The exhibition is mixed media and mostly consists of felt heads of different people (each representing a different member of society - some of them the artist's friends, some celebrities like Mike Tyson and JFK) on stakes. I'm going to cite the handout a lot now because I feel like an idiot when trying to describe it myself.
Bold as Love is a social commentary on two things: "consumerist addiction to violence and the infatuation with the high school crush." It's described as a "gory gauntlet" (definitely spot on). Questions are posed: "Why is the glorification of violence addictive, entertaining and even romanticized? Why do we continue to live our love lives in the shadows of an unattainable model of true love?" These are both very relevant questions to ask in society today, and Adam interpreted all of this in one of the most unique exhibitions I have ever seen. Probably the most unique. I've never seen anything like it.
This albino peacock was in the back of the room, and I'm sure it had some significance but I didn't find any description of it anywhere. Clay?
Guys, this thing was really powerful. It's up until the end of January, so you have a little bit of time. Go see Bold as Love. Let me know if you intend on going because I'll be returning as well.
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I love these heads. Remind me of Jamie Hewlett drawings for some reason. Probably the blue/pink hair.
Wow. Have been away from blogs for a minute and just saw this today.
You're awesome.
I'm sure Adam will be stoked to see this when he does. I think I may have to take a trip out to see it in person. When I saw it, it was in the third story of an abandoned warehouse that used to have feral cats living in it. Pretty scary/appropriate.
It's funny, I haven't read that artist statement/release piece yet, and one thing that you might not know about Adam (and me) is that we grew up in the shadows of our parents' perfect relationships... which makes it tough (tougher than normal, anyway) to feel secure in the idea that you're actually in love with somebody.
Y'all can go to my family's photo blog if you want to see more of his new stuff, at: http://exitcreative.net/todayin/?p=1417
Thanks for going to the show, and for getting the word out....starving and deserving artists appreciate all the press they can get.
Hey, thanks so much for coming to the opening and for your post. I'm very flattered by your kind words.
Adam
Sure thing Adam! I greatly enjoyed it.
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