Post #143957 by Tipsy McStagger on Tue, Mar 1, 2005 10:37 AM

aloha!

I'm starting up an on-line low brow art gallery, called LOWLIFE GALLERY(.COM). I'm looking for any artists interested in having their work displayed. Though I don't have a permanent physical space yet(it's in the works), I do have a place to hold shows on occasion for as long as a month or so per show. It's conveniently located in the heart of chicago's trendiest hoods(which means people with $$ for art)above a trendy bar(very convienient). The premise of the gallery is to draw attention to the up and coming artists of mainly the midwest low-brow scene. there are so many talented individuals who aren't getting the recognition they deserve, and I'd like to offer an opportunity for exposure, plus, create a place where people can get cool art and merchandise that is all hand made. There will be no commercial items sold here. you will not see von dutch, shag or any other commercially made products or prints. Not that I don't like that stuff, but I'm trying to keep it all real and original. Like I said, it's about getting attention to the new artists, not bolstering the already famous ones. They get enough attention. Think of the gallery as the CBGB'S of lowbrow art. This is where I would like artists to be discovered before they go on to the big league low-brow galleries. you WILL see pinstriped purses, mailboxes and other items by voodoo larry. color pencil drawings by paul moch (check out the march group show for 2 of paul's works at La luz de jesus gallery- this is his first west -coast appearance in 20 yrs.) Lamps by Deacon, as well as custom chopper bikes, furniture, paintings, etc. -Also featured will be my original art collection for people to view, known as the in-house collection -these will not be for sale but simply to view. This is not a money making endeavor. I have enough projects going for that. The overhead is super low. I am only asking for a mere 20% of sales. The artist gets 80%. This is to keep the gallery up and running, pay for wine and cheese at shows, rent of space, misc. etc.etc. I'm not doing this to fleece artists....I've been down the road as a struggling artist for years and it's a real bitch!! I'd like to think I'm providing an opportunity to artists that I didn't have when making my way up the ranks. I also have a charity benefit show coming up toward the end of the year.-all proceeds to benefit chicago charities. I think it will be a fun experience so if any of you are up to it, drop me an email, send me pics of your work, etc.

thanks all....