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May: Matthew Scheatzle, Never/Always

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Objects free from the tyranny of careerism and preconception, redefining particular versions of perfection to create something outside of oneself that lives whole on its own. It’s reasonable to think of this collection as a unique chunk of creative time. This clip opens up, let’s the aristocrats and the working class material free associate and vibe off each other. You don’t need each story to appreciate the beauty in the rough bits or the cut fits. Even so, you’re right, you got it; you are inside because you have been invited to see your visions of happiness in these material articulations.

These objects mollify the frustrating nature of existence by being simple receptacles in which to entertain cycling thoughts of the how and the why. Possibly these pieces are acting as condensed shrines to austerity that might seek a quiet place inside, a peculiar phenomena which we lack the right words to describe but know exists underneath, at the edges, and around the bend.

March-April: Zoe Friedman, Sublunary

Through the use of multicolored fabric, wooden frames, video and lighting, Zoe transformed MG Gallery's white walls into an environment of myths. As the moon approaches Earth in this narrative-based installation, balance will unravel and our world will morph from one state to another.

To see more of Zoe's work please visit her website.

February: Daniel Nevers, Unconstructed

"Do-it-yourself is the new self-help. Using everyday objects from the home-improvement megastore, my work examines the ways we present ourselves and the ways we are perceived. If our personalities are nothing but a series of defenses, how do we build and renovate those barriers over time? When do the walls we hide behind end up revealing more about us than they protect?

I am interested in the moment, simultaneously thrilling and dangerous, when constructions begin to teeter, sag, bend and sway. Whether materials are strapped, stacked or bungeed together, I am searching for the place where control and chaos collide.

Interiors are important. Heavily informed by pop psychology and O, The Oprah Magazine, I am curious what it means to strive to be more authentic and how our true selves seem always just out of reach. Renovation never ends."

For more information on the artist and his work please go to his website.

November 22nd: Pottery Demonstration by Mata Ortiz Potters

Some fifty years ago in Chihuahua State Mexico, a young boy named Juan Quezada found pottery shards from the ruins of Paquime near his hometown of Mata Ortiz.  Paquime had been inhabited by indigenous people from around 700 to 1400 when it was abandoned for reasons still unknown today.  Juan's curiosity and love of painting drove him to recreate pottery, over many years of trial and error, based on those ancient pieces.Today, the Mata Ortiz potters are known all over the world for their fine handmade and hand-painted pottery.

October/November: Sentence Drawing Sentence with George Pfau and Alexandra Pratt

Sentence Drawing Sentence was designed to be an interactive installation in which all who attended (on opening night or during gallery hours) could become part of the art piece through participation. During the opening we had the pleasure of many friends, art lovers and community members join the installation and we could not have been happier about the results!

The game is of Sentence Drawing Sentence is receptive to any skill level so people of all ages can play.  The game begins by having each player take a blank sheet of paper on which he or she writes a sentence and then passes the paper to his or her right. The next player reads the sentence and draws a picture that visually depicts the words written. After that the player folds over the sentence (so that it is hidden) and passes the drawing to the right. The next player sees the picture and writes a descriptive sentence about it. The game continues by altering sentences and drawings until the sheet is filled. To see examples of the game go to sentencedrawingsentence.com.

Sentence Drawing Sentence is part of a series of art events happening internationally, collectively titled  "Independent Drawing Gig No. 4."  The medium of drawing will be reflected in shows happening in New York, Istanbul, The Hague, Maastricht, Vilnius, and Seoul.  These happenings will all be documented and posted on www.indiedrawingsgig.com. 

SDS Exhibition and Event Time-Lapse Video:

September: Bingo Party / 1440

mg gallery teamed up with the Bingo Kings to put on a fund-raiser extravaganza and it was a huge hit!  See more photos of the event on our flickr page. 1440, the painting/illustration show with Scott Leddy, Jon Stich and Danny Neece looked great and limited edition prints of the work are still for sale in the gallery.
Special Thanks:
Scott Leddy, Scott Green, Alex Pratt, Clare Beilby, Julia Heming, Jeff Segal, Bettyanne and Andrew Green, Bake Sale Betty's, Reel Video, Artist and Craftsman, Tip Top Bike Shop, George Pfau, Mixing Bowl Cafe, It's Your Move, Diesel Bookstore, Scott Green Design

August: Audrey Hodtwalker, Strange Poultry

Last August mg gallery had the pleasure of exhibiting the work of Bay Area artist Audrey Hodtwalker who is interested in the changing relationship between friend and food.  Her show Strange Poultry aimed to examine how modern science has changed the face of the human diet. The homogenization of our food supply has allowed for everything to 'taste like chicken.' She believes that advancements in genetic engineering and hormone science have enabled greater food yields at the cost of our connection to nature.  Hodtwalker's sculptures utilize the foreign and the familiar to address issues of human consumption, imposition, and manipulation in poultry farming. For updates on new work please visit Audrey's website.
Special Thanks:
scott green, greg johnson, stacy martin, david o. johnson, kevin mchugh, matt nelson, andrew conkin and sam ospovat, craig petey, scott leddy, clare beilby, robert yancy

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