Just to let everyone know, this going to be a landmark event… We aren’t
taking any shorts when it comes to Shepard’s NYC return. Get ready, cause
this exhibition is not to be missed!
JONATHAN LeVINE GALLERY presents
E PLURIBUS VENOM
NEW WORKS BY SHEPARD FAIREY
A SOLO EXHIBITION
Main Gallery Opening Reception
Saturday, June 23rd from 5-9 pm
Exhibition is on view from June 23rd to July 21st
Jonathan LeVine Gallery
529 West 20th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 243 3822
Dumbo Installation Space Reception presented by JUXTAPOZ and SWINDLE
Thursday, June 21st from 7-11pm
Installation Space is on view until July 6th
81 Front Street (at the corner of Washington St)
Dumbo (Brooklyn), NY 11201
Music provided by COSMO BAKER, 10 FINGERS, SHEPARD FAIREY and more…
Drinks Provided by DEWARS
RSVP REQUIRED, for more info please visit
The title “E Pluribus Venom” which translates “Out of many, poison” is
derived from “E Pluribus Unum” (out of many, one) an early motto adopted by
the U.S. Government which appears on U.S. coins and dollar bills. In the
opinion of artist Shepard Fairey, many becoming one, or a loss of power and
influence of the individual in favor of homogeny is a symptom of a society
in decline. “E Pluribus Venom” could be interpreted as saying both that
there is poison in the American system, and that many individuals are
motivated by venom and anger toward this system. “E Pluribus Venom” is
comprised of artworks designed to question the symbols and methods of the
American machine and American dream and also celebrate those who oppose
blind nationalism and war. Some of Fairey’s works use currency motifs or a
Norman Rockwell aesthetic to employ the graphic language of the subjects
they critique. Other works use a blend of Art Nouveau, hippie, and
revolutionary propaganda styles to celebrate
subjects advocating peace. The art addresses monolithic institutional power
and authority and the role of counter culture and independent individuals to
question the dominant paradigm. Shepard Fairey’s new body of work contains
politically-charged paint, screen print, stencil, and collage mixed media
pieces which use metaphor, humor, and seductive decorative elements to
deliver provocative but beautiful results. These works blur the perceived
barriers between propaganda and escapist decoration, political
responsibility and humor with the intent of stimulating both viscerally and intellectually.
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