“Survey Select” Contemporary Art Exhibition
Curated by Mark Murphy
July 16 - September 5, 2010, San Diego, CA
Thursday, July 15, 2010 – Sunday, September 5, 2010
Exhibition preview night: invitation only, RSVP required, July 15, 2010, 5 pm – 11 pm
Exhibition reception: open to the public, July 16, 2010 5 pm – 11pm
Wonderbread Factory : 171 14th Street : San Diego, CA 92101 (cross streets : far corner of 14th St and Imperial, rear of building on Imperial Side)
“Survey Select," a contemporary art exhibition celebrating 65 internationally renowned artists, opens July 15 in downtown San Diego. “Survey Select” elevates the narrative tradition of storytelling with original art works, critical writings, workshops, films and community events.
Dan Kennedy "As The Music Swelled"
Through a unified presentation of painting, drawing, collage and sculpture the public can experience an eight-week museum show for free, from July 15 through September 15 at the Wonder Bread Factory in downtown San Diego. The exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm with free admission, though donations are kindly accepted.
Jeff Soto "Matterhorn"
“Survey Select” curates an eclectic group of 65 cultural instigators who are not afraid to articulate the complexities of life through their personal, thought-provoking and narrative styles. The artists come from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Sweden and the United States, ranging in ages 18 to 75.
Participating artists: Marshall Arisman, Shawn Barber, David Michael Bowers, Kelsey Brookes, William Buzell, Victor Castillo, Kevin Christy, Rob and Christian Clayton, Hugo Crosthwaite, Dalek, Brendan Danielsson, Daniel Davidson, Daniel Martin Diaz, Scott Daniel Ellison, P-Jay Fidler, Kyle Field, AJ Fosik, Titi Freak, Frohawk Two Feathers, Matt Furie, Robert Hardgrave, Maya Hayuk, Lars Henkel, Ryan Heshka, Micah Ganske, Cameron Gray, Henry Gunderson, James Jean, David Jien, Mi Ju, Mel Kadel, James Kirkpatrick, Hiro Kurata, Tasha Kusama, Dan Kennedy, David Choong Lee, Anthony Lister, Ashley Macomber, Mario Martinez (Mars1), Sean McGaughey, Jacob Magraw Mickelson, Brendan Monroe, Barbara Nessim, Irene Hardwicke Olivieri, Kevin Paulsen, Anthony Pontius, Albert Reyes, Souther Salazar, Erik Mark Sandberg, Bonnie M Smith, Jeff Soto, Rachell Sumpter, Mark Todd, Edwin Ushiro, Miss Van, Oliver Vernon, Marco Wagner, Esther Pearl Watson, Kent Williams, Martin Wittfooth, Justin Wood and Marco Zamora.
Marco Wagner "Bin Im Park"
Over the course of the exhibition, “Survey Select” will host several special events for the community each week including workshops, presentations, film screenings, musical performances and artist receptions to inspire open dialogue, critical thinking and hands-on experiences. Click here to see the event calendar.
David Bowers "Last Angel"
Live Musical Performances
Survey Select opening weekend kicks off Thursday, July 15 and Friday, July 16 with John and Will Goff, the powerful beat duo who make up SSI. Musical solo act Thesis Sahib, otherwise known as James Kirkpatrick from Ontario, Canada, will perform at “Survey Select” on Thursday, July 22 from 10:30 pm to midnight, where he’ll showcase his unique narrative and new style of rap and rhythmic synthetic beats. Performance will feature tunes from his upcoming Summer record. More info at www.myspace.com/thesissahib
Scott Mercado and his San Diego-based rock band, MANUOK, will kick off their world tour at “Survey Select” on Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 7 pm to midnight with an exclusive release of “the old horse.” More info at www.manuok.com. Scott and MANUOK scored the sound track for the "Scribble.08" fine art documentary in 2009.
Matt Furie "Shitpunx"
Art Acquisitions and Bookstore
“Survey Select” original artwork is available for private, public and museum acquisitions. A unique bookstore celebrating the fine artists of “Survey Select” will be available on site. Please email murphy@murphydesign.com for more information for private collections.
Scott Daniel Ellison "Underground"
Critical Writings
“Survey Select” features an array of contemporary writers and critical thinkers who offer thoughts about a renaissance in narrative works. Patrick Coyne, the Editor and Publisher of “Communication Arts,” contributes a compelling article, “The Return of Narrative” and Gilad Segal, creative and scriptwriter, presents a love for the storyteller in his article,
“The Contemporary Storyteller.”
"Survey Select" Lodging and Travel
For discount hotel reservations close to "Survey Select" in the heart of downtown San Diego, please contact San Diego Concierge at 800.979.9091 or 619.280.4121, E-mail Janiece@sandiegoconcierge.com or book online at www.sandiegoconcierge.com . Please mention "Survey Select" to obtain your discount.
Event Curator – Mark Murphy
"Survey Select” is curated by Mark Murphy, a San-Diego based film director, author, publisher, designer and Founder of The Museum of Narrative Arts who actively archives world-class artists. Murphy believes, “This exposition will break away from conceived notions and misnamed labels and elevate a diverse group of artists dedicated to their passionate vocation.”
Over the past 20 years, Murphy has educated, exhibited and published emerging artists who celebrate the narrative arts. Since 1991, Murphy Design and Murphy Fine Art Publishing collaborates with fine artists such as Mark Ryden, the Clayton Brothers, musical icons such as Brandon Boyd and Green Day, and works with many corporations such as Adidas and American Express. Murphy has published 28 fine art books for leading contemporaries and has collaborated with hundreds of artists. Murphy has an eye for detail and is dedicated to promoting, archiving and celebrating today’s contemporary artists. Learn more: http://murphydesign1.blogspot.com/
Sponsors
Murphy Art Books, Murphy Design Inc., Ninthlink, Bells & Whistles, Clients & Profits, Art House Films, Marque Arts, Kiwanis Club of San Diego, Lee Joseph Publicity for the Visual Arts, SD Interactive, SD Visual Arts, Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair 2010, Agency Access, Shae Stromme Event Planning, Tricia Hurley, Art Patrons Just Like You, Trumer Pils, Free Run Juice, Just Taste It Catering, La Jolla Beverage Co., Café Virtuoso, Nika Water, Sushi On A Roll
for more information and images contatct Lee Joseph Publicity
