nexus7

Remodernists

Recently I was asked to join the ‘remodernist’ group, which apparently is made up of members ‘who would challenge the hegemony of post-modernism.’

Well, sentiments like these could certainly have taken the words out of my mouth.

I wonder how many people are getting tired of the elitsm, the gimmickism ranging from exhibitng dogs to die (allegedly) to urinals, along with (allegedly from an artist friend-cum-student of mine who saw it), a machine that makes synthetic but authentic manure (with no commercial or scientific application whatsoever, It was All in the Nameof Art), to more exhibiting more organically-produced poo in various hues?

The Emperors-new-clothes aspect of the cleverness of it all created laziness for me too. Why bother with an inner artistic pah of transmutation or however you might wish to define it, when some graduate from the right school only has to daub an ugly shape with ugly colours (ugliness cannot be superficial after all) and make thousands out of it???

I do hope that my work will be able to speak for itself more and more.

Mechellerene, 4 months ago

Thank you nexus 7. I subscribe to those magazines that laud and/or cover such things, only because I like to “wonder” about the economics, and the machine that keeps it going. I don’t think I’m going to renew…It’s getting to the point that I don’t even want my few coins to support the madness.
nexus7 in reply to Mechellerene’s comment, 4 months ago

I think it is time to make more of a ‘noise’ somehow.
mkdubose, 4 months ago

I concur. peace…
remodernist, 4 months ago

anyone think we can handle a REMODERNISTS exhibition? it would be difficult to organise, but it is what is needed at this exciting stage in the groups growth.

I spoke to Charles Thompson (creator of stuckism & remodernism) about it and he said it is up to us to make it happen.

anyone think we have the communication between us to make this happen?

matt
nexus7, 4 months ago

Virtual or actual?

I think it’s a great idea. But where on the good planet Earth might we hold it?

This is an Australian-based site and I am in Budapest Hungary. I daresay I could send some of my smaller A-4 collages, but then they would have to be put up.

Still, from that point of view it could be argued that maybe a re-modernist exhibiton should challenge the idea that ‘size matters?’ maybe?

Anyway, do count me in, virtually or otherwise.
remodernist, 4 months ago

i was thinking about an acutal exhibition. but perhaps a virtual exhibition is the way to get things moving.

lets use this thread then, to get a buy in from remodernists that would like to be included in the exhibition.

i have no experience about putting exhibitions together, so we could do with someone to volunteer to be in charge that has some kind of experience.

i know carson is away at the moment, but when he returns he will no doubt be able to help coordinate things as he is a very good organiser of people.

so ANYONE THAT WANTS TO BE IN THE EXHIBITION say yes in reponse to this thread.

and WHOEVER WANTS TO ORGANISE THE EXHIBITION please also respond to this thread to indicate this….

matt bray

ps – i’d l;ike to be in the exhibition.
nexus7, 4 months ago

Is there anyone here on My Space?

I am not, but if there is, then maybe it s worth leting artsitsa there know about this idea too.
remodernist, 4 months ago

i am on myspace. i run the remodernism page there. i will put out a bulletin and blog to the effect.

i had another idea last night too. i run a publishing house on the net at lulu.com so we can make a book with art and a few q&a’s etc to go with the exhibition.

matt
nexus7, 4 months ago

Now that sounds like a cool idea.
remodernist, 4 months ago

not very much interest so far.

darkest artist
nexus7
me (mattbray)
adam bray

thats it so far…...

no-one else interested in remodernist exhibition?
Margot Koefod, 4 months ago

count me in!
and you are right , at the moment a virtual exhibition would be the way to go.
Maybe with the goal of an actual one , it would be awesome!
I just got a restoration job from a company who organizes exhibits and ship/handles artworks to museums in the US , might be a good contact for the future??? I’ll dig into it and will keep my eyes open.
Also, we could consider planning for grants???- I am good at getting contacts but bad at writing submitting meetings etc… fortunately Carson and Matt sound just perfect for that!!!!
ok. I’m getting all wound up, let’s start with putting a virtual one first!!
I’m all in and will help all what i can to make it happen.
peace and joy!
Margot
Mechellerene, 4 months ago

Me too.
nexus7, 4 months ago

So we are getting one or two more heads. I think we should give it a little time yet: where else might be good places to generate interest?

Where is he best place to ask for grants? Bearing in mind where everybody is?

