CHELSEA NYC

GLASS DESIGN

 

City of Gods - Installation

 

ON LOVE

 

ON LOVE, an Epitheoria  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brooklyn Artist Performance, "On Love," Provides Free Pizza to Neighbors in Need 

Brooklyn, NY – A Brooklyn-based artist, choosing to remain anonymous, is set to unveil a unique performance piece in their local Flatbush neighborhood, aimed at addressing food insecurity and economic disparity. In this latest work, part of the ongoing "Epitheoria" series, the artist will surprise locals by purchasing pizza from a nearby pizzeria and distributing it to those in need throughout the day.

The project, which reflects the artist's deep concern for rising inflation and the growing inaccessibility of basic necessities, will take place without prior notice. The artist explains, "I don’t want them to expect it. I want their gratitude to be expressed authentically." This spontaneous act of generosity will be recorded and transformed into a lasting art piece, exploring how small gestures can inspire profound emotional reactions during times of economic hardship.

Adding to the project's artistic value, each pizza will be served on customized paper plates, printed with one-of-a-kind artwork by the artist, with each piece valued at over $100. Those who express meaningful gratitude will also receive a customized napkin, enhancing the experience as both a gift and an artistic exchange.

The "On Love" series began in the San Francisco Bay Area as a way for the artist to help feed fellow creatives and foster a sense of community. In each participating restaurant, patrons who ask for food "on love" receive a free item, a concept rooted in the idea of sustaining others through small but significant acts of kindness. Now, this initiative expands to Brooklyn, aiming to create a tangible impact in the neighborhood's wealth disparity, using art to bridge divides.

This initiative reflects the artist's broader goal to inspire others with means to take similar action in their own communities, encouraging them to share the same spirit of generosity. "I want to create an indelible image of the joy and gratitude this small gesture brings," says the artist. "By recording and presenting it as art, I hope to show how deeply people value even the smallest acts of care during difficult times."

Through this thoughtful combination of performance, visual art, and social activism, this Brooklyn-based artist continues to explore the intersection of art and life, using their platform to inspire change and enhance contemplation through art.

Body Work

 

EPITHEORIA

Epitheoria

   - **Greek roots**:  

     - "Epi" (Greek for "upon" or "in addition to")  

     - "Theoria" (Greek for "viewing" or "contemplation")  

   - **Meaning**: An elevated, contemplative exhibition experience.  

   - **Concept**: "Epitheoria" suggests an exhibition space that goes beyond mere display, inviting viewers to contemplate and interpret the work on multiple levels, much like the act of deep, philosophical reflection.

TEMPORARY ART INSTALLATION IN SOHO NYC

THESE EPITHEORIA WERE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE THOUGHTS OF IMPERMANENCE AND THE PERMANENCE OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE. THESE WERE DESTROYED SHORTLY AFTER THEY WERE INSTALLED.

 

AUTOMATIC PAINTING - BRIGHT FUTURISM

 

Bi-Polar Detroit

     I completed this mural in Detroit in 2015. The street art scene in Detroit is certainly playing an interesting role in the resurgence of the city but at the same time I feel that there have been some disturbing trends in the art form.

      Firstly, Street Art and Graffiti art are tied to one another, the history of the medium comes from its roots in civil disobedience and its ability to communicate with the common man. This form of communication was not just meant to establish self identity, like tag art/vandalism, it was used as a method to communicate issues that were effecting the people living in different areas.

I feel like the trend that I see gaining traction in Detroit is that graffiti is being replaced more and more by Street Art, which to me is a transparent move to elevate graffiti into a commoditized art form.

     What this has done, is that it has allowed the art form of graffiti to transcend the culture boundaries and reach a broader audience. Art the same time I feel like the art form is loosing much of its potency as a means of communication. What I have seen here in Detroit is that there a loads of murals popping up into areas in East Market and Corktown, which in the last year, have seen an increase in housing and property costs.

   Now my theory is that street artist has had a renaissance in Detroit because there are plenty of buildings in the city that are abandoned and the police could care less about some lovely free street art going up over a defunct property. Also artists are coming to Detroit to contribute to the art and culture of the city because it has the real potential of helping the city get back on its feet. 

   However, I am seeing the most "arted-up" areas of Detroit becoming gentrified by the "hipness." Very distinctly this is the opposite purpose of what graffiti art used to do to an area. In a way street art is being used to attract attention to an area, which brings in investors. This in turn causes the area to become more expensive, eventually pricing out the artists that created the murals in the first place.

   I hope that this doesn't happen to Detroit. It seems to be one of the last cities left that can support the ecosystem of art and business. I truly hope that they don't repeat the mistakes of the past and end up excluding the artists that make this city great.