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  • W - HOTEL DES ARTS - HESPE - GALLERY 16

    12.16.10

    (with assistance RWM)



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    W Hotel: Smile - Lucky Rapp and Aximillion Helga Duson.

    Review by RWM: Though minimalist in a way, the words on these mixed media artworks are smoothly presented and dazzling. Words, even when alone and without context, somehow seem blunt on these shellacked surfaces. They do however beg the question of what they mean to the viewer at the time. One can circumvent the interpretive process here, but it crops up again and again. Taken another way, the words presented may be part of an ideology to celebrate.

    Comment by AB: Low light; tough show to shoot. Sorry about that.

    Lucky Rapp and Aximillion Helga Duson artist art

    Collaborative art by Lucky Rapp and Aximillion Helga Duson
    (the solutions are along the sides).

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    It's all on the sides - art by Lucky Rapp & Aximillion Helga Duson.

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    Artists Lucky Rapp and Aximillion Helga Duson & art.

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    Collaborative art by Lucky Rapp and Aximillion Helga Duson.

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    Hespe Gallery: Eric Zener Book Signing.

    Comment by AB: Versatile and accomplished painter Eric Zener debuts his deluxe coffee table book, and is busy signing dozens of copies for his fans. In case you're wondering how this book came about, all you have to do is look at the walls.

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    Artist Eric Zener takes a brief break from book signing.

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    Art by Eric Zener.

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    Eric Zener art (kinda like 'em).

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    Hotel des Arts: Winter Art Show.

    Artists: Devon Bealick, Jessica Gill, Dominic Grun, JToddom, Eric Nodora, Denisse Ogata, Ichii Ohryin, Gun-Woo Pak, Bryant Sina, Stitchmind, Turtle Wayne.

    Review by RWM: You can be part of the scene here even if you don't ride a skateboard, even if you don't know anyone's name. There is angst but also fun to be had at this party on the walls.

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    Art at Hotel des Arts.

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    Relative density - group show at Hotel des Arts.

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    Gallery 16: Rex Ray Holiday Studio Sale.

    Comment by AB: Rex Ray clears a 200+ accumulation of surplus artworks representing some fifteen years of work out of his studio and priced at 40% off retail, with 10% of the proceeds going to Visual Aid. What does it all mean? Lines to get in the door, pushing, shoving, grabbing, grappling... and over 200 pieces sold. This dude has got himself a following (but we all knew that).

    I get there late; it's all over but the settling of the dust. What's left? Not much.

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    All that's left of 200+ works of art by Rex Ray.

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    Ever seen the Tom & Jerry Christmas house? Check it out:

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    Tom & Jerry Christmas house.

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    Tom & Jerry Christmas house closer.

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    Tom & Jerry Christmas house closer.

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