I will ask one or two galleries too.
xairoise, 4 months ago

I would love to join an exhibit. Just send me details, I can send lightweight artworks (mostly collages) and acrylics. (I’m from Manila, Philippines)... About the grants, it depends on where you are, but think the ford foundation gives ….. this is their website: http://www.fordfound.org/grants/inquiry … There are other grant giving bodies, depending on your race and affiliation.
nexus7, 4 months ago

Any volunterrs to write to he Ford association?
nexus7, 4 months ago

I could draft a letter, post it here somewhere, then anyone who knows better is more than welcome to say ‘this is crap’ and rewrite it. But if someone who has experience of these things can get something together before I cam, that is still cooller….
Mechellerene, 4 months ago

Carson would probably have a lot of info. on this kind of stuff. I’ll see if there is anything going on in DC, via some online research and get back to you.
nexus7, 4 months ago

Thanks Mechellerene
nexus7, 4 months ago

I have somone from DA interested in joining in too.

Still nned to get a better idea of the ‘how’ in proceeding – from a virtual point of view, would be need to create a website? or just a blog or hubspace somewhere?

I still hink a real-life exhib would be feasible too, if a gallery could be found.
Helene Kippert, 3 months ago

I’d like to be part of this too.
nexus7, 3 months ago

Good!

Well so far I have two website spaced on Yahoo, by mistake, actually….you can get these free. This could be a good place to do it, thought it will be a little work if you are not a pro web designer.

Any more luck from any inquiries with finding real-life gallery space?
nexus7, 3 months ago

Well – anyone able to get back with their ideas on this???

How are we going to make this happen? I can do a certain amoun of the donkey work, I could bag a free accoun somewhere, or eve, for that mater, ave it on my website – I have a yahoo pro account and plenty of space still for getting things up.

But – I no PR person – can I have some more input please???
Margot Koefod, 3 months ago

Hi Nexus,
sorry for the long silence..
so far my inquieries went nowhere…
but will let you all know as soon as I get something.
Carson Collins, 2 months ago

I told Matt I’d do anything I could to help. What I’m actually more interested in is opening a Remodernist gallery in ‘real’ space, but that’s a couple of years in the future. Anyhow I pay for more bandwidth than I actually use at www.theoceanseries.com and I’d be willing to host the thing there.
nexus7, 2 months ago

Anyway, it is good to know the ideas won’t necessarily go the way of all flesh.

I have space on my site too, but I am sot sure how to go about the PR side of things – you may be better than that, Carson. An exhib in real space, even 2 years away, would be great, too.

Is it worth seting a deadline now. Obviously, as it is my idea, I would like to be involved.
WENDY BANDURSK..., 2 months ago

i think its a great idea….... i did not see this thread until now….sorry about that summer has me busy…...i will be interested to support both the virtual and the meat space exhibit…...i think pulling something like this together will be fun….and work, Virtual artists friends can organize things with the right timeline…. and communication…... timeline ideas? best of luck…. i will check back
nexus7, 2 months ago

OK everyone

It will not be overnight that there will be a Remodernist exhibiton ‘in the flesh.’

However, Carlson has now kindly offered to open site space for a virtual exhibition.

So now, please start sending your works for consideration either to myself or to Matt Bray. Please send just the one artwork for the time being.
WENDY BANDURSK..., 2 months ago

ok.
Paul Maguire, 2 months ago

hi everyone, this sounds like a good idea :)
nexus7, 2 months ago

Thanks to all those who are starting to send in their works. do send them in if you havn’t already.

Things are slowing down a little because of the Summer, with people away, but by the Autumn, we can probably gert a clearer sense of the lie of the land.
nexus7, 21 days ago

So, could we not have a few more pictures to include? We have a virtual place, we have some pictures already and soon, too, a date:

So please send ‘em in if you were thinking of doing so
Helene Kippert, 13 days ago

Are you looking for a particular theme and how many are you after? Also can I have an email address to send to please?
nexus7, 13 days ago

Thanks for your note Helene, I have sent yo may email address.

We are beginning to to get a few more responses, so please also contact me, those of you who wrote here, who were thinking of sending an artwork.

We are looking to get about 20 pictures on show – then we can get started.

So what are you waiting for.
nexus7, 7 days ago

Hey…..

Thanks to all those who have started to send us work.

I have a request, however. I have been told that someof the great arteorksd I have been receiving ate a litle bit small.

For all of those who have sent smaller picutes, could I please ask you now to email me the pictures to a size of at least 500 pixels?

Sorry if this is a hassle to anyone who has sent me a smaller piece….but this exhibiton is getting a whole lot closer to being actual…so please continue to help us

Thanks

nexus7