Antistrot
dal 23/4/2008 al 30/5/2008
Segnalato da
23/4/2008
Antistrot
Sara Tecchia Roma New York, New York
What We Do is Secret. The collective draw and paint as a group around a table attacking the canvas from all sides. They often incorporate images from obscure comics, fashion magazines, old photography books, and other sources.
Sara Tecchia Roma New York is extremely pleased to present the first American solo
exhibition by the Dutch collective, Antistrot.
The members of Antistrot found each other while studying illustration at the Willem
de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. They bonded over a shared dislike of both their
professor (Professor Strot-hence the name, Anti Strot) and of the restrictive view
of art making that they saw as far too widespread. As a joke, members began to draw
together. Their first collaborative project was a cut-and-paste style magazine,
which marked the birth of their strong graphic style along with a complete rejection
of morality in art. The magazines led to invitations to show the work in galleries,
then museums.
Ten years later, with most members in their early thirties, Antistrot still draw and
paint as a group. They do so simultaneously around a table "attacking" the canvas
from all sides. They often incorporate images from obscure comics, fashion
magazines, old photography books, and other sources by drawing these pictures onto
the canvas with each member's distinct and individualized style. While working, they
talk about current events, pop culture, things that piss them off, other
artists--anything that interests them--which then unexpectedly become part of what
they are creating. The magic of Antistrot is that each work is a surprise, not only
to the viewers but to themselves as well.
Current members of Antistrot are Paul Börchers, David Elshout, Johan Kleinjan, Silas
Schletterer, Michiel Walrave and Bruno Ferro Xavier da Silva, with additional help
from Charlie Dronkers.
Antistrot has shown extensively throughout Europe and Japan, including exhibitions
at Boijmans van Beuningen (Rotterdam), Hugh Lane Gallery (Dublin), Centre of
Contemporary Art (Prague) and others. Their most recent installation was at ~scope
Miami with Ludovica Gioscia, as well as a mural at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn with Emu &
Eru Arizono-a Japanese artist duo.
Reception April 24: 6 - 8pm
Sara Tecchia Roma New York
529 West 20th Street - New York
Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm or by appointment.
Free admission