New York NY, February 19

Opening tomorrow, February 19th at Last Rites Gallery in Manhattan is Michael Mararian’s solo exhibition entitled Snow White. Famous tattoo artist Paul Booth opened Last Rites Gallery in 2008 and it has become a première gallery for art with a darker vibe and a haven for artists who prefer to explore the ominous, uncomfortable, and eccentric in their work.  If you are in the New York City area, this is a show not to miss!  Auxiliary featured Mararian in the October/November 2010 Issue.

left “Snow White” . right “Doc”

Mararian reveals his technique as, “hand drawn in various paint, dry-brush and ink forms, crudely scratched at times for a gritty, textured aesthetic. He is inspired by new and old journalistic-style photography, vintage graphics, cabinet cards, as well as retro advertisements and post mortem photography.”  Mararian clearly defines his intent as, “touching upon such topics as gross consumerism, school violence, teenage disappointments, pressures and the slowly growing social isolation that are part of our childhood and adult culture. The use of contradiction is an integral part of my work to magnify the absurdity of any given situation and draw a conflicting reaction from the viewer.” What can, on one level, be construed as melancholy and cruel, can alternately be viewed as amusing, or even charming. Mararian enjoys letting his audience decide.

A graduate of the Art and Theater program at the University of Bridgeport. His work has previously been shown at various galleries around the world. Originally from Andover, Massachusetts, Michael currently lives and works from his studios in Brooklyn and Buffalo, New York.

The show will run until March 19th, the opening is tomorrow.

SNOW WHITE a solo exhibition by MICHAEL MARARIAN
DATE : February 19^th, 2011
TIME : 7pm-11pm
LOCATION : Last Rites Gallery, 511 W. 33rd Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10001

- Jennifer

Buffalo NY, February 16

If you are going to be in the Buffalo or Western New York area this week there is a fantastic photography show opening on Wednesday night. In the début show of Allen Street Hardware’s new gallery space, street photographer, director, documentarian, and producer Nathan Peracciny will present his collection of work People And Things I Shot Today.

People And Things I Shot Today is a dimensional portrayal of a day in the life of, and a site line into the vision of Nathan Peracciny’s creative mind’s eye. Instinctual moments of day-to-day life encompassing the people, culture, and landscapes of Buffalo, NY, comprise the body of work in his exhibit.

On Wednesday, February 16th at the newly developed gallery space connecting to the original Allen Street Hardware Café location, the show opens at 8pm. The course of the evening will display photographic works by Nathan Peracciny, all of which is available for purchase. Music and beverages will also be available. The show supports the recent involvement of Peracciny with WNY Jesse’s Children and the Flying Dentists Association of Western New York, as well as the launch of his new website.

“I’m excited to document and tell the story of individuals from Western New York that dedicate to creating change,” says Peracciny.

Nathan’s work has been seen in dynamic avenues of photography, video, and directive efforts. Working with individuals, independent, and corporate businesses, his creativity has interpreted a body of work built on relationships and art-form.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT : People and Things I Shot Today
DATE : February 16^th, 2011
TIME : 8pm -2am
LOCATION : Allen Street Hardware Gallery, 245 Allen St Buffalo, NY

- Luke