come on down
Come on Down explores the riotous, stylistic nature of game shows through the work of Adam Brouillette, Steve Seeley, Clinton Reno, James, and Dan Gerdeman. From literal interpretations to subtle aesthetics, the artwork in this show highlights the influence of game shows on contemporary art aesthetics. Bright colors, bold exclamations, product promotion, glittery surfaces, and crazed nature area all on display. The opening reception will include audience participation in games to win prizes and art.
Many in the Columbus area recognize Adam Brouillette’s distinct design and comic aesthetic. His profuse involvement in the local arts organizations, such as the Ohio Art League, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Couchfire Collective and the Grandview Arts Council, has established his notoriety in the Columbus community. His award-winning work can be found in many private collections or on public display in several locations. Brouillette has shown numerous times at the Mahan Gallery and we are pleased to welcome him once more.
Clinton Reno, an Ohio native, graduated from CCAD with a BFA in illustration in 1995. He has since designed and screened posters, CD artwork and T-Shirts for hundreds of acclaimed bands, including The Polyphonic spree, My Morning Jacket and Interpol. His deep-rooted work in Grizzly Adams and GI Joe sketches has shown in Brighton, UK, Atlanta Museum of Design, Portland, San Francisco, Cincinnati and Columbus. His work has been featured at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH, and Flatstock poster conventions in Seattle, Chicago, and Austin.
Dan Gerdeman, grew up in North Baltimore, Ohio. Pop. 3000. His work centers largely around conversations, popular culture, flights of fancy, and imprints on our psyche. He admires and utilizes simplicity and complexity in his work. He teaches at Hilliard Davidson High School.
Steve Seeley spent the majority of his youth watching cartoons, exploring the woods and drawing comic books. He received his bachelor degree in printmaking from the University of Stevens Point-Wisconsin; he then went on to receive his master of fine arts degree from the Ohio State University. His work concerns current and past relationships, comics, his love for heavy metal, and childhood fascinations of flight, space, and woodland creatures. Seeley currently lives and works in Chicago, IL. He is represented by the Packer Schopf Gallery in Chicago.
James, known only by his first name, was born in Knowlton, Wisconsin in 1979. A small town of roughly 1700 people provided James with plenty of time to build forts and create comics. At the age of seventeen James left Knowlton and traveled the Americas to pursue work in comics. Eventually James ended up in the not so small town of Los Angeles, where he lived until 2005, working as freelance artist, designing toys and still building forts. In 2006 he moved to Chicago, where he continues work as a freelance designer.
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