LOS
ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- CONTROL GALLERY proudly presents EXHIBITION
012: Don't Stop, a captivating new exhibition by
Brooklyn-based artistic powerhouse
FAILE.
Don't Stop invites viewers into the electrifying
visual universe of artists Patrick
McNeil and Patrick Miller,
crafting a world where the city itself becomes an endless muse of
imagery, gesture, color, and form. Together, the duo build a vivid
narrative celebrating the dynamic essence of a city's surface as an
elemental build block, while illustrating the relentless heartbeat
that drives their creative output. The show stands as a testament
to McNeil and Miller's ability to absorb and transform a barrage of
inspirations into a singular, cohesive vision that transcends the
pages of sketchbooks, delving deep into the realms of visual
histories and digital inundation. It navigates a complex mosaic of
fragmented realities and the need to "feed the beast" while
reflecting on a society perpetually in motion.
This new body of work brings to the fore a collection that spans
paintings, works on paper, and distinctive pieces on wood. With a
primary focus on acrylics, spray paint, and fabric on both wood and
canvas, the show highlights an intriguing array of mixed media,
including printmaking, an essential facet of the collaborative's
artistic practice. With meticulous precision, FAILE pieces together
their intricate puzzle of artistry, illuminating the ceaseless flow
of media and stimuli with a reflective view of the process.
A pivotal evolution of Don't Stop is the integration of
canvases within FAILE's signature wood paintings, introducing a
variety in scale, content, and form. Lead by inspirations in craft
movements and street level surfaces, this blend allows for a degree
of abstraction previously unseen in their work, with background
elements usually obscured now playing a central role. Inspired by
the structured patterns of advertising to the loose gestural lines
of graffiti—the show captures spontaneity and precision.
About the show, Patrick Miller
shares, "Don't Stop is a nod to the city as muse. Relating to
repeated imagery from postering, typography and linear types of
assembling one would see on a city wall of adverts or signage on
store fronts and bodegas. Contrasted by the loose lines of graffiti
and buffing that occurs over time, this mix creates an unexpected
delight of abstraction and intention, something very much brought
to the forefront of these works. It's an exploration of how the
city's endless chaos inspires us to keep moving forward, keep
feeding the beast, and to never stop pushing."
The theme of exploration and the creative process itself,
eschews a single narrative for a broader inquiry into creation and
is a central component of Don't Stop. The artworks navigate
contemporary issues from the digital age's impact to environmental
concerns, weaving in themes of inspiration amid modern challenges.
The collection of works acts as a narrative collage, fusing
cultural commentary with nods to FAILE's historical body of work,
which itself is influenced by the principles of quilt making,
assembling disparate elements into a cohesive and impactful
narrative. This technique not only brings separate stories into a
unified whole but also illustrates the concept that the collective
impact is greater than the sum of its parts—a reflection of
their collaborative ethos and the foundational principle behind
their puzzle block creations and their synthesis of drawing and
collage.
The opening reception for Don't Stop takes place on
Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6PM to 9PM PST, with the show on view through
June 15, 2024. Exclusive merchandise
and printed matter will be available within the gallery gift shop
or online at www.control.gallery for the duration of the
exhibition.
About CONTROL Gallery
CONTROL Gallery was born of a
desire to reclaim space that so many artists have been excluded
from. It not only explores the vast primal instincts of
mark-making, but also the most experimental and expansive artwork
being made in the world today. CONTROL champions artists who have
been at the forefront of rule-breaking artistry and
anti-establishment practices. It brings together a community of
creators that have done things their way, while paving roads for a
new generation that drives the very idea of art beyond any real or
imagined boundary.
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