April 30th: ‘Out of Nowhere’
This will be the first time US artists Chet Zar, Barnaby Whitfield and Steven Johnson Leyba have exhibited in Australia.
Steven Leyba is a painter, author, spoken word artist, director and musician. In 1994 he was made a Reverend in the Church of Satan by Anton LaVey. Leyba’s work has been collected by artists such as Stephen King, H.R. Giger, William Burroughs, Poppy Z. Brite, David Cronenberg & Clive Barker.
Chet Zar has designed and created creatures and make up effects for such films as, "The Ring", "Hellboy 1 & 2", "Planet of the Apes" and music videos for the metal band TOOL. Zar also translates his dark vision with 3D animation for TOOL’s live shows.
Barnaby Whitfield's work has received much attention through many exhibitions in New York and California. His work has been reviewed in numerous publications including Anthem, Beautiful Decay, and Art in America. Whitfield's artwork is featured in the The Dresden Dolls' album, "Yes, Virginia".
Participating artists include Chet Zar, Barnaby Whitfield, Lily Mae Martin, Steven Johnson Leyba, Beau White, Kuba Fiedorowicz, Kim Evans, Mark Powell, Maria Rozalia Finna, Dale Keogh, Josh Foley, Matthew Turner and Glen Smith.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 30th, 6pm – 9pm. Open until May 28th
Friday, April 16, 2010
Steven Leyba, Chet Zar & Barnaby Whitfield
The 696 Ink Gallery hours are Wednesday 12pm – 5pm, Thursday – Saturday 12 – 7pm, Sunday 12pm – 5pm, and by appointment (email 696ink at gmail.com)
696 Ink, 696 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
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