by: Tony Krol
1 year, 2 months, 1 day, 20 hours, 23 minutes ago in: art, culture, tampa, video
Apparently when art is applied to threads of clothing, distributed in an atmosphere with some great music and friends at Czar in Ybor City, it’s a recipe that activates the memory glue. Every art or fashion event held at Czar has been memorable for me, and this show was no exception. Most of the art that was on display was done by artists that are not really known in a gallery setting, because they are either knee deep in the apparel industry, or there just wasn’t a particular show where they fit in. So Chris Parks, and Josh Smith, both apparel artists themselves set out to create an art show to expose the talent behind the apparel industry…. Back in Black II…
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by: Tony Krol
1 year, 3 months, 4 days, 12 hours, 47 minutes ago in: culture, process, tampa, web
Established art collectives illuminate dull communities. They expose new ideas, and make our surroundings more interesting. An artist that is making an impact on their surroundings has a solid purpose. Like musicians, visual artists survive off of respect for their work, and exposure. Respect and exposure regulate the success of all creative services, really. Many artists don’t recieve deserved exposure because they live in communities that are far too spread out. Their communities have to work too hard to find them, and contribute to the culture. Tampa’s art scene doesn’t suck, but its not as held together as it could be.
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