Johanna Leech shared this delightful documentation of her interpretation of my “WiFi Nitelite” sketch, which she made for Basic Operation at Catalyst Arts in Belfast.
March 3, 2015
DiyMall #2
DiyMall issue #2 is hot off the felt-tipped presses and explains how to make a glow-in-the-dark toilet seat, just like the one featured in the current issue of SkyMall. (more…)
BASIC OPERATION
I’m participating in an intriguing exhibition put together by Edel O’Reilly of Catalyst Arts in Belfast, Northern Ireland, called BASIC OPERATION. Essentially, they’ve asked New York-based artists to submit ideas for projects that Belfast-based artists will respond to by making their own versions of the ideas over the next few weeks.
BASIC OPERATION examines ways of collaboration and authorship. Is it the artist who proposes the initial starting point the author, or the one who furthers and embellishes the idea? Or are they merely a filter? In what form can collaboration take place and, furthermore, must a work of art be unique, or can it be created independently by other artists?
Can’t wait to see what comes to lite!
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SkyMall is Dead, Long Live DiyMall!
In response to the recent news that SkyMall –the single greatest consolation for flying budget airlines in the United States– may soon be no more, I decided to revisit the premise of a project proposal I wrote a few years ago that never really took off. (more…)
Endless Editions Custom Knits
Photo: Paul John
Had a great time collaborating with Endless Editions on some custom knits for the holidays this year!
I’ll be exhibiting some work that I made for Endless Editions tonight and Saturday at their SALONUKA events at Trestle Gallery in Gowanus!
December 16, 2014