FIRST THURSDAY 10.05.06 REPORTED BY MATTIE BAMMAN Fifty24SF: Mike Giant; Vitche. Comment: Mike Giant's pen and ink drawings are reminiscent of his tattoo work-- mostly black and white lines. The images are clear and powerful without great detail, viz they can be transferred to needlework without a hitch. The subject matter is Satan and sailors. Vitchie's wood and metal sculptures have the presence of ancient tribal artifacts but with the flare and uneasiness of The Nutcracker or jack-in-the-box horror shows (fyi no cheeseburgers implied). Some have working pieces you can turn, crank, or pull. The Body As Home (Mike Giant). All Are One (Mike Giant). Amalgamation (Mike Giant). Acrylic and spray paint on wood (Vitche). Acrylic and varnish on wood (Vitche). Acrylic on wood - 3 pieces (Vitche). Last image enlarged (Vitche). Acrylic on wood (Vitche). Outside. Inside. *** |