Afro-Futurism

Digital augmentation, text,
& layout by K.K.W

Imaging tomorrow: Student Exhibition,

organized by Ruby Amanze. Photos by K.K.W

The exhibition is the result of twenty-five weeks of hands-on instruction to students at seven Brooklyn schools. All of this is part of MoCaDa's artists-in-school program, where the teaching artists guide students through a creative journey from past into an imagined future. The artwork ranges from digital photography, video installation, sculpture and folk tales.  

If you would like to know more, go to:www.mocada.org. The exhibition is on display until July 29th, and would be a great exhibit for family and children. 

Mari Kimura

Digital augmentation, text and layout
by K.K.W.

"After Hours" @ The Church of all Nations. Photos by K.K.W

Utilizing technology to sync graphic visuals with her playing and to split the sound of her violin into 3, Mari Kimura's performance was nothing short of spectacular. Backed by Lawrence De Martin's new and amazing specially designed speakers that really made the sound that much more wonderful. The stunning graphics are the work of Tomoyuki Kato, certainly one of the best. I watched and took these pic's from the shadows, with much joy. 

Mari Kimura

Mari Kimura

Mari Kimura

If you would like to know more, go to:www.marikimura.com, or:www.facebook.com/lawrence.demartin?sk=wall, www.facebook.com/tomoyuki.kato.tokyo?sk=wall. "Art is the reason, art is the way."

Kria Brekkan

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& layout by K.K.W

Performance in the "Nervscape": Article & Photos by K.K.W 

Nervscape is a colorful, organic, and  beastly installation by Icelandic artist Hrafnhildur Arnardottir, AKA: Shoplifter. Sound for the installation is provided by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Kria Brekkan, along with a performance piece. 

Kria Brekkan

The start-up was extremely slow, as if Brekkan wanted  your tension and curiosity at its highest point, luring your mind deeper into a ready state. After what seemed like an eternity, she crawled out of the Nervscape and crouched over a bundle of blue hair like a cat, fascinated with a newfound toy.  

At the same time the music, on a loop, inducing a sort of trance and extreme irritation in the crowd (a few left before it was over, and more as soon as it was done), while radiating an odd sexual energy that would both arouse and upset the shit out of Charles Bukowski. At various points the energy and tension of the crowd was so thick, you could cut it with a butter knife, wrap it up pretty and sell it for reasonable amount.  

Joe Ahearn (in the white t-shirt) - in charge of installations
@ The Clocktower gallery addressing the crowd.

My thoughts strayed from what I was seeing and feeling, to thoughts of "troll dolls" and a twisted, talented young woman's longing for attention, danger, coupled with sexual release. This was an odd world where many would venture, though few would stay. I couldn't help but feel like Claudia in Interview with the Vampire; "I want some more.". 

If you would like to know more, go to:http://artonair.org/exhibition/shoplifters-nervescape. "Art is the reason, art is the way." 

Shoplifter herself (white t-shirt).

Kria Brekkan

B.O.S

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& layout by K.K.W

Art in Bushwick. Photos by K.K.W

B.O.S, or Bushwick Open Studios, is a yearly festival whose "...purpose is to create an open and inclusive event that benefits the Bushwick community through sharing artistic projects, encouraging dialogue, and fostering community engagement throughout our Neighborhood." I had not known about this in time to photograph all of it, although at least their are these images.

Always good to see a mom & her son
taking in graffiti 

The entire thing is a self organized, collaborate festival produced by "Art in Bushwick". This was its 6th year  showcasing some fantastic art, while allowing people to explore more of there own neighborhood, and giving any and all visitors a great look at what the area is like through art.

Seung Mo Park, arguably one of the best
in Bklyn.

Wire mesh was used to create these amazing pieces.

Patrick Stewart's head, probably the
strangest piece that day.

If you would like to know more, go to:http://artsinbushwick.org/bos2012/. "Art is the reason, art is the way."