APRIL 2008

G126 Gallery
Galway, Ireland
www.g126.eu

SHOW INFO

Features new work by a diverse selection of emerging artists based in the San Francisco area. This is the first time any of these artists have shown in Ireland. The artworks range from delicate, intimate water-colours and detailed illustrations to strong conceptual photography and ramshackle installations.

The show is curated around the theme of the Sacred and the Profane. Contemporary US society has become increasingly contradictory, particularly in fast-paced regions like San Francisco. This dichotomy becomes apparent in the artworks through explorations of long overlooked conflicts and re-evaluations of fame, glamour and even reality. An inevitable disappointment is evident as the gloss of American life fades and cracks, to reveal a chaotic past and present of exploitation. The works of these 9 artists deal with both the beauty and the darker sides of post-modern America.

hankwillisthomas.com
robsato.com
alikacooper.com
lisa-rc.com
icrushit.org
photolp.com

Supported by The Irish Arts Council