From Here to There Presents From Here to There
A Group Exhibition
From Here to There Presents From Here to There is a group exhibition which runs from September 12 – October 10, 2009 at Synchronicity Space. The show is centered around the theme of transitory spaces which the collective defines as spaces that represent pauses between a range of states or being. Their interpretations include physical locations as well as psychological perceptions or emotional states, including spaces that change people, physically changing locations, or places that people pass through. They are interested in the idea of transitory spaces as symbolic spaces, referencing cultural, social, or personal transitions in time.
The exhibition brings together a variety of interpretations on this theme through mediums such as photography, drawing, and collage. The exhibition includes special programming such as an Antonioni film screening (Saturday, Sept. 19), a performance by Miwa Matreyek of Cloud Eye Control (Friday, Sept. 25), and various musical performances. Synchronicity Space is located at 4306 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029. For an extensive list of events or for more information, please visit syncspacela.com.
Artists participating include: Ava Alamshah, Gilda Davidian, Ignacio Genzon, Suzy Goldish, Stefani Greenwood, Rena Kosnett, Alex Lewin, Sidonie Loiseleux, Jeff McLane, Marie Mingoia, Tiffany Roohani, and Katie Shapiro.
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From Here to There is a collective of artists currently living and working in Los Angeles. Their practices range from photography to collage and include video, sound, and installation. What brings them together is their desire to combine their personal perspectives and various interests to create a greater dialogue through the art that they make. They meet on a bi-weekly basis to discuss ideas both old and new, to hone their practices, and fuel each other through discussions, critiques, and conversations.
For more information on From Here to There, please visit www.hereototherela.com
Pumice:
Stefan Neville has been making music as PUMICE since he was 16 back in 1991. One man band compositions and improvisations for small silver guitar, drums, endless cassette, intercom and voice. Its always been a struggle. The instruments are wearing out, the guitar gets harder and harder to tune, the tape loops get sicker and the batteries get flatter, but Pumice perseveres.
Adam Willetts:
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Adam Willetts uses homemade analogue synthesizers to perform abstract, psychedelic, pop music. He creates richly immersive work with a propulsive sense of momentum, deftly balancing the joyfully lyrical with the ferociously dense.
An important figure in the New Zealand experimental music and sound art community, Adam also plays in the band Grunge Genesis and has collaborated with many of New Zealand's greatest musicians including Bruce Russell (The Dead C), The Renderers, Greg Malcolm, Birchville Cat Motel/Our Love Will Destroy The World, and Phil Dadson.
Metal Rouge:
Métal Rouge was formed in 2006 by Helga Fassonaki and Andrew Scott in Auckland, New Zealand with no aim but to open themselves to the spontaneous psych tonalism running through the underbelly of popular music like a vein of pure lightning. Birthed from the rich history of New Zealand underground music they began to mold a sound comprised equally of the forward motion of ecstatic jazz and the drugged stasis of NYC loft minimalism circa ’66. Using electric guitar, vocals and amplified santur as their primary instruments, they forged a new vocabulary of unrefined free spiritual music. Relocating to Los Angeles late 2006, they toured the states, adding lap steel and pedal steel to their arsenal. Related projects include Yek Koo (Helga solo), Nest (Andrew & Nigel Wright), Golden Krone (Andrew & Rohan Evans) and Huzun (Andrew & Tim Coster). Métal Rouge have releases on Root Strata, Not Not Fun, Stunned, and Digitalis.
Albert Ortega:
Albert Ortega (Dirty Branchez) is a sound wizard who is connected to the most amazing angles of expansive music output in Los Angeles. He is always armed with a smile and inspiring ideas. – Dublab
Albert Ortega collects various resonant objects to prepare both conventional instruments as well as hand-crafted electronics to produce a music that allows listeners to focus on minute undulations or to immerse themselves within a larger sound field. His practice initially began at home then later shared among friends, eventually spreading sporadically around several areas of potential growth.
info; http://www.resontropic.net/
SUNDAY
MONSTERS OF ACCORDION!
An international mob of squeezebox wielding maniacs is launching an all out attack on Eugene. Geoff Berner, of Vancouver, is a self described "Klezmer mongrel" playing his original take on traditional Jewish folk music fueled by his wry, biting humor and more than a few shots whiskey. Former Gogol Bordello member, Stevhen Iancu of Tokyo sings fiery rhythm-driven songs marrying his Gypsy roots with traditional Japanese styles. Eric Stern, the devilishly virtuosic leader of Portland's Vagabond Opera, displays his acclaimed operatic tenor to the accompaniment of French musette, Balkan, and Arabic accordion stylings. These three are joined by infamous accordion howler, Jason Webley, of Seattle. Webley, who organizes the annual tour, is known for his passionate voice, his caterwauling squeezebox and his ability to get a room of strangers to throw their arms around each other and sing with abandon.
The monsters will be joined by special local guest TBA!
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Deep-space excursions that reveal the dark matter of pop culture, absurdist mythologies that transcend into tear jerking dramas… all can be found in Jupiter And Beyond The Infinite. This forthcoming show at Synchronicity Space opens on July 31st with a video screening including 19 unique artists. 2-D and 3-D artifacts from the videos will accompany the screening and be on display throughout August. Those looking to travel through a black hole and keep your boots on: look no further.
Artists include
Ben Bigelow
Paper Rad
Lilli Carre
Santiago Vernetti
Steve Bishop
Suzie Silver and Hillary Harp
Hooliganship and Cassandra Jones
Gregory Witt
Michael Mallis
Matthew Thurber and Rebecca Bird
Souther Salazar and Karla Carnewal
Chris Cornwell
Eileen Maxson
Hazel Hill
Alexis Gideon
e*rock
Mike Pisano
Jesse Hulcher
Juliacks and Amy Johnson
Ola Vasiljeva
Curated by Ben Bigelow
"Jupiter and Beyond the Infinite" will run from July 31 - August 29
Opening reception starts at 7pm, July 31st including screenings at 9pm and 11pm.
We are thrilled to have Zero Point back at the space for another awesome night of curated music and video art.
live music from baltimore's ABIKU / oakland's BLIPVERT / locals : BOORBAAR / BAVAB BAVAB / FRANZ KELLER
www.myspace.com/abiku
www.myspace.com/blipvert1
www.myspace.com/boorbaar
www.myspace.com/bavabbavab
www.myspace.com/franzk
www.lotusalley.org
SATURDAY!
http://www.myspace.com/songsofqueenvictoria
http://www.myspace.com/realnextofkin
http://www.myspace.com/totheboyelis
