"333 Conspiracy"
A Solo Show by James Charles
The exhibition is free and will be open to the public for viewing through to August 4th, 2012.
333 Conspiracy will be composed of more than 40 ink drawings on U.S. bank notes. The iconic pop characters appropriated and rendered on the bills by artist James Charles, range from comedic to tragic; from important figures to trivial cult heroes from both past and present. The artist titles or adds commentary to the pieces by altering the script along the bottom of the note. With inspiration drawn from rock and roll, bad sitcoms, sideshow performers, chess boxing, folk tales and fast food, he shines a light on the ridiculous and the worshiped, reminding us that both what we love and what we hate about pop culture is a reflection of ourselves.
333 Conspiracy will be composed of more than 40 ink drawings on U.S. bank notes. The iconic pop characters appropriated and rendered on the bills by artist James Charles, range from comedic to tragic; from important figures to trivial cult heroes from both past and present. The artist titles or adds commentary to the pieces by altering the script along the bottom of the note. With inspiration drawn from rock and roll, bad sitcoms, sideshow performers, chess boxing, folk tales and fast food, he shines a light on the ridiculous and the worshiped, reminding us that both what we love and what we hate about pop culture is a reflection of ourselves.
From the Artist:
The 333 Bank Note Project is a constantly evolving work in progress. I began this project in 2010 purely for self-amusement, crudely drawing and painting on dollar bills, altering the presidents' faces to become monsters, celebrities, etc. My methods are part art making, part parlor trick; achieved simply with ink and paint; attempting to direct the viewer to see what I want. After working at improving my artistic "sleight of hand" techniques and materials, the bills are now freely morphed and manipulated; the presidents' faces change into almost any character, while keeping the overall "minty" look of the bill intact. While I tend to prefer working on fives, a body of work in all denominations was formed that continues to grow and change.
The 333 Bank Note Project is a constantly evolving work in progress. I began this project in 2010 purely for self-amusement, crudely drawing and painting on dollar bills, altering the presidents' faces to become monsters, celebrities, etc. My methods are part art making, part parlor trick; achieved simply with ink and paint; attempting to direct the viewer to see what I want. After working at improving my artistic "sleight of hand" techniques and materials, the bills are now freely morphed and manipulated; the presidents' faces change into almost any character, while keeping the overall "minty" look of the bill intact. While I tend to prefer working on fives, a body of work in all denominations was formed that continues to grow and change.
Shooting Gallery
839 Larkin St,
839 Larkin St,
San Francisco CA
94109
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