YOUR FACE HERE is a solo exhibition by artist Austin Young that challenges the normative conditions in which portraits are produced and exhibited. Young, for over 25 years, has been a celebrated portrait photographer and artist, whose works blurs the lines, and transcends the distinctions, between fashion, portraiture, and gender. This exhibition marks a rare and glamorous moment when Young will generously open his lens onto the public.
For the duration of the exhibition, Young will establish his art studio for a 5 week residency at Pop tART Gallery. The artist will be present during gallery hours for portrait sittings, which will eventually fill the walls of the gallery. The public is invited to participate as the subject of the exhibition through the purchase of the pop cultural real estate of the gallery walls. Participation extends beyond simply sitting for a portrait - it will be a collaborative process where the participants determine the portrait's size and placement. Following the legacy of Warhol’s Factory, Young will transform each participant into an art celebrity. Or, just impress your high school chums by having the man who just broke attendance records at LACMA with his co-collaborator’s of Fallen Fruit take your Facebook profile pic. Bring your face!
First editions start at:
5x7 $100 (limit 20)
8x10 $150 (limit 20)
16x20 $200 (limit 20)
24x30 $250 (limit 20)
30x40 $400 (limit 10)
40x60 $500 (limit 8)
This definitely sounds interesting enough to head over and check out the opening reception on January 29th, from 7-10pm though the closing reception on March 5, 2011 is definitely one to be at since all he's photographed in the 5 weeks will be exhibited.
Opening reception is Jan 29, 2011 7-10 pm
Pop tART Gallery
3023 W. 6th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90020
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