[eyedrumartcomm] Re: show theme we discussed
- From: maxwell sebastian <maxwellsebastian@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: eyedrumartcomm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:26:09 -0400
Can we get in touch auth ga tech architecture students? That might be
agreat opportunity to see creative ways they would repurpose a space. Also
maybe we could open it up to freeside?
On Jul 16, 2014 12:20 PM, "Al Matthews" <prolepsis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Glomming on.
>
> I like Karen T but I am not a huge fan, either, of those interventions in
> my neighborhood. Micah Stansell couldn't possibly need more exposure? +1
> for Helen Hale, adding: Dance Truckers, Christina Price Washington, Robin
> Bernat perhaps, Jonathan Bouknight has expressed interest in showing at
> Eyedrum. Lang Harm-ers? Zac and James have been about lately at Typos.
> Pastiche Lumumba (of the low museum e.g.). Book arts people? Library
> interventions?
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Priscilla Smith <
> priscillagaysmith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Please don't ask anybody just yet?
>>
>> I am not satisfied doing this without some opportunity for people we
>> don't know having the chance to submit. I am not interested in only showing
>> folks we already know.
>>
>>
>> Is Karen Tauches the only female artist in Atlanta? I don't think so . . .
>>
>> Suggested so far (with some opinions):
>>
>>
>> Pablo Gnecco Flux artists (they are many and from all over)- just had a
>> show at 72 Marietta
>> Micah Stansell - seen him a lot lately
>> Stan - four "yes"
>> Bernard Praz (Dali-style agglomeration with lens) - probably not feasible
>> Karen Tauches (at least two votes "no") at least one vote "yes"
>> Dennis Coburn -
>> Crash Hottman -
>> Maxwell (self-nominated!) :-)
>> Kris Pilcher - one vote no, two votes yes
>> William Massey - he's already commissioned for the big project in October
>>
>> Artists known for responding to site:
>> Patton White (performance)
>> Helen Hale (performance)
>>
>> Literary artists?
>>
>> Other performers?
>>
>> Musicians?
>>
>> It's a perfect opportunity to do what Eyedrum claims to like to do in
>> terms of working across media.
>>
>> I'll be running this idea by other committees' folks, too.
>>
>> I'm writing up the parameters, making calendar, etc., but won't have it
>> ready until late this afternoon/early this evening.
>>
>> Could interested parties get together in the next day or so to
>> plan/discuss? this evening after 9 I could do. Tomorrow after 9. Friday
>> before 7, after 9 (running concessions stand to make Eyedrum some $ at West
>> End Perf. Arts Ctr. We could meet there)
>>
>> Taking care of other Eyedrum biz.
>>
>> Feel free to telephone if you want to.
>>
>> THANK YOU ALL for being engaged. This is fantastic.
>>
>> xo
>> p
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 11:05 AM, Andy Imm <andyimm@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> I'll let Stan know. Is there some blanket wording we want to send out to
>>> get others too?
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 10:54 AM, emma ball <emmagineering@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> so that's a few worth a shot we need to contact them post haste. is
>>>> there formal copy? is this something we can develop on the quick? all
>>>> parties involved need to be aware of risks and
>>>>
>>>> timeline and dates need to be established too.
>>>>
>>>> m
>>>>
>>>> emma b
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>>>> On 16 July 2014 10:50, maxwell sebastian <maxwellsebastian@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Can we get this guy?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> http://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-pile-of-trash-actually-hides-a-stunning-portrait-1597270614
>>>>> On Jul 16, 2014 10:48 AM, "Woody Cornwell" <cornwell.woody@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> yes stan
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 10:40 AM, maxwell sebastian <
>>>>>> maxwellsebastian@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ill second Stan.
>>>>>>> On Jul 16, 2014 10:39 AM, "emma ball" <emmagineering@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> karen tauches
>>>>>>>> neon workshop seafood restaurant
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> m
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> emma b
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>>>>>>>> On 16 July 2014 10:31, Woody Cornwell <cornwell.woody@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> yes
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 10:02 PM, Andy Imm <andyimm@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> And this guy too ==> http://www.stanwoodard.com/
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 9:57 PM, maxwell sebastian <
>>>>>>>>>> maxwellsebastian@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I mean shit, for $3fiddy I'll make some fucking art! ;)
>>>>>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2014 4:55 PM, "Priscilla Smith" <
>>>>>>>>>>> priscillagaysmith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> At Sunday's meeting I mentioned Grady's desire to see an art
>>>>>>>>>>>> show that looked at the building as-is as a work of art. I talked
>>>>>>>>>>>> to him
>>>>>>>>>>>> yesterday to try to get a better idea of what he had in mind. He
>>>>>>>>>>>> didn't
>>>>>>>>>>>> have anything very specific in mind, but he did say words that
>>>>>>>>>>>> suggested
>>>>>>>>>>>> one approach would be to commission 5 or 8 artists (Grady has
>>>>>>>>>>>> offered to
>>>>>>>>>>>> pay reasonable $350 or so, stipends) to come in and "do one thing"
>>>>>>>>>>>> to some
>>>>>>>>>>>> current aspect of the building, things like lighting or installing
>>>>>>>>>>>> one of
>>>>>>>>>>>> their works in that context.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Here is an outline of a plan I'm suggesting. It's totally open
>>>>>>>>>>>> for discussion. I haven't presented it to him, yet, wanted to get
>>>>>>>>>>>> input.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> It has to be curated and mounted quickly, as we need to get
>>>>>>>>>>>> ready for September and October.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Announce the project (maybe call it "Existing Conditions", a
>>>>>>>>>>>> reference to contractor-speak)
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Tell interested artists to make an appointment to walk through
>>>>>>>>>>>> the space. I'd make make myself available for a 24- or 36-hour
>>>>>>>>>>>> period.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Get a one-page description of what they want to do, including
>>>>>>>>>>>> time-line. Emphasize using things as-is, creating a framework or
>>>>>>>>>>>> context or
>>>>>>>>>>>> way of looking at the thing the artist wants to highlight more
>>>>>>>>>>>> than making
>>>>>>>>>>>> major changes.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Jury the work. Who sits on the jury?
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Give a 2 or 3-day time-frame to get the work done.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> One weekend, provide guided tours of the exhibition.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> We'd ask patrons to sign a waver. Safety would be very
>>>>>>>>>>>> important, tours would be by small group and guided.
>>>>>>>>>>>> -----------------------
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> PLEASE COMMENT
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> I think this could be really neat.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> We need an electrician.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> xo
>>>>>>>>>>>> p
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> *Andy Imm*
>>>>>>>>>>
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>>> --
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>>> *Andy Imm*
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