Gallery Opening @ BLVD

BLVD Gallery proudly presents
"Disconnected"
New paintings and Prints by Marco Zamora and Derek Albeck
September 12 – October 4, 2008
Artist Reception Sept 12, 2008 6p - 10p

BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd Ave.
Seattle, Wa 98121
t. 206.448.8767
w. http://www.blvdart.com

BLVD Gallery is proud to present “Disconnected” a showing of new works
by frequent collaborators Marco Zamora and Derek Albeck. Both of these
artists work maintain a dark, somewhat brooding atmosphere that speaks
toward the vulnerability of the modern condition..The characters in
Marco Zamora’s densely populated street scenes, created with layered
ink washes, glide through the frame intent on their destinations
without giving the viewer any sense of inclusion. Derek Albecks richly
patterned works create a vertiginous feeling of falling and of physical
absence that overwhelms ones senses. Both artists have collaborated on
major projects with the shoe manufacturer Vans as well as various
exhibitions throughout the west coast.
Marco Zamora was born and currently lives and works in Pomona,
California. In 2004 he graduated from California Institute of the Arts,
with a Bachelor of Fine Art. Using the paintbrush and pen to draw,
Marco develops imagery about the urban landscape and the people that
inhabit it. Producing a richly complex and experimental image, Marco
goes into a neighborhood and shoots a spot, recontectualizing and
collaging figures to create each paintings identity. City life, his
culture, color/scale experimentation, and the working class have
influenced his artwork. Splitting his time between painting and apparel
design, Marco's recent work can be seen in a variety of Van's ads and
collaboration projects as well as galleries up and down the west coast
Derek Albeck was born in the San Fernando Valley of Southern
California, and currently lives and works in Los Angeles. In 2005 he
graduated with honors from California State University Northridge with
a Bachelors in Art, focusing on printmaking and painting. Developing
complex figurative works using the graphic sensibilities absorbed from
his studies in the various forms of printmaking, Derek's paintings,
drawings and serigraphs serve as an intense investigation and critique
on the human condition. Derek's work has been exhibited in galleries
along the west coast as well as Canada and the U.K., and was recently
included in the Vans Sky Gallery billboard project.

more info:
Marco Zamora - http://www.rtystapparel.com/

Derek Albeck – http://www.derekalbeck.com

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