In the first exhibition of its kind for Greenwich, “Beyond Street Art” brings the explosive energy of the street to Flinn Gallery at the Greenwich Library. Curated by Ruth Sutcliffe, the exhibition features the work of five prominent urban artists: Swoon, Lady Pink, Billy the Artist, Paul Deo and Blake Jamieson. Bursting with a supercharged array of voices, the exhibition showcases the movement’s range and impact, its freshness, dynamism and continuing relevance.
Beyond Street Art highlights the work of artists who focus on, but also beyond the unsanctioned urban spaces we normally associate with Street Art. These artists have expanded their palettes beyond spray paint, incorporating brushes, stickers, stencils, wheat pasted prints, digital imagery and commercial graphics into their varied arsenals.
In addition, through their proactive involvement with their communities, often drawing them into the creative process, they reinforce the identity and solidarity of the groups they work with. This exhibition showcases several new directions being taken by this young, fresh and very vibrant movement with provocative new work that speaks to us all.
Beyond Street Art opens with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m., and runs until March 7.
A series of artists allowing the public to engage with several of the artists, will take place on Saturdays at 2 p.m., with dates as follows:
Feb. 3: Blake Jamieson: “Using Social Media to Promote Art”
Feb. 10: Lady Pink: “The Queen of Street Art”
Feb. 24: Paul Deo: “Paul Deo and His NYC Murals”
March 3: Billy the Artist: “His Art and Objects of Art”
Art Lounge welcomes the public to the gallery on Feb. 2 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. immediately preceding the Friday Night Film screening in the Cole Auditorium at 8 p.m. of Funny Face featuring Audrey Hepburn.
Flinn Gallery is located on the second floor of the Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. The gallery is open daily Monday to Saturday, 10-5, Thursday until 8, and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. All works are for sale. To learn more about the exhibit visit: flinngallery.com/beyond-street-art/
