Jasmin Singer from Our Hen House has just put together this great interview with Sue Coe. There is a lot to admire in the process and product of Coe’s work. I am also struck by the inventiveness of Our Hen House and imagine their message of “… a new world for animals” as a glimpse toward our evolution as better humans.
“Surviving the End of Your World” is the first Los Angeles solo exhibition from Chad Person. The multimedia effort currently fills the Mark Moore Gallery and continues through the middle of August.
Chad Person, The Mayor Rests, vinyl, steel, electronics & mixed media, 2008.
The economic downturn has left most of the country feeling a little flat. A large inflated sign of power slumped in the corner might not make anything better but it can’t hurt. In trying times, change occurs and we’ll need to be ready. For his part, the artist has constructed an “apocalypse bunker” in New Mexico and has been appearing in the gallery from there via live video feed.
Chad Person, Improvised Double Barrel Shotgun, wood, steel pipe and fittings, glue and twine, 2010.
“Surviving the End of Your World,” is a display of repurposed goods. The halted commercial backdrop to these pieces exclaims a transformation of value and a new sense of what may constitute as raw material.
Chad Person, Twelvepack, US currency on canvas, 2010.
Chad Person
Surviving the End of Your World
10 July – 13 August 2010
Mark Moore Gallery
Santa Monica, CA
The design duo of Mike and Maaike have shared their vision of personal transportation in the year 2040. The name of the concept vehicle is ATNMBL which is short for Autonomobile.
Mike and Maaike, ATNMBL, 2009.
It is inevitable that we will, one day, relinquish authority of our steering wheels to computer control. Mike and Maaike have used this knowledge as a starting point for their latest project. Upon entering the ATNMBL you will be asked, “Where can I take you?” Your reply will be the sole responsibility for the commute.
Mike and Maaike, ATNMBL (driveway), 2009.
When the duty of driving is dismissed it will be crucial to rethink the interior space of the transport. Mike and Maaike have considered the possibilities and restructured the task of diving into the pleasure of riding.
Mike and Maaike, ATNMBL (interior), 2009.
For complete specifications click through to the article at Core77.
