"A.K.A." - A Bandana Art Show - Indianapolis, Indiana USA
-The stylings of Top Worldwide Street Artists on the canvas of Bandanas
UPDATE: The show is going on the road!!!
Open Call for Submissions is on NOW.
OPENING FEBRUARY 1ST, 2008
ALIAS GALLERY
1043 Virginia Ave, Ste 4
Indianapolis IN 46203
Tel#: 317.352.0668
MySpace: www.myspace.com/aliasgallery
Submission Form
70% / 30% Artist / Venue split.
All of the remaining unsold works from the very successful Houston Show will be featured along with new submissions.
CLICK HERE for photos from the Houston Show
Featuring the artwork of Top Worldwide Artists such as
Abel,
ack!,
Adrian Landon Brooks,
Arrrgh!,
Asbestos,
B~Kay,
B3AK,
Billi Kid,
Billy Bishop,
Black Ader,
Branded,
Bytedust,
Capish,
Caspa,
Cherrycore,
Christian Azul,
Christian Navarrete,
Cieto ATV,
Cutthroat,
Daryll Peirce,
DAVe,
Dazed.Revolter,
Death Head,
Derek Shumate,
Discoshit,
Dual,
DumpStar,
Eli Brumbaugh,
Emily Strange,
Ethos,
Evil Design,
Eyeskull,
Failure,
Fear The Ripper,
Fefe,
Ferg,
Gaia,
Give Up,
Gonzo247,
Gorilla One,
Icon,
Inspire,
JESone aka JHearts,
Jet-pac,
Josh?,
Justin Kees,
Killer Gerbil,
Lindsey Kuhn,
Lisa Marie Godfrey,
Logan Hicks,
LukeDaDuke,
Magmo The Destroyer,
Matt Siren,
M-BW,
Meat,
Nano,
Mildred,
Mimi the Clown,
NO/FI,
Nomad,
Peat Wollaeger,
Pixel Pancho,
Plasma Slugs,
Rabodiga,
Remed,
Robots Will Kill,
Sara Eudy,
Shepard Fairey,
Sleep ZZZ,
SNUB,
Subhumanoid,
Toy Eater,
Uneek,
Unseen,
Verb,
YAR!,
Visual Narcotics/20mg,
Zach McDonald,
and many more.
"Bandana" defined: A kerchief (from the French couvre-chef, "cover the head") is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head or around the neck for protective or decorative purposes.
The bandana has been used by artists worldwide to conceal their identities. When worn over the mouth and nose, bandannas are also used to lessen inhalation of fumes so we thought it would be a good idea for a show.
Not to mention the fact that a bandana makes a perfect small canvas that can be folded up and mailed easily.
With all of the cameras spying on most of our daily lives these days the show seems like a small way to make a statement to the man as well.
Images from the punk era come to mind like The Clash rockin' bandanas in the Rock the Casbah video.
The bandana was originally used by banditos and bank robbers in the Old West.
Bandanas are also worn around the neck by cowboys, farmers, bakers, and railroad engineers to wipe the sweat off their faces, and keep dust out of their collars.
Anarchists and political activists have been known to wear black bandanas and hoodies to keep their faces from being photographed.
In certain cities non-violent bicycle clubs may wear black and white bandanas to show their association.
Of course we all know about the whole Bloods vs. Crips thing which this show had nothing do with.
We named the show "A.K.A" (Also Known As) since many artists go under aliases.
Sponsors:
Peel Magazine
JUXTAPOZ
Robots Will Kill
Sabotaz
Emily the Strange
Dekline
Destructo
StickyRicks
"Medium-based exhibits do tend to suck, but the simplicity of a small square rag makes this idea for a show a little better than most."
