Graphic Design Club

BLVD Gallery presents
"Process"
New work by Sneke, Hews and Virus
November 9 - December 8, 2007
Artist Reception Nevember 9 6pm - 10pm
BLVD Gallery 2316 2nd ave Seattle Wa 98121
http://www.blvdart.com

PROCESS, a show featuring graffiti artists and style writers Hews, Sneke, and Virus, provides the viewer a rarely seen glimpse into the approach and evolution of their art. Process incorporates and displays the methods involved in creating the art and reintroduces it in a way that gives the public a window into what goes on behind the “finished” pieces.

Sneke works beyond the traditional 2d of Graffiti into the realm of sculpture and relief. In a way exploring the dimensional qualities of his work as well as isolating elements to accentuate the more abstract forms of the graffiti lexicon. The architectural qualities of graffiti is what shows in the work of Hews. His canvas work explores the foundations of building veritable siege engines made of alphabets. Vancouver legend VIRUS works with the pop pastiche that Graffiti has adored since Fab 5 Freddy first painted his Campbell Soup can tribute to Andy Warhol in the seventies.

“There is something raw about seeing the perfect ‘imperfections.’ There is an energy in the thumbnails, the sketches, and the brainstorming that does not always come across in the final product.” -Hews

Process highlights the elements of the “unseen” and celebrates the individual approach of the different artists. The final pieces may look similar but each artist incorporates distinct methods in executing their work. Hews, Sneke, and Virus are now transcending their graffiti art and
applying the elements into different formats and mediums.

For more info:
http://snekeone.com/
http://hewsone.com/

--email from Damion Hayes posted by -DG