Digital Dollar Art: Broughman

Photos by Stephen Anderson - http://mixedmediaexpressions.com

To see more of the show visit Stephen’s album of the opening reception.

October 18th will be another reception for several performances, visit http://occca.org/exhibitions for more information or see previous postings.

Soldier 2008 Ryan Broughman

http://occca.org

Curated by Joella March

Oct. 4 to 26

Opening artist reception: Oct. 4th 6pm - 12am
Full Color Catalog Available

Performance art event: Oct. 14 8pm -11pm
Featuring “Letters To The President” a multi-media spoken word
performance by M.S.Garvey; original performance art by
Toni Ivashkov and a spoken word poetry slam performed by
local poets, including D’Lo, John Trudell and Douglas Kearney
and Special Guest Vietnam Vet / anti-war activist Ron Kovic

The Exhibition:
“Just How Does A Patriot Act” seeks to create a forum for conversation
and debate, extending beyond the current political climate of denial,
distraction, and dismissal of the public voice and will.

The Artists in this Exhibition:
The artists in this exhibition work in a variety of media including traditional and new forms: Painting, Drawing, Screen printing, Assemblage, Animated Neon, Kinetic Sculpture, Installation, Fashion Sculpture, Text Art, Photography, Sound sculpture, Digital Media, Conceptual Art, Performance Art and Video. They represent various ages, political, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and are all answering the call to inquire, investigate, analyze and create.

Revealing questions, answers and solutions through their own unique process, as they contemplate and respond to U.S. policy at home and abroad, (including Abu Grahib, War profiteering, 9/11, Over deployment of U.S. troops, Public Apathy, Loss of Civil liberties, Accountability, Environment, Economy Immigration, Homeland Security)

Just how does a patriot act in a changing world?
I invite you all to ruminate upon this query. To begin a discussion that extends beyond gallery walls. To take an active role in the future of this nation and the world. To not loss faith in “the power of the people” or the ability for one voice to make a profound difference. Knowledge redefines power, use it or loose it!

“To dissent is Patriotic” - Thomas Jefferson, founding father

Ceremonial Deism 40″ by 40″ Edition of 10

Ceremonial Deism 40" by 40" 2008 Edition of 10

Ceremonial Deism (detail)

Detail

40″ by 60″ edition of 10

I will be displaying in Chicago as part of the “Fight or Flight” exhibition  by Thirteen Pocket Productions.  The show opening will be on Nov. 14th.  More details to come…

In addition to a slight face lift to the design of this portion of the site I’ve posted a couple pieces of new work.

A PDF press release for “Just How Does a Patriot Act?” can be viewed by clicking below.

http://occca.org/exhibition-images/2008/10-PatriotAct/ExhibitionPRESS.pdf

I will be displaying work at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in “Just How Does a Patriot Act.”  The show is curated by Joella March and the opening reception is Oct. 4th from 6pm-10pm.

www.occca.org

www.occca.org/exhibitions

Other Artists in the show:

Lunna Menoh
Roman Genn
Dianna Cohen
William Stone
Sheila Pinkel
Matthew Bryant
Noah Breuer
Andrew Armstrong
Wayne Coe
Mee Kyung Shim
Jason Chakravarty
Rebecca Lowry
Douglas McCulloh
George Herms
Dan Van Clapp
John Carr
Karen Fiorito
Joe Biel
Clayton Campbell
Zig Gron
Toni Ivashkov
Robin Clark
Michael Garvey

A full version of the review “Tender Nightmares, Legal Tender” in PDF format can be found on the Sherry Frumkin Gallery website here.  The review was written by Peter Frank and Published in L.A. Weekly.

sherryfrumkingallery.com

laweekly.com

Other artists in the exhibition include:

• JSG Boggs
• Robin Clark
• Stephen Keene
• Justine Smith
• Oriane Stender
• Marshal Weber
• Anthony White
• CK Wilde