BROOKLYNITE
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by BROOKLYNITE on Mar 2, 2010 20:33:58 GMT 1,
SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" March 20 - April 17 Opening Reception: March 20, 7-10 PM LIVE ON OUR WEBSITE! www.BrooklyniteGallery.com
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The concept of “work” can be interpreted in many different ways depending on whom you hit up. Brooklyn-based artist, SPECTER and German duo VARIOUS & GOULD have each located discarded materials, used skill and ingenuity and re-conceptualized things in pulsating ways you might never have imagined. All this done in effort to turn the concept of “work” on its ear in an exhibition appropriately titled, “Make It Fit”.
Cart-pushers, delivery boys and slave-laborers – take the spotlight in much of the work created by the artist who goes simply by the name Specter. With all of his portraits based on real people living at the bottom of the capitalist barrel, Specter forces the general public to see what they might rather not – those who got left behind. Collecting materials in much the same fashion his subjects do, Specter incorporates shopping carts, bicycles, and crates along with engaging images of your everyday worker, paying special attention to what makes them tick. His work is hand-crafted, retro-fitted, clever and fresh.
For the creative team of Various & Gould the concept of “work” means looking well beyond the vigor of the everyday tasks one has to perform for a paycheck and instead focusing on the surprisingly graceful interaction between a laborer and his tools. Imagine peering into the cut-out holes we often see at a construction site and being exposed to a vibrant world of multi-colored uniforms, enlarged tools and graphic text. A world where workers trade body parts depending on their needs, moving in tandem while performing their repetitive tasks in a choreographed “workers waltz”. Using found objects, work related symbols and their refined silkscreen techniques, the line between work and play becomes blurred inside the imaginative minds of Various & Gould.
Brooklynite Gallery is located at 334 Malcolm X Blvd., Brooklyn, New York 11233. We are open Thursday thru Saturday from 1pm – 7pm or by appointment. We are located 2 blocks from the A or C subway to Utica Ave. stop.
Invites hand-done by the artists. 4 color screen-printed on both sides.
SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" March 20 - April 17 Opening Reception: March 20, 7-10 PMLIVE ON OUR WEBSITE!www.BrooklyniteGallery.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The concept of “work” can be interpreted in many different ways depending on whom you hit up. Brooklyn-based artist, SPECTER and German duo VARIOUS & GOULD have each located discarded materials, used skill and ingenuity and re-conceptualized things in pulsating ways you might never have imagined. All this done in effort to turn the concept of “work” on its ear in an exhibition appropriately titled, “Make It Fit”. Cart-pushers, delivery boys and slave-laborers – take the spotlight in much of the work created by the artist who goes simply by the name Specter. With all of his portraits based on real people living at the bottom of the capitalist barrel, Specter forces the general public to see what they might rather not – those who got left behind. Collecting materials in much the same fashion his subjects do, Specter incorporates shopping carts, bicycles, and crates along with engaging images of your everyday worker, paying special attention to what makes them tick. His work is hand-crafted, retro-fitted, clever and fresh. For the creative team of Various & Gould the concept of “work” means looking well beyond the vigor of the everyday tasks one has to perform for a paycheck and instead focusing on the surprisingly graceful interaction between a laborer and his tools. Imagine peering into the cut-out holes we often see at a construction site and being exposed to a vibrant world of multi-colored uniforms, enlarged tools and graphic text. A world where workers trade body parts depending on their needs, moving in tandem while performing their repetitive tasks in a choreographed “workers waltz”. Using found objects, work related symbols and their refined silkscreen techniques, the line between work and play becomes blurred inside the imaginative minds of Various & Gould. Brooklynite Gallery is located at 334 Malcolm X Blvd., Brooklyn, New York 11233. We are open Thursday thru Saturday from 1pm – 7pm or by appointment. We are located 2 blocks from the A or C subway to Utica Ave. stop. Invites hand-done by the artists. 4 color screen-printed on both sides.
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danmuppet
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by danmuppet on Mar 2, 2010 20:35:23 GMT 1, i really hope it comes to my mailbox- they are the bomb!
i wish other galleries would follow suit ,cause these invites are amazing- well done brooklynite!
i really hope it comes to my mailbox- they are the bomb!
i wish other galleries would follow suit ,cause these invites are amazing- well done brooklynite!
