Rehs Contemporary challenges the norms of "fine art" with
tattoo, street, and functional glass art
NEW
YORK, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While the
art world is ever-changing, certain art forms and subject matter
have long been overlooked by the fine art community. This Fall,
New York gallery Rehs
Contemporary will embrace these underrepresented forms of artistic
expression, challenging the traditional notions of "fine art." With
their first-of-its-kind exhibition, The Art of Subversion, opening
on Friday, September 13th,
from 5-8 PM, Rehs will feature a
provocative blend of tattoo-inspired art, street art, and
functional glass art.
Curated by gallery director Lance
Rehs, The Art of Subversion is a deliberate departure from
the conventional art gallery landscape. The term 'subversion' is
defined as "the undermining of the power and authority of an
established system or institution." With that, the exhibition is a
celebration of artistic rebellion in an effort to redefine what
constitutes "fine art".
This is not simply an exhibition to showcase these various art
forms. The goal is to initiate a broader conversation about how
artwork is understood in our contemporary world. For decades,
street art was seen as no more than vandalism, and only recently
has it gained recognition for its cultural value. Similarly, while
the traditional medium of tattoo art has been around for centuries,
it has only been in the last few years that our society has shaken
the stigma associated with the art form. The same cannot exactly be
said for functional glass art, more simply known as 'smoking
pipes'… as with tattoos, the art of pipe making and the medium of
glass blowing has a profound history, yet it is an outsider in the
art world.
The exhibition will feature new work from some of today's
premier artists working in these genres and mediums. Notably,
street artists like Chris Guest,
Bloodshed, and Layercake bring a dynamic and rebellious spirit to
the mix, while Jackee
Sandelands-Strom captures tattoo art in intricate and
vibrant detail, offering a fresh perspective on this marginalized
art form. When it comes to functional glass art, several heavy
hitters from the pipe scene will be making their art gallery debut.
Two in particular are JP Toro, founder of Toro Glass, and Nate Dizzle, creator of Swiss
Perc. JP is revered for both his innovation and artistic detail,
while Nate Dizzle has truly pushed the boundaries of borosilicate
glass-blowing.
"The Art of Subversion is more than just an exhibition; it is a
revolutionary act," says Lance Rehs.
He sees this as the start of something much bigger… a shift to
embracing the art of our times.
The Art of Subversion will be on view from September 13th through October 11th, and will be open to the
public free of charge. An opening reception will be held on
Friday, September 13th
from 5-8 PM, as well as Saturday, September 14th from
12-5 PM.
About Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc.:
Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc. is a leading destination for
contemporary art in New York City,
specializing in works that demonstrate superior technical skills
and classical training. With a commitment to showcasing artists who
push the boundaries of traditional art forms, Rehs Contemporary
Galleries, Inc. offers a dynamic platform for emerging and
established talents alike.
Alyssa T. Rehs, Director
Lance J. Rehs, Director
Rehs Contemporary
20 West 55th Street
5th Floor
New York, NY 10019
(212) 355-5710
381989@email4pr.com
https://www.rehscgi.com
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