October 7 Artist’s Reception Will Include “Live Action” Art Event
In the Neighborhood Where Crash Made His Reputation
Tagging Walls in the Eighties
WHAT: A solo show of works on paper spanning 1980 to today by CRASH, a legendary fixture on New York’s graffiti/street art scene for three decades. The 30 drawings and watercolors presented served as a virtual diary and workbook for the artist, a way of venturing into artforms not covered in his best-known large-scale murals and tags. The show will also be highlighted with a “live action” art performance during the opening reception, October 7, from 6 – 9 pm, when CRASH and TAT’S CRU will be spray painting on a silhouette image of an old IRT “redbird” subway car, the canvas for some of his most powerful early work.
WHERE: CRASH “Works On Paper 1980 – 2010” will be the debut of the East Village’s new art attraction, the Dorian Grey Gallery (DGG). Dorian Grey Gallery is a dynamic “pop up” retail venue geared at showcasing both established and emerging artists, presenting a diverse selection of exemplary art in an intimate and informative environment. DGG is a joint venture between veteran art dealers Christopher Pusey and Luis Accorsi. DGG is located at 437 East 9th Street @ Avenue A. Tel: 516-244-4126. Website: www.doriangreygallery.com
WHEN: October 7 – 24, 2010. Opening reception, October 7, 6 – 9 pm. Gallery Hours: 11 am to 6 pm, Tuesday – Sunday.
ABOUT CRASH: Born and still living and working in Bronx, New York, CRASH (John Matos) began his career at the early age of 13, creating dramatic murals on subway cars and dilapidated buildings that help swan the worldwide graffiti and street art movement. As his style matured, CRASH transferred his artistic aspiration from the street to canvases and on rare occasions paper. Pivotal exhibitions include one-man shows at the Sidney Janis Gallery and Martin Lawrence Modern. Since then, his work has been included in the permanent collection of contemporary art institutions including MoMA, the Brooklyn Museum and the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, as well as numerous private collections worldwide. In 1996, Matos painted a signature Fender Stratocaster guitar as a gift for Eric Clapton which has led to a partnership with the guitar maker to create a limited edition of “Crashocaster” guitars. The artist also currently creates custom art guitars for John Mayer.
PRESS CONTACTS: Sal Cataldi at Cataldi PR 212-244-9797, sal@cataldipr.com; Christopher Pusey at DDG, 516-244-4126, info@doriangreygallery.com
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