hidden animals in all of us.
"Cryptozoology" is an actual science, where
zoologists are on a mission
to
prove the existence of present-day "mythological"
animals such as the
classic Big Foot, the alligator in the sewers, and
other fascinating
folklores. The idea of hidden messages in animals
has always been a
fascinating topic for man. Early cave drawings have
proven that the
idea of
hidden animals in our world has been with us since
the dawn of man.
These
ideas still ignite the imagination of our culture.
George Thompson:
His fine art is a step into the dark and surreal.
As a graphic
designer he
has worked at Fobia Skateboards and RVCA. (Los
Angeles, CA)
Samuel Parker:
A full time tattoo artist; he juxtaposes tattoo
styles , collage and
traditional fine art.
(Atlanta, GA)
Nils Thorsen:
He utilizes traditional fine art mediums to create
stylistic
abstractions
with encrypted letters. (San Francisco, CA)
BSPEK:
A street artist, graphic designer, and a painter
that produces well
rendered paintings as well as simple graphics.
(Brooklyn, NY)
Tighe Clark:
A muralist and fine artist, Mr Clark has a colorful
lore while using an
array of mediums.
(Queens, NY)
Henry Ng:
He has done freelance work for a variety of
companies such as Non,
Comixwerks', and Bomb Time for Bonzo. (Brooklyn, NY)
LogikOne:
A painter and illustrator, who fuses graffiti, fine
art, collage, and
comic books to reveal his ongoing inner dialogue.
(Brooklyn, NY)
Aaron Nye:
A prolific illustrator and cartoonist with an
impressive stack of
sketchbooks. (Denver, CO)
Jason Honig:
An undoubtly , interesting personality that is
reflected in his
line
drawings. (Atlanta, GA)
Ryan Kelly:
A professional illustrator and comic book artist who
incorporates
colorful
imagery and comic book fantasy techniques in his
paintings. (St. Paul,
MN)
Sean Taggart:
An illustrator and fine artist influenced by early
punk rock who has
done
album covers for The Jerky Boys. (New York)
Nico Berry:
Is a graphic designer with over ten years of
experience. He was the
art
director for Thrasher magazine. Along with a
portfolio of logos and
design
concepts for various clothing companies. (Brooklyn, NY)
Featuring artists George Thompson,
Samuel Parker, Nils Thorsen, BSPEK, Tighe Clark,
Henry Ng, LogikOne, Aaron Nye, Jason Honig, Ryan
Kelly, Sean Taggart and Nico Berry.
About McCaig-Welles
McCaig-Welles Gallery officially opened it’s doors
on March 3, 2001 on the Southside of Williamsburg,
Brooklyn. Four years later, and a few blocks further
North, McCaig-Welles has continued its focus in
championing street artists rather than career-minded
art-school graduates. Many of McCaig-Welles’s
artists are mid-career and well known, but a large
emphasis is focused on up-and-coming, edgy artists
who are just beginning to exhibit in NYC.
McCaig-Welles Gallery repertoire includes Shepard
Fairey, The Goldmine Shithouse, Andrew Schoultz,
Greg Lamarche, SEEN, Dalek, Tristan Eaton, David
Stoupakis, Martha Cooper, and more. McCaig-Welles is
a member of The Williamsburg Gallery Association and
was cited for "Best Graffiti Art" in "The Best of
Manhattan" issue of The New York Press. Recent
reviews and articles have been featured in The New
York Art World, Art and Antiques Magazine, The New
York Sun, The New
York Press, AM NY, The Village Voice, The Wooster
Collective, The Columbia Spectator, Paper Magazine,
Artnet, Flavorpill, The New York Post and more...
Opening Reception: Saturday April 1, 2006 7-10pm
McCaig-Welles Gallery
129 Roebling Street - Brooklyn, NY