Solo show pics. Arrival, Install, Reception.

I got ton to still go through, here a some though.




Various install pictures. Opening reception pictures. The red dots mean things are sold. Awesome.

Almost here.

Install teasers.






Stuff will go on sale at 12:00 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 3rd.

http://www.artchitecturegallery.com

by the way, my site is down due to lack of paying the hosting the bill.

solo show sneak peeks.

My solo show is just a couple weeks away and I am becoming increasingly more anxious, nervous and excited. Having a solo show is hard work, having a solo show outside of your home-state....even harder and more nerve wrecking. I decided to post up some sneak peeks of some of the pieces.

Enjoy & prepare your eye-holes for the crap parade.

The Approachable Darkness

84 all new mixed media paintings on metal, found objects and wood assemblage. This show will document the past year of work.

All work should be viewable and available for purchase on the day of the opening.
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http://www.artchitechturegallery.com

"Matthew Ryan Sharp emerges from reclusion with An Approachable Darkness, a culmination of his past year's work. On exhibition are grim portraits of our current state; generations chained to workstations, lazily dreaming of more money, more power, and more say, but too demotivated to take action. His characters represent the lethargies of this American life; clowns and corporate stiffs and the like in between. Using surfaces such as weathered woods and metals, and acrylic and spray paints as his mediums, he has created a series of work inspired by the desires, fears and vices of the average Joe. Encouraged by dissolution and union, hardship and camaraderie, Matthew consistently strives to develop new methods for creating his art. He metaphoric character concepts continue to evolve over time, as does his message and technique."
Opening reception 7-10 pm Friday, 3 October 2008

The Trojan Horse.

If you are a visual or sonic artist of any kind and are not familiar with The Orphan Works bill that congress is trying to pass...inform yourself and inform others. Listen to the video, very informative.

Blacktooth Skateboards

I just finished up this skateboard design for Austin over at Blacktooth Skateboards. This is currently in the production process and should be available by mid August. You can contact either myself or Austin at Blacktooth skateboards for ordering instructions. Support Midwest artists and companies:

http://www.blacktoothskateboards.com

Energy Drinks & Sleeping Pills.

Coming to an abandoned structure near you.