Form and Function!

A friend of the Gallery got
creative and used two of
Michelle Peterson-Albandoz's
reclaimed construction panels
as sliding doors to hide his
flat-screen!

48 Hour Film Project at Las Manos

Kevin Hanna, the Director, Writer and Producer

of the short film "Good Intentions" shot part of

his project at Las Manos Gallery over the

weekend. The film, which will run between

four and seven minutes, will be submitted to

the 48 Hour Film Project to compete with

other entries from six continents. Their

deadline is this Sunday, and we wish

them well!

The actors run through a scene of the film.

The main character, left, bumbles through his

life not knowing what's happening to him,

even though it does happen.

Kevin Hanna, left, checks the lighting situation

at the Gallery on Saturday as the actors take

a break from the stifling heat.

The Gallery was used for a few scenes in the

short film.

Photos by Mieke Zuiderweg

A quick look at the current Show...

The ReMo Reception

Turn out for the ReModernist Show was

overwhelming!

Pritika Chowdhry's piece "Silent

Waters" runs through the center of

the gallery. The piece represents

the victims of ethnic violence,

specifically that of the partition

riots in India in 1947.

Receptions at the gallery are usually

the first friday of every month from

7-10pm.

Artist E.C. Rolwing and a few of his

acrylic on paper pieces.

Artist Mark Pease with his work.

Artist Anja Frumert traveled all the way

from her home in Germany to be part of this

month's show.

Artist Josh Mosher with a few of his pieces.

Painter Jay Zerbe.

Artists Joe Boudreau, right, and E.C. Rolwing

at the opening on friday.

The Remodernist Show

The artists taking part of the exhibition at Las Manos Gallery specifically responded to an artist call-out in the Remodernist vein. Each artist personally relates to Remodernism. The Gallery's understanding of Remodernism is an art movement established in 2000 to "replace Postmodernism with spiritual values" 1. Spirituality is simply the search for truth, not religious dogma.The values used to create the artwork reject the commercialism and cynicism of Postmodernism. Remodernism is a movement that captures the spirit of Modern Art, where artists create based on their passion. It encompasses many genres of work, regardless of style, subject matter or medium. Remodernism is "a way of thinking about art, and the purpose of art, rather than a specific way of making art." (2) Las Manos feels the work presented during August's show reflects this passion and ideal.

1. Stuckism Manifestos, http://www.stuckism.com/manifest.html#start.
2. Ibid., Painting Forum, 4 April 2008.