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Turned On Installation at West Eleven

The concept came in two parts for "Turned On", which opened at West Eleven, Oct 1, 2011. This is a painting without canvas, a patent pending chemical combination that I came across a couple of years ago. Once set and dried, this piece is highly flexible, durable, and reworkable. It can be installed on walls, floors, ceilings, or a combination of all three multiple times and, thereby, gives the illusion of paint being poured directly on a surface and frozen, wet,  mid-movement. It is free of any canvas constraint. 

The current layout gives the illusion that the paint "oozes" from an electrical socket to the right, drips down the wall, onto the floor as you see here, below

 
The next three pictures, below, show a detail of the flexibility and movement of the paint

Above, a view of the painting itself, at an angle, 13'x 8' which contains the visual representation of the myths described in the book,

" The Golden Bough" 

In it, we are described as having a much more mystical, magical inner world than we allow ourselves. We are more than our daily actions of waking up, turning off the alarm, getting to work on time (or else run the risk of getting fired), work mindlessly, fight traffic, cook dinner, watch tv, go to bed, and reset again tomorrow. We have creative impulses, unique to each person, as represented by the dancers in red and gray in the picture below. We move through life by these impulses --picking up and taking away moments that add great potential energy to the world around us.

 Can you see the dancers?

From left to right of the painting, we begin with the detail below shows the Adam figure entering the world.

 

Below is a detail capturing the people in movement through their lives

Below, a detail of the far right of the piece that represents the womb of life from which we are created

As the dancers move throughout, they strive for the highest of heights as shown below

or begin to fall into the despairs, struggles, and loss as detailed in the pictures below

It is all how we choose to live through our ideas, beliefs, and as a by product, our actions

By adding "Tad," the man, in this setting, his presence represents someone in our physical reality who has been mentally opened up to this inner reality of creative awareness and has become immersed or "Turned On" by the energy of it. Hence the symbolism of the electrical socket being the source of the painting

For further questions or to view in person

please contact Kim Barry

kimbarrystudio@gmail.com

Currently on exhibit at

West Eleven

642 Mouton Ave W-11

Los Angeles, CA 90031

818 416 4149

American Values Part II

Here are some highlights of the "American Values Part II" Installation that opened at West Eleven, Saturday Oct 1, 2011. This public interactive piece establishes the story of "Fat Man" with the help of a ,Pete the Pod, character.  His words are written on the tablet below with Pete in the grass as he greets curious visitors. After each visitor reads the story of Fat Man, they are asked to share their "fat man" in their own lives, how they deal, and advice for Pete to help his fellow pods. 

As written on the tablet, above. . . 

"Pete the Pod, here. 

And behind me, meet Fat Man. Kinda looks like Mr. Clean meets Stay Puff.  Hey, I may be a pod but I watch t.v..  We're not cavemen. 

 Myth has it he used to be a pod, just like you and me....well,  me.  Growing up, he used to crack shell with the best of them. But something in him lacked the ability to feel satisfied in his own shell. At first, it was too small. Then he learned about how to play keep away on the playground and then he shorten the game to just  "keep. " It made for a quick game.  And he grew. At first, his tree was so proud of their pod from the branch getting big time. He really transformed into something more than any one of us could have ever imagined for ourselves. And he got all the chicks. Money, food, and luxuries were his for the taking it seemed. More and more and more and more. A few tree sheddings ago,  he claimed himself The King of Pods as his inherent duty to serve us as he is so accomplished in his own endeavors. We, from the block, rallied our hometree pod, and most pods outside our local tree tuned in to  his t.v. (tree vessel )commercials and saw the savior they all thought they needed. He had gone from small time pod to the great Fat Man!!

 Once he was officially acknowledged as such, he found that some reappropriations were in order for the betterment of all pods. In order to do his job at 100% mental capability, 80% of our food goes to fuel his brain power to maximize his ideas for  our best interest for ourselves. Very logical. 90% of our income from tree sap goes to his account well cause he obviously has the best brain power to do the best with it, right? What were we going to do with it anyway? Buy new shells? Crazytalk. And of course, 90% of our land is his since he IS 900% bigger than us.  And he gets all the chicks, ..... at least, first. It's his way of giving his blessing and sharing his greatness with us all.

 Now he needs to protect everything he has collected. He was the hero in created jobs in the tree sap industry.  Only later did we realize he was the only who could afford to use it. And use it he did with planes, tanks, personal jets, and a personal army-- to protect us, ofcourse.  But now things are getting out of control. Seems some of the pods have been starting to ask questions. And if you get too close, it could go pretty bad for a pod with a petition. He says  he doesn't mean to squish anyone, he just doesn't see them while he is hard at work. So, we need some advice on what to do to balance things out .  

Do you have a Fat Man? Tell me about it by writing it in the book.  And tell me what you would do if you were me. "

 -Pete.     

fat man vs the pods

He gets the chicks

The following pics below capture the shared words of visitors for Pete.  Click the photo to enlarge

For more information about this work

please contact us at kimbarrystudio@gmail.com

or visit us by appt at 


West Eleven
642 Moulton Ave W-11
Los Angeles, CA 90031
inside the Brewery 
 818 416 4149

To all who Came

West Eleven Opens at The Brewery

Kim Barry and Joey Thate open their contemporary art studio, West Eleven,  at The Brewery in downtown Los Angeles October 1, 2011. The opening night party will be held the evening of The Brewery Artwalk.  Over 200 original paintings, sculptures,  and multi media works will be on display and available for sale.  Do not miss the beginning of Los Angeles' newest studio for contemporary art.

Contact kimbarrystudio@gmail.com for further information

Brewery Art Walk Fall 2011

The Brewery ArtWalk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the worlds largest art complex. With over 100 participating resident artists, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artwork directly from the artists at studio prices.

