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CLAWS: 16 Illustrators Grappling With Their Obsessions at Public Functionary, Minneapolis
September 9, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - September 11, 2016 @ 5:00 pm
“Everything I’ve ever let go of has claw marks on it” — DAVID FOSTER WALLACE
Obsession grips, lures, rules, and defines—especially for image makers, as they are an easy target for obsessive thoughts, often falling prey to a peculiar state of hyper-focused work, dedicated to a single person, thing, color, feeling, culture, condition, pattern, shape, place, or idea.
This fall, Allegra Lockstadt and Meghan Murphy invite their favorite illustrators to let go, and unleash their most haunting obsessions into a group gallery show. Hosted by Public Functionary, the show will explore mermaids, scars, Japanese food, the color pink, depression, giant ladies eating things, the state of Ohio, and more.
We are honored to have the following creatives in this exhibition:
Allegra Lockstadt, Amelia LeBarron, Ana Hinojosa, Andres Guzman, Ann Macarayan, Ashley Mary, Ben Currie, Bobby Rogers, Greta Kotz, Jared Tuttle, Kate Worum, Kelly Abeln, Meghan Murphy, Niky Motekallem, Ron Brown, Trungles
On Friday, September 9th, CLAWS we will open with a party. All are invited to view and purchase art, grab a drink, and nod to the tunes of DJ Lizzy Shramko.
On Saturday, September 10th, CLAWS will hold two workshops:
Illustrator Panel: An intimate panel of illustrators in discussion of what it take to make a career in illustration. Topics will be both human and practical, covering artists’ aspirations and struggles. Think self-care, routines, technology addictions, contracts, client relationships, education, legal tips, fees, and taxes, etc.. (free) Time: 10:00 am
Commissioner workshop: Pollen will host a workshop for those interested in commissioning original art for their nonprofit, small business, agency, album cover, etc. Topics will include fees, contracts, best practices in working with freelancers, marketing tips, and leads on exciting local artists. ($15) Time: 1:00 pm
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