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Second Solo Show for Jim Brossy at Projects Gallery in Philadelphia |
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| Written by P. R. Cushman |
| Monday, 02 November 2009 00:51 |
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The holder of a M.F.A. from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Brossy eschews traditionalism embodied by a personal artistic manifesto known as “Crackpot Realism.” According to the artist, “In Crackpot Realism there is no distinction between living and making art. The painting is not a representation of life, but a real thing, an object in a real space, that can be experienced as a picture.” Featuring stenciled messages, globs of tar and paint, found clothing, reconstructed objects, his material choices echo the subject matter, embedding his figures in a palpable world of excess and refuse. This solo show brings to the forefront those working class who would otherwise be Left Behind. Projects Gallery represents some of today's finest contemporary artists. Located in the edgy artistic community of Philadelphia's Northern Liberties, Projects focuses on artists who practice a personal form of figurative expressionism. Most of our artists have years of experience in both the crafting of images and the honing of a distinctive approach to their medium, although we are also dedicated to fostering awareness for emerging artists. In a variety of styles and media, Projects has a commitment to each artist's individual vision and mastery of material. Whether internationally known or emerging, each artist displays a personal language that provides a unique dialog. Founded in 2004, Projects has received both local and national critical attention for its high caliber of artists and exhibitions. In its bi-level, multi-exhibition space, Projects has the flexibility to display diverse, contemporary works on a rotating basis and mounts more than a dozen solo and group exhibitions in any given year. Visit : http://www.projectsgallery. Click on logo below to add this article to your favorite Social Website ~ |
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