JAMES TAYLOR BONDS

At Play Amongst The Pines, James Taylor Bonds' current exhibit, opened Saturday, October 6. The response of art aficionados during New Orleans' Art for Art's Sake evening was overwhelmingly enthusiastic.

poetry meets the eye

Friends of Coup were treated to a delightful discovery of how the spoken word sits beautifully beside the visual arts. Lauren Capone chose a collection of her poems to share, even reading some poems more than once at the request of relishing patrons. A few fortunate fans picked up one of Lauren's  handmade broadsides.  

CHRIS DENNIS is inspired by poetry

Korero is a collaborative exhibition illustrating a fusion between visual art and poetry. 18 artists from various disciplines, select from 18 carefully chosen poems on the theme of conversation, to use as inspiration for their artwork.

This exhibition at Uxbridge Creative Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd. Aucklandis in memory of local poet Bernard Gadd. His son, David Gadd  will present an award to what he considers to be the best piece of art.

Join us on opening night, 12 July from 6.30pm for a mulled wine and a vibrant and energetic evening of visual art and poetry readings. 

The show will run from 13 July - 2 August. 

Exhibition featuring artworks by Brendon Sellar, Chris Dennis, Clinton Phlips, Dom Morrison, Emily Pauling, Emma Topping, Ingrid Anderson, Jana Wood, Kate Sellar, Kirsten Pleitner, Kirsty Black, Lisa Benson, Mark Russell, Matt Moriarty, Nicola Wright, Ramon Robertson, Shona Tawhiao, Sue Dick and Wayne Trow.

Vessel. (after Boats by Peter Bland) Chris Dennis 2012

 As is often the case, it was a chance meeting with curator, Melissa Elliott that lead to the invitation to participate in this exhibition. There was some initial disappointment when I found out that the first poem to speak to me had already been claimed. Now, Boats by Peter Blandseems like such an obvious poem for me to respond to. I can't see why it didn't jump out at me immediately. 

Unlike some of the other artists, I have not been in contact with the author of my poem, so it will be interesting to talk to Peter if he attends the show.

Vessel (detail). Chris Dennis 2012.

Vessel (detail). Chris Dennis 2012.

In deference to his copyright, I won't reproduce Peter's poem here (Maybe if he gives his permission, I'll put it up later). In the mean time you can read about him here ( wikipedia ) and find him in libraries and bookstores around the world

WORDS

 Ever wondered how Giacometti liked his coffee?

Or about the thoughts of a Western Black Rhino?

Join Coup as we uncover our Ghosts.

READING 

 Friday, July 13, 7pm.

the courage in art

ghosts of the quarry opened Saturday evening to an engaging group of art aficionados. Blaine's mission to employ found material and memorabilia as a platform for introspection provided fodder for some weighty dialogue.The exhibit runs through July 21 with gallery hours 12-6 wed-sat and 1-6 sun-mon.

MARK GLAVIANO's Modern Ritual ends run

With the closing reception on May 12, all was hung out to dry with Mark Glaviano's exhibit Modern Ritual, his cringingly transparent photographs of the act of suspension. Coup will continue to exhibit several of the works in the coming months.

closing reception, Friday, May 11, 8-11pm

modern ritual, MARK GLAVIANO's collection of intriguing photographs of the act of suspension is ending this Satuday, May 12 after a galvanizing run during the mania of Jazz Fest. Coup is hosting a closing reception Friday, May 11, 2012, 8-11pm with a performance by Pain Tribe. If you missed the exhilaration of the opening reception, then stop in and be transformed.
Check out Eric Bookhardt's review of the exhibit:  http://www.insidenola.org/.

MARK GLAVIANO'S modern ritual

Art should foster transformation, and such is what happened Saturday evening during the opening reception of modern ritual, MARK GLAVIANO'S exquisite photographs of the ritual of suspension. Pain Tribe's performance offered a beautiful compliment to the intensity of the work.

CHRIS DENNIS in Berlin

Chris's Reclining Pose has been chosen for exhibition by Neonchocolate Gallery in Berlin:

In its almost two years of existence, Neonchocolate Gallery introduced Berlin in quick succession to exiting works by young national and international artists.

Now the gallery is truly turning up the heat with the exhibition .COMPRESSED – a collection of one hundred handpicked works of urban art, painting, photography, illustration, collage, and design – which will be on view at Berlin’s .HBC March 5–8, 2012 and culminate in a live auction. The exhibition is curated by Oliver Thoben and Uwe Neu in cooperation with Kat Wilhelm, formerly of Christie’s London. Fares Al Hasan (www.fly-auctions.com), a licensed art auctioneer and collector who has conducted over forty successful auctions to date, will lead the final evening.

The auction and preceding exhibition .COMPRESSED will be held at.HBC Berlin, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 9.

Art Auction: March 8, 2012 at 7 pm
Preview and Exhibition: March 5–8, daily 7 pm – midnight

Online issue of the auction catalogue, including rules of the auction.

Download auction catalogue (pdf), including rules of the auction:

Medium resolution (4,6 mb)
High resolution (38,9 mb)

To request a printed version of the auction catalogue (including rules of the auction) or place initial bids:

auctionhbc(at)neonchocolate.de
+49 (0) 30 32 66 30 32

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Nick Gentry / Jesse Lenz / Mario Wagner / Ann Besier / Lukas Feireiss / Gesa Glück / Sven Marquardt / Erik Göngrich / Matthias Pils / Christian Manss / Simon Prades / 44flavours / Kerstin Stephan / ICFF / Diana Sprenger / Philipp Zurmöhle / Felix Gephart / Matthias Gephart / Danny Kurz / Galina Troitzky / Steffi Lindner / Matthias Heiderich / Sebastian Klug / Kathleen Alisch / Philipp Dorl / Enrico Nagel / Elisa Gómez Alvarez / Johannes Baptista Ludwig / Zubin Zainal / Stefan Fähler / Christian Rothenhagen / Björn Hegarth / Chris Dennis / Louis Reith / Jessica Polar / Tomoyuki Ueno / Anne Michaux / Angela Otto / Klub7 / Katrin Rodegast 7 Sebastian Lechner (Korizohh / Sucuk)

MICHELE BASTA-SMITH

Check out this rumination on Michele's Bywater installation: http://charlesbrownstein.tumblr.com/post/17251190635/future-legend

Look for future installations at 3214 Burgundy Street, particularly the "Mardi Gras" installation soon to be completed.

Chris Dennis accolades

Congratulations to Coup's collaborator Chris Dennis:

Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award 2012 - Finalist.

Final Study for a Portrait of Salome with the Head of John the Baptist has been selected as a finalist for the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award 2012. 

MASON SALTARRELLI in Brooklyn

Coup's good artist friend Mason Saltarrelli is exhibiting work in Brooklyn:  http://www.interstateprojects.com/index.php?/projects/press-release/