Jaime Alvarez: Memento / Opening reception: Friday, March 2nd, 6pm-10pm

 

Jaime Alvarez: Memento        

March 2 – April 1, 2011

PHILADELPHIA- Tiger Strikes Asteroid is pleased to announce its March 2012 exhibition, “Memento”, the first solo exhibition by TSA member Jaime Alvarez.

Alvarez’s work explores particular details of icons that function within a larger established structure or ideology. He examines and subverts the idea of memory encapsulated within objects, which share an established history of decorative use.

"In allegory, the vision of the reader is larger than the vision of the text; the reader dreams to an excess, to an overabundance. To read an allegorical narration is to see beyond the relations of narration, character, desire. To read allegory is to live in the future, the anticipation of closure, beyond the closure of narrative." 

 - Susan Stewart, On Longing: Narratives of the Miniature, the Gigantic, the Souvenir, the Collection

“Memento” is a collection of one hundred framed photographs of second hand souvenirs.  The figurines have been painted black, lit, and photographed from the rear or three quarters view, denying the viewer the “familiar” frontal view of the objects. Alvarez’s manipulation liberates the figurines, freeing them of past associations. The once ubiquitous statuettes are transformed into a sublime tableau. The objects speak a completely new language. Imbued with emotion, they become powerful talismans, gazing into the void.

Jaime Alvarez received his MFA from Cranbrook University & his BFA from Rhode Island School of Design. He has been a member of Tiger Strikes Asteroid since 2011.

Jaime Alvarez: Memento

March 2 - April 1, 2012

Opening reception:  Friday, March 2nd, 6pm-10pm

Hours:  Saturday and Sunday, 2pm-6pm and by appointment

(484)-469-0319, tigerstrikesasteroid@gmail.com

Tiger Strikes Asteroid is an artist-run and artist-curated exhibition space located at 319A North 11th Street, home to Vox Populi, Marginal Utility, Grizzly Grizzly, and Napoleon. Our goal is to connect the Philadelphia art scene to the global art community by showing the work of emerging artists from Philadelphia and other cities such as New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. 

 

Matt Frock is launching his new book on "Kickstarter!" ONLY 20 DAYS LEFT TO HELP FUND THIS PROJECT!!!

 Hello Friends, Family & Colleagues,
After four years of rewarding hard work, Matt Frock (my awesome husband) has written and illustrated Love Squared, a lovingly crafted work of fiction told in words and pictures for ages nine to ninety.

He is trying to raise the initial costs of running a first edition printing through "Kickstarter." Please consider visiting the link & supporting this wonderful project through your pledge/purchase of a signed, first edition copy of the book, or consider some of the other pledge options including original art works offered as rewards for your gracious support.

There are only 20 days left to fund this project!!!
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES CLOSE MARCH 3rd!

Please check out Matt's Kickstarter book launch HERE!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1465549001/love-squared-first-edition

WHAT IS KICKSTARTER???

Kickstarter is the world's largest funding platform for creative projects. Every week, tens of thousands of amazing people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields.

A new form of commerce and patronage. This is not about investment or lending. Project creators keep 100% ownership and control over their work. Instead, they offer products and experiences that are unique to each project.

All or nothing funding. On Kickstarter, a project must reach its funding goal before time runs out or no money changes hands. Why? It protects everyone involved. Creators aren’t expected to develop their project without necessary funds, and it allows anyone to test concepts without risk.

Each and every project is the independent creation of someone like you. Projects are big and small, serious and whimsical, traditional and experimental. They’re inspiring, entertaining and unbelievably diverse. We hope you agree... Welcome to Kickstarter!

      VALENTINES DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

What could possibly be a better gift than a book about falling in Love & saving the world! Supporting a great project on Kickstarter is heartwarming. A good deed, indeed! For a generous & loving pledge of 25$, you will receive a copy of “Love Squared” signed with a message from the author. (my awesome husband Matt Frock)


Can you buy multiple books?

Hecks yes!
Just add $20 to any pledge for an extra book!

Happy Love Day!!!
(Feel Free to share the Love2 with friends!)
Thank you so much for your consideration!
xx
- Terri

Matthew Frock: Love2 / Kickstarter Book Launch

Check Out Matt Frock's Kickstarter Book Launch! 

Love Squared First Edition For Sale on Kickstarter

Expect rapture – a bolt of inspiring lightning, instantaneously fracturing the mind at the moment of its mysterious conception. A vision if you like – from the like-minded genius of the author to your own noggin (we share the same mind, I’m reading your mind right now). Efficiently and concisely told, this is a story of fantastic brilliance – a crusading pilgrimage to the center of your beautiful and caring heart. It’s true what the experts say, “Love Squared will change your life forever!”

Details to follow about book release party at Brickbat Books in June!