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Briggs 74
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Briggs 74 on Mar 2, 2010 20:37:20 GMT 1, looking forward to this one rae - big various & gould admirer
looking forward to this one rae - big various & gould admirer
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hanky
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by hanky on Mar 2, 2010 21:04:08 GMT 1, How do I get it in my mailbox?
How do I get it in my mailbox?
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Coach on Mar 2, 2010 21:19:34 GMT 1, Very cool Rae, Fingers crossed!! c
Very cool Rae, Fingers crossed!! c
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Sacked...
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Sacked... on Mar 2, 2010 21:20:15 GMT 1, How do I get it in my mailbox?
You'll have to cut a hole in your door ,im afraid.
How do I get it in my mailbox? You'll have to cut a hole in your door ,im afraid.
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Drymounted
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Drymounted on Mar 2, 2010 22:10:57 GMT 1, I'd love this in my mail and would be willing to cut a hole in my door to accommodate it. Bravo, Brooklynite!
I'd love this in my mail and would be willing to cut a hole in my door to accommodate it. Bravo, Brooklynite!
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BROOKLYNITE
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June 2008
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by BROOKLYNITE on Mar 3, 2010 3:35:49 GMT 1, looking forward to this one rae - big various & gould admirer
Work looks stellar. And SPECTER will open some eyes too.
looking forward to this one rae - big various & gould admirer Work looks stellar. And SPECTER will open some eyes too.
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adewilliams
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by adewilliams on Mar 3, 2010 16:08:05 GMT 1, they look sweet
they look sweet
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Martin DK
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Martin DK on Mar 3, 2010 20:48:57 GMT 1, once again, brilliant invites!
once again, brilliant invites!
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aspyhole
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November 2007
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by aspyhole on Mar 3, 2010 21:28:15 GMT 1, Can I have one in my mailbox!? If you remember, I informed you of several (rather crucial!) spelling mistakes...!
Thanks,
A
Can I have one in my mailbox!? If you remember, I informed you of several (rather crucial!) spelling mistakes...!
Thanks,
A
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Billy Sport
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February 2008
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Billy Sport on Mar 4, 2010 0:02:10 GMT 1, missed the last one, BNG, hopefully this time round i'll be lucky..
missed the last one, BNG, hopefully this time round i'll be lucky..
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Deleted on Mar 4, 2010 0:04:06 GMT 1, missed the last one, BNG, hopefully this time round i'll be lucky.. same here, hint hint ;D
missed the last one, BNG, hopefully this time round i'll be lucky.. same here, hint hint ;D
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by nigelbgg on Mar 4, 2010 4:47:06 GMT 1, Nice stuff.
Nice stuff.
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BROOKLYNITE
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by BROOKLYNITE on Mar 4, 2010 16:26:21 GMT 1, Invites went out a few days ago-- There should be a bit more to go around than the last show we had. The artists usually make about 500 total and our mailing list is 6 times that. We try to spread the love as much as we can.
In the meantime you can check out some behind the scenes images updated regularly on our FLICKR page: www.flickr.com/photos/brooklynitegallery/
-BROOKLYNITE
Invites went out a few days ago-- There should be a bit more to go around than the last show we had. The artists usually make about 500 total and our mailing list is 6 times that. We try to spread the love as much as we can. In the meantime you can check out some behind the scenes images updated regularly on our FLICKR page: www.flickr.com/photos/brooklynitegallery/-BROOKLYNITE
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by rosstierney on Mar 9, 2010 17:37:39 GMT 1, have a bump on me brooklynite
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BROOKLYNITE
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by BROOKLYNITE on Mar 9, 2010 19:19:40 GMT 1, SPECTER SNEAK PEAK:
SPECTER SNEAK PEAK:
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maadbeats
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by maadbeats on Mar 9, 2010 20:27:28 GMT 1, SPECTER SNEAK PEAK:
I love this piece.
SPECTER SNEAK PEAK: I love this piece.
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by angel41 on Mar 9, 2010 20:47:41 GMT 1, That is quality!
That is quality!
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G-Man
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by G-Man on Mar 9, 2010 21:31:14 GMT 1, LOVE your stuff Brooklyn, everytime one drops through my door its like a little piece of art
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LOVE your stuff Brooklyn, everytime one drops through my door its like a little piece of art
+1
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Briggs 74
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Briggs 74 on Mar 10, 2010 23:28:12 GMT 1, got my invite today - thanks rae
got my invite today - thanks rae
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BROOKLYNITE
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by BROOKLYNITE on Mar 11, 2010 16:08:32 GMT 1, Nice-- glad they are starting to arrive. SHOW OPENS NEXT SATURDAY. MARCH 20.
