http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/john-john-punk-electrique-exhibition An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us Hi all, this is from John John, who all y'all recovering new york punk rockas may remember as the bassist of Nausea... HI- I know many of you havent heard a peep from me in ages or friends and family haven't seen me in a year...i've been painting all night and day preparring for my second NYC solo exhibition at ART AT LARGE, on Thursday Sept 9th...(see BIO below). anyways...i really hope to see you ALL there cuz i'll be there...and ALL the work is new done especially for my punk rock autobiographical show, "PUNK ELECTRIQUE"...none of the works have been shown before and it tells all. see you all soon! -john john (Feel free to foward the invitation and email to your lists) see attachment below ("My Way" 2004 16" x 20") WHEN: Thurs September 9th (opening reception-all welcome!) 6-9pm Show hangs till Oct 2nd WHERE: Art At Large 630 9th Ave bet 44 & 45 Street- Film Center Building Suite 707 (7th Fl) New York City Info: (212) 957-8371 www.artatlarge.com For images, resume, original and print sales, etc. BIO: " Punk rocker, and former Catholic School boy of 8 years, John John's work reflects the gravitation and trials of those two opposites. Born in New York City's Lower East Side, John John first gained notoriety as the founding member and bassist of the legendary influential political punk band Nausea. Nausea toured the D.I.Y. punk circuit all over the United States and Europe in the late 80's and early 90's, and released an LP and various 7" singles. Though since disbanded, to this day they still maintain a loyal following, and have influenced the next generation of the genre. Having left school and home at 15 years old, equipped with no formal art training, he began doing posters, flyer art, and record sleeves for bands, and organizations like Agnostic Front, Destroy, and the Squat or Rot record label, as well as Nausea. His unique style during this, "Black & White" period has been recognized on everything from Downtown New York light poles and t-shirts, to "Baby Demonica", his first published work of pen and ink drawings with Sirius in 2002 with limericks by Jesse, and Howie Pyro (Danzig/DGeneration/friend of Stiv Bators and Sid Vicious). This series of drawings laid the ground work for his distinct flair towards obsessive details, seductive women, (so gracefully rendered), and subjects that he has admitted are, "the angels and demons that have lived in my head." His first series of color works appear as the Demonica Erotica series. He delves further into not only a mastery of various media, but a style that approaches what many have called, Neo-Art Nouveau on acid. Most of the works contain solitary figures set against crisp, smoky backgrounds. A depiction of those who seem lost in a world of pain capture our attention, first with their innocence, and then with the bad habits they seem to have plummeted themselves into. Next we become totally fascinated with "Catholica Erotica", his first exhibition with Art @ Large in New York City. Very autobiographical in nature, and steeped in portrayals of self- destruction, substance abuse, and mockery of catholic values. Now John John shows his experiences with the hypocrisy of the church and his obsessions with the catholic school girl, who, has much naughtiness to experience. His subversive use of catholic iconography is set within narrow vertical spaces, much like the church interiors he was taught in. We get glimpses of behind the scenes participation with peers and what the oppressed youth stumbles into. Further technique in delicate misty surreal backgrounds, masterfully executed with a spray can. Now with Punk Electrique, John John gives us more of the anarchy of youth. A portrayal of class war struggle, street anarchism, and his past teenage destructive punk rock lifestyle. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:15:11 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/john-john-punk-electrique-exhibition