Bushwick Open Studios: Self-Producing an Artistic Frontier Since 2006

“The number of artists present in the still-affordable, still-interesting neighborhood is reflected in its biggest art event of the year, Bushwick Open Studios. In 2006, BOS began as a coordinated weekend of 73 shows in studios and galleries across Bushwick — no small achievement in itself. This coming weekend, however, promises 542 shows, representing some 2,000–4,000 artists.”

Can’t.Stop.Laughing.

Scott Chasse, “A Drawing for 911” (2012)

digital drawing

Jen Nugent, drawing from Charlotte County Jail series (2012)

The series of drawings were made by the artist while visiting her father at the Charlotte County Jail. She mentions that he was recently released and just visited her studio.

Rodell Warner and Brianna McCarthy, “The Star, Johannesburg SA, November 24, 2011” (2011)

from the Cc: Everybody (2011) series (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Classified ads from local newspapers are magnified and over-shared to acknowledge the nuances of language in these public communications. The style of the signs is that of the bold, super-public roadside party announcements found in Trinidad, in contrast to the tiny, black-and-white, almost hidden form of the original classified advertisements. 

http://rodellwarner.com/index.php?/cc-everybody/

This piece illustrates the convergence of signifier and signified with the word Yardstick measuring thirty-six inches, while, in contrast the broad disconnect of the word Universe measuring thirty-six inches.

Carla Cascales Alimbau, “Getting Lost” [nd]

Hello! Your blog is such a great source of inspiration, congratulations.

I’m Carla a photographer, illustrator and graphic designer from Barcelona. I would love to submit my photography project “Getting Lost”.

 Thank you!

All the best, 

Carla

Kelly Neibert, “Nicholas” (2011)
Acrylic on panel. 24”X 24”