Catch it LIVE on our website. Click the LIVE TV link.
24/7 art, music videos and chat: www.brooklynitegallery.com/crystal_serch.pl?visit_new=live_tv
-BROOKLYNITE
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etched
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by etched on Mar 12, 2010 12:00:34 GMT 1, arrived this morn
looking forward to this one.
arrived this morn looking forward to this one.
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Martin DK
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Martin DK on Mar 13, 2010 10:00:01 GMT 1, Just arrived! ;D
Looks great, thanks Brooklynite!
Just arrived! ;D Looks great, thanks Brooklynite!
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clerk
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by clerk on Mar 13, 2010 12:23:42 GMT 1, Invite arrived in the post this morning and it looks great. I really like the idea of artists making their own invites.
I was in New York a few weeks ago and visited Brooklynite gallery. It’s a great little gallery and definitely worth making the trip to Brooklyn to check out the space and work.
Invite arrived in the post this morning and it looks great. I really like the idea of artists making their own invites.
I was in New York a few weeks ago and visited Brooklynite gallery. It’s a great little gallery and definitely worth making the trip to Brooklyn to check out the space and work.
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BROOKLYNITE
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by BROOKLYNITE on Mar 14, 2010 5:11:30 GMT 1, Show opens next Saturday. If you're in NYC you'd be be a fool not to attend this opening. Some real surprises planned in the outdoor space by the artists.
Some great images being added daily. www.flickr.com/photos/brooklynitegallery/
Show opens next Saturday. If you're in NYC you'd be be a fool not to attend this opening. Some real surprises planned in the outdoor space by the artists. Some great images being added daily. www.flickr.com/photos/brooklynitegallery/
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by boaty on Mar 14, 2010 13:14:55 GMT 1, This is going to be an amazing first rate show - can't wait. Got an opportunity to swing by the gallery as they were preping - incredible artistists and work to be seen! Brooklynite has got to be the finest gallery out there.
This is going to be an amazing first rate show - can't wait. Got an opportunity to swing by the gallery as they were preping - incredible artistists and work to be seen! Brooklynite has got to be the finest gallery out there.
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BROOKLYNITE
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by BROOKLYNITE on Mar 18, 2010 22:40:09 GMT 1, FINAL SNEAK PEAK-- SHOW OPENS SATURDAY.
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SPECTER • VARIOUS & GOULD "MAKE IT FIT" 3/20-4/17, by Brooklyn Street Art on Mar 19, 2010 21:02:08 GMT 1, Brooklyn Street Art Talks to VARIOUS & GOULD
"Make It Fit" Various & Gould Join Specter at Brooklynite www.brooklynstreetart.com/theblog/?p=9356
Posted on | March 19, 2010 |
Don't try to jam these square pegs into a round hole. You'll never make them fit. Germany's VARIOUS & GOULD join Brooklyn's SPECTER at Brooklynite Gallery in the workshop; an assembly-line of drilling, cutting, painting, pounding and pasting to create a show about work and workers.
SPECTER goes for the sculptural and literal to depict his workers - re-fashioning found objects like bikes and shopping carts into frank open portraits of delivery guys and bottle re-cyclers, among others. VARIOUS & GOULD metaphorically consider the changing job descriptions in an increasingly digital age with memories of an industrial one, throws in a splash of DaDa with a poppy panoply of fluorescent washes, and hilarity ensues!
Image title "Brooklyn Gothic" by Jaime Rojo
Brooklyn Street Art Talks to VARIOUS & GOULD "Make It Fit" Various & Gould Join Specter at Brooklynitewww.brooklynstreetart.com/theblog/?p=9356Posted on | March 19, 2010 | Don't try to jam these square pegs into a round hole. You'll never make them fit. Germany's VARIOUS & GOULD join Brooklyn's SPECTER at Brooklynite Gallery in the workshop; an assembly-line of drilling, cutting, painting, pounding and pasting to create a show about work and workers. SPECTER goes for the sculptural and literal to depict his workers - re-fashioning found objects like bikes and shopping carts into frank open portraits of delivery guys and bottle re-cyclers, among others. VARIOUS & GOULD metaphorically consider the changing job descriptions in an increasingly digital age with memories of an industrial one, throws in a splash of DaDa with a poppy panoply of fluorescent washes, and hilarity ensues! Image title "Brooklyn Gothic" by Jaime Rojo
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