The ArtWalk takes place October 1 and 2, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Admission is free and so is parking. Come and support LA’s finest artists, take home some great works and dine at the on-site restaurant.

                          

                          

Upcoming Exhibition Event October 22, 2011

I am delighted to be a part of this wonderful, upcoming event.  

AMBUSH EVENTS LAUNCHES EXHIBIT AMBUSH AT THE HORTON PLAZA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

On October 22, 2011, Ambush Events will take the public by storm with their featured event, “Exhibit Ambush” in the Gaslamp district of San Diego, CA.  This event will push the artistic boundaries; while simultaneously keeping the audience in awe. EA will be a unique collaboration with some of the world’s most unique artists and fashion designers. This event will use charity as a means of outreach to raise money for a good cause. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to, “The Amazon Foundation”. The Amazon Foundation was established in 2009 to acquire and preserve large tracts of the Amazon rainforest in their natural state in order to maintain its ecological function, biodiversity, and climatologic function and to protect the region's long-term ecological viability. The foundation is a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization with new and innovative programs to benefit children’s charities and raise awareness about the Amazon rainforest.  

This event will enable people to discover and view more than a hundred artworks displayed and ten legendary-eclectic designers showcasing their extraordinary garments in meticulous detail. It will be risqué, groundbreaking and inspiring for those who relish in taking risks. In addition, this will allow the audience simultaneous interaction with the talent. There will be live body painting, professional dancers, fine art, fashion designers, accessory designers, graphic artists and live performances by the hottest DJs in town.

Over the last 18 months Ambush has worked with freelance undiscovered talent, and trained artists that are the alumni of a few local art schools including, the Art Institute San Diego, Art Institute Los Angeles, Parsons and FIDM. The process of selecting talent involved social networking, research and a few radio and newspaper castings.

With this unique project, anyone anywhere in the world will be able to learn about the artists at this event by the click of a mouse. This show will be live on the internet, in addition to the designers showing their “on” season garments. Be prepared to get “Ambushed”.

For more information regarding Exhibit Ambush, please contact Executive Producer- Antoinette Ransom on the office line (818) 400-6308 or go to www.ambushevents.com . We also have an office in the trendy gaslamp district 770 11th Avenue, San Diego 92101. Virtual Assistant contact: Tashina Beckmann at (719) 661-3435, or Kenneth Harvey, Personal Assistant at (858)761-2292. You could reach all of us at this email: theambushevent@gmail.com .

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The Circus Comes to Town

LACMA's Costume Council previews Cirque du Soleil's 'Iris' costumes

By Jennifer Elias

Published on June 29, 2011

Last Wednesday night, The Costume Council at LACMA closed out their season of fashion programming with a preview of Iris, Cirque du Soleil's cinema-themed spectacular that is scheduled to begin previews for a decade-long run at the Kodak Theater next month. And while members of the Council were treated to an actual scene from the performance, the evening focused on the costumes of course, with Iris costume designer Philippe Guillotel on hand to talk about his masterpieces in the best English he could. 

"Magic" is how Guillotel described his intricate, elaborate stage wares — many of which feature working parts and serve dual purpose as scenery. "I love technology. And I want the costumes to just work. When it works, it's beautiful." 

Among the 1920s, Art Deco-infused pieces that worked were a film can "hula hoop" that spun around its wearers hips, a vintage movie camera-as-a-hat with a working spotlight and an old timey, ruffled bustle on legs affixed to a wheel, so one actress can create the illusion of two. 

Guillotel is no stranger to making magic happen through clothing, having costumed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France and also Cirque's production of Love, the Beatles homage that continues to play in Las Vegas.

When he began work on Love, he didn't know much about the Beatles. Ironically,  LACMA's pop art collections ultimately served as his inspiration.

After a breakdown of sketches and examples of Iris' simpler styles — a velvet usher's outfit with a cloche hat (the bodice of which happens to serve as a film projector) and the 1920s bloomers that serve as an essential prop on a set of airborne twins — the audience caught a glimpse of a full-on Iris fashion show, complete with a a phonograph headpiece that fans out, a major braided wig and yes, the celluloid hula hoop. 

They weren't the only ones who put on a fashion show. We caught some major outfits at the event reception, which took place in LACMA's outdoor courtyard — many of them worn by Costume Council members. 

But no celluloid hula hoops. We'll have to go to the Kodak for those. 

Laurie Brucker

Job: Personal stylist and wardrobe consultant, founder Lauriebstyle.com
 

Wearing: A dress from Squaresville in Los Feliz, Club Monaco tux jacket, vintage cuff and Michael Antonio shoes.

Why she caught our eye: Because confidence looks good.

 China Dolls

Job: To contort their bodies into positions that would send us to the hospital. 
 

Wearing: Metallic bodysuits. 

Why they caught our eye: We've been meaning to take up Yoga. 

  

Sara Muller Chernoff 

Job: Art collector, vintage fashion aficionado and longtime member of the LACMA Costume Council 

Why she caught our eye: Her spectator Oxford shoes look exactly like ones seen in Iris. 

Kim Barry

Job: Painter
 

Wearing: A dress by Threadbare, her friend Jen Smith's line

Why she caught our eye: Because we had to do a double take to make sure she wasn't actually Florence Welch gone brunette. 

Sound guy 

Wearing: Some hardcore earrmuffs that fan out. 

Why he caught our eye: he didn't — he caught our ears. 

Zoe Poore

Job: Manager of Golyester, the high-end vintage store on La Brea Avenue. 
 

Wearing: Vintage everything — including the acrylic 1980s earrings byDynasty costume jeweler (and the late Herb Ritts' former stepmother) Judith Hendler. 

Why she caught our eye: Did we mention the Judith Hendler earrings?

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