Thu 1/13 & Fri 1/14
Two artists, two shows in Cleveland Hts. Chances are you’ve seen the work of local artists John G and Jake Kelly plastered all through town, whether on rock-show posters, comics or murals. This weekend these two artists present their work together for the first time ever.
Details:
Ten Imaginary Movies: For the last year, Jake Kelly has worked on a series of full-size movie posters designed for movies of his own creation. He has made up a world of fictional actors, directors and production companies down to the last detail (including involved synopsis and production histories for each) for 1970’s style horror and exploitation films such as “DON’T GO IN THE YARD”, “HELLSHARK” and “THE LAKE ERIE MONSTER”. Kelly enlisted the help of fellow artist John G. to further add to the illusion of reality he was creating. John has used his considerable design skills to create a huge array of ephemera and movie memorabilia: VHS boxes, production stills, novelizations, action figures and many more odds and ends. The opening reception will be held from 7 to 10 pm and the artists will be on hand to discuss imaginary plot points and the merits of made-up directors.
A Few Hundred Posters: Best known for their striking and imaginative show posters, they have, combined, over 1,800 fliers and posters to their credit over the last 15 years. They will be showing nearly all of these. On the walls will be original artwork and prints as well as a mammoth installation and displays elucidating their mutual creative processes. This will be the first time their posters have been exhibited together and fans of their work (or Cleveland rock n’ roll history for that matter) will have a chance to see their massive body of artwork together in one place.
Both shows run through February 2011, but you’re encouraged to check out the opening receptions to meet the artists and take in the artwork. Ten Imaginary Movies runs on Thu 1/13 from 7 – 10PM @ B-Side Liquor Lounge. A Few Hundred Posters runs on Fri 1/14 from 6 – 9PM @ Heights Arts Gallery.
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