MN4MN Blank Canvas 2016 Exhibition at Public Functionary, Minneapolis

The inaugural Blank Canvas 2015 project presented art as function and fashion as art by challenging artists and photographer to re-create a simple pair of white PF Flyer sneakers.

Blank Canvas 2016 continues this tradition with another everyday item as a canvas: a motorcycle helmet. Artist, photographer and model collaborate to re-imagine the helmet from an essential safety accessory into a medium for artistic inspiration, the process of art and craft informs the creation of fashion.

MN4MN Blank Canvas 2016 Project Involves 2 Stages.

10 local visual artists are given a motorcycle helmet to be remixed/recreated (helmet) objects into a fine art object. Artists featured:
Leslie Barlow
Aaron Brand
Ron Brown
Valerie Carpender
Jennifer Davis
Jesse Golfis
Corban Lundborg
Yuya Negishi
Christina Ridolfi
Erin Sayer.

10 photographers and 10 models paired together to create a photo with the finished helmets.
Photographers featured:
Wale Agboola
Jake Armour
William Clark
Nick Gallop
Jeff Johnson
Lauren Krysti
Chris McDuffie
Bobby Rogers
Laney Sheehan
James Taylor.

The final helmet art objects and photographs will be exhibited and for sale during the opening reception, along with a fashion presentation by 10 models styled from a local boutique by IAmMoody.

PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

✅ 6pm – Doors open
✅ 7pm – Live Art, Fashion presentation featuring the finished helmets and models
✅ Photographers photos unveiled after
✅ Music by DJ Chuck Chizzle
✅ Mix and mingle with media, local fashion leaders, fashionistas, art lovers, and artists in attendance.

To see a recap of Blank Canvas 2015 or more information please visit mn4mn.org.