"Power and Currency"
Opening Reception September 5, 2008 from 6-10pm
Show runs September 5 - October 3, 2008
Curated by: Natalie Kates
Authority - Beauty - Militia - Age - Title
Popularity - Sex - Wealth - TechnologyWhat is power? How is it bestowed? Of what is it composed? Is currency a form of power? Why? Why not? This
groundbreaking group show explores two of mankind's most consequential and enduring forces.
Power (pou-er) noun
Ability to do or act: capability of doing or accomplishing something.
Political or national strength.
Great or marked ability to do or act; strength; might; force.
The possession of control or command over others: authority; ascendancy.Currency (kur-uh n-see) noun.
Something this is used as a medium of exchange, money
General acceptance: prevalence: vogue
A time or period during which something is widely accepted and circulated
Circulation, as of coin
Much more than just its literal definition, power can be a form of currency. Likewise, currency can create or instill power or take it away. In this group show, artists will explore and interpret these two fundamental forces, using a palette of visual and audio tools and components. Both power and currency can be alluring and addictive. The downside is that they can be destructive, alienating, elitist, and ego-driven. As history shows through its great dictators, power and currency can also be used for the betterment of mankind.
ARTIST INCLUDE: AIKO, BRIAN KENNY, CURTIS READEL, D*FACE, DAVID SCHILD, DEER GOD, DESI SANTIAGO, ESPO, FENX, GAIA, JASON URBAN, JOHN HITCHCOCK, JORDAN EAGLES, LIKE ONE, LOVETTE/CODAGNONE, NATHAN MORTAN, NICOLAS WAGNER,
NICOZ BALBOA, NPK, PERIPHERAL MEDIA PROJECTS
STEN AND LEX, TOM FRUIN
Big thanks to:
Mighty Tanaka for hanging the show,
we could not have hung it without him.
Maggie for her many talents in keeping things running.
Jena and Chanae for keeping everyone well
hydrated.
Lindsey & Autumn for the great photos.
Deer God for the sound.
Natalie Kates for throwing
such a great show.