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SHOW: Thanky is extraordinarily proud to present the work of Elvis Studio for the August. Helge Reumann and Xavier Robel working together as Elvis Studio produce large-format collaborative drawings, mind-blowing screenprints, toys with detailed packaging and intricate album cover designs. Working on the in and out of the fine art world, pair are equally comfortable sharing their work with art museums or diy spaces. With a seemingly unending supply of skill and dedication, they have succeeded in fleshing out a precise, twisted vision of the modern world and "the epileptic cacophony of the media flux." Both are accomplished artists in their own right, but the collaboration over the past eleven years has resulted in something quite alchemical, powerful and timeless. In their own words, "We do not try to merge our personal styles, but rather confront them in a dynamic way in order to create a third voice which does not belong to us." This third voice is responsible for some of the most imaginative drawings of the decade. From the New York Times, "Using pens and pencils on paper and sometimes paint on panels, Mr. Reumann and Mr. Robel depict zany, bewilderingly complicated urban worlds teeming with little people, animals and imaginary creatures. They combine expansive formats and miniaturistic detail as in "Elvis Road," a panoramic, bird's-eye view of a busy city street delineated with sharp pencils on a single page measuring 1 by 30 feet." The brilliant and mesmerizing drawings of Elvis Road make up the final show at Thanky. The space was conceived as a one year project from September 2008 - August 2009. Thank you for your support! There will be an opening reception from 7 pm to 9 pm on Friday, August 7th. Open hours are from 12 pm to 3 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and by appointment. Thanky is located at: 407 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23220 (off W. Broad Street) |