PLUG PROJECTS first solo show : MULTI-CHANNEL : an exhibition in flux
MULTI-CHANNEL : an exhibition in flux”: A solo show with work by Andrew Schell January 20 – March 3, 2012 “Multi-Channel” by Andrew Jacob Schell is an environment of paintings, performances, sound, video surveillance and Internet presence. Schell’s ideas regarding systems, artificial organism structures, interactions of parts within the whole, and control vs. chance will … Read more
Ascent 2 Balloon Project Update
We are now in the video editing and production phase of the project. I met with a couple of faculty from KCAI yesterday afternoon and started laying out the framework for the full dome video. Work on the video may also come from students in the Blue Valley KS school district CAPS program. Initially we … Read more
Words from Hank Will
When researching people around the area who raise and care for chickens, I stumbled upon an article by Hank Will, Editor of GRIT Magazine. This article reaveled what I felt to be a shared vision. http://www.grit.com/daily-commute/Processing-Broiler-Chickens.aspx After some intial contacts by phone, I had the pleasure of meeting Hank in person for an interview. I … Read more
Public Forum with Art Practical
LOOSED OF LIMITS AND IMAGINARY LINES. February 2nd, 2012, 7 PM, Epperson Auditorium at the Kansas City Art Institute. Forget about the concept of a regional aesthetic, an all-encompassing description of what artists in a particular place and time produce. Imagine instead a continuously evolving constellation of dialogues, shared interests, and overlapping approaches that, like … Read more
WE! video documentary now online
WE! Film By Jane Gotch and Reid Bangert Produced and Directed by: Jane Gotch and Mark Southerland WE!, performed March 24th-April 3rd, 2011 was a collaborative, installation dance performance staged in an abandoned downtown office space formerly occupied by AT&T. WE! took the “idea of audience” out of their seats and into the lights — stripping … Read more
Project Description
The Story of Chickens: A Revolution “The Story of Chickens: A Revolution” by artist Amber Hansen will debut in March 2012 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting for a chicken coop on wheels, and the installation of 5 chickens. During the event, community members will be invited to share personal stories about their relationships with animals and … Read more
Artist Statement
The Story of Chickens employs experiential knowledge to shrink the gap between understanding ourselves, our environment, and the impact of our actions on the natural world. As sustainability enters into a new realm of necessity, witnessing the affects of our actions becomes a practical way of understanding how to improve the quality of life for … Read more
An Introduction
As a child and adolescent, I spent much of my time caring for animals and drawing pictures. These were the endeavors I enjoyed most. As an adult I have pursued a career in visual art. The journey of that career has led me back to revisit and assess my love for animals. The idea for … Read more
NV in KC: A day in Kansas City scouting locations and meeting with actors
On Monday, the 18th, Jim Jewell, Judith G. Levy, and Megan Mantia scouted locations and sets for NV in KC. We visited several of the artist studios that will serve as sets. We also scouted streets in The Crossroads, and checked out some commercial, interior settings. Judith had a chance to rehearse some of her … Read more
Field Trip Prepares for 2012 Lineup of Collaborators
Hello again from Field Trip Publishing, makers of the very highest quality art objects in multiple since 2011. Since you last heard from us here on the RocketBlog, we’ve been in a wild state of preparations for our 2012 lineup of collaborations. This process began a few months back with the embossing of 20 x … Read more
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