New artwork in an old warehouse
One Night Stand will be a spectacular art experience highlighting new artworks and installations by Ales BASK Hostomsky in untraditional gallery space. Rather than being opening night for an extended showing, it is a singular event that will bring people together to celebrate, reflect and discuss BASK’s paintings. The inspiration should be rich, from the raw setting of the empty warehouse space to the layered and textured images of the paintings, all complimented by a live DJ set by Brian Brain of Subfix and (216) Bass. Yeah, you might not want to miss this one.
Ales BASK Hostomsky, usually referred to simply as BASK, has been described as post-graffiti and satirical. Many of his works feature popular commercial images but he is skilled in the art of gentle subversion. His intention is to inspire and create awareness, rather than to provoke and agitate. He emigrated with his family from Czechoslovakia to Florida when he was young and he started making connections between the images of state propaganda and the pervasive images of corporate commercialism. He usually creates his pieces on found materials; old signs and boards, adding layers of meaning as he converts the abandoned and discarded into representations of deep personal expression. He sometimes combines text with his images, such as Thoughtcrimes or Bask in Your Thoughtcrimes, encouraging others to join him to defy “the norms of the status quo” to tap into “your creative urge unconfined by the restraints from corporations, the state, media and society.”
One Night Stand is the third collaboration between William Rupnik Gallery and BASK, which has included two previous solo shows, an exhibition titled “TA-DAA” and one titled “A Countdown to Awesome.” This event takes his work away from “the limitation of the traditional ‘four white walls’ exhibition space” and utilizes under-appreciated space in Cleveland. William Rupnik says that this event is the first of many to come and is a “clear representation of William Rupnik Gallery’s ongoing commitment and devotion to the fine art community. We are as committed as ever to supporting and presenting prolific artists and their body of work.”
Come to the show, enjoy a great party, immerse yourself in the distinctive and reflective artwork of Ales BASK Hostomsky and join in on the act of thoughtcrimes!
One Night Stand is Sat 11/20 at William Rupnik Gallery annex, located at 3411 Perkins Ave, Cleveland OH 44114. The reception is from 6-10PM. Attendees are invited to join the artist, curator and crew at Lava Lounge (1307 Auburn Ave. in Tremont) immediately following for an after-party. Get more info at http://WRGcleveland.com.
Emmie Hutchison has a Bachelor’s degree from Miami University’s Western College Program. She enjoys her part-time job at Lakewood Public Library and especially delights in her full-time job raising her kids. She also likes to read, socialize and take in all the cool things Cleveland has to offer.