Innuendo, 2006 – ArtSpace MCV

To Benefit the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation

October 13 – November 10, 2006

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Sometimes the most innocent expression can carry a suggestion of impropriety and occasionally what appears to be obvious revels itself to be something altogether different under the surface.

Indirect intimations have often been used by artists to convey complex messages or hide darker secrets than first glance might infer. It’s a trick that many of the great master artists of the past have used to incorporate their sexual, political and philosophical beliefs into work produced in cultural climates that did not openly tolerate the sort of messages they were sending to antiquity. While that was true for most of art history, we live in 21st. century America and our freedoms of expression allow for us to openly rise up on our soapboxes and argue for or against any message we choose. So why is it that artists continue to use innuendo in their work? Is it possible that saying something sideways can make a message more palpable than straight talk?

On October 13th, 2006 ArtSpace MCV/NYC explores this idea in an exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, video and site specific installation simply titled “Innuendo” curated by Jason Patrick Voegele

Featured artists include: Burnet & Burnet, Nik Cartwright, Will Rhodes, Max Frechette, Katrina Ellis, Lauren Culbreth, Sean Mcloughlin, J.P.Voegele, Bryan, Allisandro, Denise Kupferschmidt and projections by Taras with special performances by Brooklyn Double Dutch and Hula Hoop team.

In conjunction with this exhibition ArtSpace NYC will be raising funds for the S.L.E Lupus Foundation and through the month of October your charitable donations will enable further research into better Lupus detection, prevention, and cures. Our intention is to create a better general awareness of this debilitating disease that often appears in so many different symptoms that it is difficult to recognize. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (S.L.E.), commonly called lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect virtually any organ of the body. In lupus, the body’s immune system, which normally functions to protect against foreign invaders, becomes hyperactive, forming antibodies that attack normal tissues and organs. Because its symptoms come and go and mimic those of other diseases, it is difficult to diagnose. I can personally attest to the life long challenges this disease poses to the diagnosed, their families and their loved ones. Lupus is estimated to affect 1 to almost 1.5 million Americans, 90 percent of whom are women. The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and ArtSpace MCV/NYC both need your generous donations and contributions. At ArtSpace MCV/NYC we depend upon your donations so that we can continue to present you with the best New York City artists and events.

contact Jason@republicworldwide.com or call 917.478.7513 for more information.

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