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Brand New Conference 2010

pixiegirldesigns — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:06:12 +0000

A one-day event organized by UnderConsideration on the development of corporate and brand identity projects by some of today’s most active and influential practitioners from around the world.

Looks like a great one! Find out more here:
UnderConsideration.com/BrandNewConference

Domus Vulgus

pixiegirldesigns — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:02:35 +0000

DOMUS VULGUS
APNAVI THACKER
March 11 2010 – April 13 2010
Opening: Thursday, March 11 at 6:30pm
45 W. 21st Street, 2nd Floor

The Guild Art Gallery is pleased to present, Domus Vulgus, the New York debut show of Contemporary Indian artist Apnavi Thacker. Born in Bombay, India and brought up in Geneva, Switzerland, Apnavi Thacker grew up benefiting from two very different cultures. Her experiences in both cities have had a major impact on her work. Apnavi is a self-taught artist, although she gained valuable knowledge and experience during her two years of training under the guidance of Bose Krishnamachari. Her work addresses such issues as the possible link between a woman and her self-confidence and level of comfort with her sexuality, and the impact of urban development on the environment.

Her work retains a focus on street art, common in most cities around the world although it remains non-existent in Bombay. Apnavi has exhibited in Bombay in both solo and group shows. This includes the Mumbai Festival in 2005, for which she was commissioned to do a single piece inspired by her thoughts on the city of Bombay, and the Kala Ghoda festival in 2006 for which she created an installation consisting of urinals. The works represent a continuation of themes based on urban development.

For DOMUS VULGUS, Thacker will literally recreate a shack, similar to the ones seen in slum dwellings of the city of Mumbai, India, as well as paintings. Being a street artist Thacker has developed a keen eye for urban environments and in particular what society would term as urban decay – meaning the vast slum areas that are now synonymous with urban construction and the landscape of Mumbai. Her initial practice as an artist in Switzerland exposed her to street art and graffiti something that is virtually non-existent in India. Thacker’s work therefore amalgamates the visual aesthetic of street art from one culture and the literal visual and functional aspects of street culture in another, to conjure up strongly individualistic, socio-political statements.

About her work, Thacker says:
“Through my work I want to be able to provide an insight on the dichotomy of these two lifestyles and thereby the blatant socio-economic barrier that divides them. An underlying theme which is equally important is the use of space by the two disparate segments of society…My canvas works are often dark but they’re not negative. They are reflections of my thought process and the struggle within me to adapt to the great dichotomy which is Bombay.”

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Update: March 13, 2010
Here is a link to photos from the Domus Vulgus Opening

Web 2.0 Expo NYC

pixiegirldesigns — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:56:41 +0000

There’s tons going on this week with the Web 2.0 Expo in town. Here’s one event I will definitely be checking out. I attended (and co-organized via Web2Fem) last year and met a lot of fellow designers. Don’t forget your business cards! It’s an excellent networking opportunity in a relaxed environment.

To coincide with the Web 2.0 Expo in NYC Nov. 16-19, Web2Fem has teamed up with Drinks4Startups and Dynamic Network Services to host a networking event Nov. 18 at Gallery Bar. We love the Web 2.0 Expo’s “Less is More” theme, which focuses on how financial constraints help drive creativity – there should be some great conversation from this! Drink vouchers will be provided by Dynamic Network Services Incorporated.

No presentations, just drinks and networking. Hope to see you there!

Artsy Halloween Events

pixiegirldesigns — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:54:33 +0000

I know there are a ton of fun events going on for Halloween, but if you’re looking for something a little more artsy, here’s a couple for ya!

Collect Dumbo Halloween Art Crawl
Friday, October 30 from 6:30pm
Tickets cost $15 (Pay only $10 when you enter the discount code “BAC” upon registration). Attendees must be over 21 years of age for this open-bar event.

Collect Dumbo encourages attendees to wear art inspired Halloween costumes. The event includes numerous participating galleries, Halloween themed special events and a dance party at the UnderWater Lounge. [more info...]

Day of the Dead: Día de Los Muertos
Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 11:00 am – 10:30 pm
Admission: Free

Celebrate with El Museo Mexico’s beloved 3000 year-old tradition that commemorates friends and relatives who have passed away. Join us for fun-filled day of activities! including art-making workshops, traditional food tasting, music and dance performances and storytelling. A highlight in this year’s program is a special one-woman show by renown Mexican star, Susana Alexander. [more info...]

The Wilde Years

pixiegirldesigns — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:32:05 +0000

I meant to blog about this sooner, so I apologize for those who don’t see this in time. Tonight is the reception for The Wilde Years: Four Decades of Shaping Visual Culture exhibition at the Visual Arts Gallery. I recently attended a talk with Richard Wilde at SPD and he was truly inspirational. I have no doubt in my mind that this exhibition will be entirely worthwhile.

School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents “The Wilde Years: Four Decades of Shaping Visual Culture,” an exhibition that celebrates designers, art directors and other creative professionals who have graduated from the BFA Advertising and Graphic Design Department at SVA. Organized in recognition of Department Chair Richard Wilde’s 40th anniversary at the College, the show will feature iconic and culturally significant works by select alumni from all four decades of Wilde’s tenure.

The work of over 100 alumni will be represented in “The Wilde Years,” including:

Julian Alexander, Grammy Award winner; founder and principal, Slang Inc.;

Debra Bishop, creative director, More magazine;

Craig Gillespie, director, Lars and the Real Girl, The United States of Tara;

Julia Hoffman, creative director of advertising and graphic design, Museum of Modern Art;

Hanoch Piven, illustrator and author, My Dog is As Smelly As Socks (Schwartz & Wade, 2007);

Jackie Seow, VP, executive director of trade art, Simon & Schuster;

James Victore, artist and designer;

Scott Wadler, senior vice president, design, creative services, MTV Networks.

The Wilde Years: Four Decades of Shaping Visual Culture
October 13 – November 7, 2009
Reception: Monday, October 19, 5:30-7pm

There will also be a “Wilde Years” panel discussion presented by AIGA on Monday, October 26, 6:30 – 8:30pm, at the SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street. See the Visual Arts Brief or SVA Website for more information.