Exhibition 2006
“Art of War” — Studio One Eight, March 2006
Press release · March 2006
“Art of War” — press release
Studio One Eight, Washington, DC; archived on Dana Ellyn’s press archive (danaellyn.com) · original
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ART OF WAR
Opening Reception: 03.18.2006 | 7-10 PM | open to the public
studioneight a f i n e a r t g a l l e r y
Studio One Eight is pleased to announce the Opening Reception of ART OF WAR;
an exhibition featuring works by artists Anna U. Davis, Dana Ellyn, J. Coleman, Jordin Isip, Kelly Towles, Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Matt Sesow, Peter Excho, Scott G. Brooks and many others.
The exhibition marks the 3-year anniversary of the war that began in the Middle East on March 20th 2003. Bringing together pieces inspired by current events surrounding this hostile engagement, the exhibition will include artwork that has little regard for the popular aesthetic of beauty. The Artists were in no way censored, and simply asked to respond to the conflict at hand. This show makes no apologies and reflects the artistsÕ personal, unmitigated reactions to a subject that has affected thousands of lives across our country and across the world. The result; a striking commentary on war and the current state of the Middle East.
Utilizing the multiple interpretations brought to the table by this eclectic mix of artists, works range from controversial and morose, to satirical and thought provoking. The beautiful, yet (in many cases) disturbing results will undoubtedly engage and challenge viewers.
Where this record comes from
- Press release, danaellyn.com/press/war/war.html
Cite as: Sesow, Matt. “‘Art of War’ — Studio One Eight, March 2006.” Matt Sesow Career Chronicle, 2006. history.sesow.com/e/2006-art-of-war-studio-one-eight.html. Accessed [date].
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Also in 2006
- Media Artist Talk — Matt Sesow speaks about his art at George Washington University
- Exhibition “Don Giovanni,” Rebus Works, Raleigh, NC
- Exhibition Hollywood, CA: “Theater of Note”
- Press Molly Knight, DC Style Magazine
- Exhibition Two-Person Show — with Dana Ellyn
- Exhibition Two-Person Show — with Justin Kaufman
- Exhibition “Soul Mining,” Gallery One Eight, Washington, DC
- Milestone Curated and created paintings from DC Street Banners for “Banners from the Fringe”
- Exhibition 24-hour mural painting — Washington, DC Fringe Festival
- Press “Fringe for the Eyes” — Washington Post Going Out Gurus, July 2006
- Press “24 Hours of Color” — Ward 2 News on the Fringe mural, 2006
- Exhibition “Cupidity,” Gallery Neptune, Washington, DC
- Exhibition Outsider Art in the Hamptons
- Exhibition Hurn Museum, Savannah, GA — “The Faces of Folk”
- Press Washington City Paper — “Remastered” Critic’s Pick
- Press Sacramento Bee — Critic’s Pick, Pamela Skinner Gallery Dog and Cat Group Show
- Press MSDC Magazine — “Art of War” article
- Press “The Pain Practitioner” Magazine
- Press “Ideas in Pictures” #5 — two drawings by Matt Sesow
- Press N&O Newspaper — Raleigh
- Press Days of Action, Calls For Peace
- Media Exit Clov CD covers — painting on two CD covers by DC band Exit Clov
- Milestone Paints in Morocco — Essaouira and Marrakech
- Exhibition Merrill-Jennings Galleries, Davidson, NC
- Press The Examiner, October 28, 2006 — “a loose collective of non-art-school visionaries”