Traveling art show makes a one night only stop in Detroit’s Eastern Market
On
June 8th, Inner State Gallery will present
SURVIVE
for
an one-night-only, pop-up art exhibition in Detroit’s
Eastern Market. The traveling exhibition comes to
Detroit after a highly successful premiere in New
Orleans last April. This event is free and open to the
public.
SURVIVE
has consciously chosen Detroit to follow up the New
Orleans’ debut of their traveling exhibition to provoke
a dialogue on the transformative power of art. These
cities represent not only the everyday struggle to
survive,
but to be great again.
We all struggle to survive at some point in our lives.
This struggle can be a unifying force that forges a
shared vision and identity. However, the struggle itself
is incredibly temporary when compared to the lasting
durability and enduring spirit of our cities.
“By
inviting street culture purveyors and art audiences to
the showcase of emerging artists at a formerly vacant
structure and now transformed ‘pop-up’ gallery space,
the concept, the process, and the art reinforce the
purpose: SURVIVE”, says the curator, James W
Riley.The abstract work of the LTS KOG crews on the street translates directly across surfaces, textures, and contexts onto the canvass. The fearless originality and brutal honesty of their works creates a dramatic composition that reflects an aggressive obsession with technique and medium. The distinctively raw aesthetic results in something chaotic, yet beautiful.
The
opening reception is Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 7p.m.
to 11p.m. The show runs for one night only, and is
located in the Eastern Market at 2431 Orleans St.
Detroit, MI 48207.
With
over ten crew members traveling to Detroit along with
the exhibition, guest will be able to meet the curator,
participating artists, photographers and documentary
makers. A series of public murals will be produced near
the venue that reflects the aesthetics and message
behind the art exhibition.
To
view the micro-documentary video of the making of their
large-scale, street-art mural and New Orleans’ debut
exhibition visit: http://superviveredesign.com
Inner
State Gallery
1410
Gratiot Ave
Detroit,
MI 48207
313-744-6505
About
Inner State:
Inner
State Gallery is Detroit’s premier art gallery for local
and international established and emerging artists.
Located in the heart of Detroit’s Eastern Market,
the 1800 square foot gallery is home to two exhibition
spaces, as well as a retail boutique for the gallery’s
online counterpart 1xRUN.