“Get Freaky”
Featuring Original Artworks by
Huskmitnavn, Ekta, Amaia Arrazola, Zigendemonic, Mr. Phomer…
and more than 25 other GetFreaky contributors!
Opening: July 20th 2012, Friday 6-10pm
Event Date: July 20th 2012 – Aug 22nd 2012
Venue: 31 Eastern St, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Above Second is proud to present a group show of ‘GetFreaky’ contributors curated by ‘GetFreaky’ director Supertexte, and director of MyJane Studio in Hong Kong, Lee Mei Yan.
Gathering over 30 established and emerging international artists, illustrators, and designers, this exhibition aims to illustrate the connections between works produced from every corner of the globe. The artists, who participate in the creation of fanzines, graphic art, street art, exhibitions, and who are initiators of projects in their respective countries, are pushing the boundaries of contemporary illustration.
Influenced by the urban context and human relations, these works contain humor and politics, and a touch of stylized surrealism. Dominated by flat graphic colors and thick-black outlines, the pieces in the exhibition show the clear influence of graffiti. Though taken out of this urban context and contained within the gallery walls, the pieces have the common framework of “street art” either through influence or participation. Whether it’s a black-and-white print by Loup Druelle of Batman having a bit too much fun at a party, or the pop-colored piece by Diela Maharanie of a fawn emerging from an unsuspecting womb, something from this eclectic group is sure to delight and surprise.
for more information about the show, please check out http://blog.above-second.com/upcoming-get-freaky/