Peter Drake

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Recent Video Animations by Peter Drake

Night Nurse by Peter Drake
2009, Single Channel Video, 1:28m
edition of 5, 1 AP

Wort Schmertz by Peter Drake
2009, Single Channel Video, 2:28m
edition of 5, 1 AP

Street Sweep by Peter Drake
2009, Single Channel Video, 3:28m
edition of 5, 1 AP

Arms and the Man by Peter Drake
2009, Single Channel Video, 2:02m
edition of 5, 1 AP

Parade by Peter Drake
2009, Single Channel Video, 1:42m
edition of 5, 1 AP

Saturday, September 26, 2009

"Parade" New Video by Peter Drake

Parade by Peter Drake
2009, Single Channel Video, 1:42m
edition of 5, 1 AP

Gone to the Dogs
Group Show

October 8 – November 7, 2009
Opening Reception Wed. Oct.8 6-8pm

Newest video "Parade" will be shown

Denise Bibro Fine Art
529 West 20th Street, #4W
http://www.denisebibrofineart.com

Denise Bibro Fine Art is pleased to present "Gone to the Dogs," a canine-themed exhibition showcasing the work of 22 artists and 3 painting pooches, on view October 8 through November 7, 2009.

Curated by Almitra Stanley, Olympia Lambert and Denise Bibro, the exhibition encompasses painting, photography, video, and mixed media sculptural assemblage, featuring works that run the gamut of the conceptual and aesthetic continuum. A celebration of man’s best friend exploring our multi-faceted relationships with the beloved dog, the works are endearing, nostalgic, laugh-out-loud funny, regal, and profoundly beautiful.

A portion of sales proceeds will benefit Animal Haven, a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area, and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption. Founded in 1967, they operate a limited admission shelter/adoption center in Manhattan and mobile adoption van. They also provide programs that enhance the bond between animals and people. Find out more by visiting their website, http://www.animalhavenshelter.org

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Peter Drake: Memoirs of Suburbia | NUVO Newsweekly

Peter Drake: Memoirs of Suburbia | NUVO Newsweekly

Posted on Sept. 23, 2009 by Dan Grossman

Evan Lurie Gallery

Manhattan-based Peter Drake is a painter who has allowed his father’s lead figure collection to guide him into strange territory. In his blown up reproduction of a toy Algerian soldier in “Fleur-de-Lis" (acrylic on canvas) the soldier’s enlarged face looks sinister; where the eyes should be you see only black pits. The figure’s sharply focused only in places—a depth of field effect—as if you’re looking at a photograph. But the macro lens through which Drake observed this particular lead figure, before he painted it, gave him a clear view without distortion. The blurred effect, imagined and conceived through Drake’s superb technical capacity, heightens the strangeness of the depicted figure. In the background of this lead figure are two competing images: one the fleur-de-lis emblem, with its representation of the Christian trinity, and the other an arabesque geometrical pattern. Add all this up and you can feel the presence of many competing cultural narratives here, one of which is the evocation of France’s colonial past — which mirrors America’s present.

This first-time retrospective of Drake’s work also features scenes of distress in the midst of suburbia such as “Siege of Syosset” where a tank fires in the middle of a suburban street. Suburbia, at least it seems here, is no safer than the overseas territories where we send our tanks and soldiers.

Also on view is a selection of Drake’s video work rendered with Photoshop and Adobe programs. One video features a parade of toy soldiers marching down a suburban street.Through Oct. 24; 317-844-8400; www.evanluriegallery.com.

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Artists' show spotlights suburbia | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

Artists' show spotlights suburbia

By Julie Cope Saetre / Star correspondent

Posted: September 18, 2009

From "Father Knows Best" to "Mad Men," pop culture and those who follow it have been fascinated with well-groomed suburbia and its residents.

Now, the local art scene offers its own exploration in "Memoirs from Suburbia," premiering Saturday at the Evan Lurie Gallery in Carmel. The five-week-long exhibit features works from four contemporary artists: Americans Peter Drake, Michael Fitts and Tom Haney and Canadian Drew Simpson.

More than 30 works will be showcased -- including paintings big and small (from towering images by Drake to miniatures by Simpson), and intricate hand-crafted mechanical sculptures by Haney. Everything is available for purchase, including a never-before-offered Drake painting, "The Siege of Syosset," which arrived at the Lurie Gallery directly from a show at Islip Art Museum in New York.

Cultural depictions of suburbia have ranged from the white-picket-fence perfection of "Leave it to Beaver" to the dark oppression of modern films such as "American Beauty" and "Revolutionary Road." But the reality of the burbs lies somewhere in between, says Drake, who grew up in the seemingly idyllic suburban setting of Garden City, N.Y., and remains a resident of the Empire State.

"For most people, I think it's a complex place. . . . Now it seems like people are . . . trying to be honest about its strengths and its weaknesses," he says. "There's a certain degree of nostalgia and positive family-oriented imagery, but, at the same time, it's just human nature for it to be more complex and loaded with, in my mind, uncanny imagery."

That's why Drake's work sometimes juxtaposes military icons against sleepy neighborhood settings (the artist's 2005/06 series) or subtle but significant gestures that seem somehow out of place within their otherwise benign backgrounds (the Fifties series).

Drake's latest body of work focuses on lead toy soldiers collected by his father. He used macro photos of the petite playthings to inspire larger-than-life paintings in which the nicks and scratches of time morph into something far beyond child's play.

"If you tell someone that you're working with toy imagery, they have a tendency to assume that it's going to be light and frothy," Drake says. "But what I really love about these toys (is that) when you blow (the images) up . . . you see this beautiful scarring -- strangely, it feels like wounds -- shrapnel wounds or bullet holes."

Among his favorites from the series are "Fleur-de-Lis" and "Drumbeat," both of which are included at the Lurie Gallery show.

"Memoirs from Suburbia" represents the first time Drake's work has been exhibited in Indiana, and one of the few times the artist has shown in the Midwest.

"Peter Drake's an artist I have been a fan of for probably 10 years," says gallery owner Evan Lurie, "and I've not been able to get his work. . . . It's very exciting for me that he is open to expanding and looking into another area . . . I think once you check it out (his work), you just get hooked on it."

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Saturday, September 5, 2009

NUVO Indianapolis Arts Guide 2009

NUVO Indianapolis Arts Guide 2009

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Peter Drake at Sloan Fine Art

“+ 2”
Summer Group Show

Exhibition: June 20 ~ July 18, 2009

SLOAN FINE ART
128 Rivington Street
NYC, NY
212.477.1140
http://www.sloanfineart.com

Summer Hours:
Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6, and by appointment.
Closing at 3pm on Thursday, July 2nd and remains closed for the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend.

Location, Subway & Parking:
Located on the NW corner of Rivington and Norfolk Streets.
Closest subway stops are Essex/Delancey on the F, J, M or Z and 2nd Ave on the F or V.
There are two parking lots on the West side of Essex between Houston & Delancey.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"+ 2" at Sloan Fine Art

“+ 2”
Summer Group Show

Exhibition: June 20 ~ July 18,2009
Reception: Saturday, June 20th, 4 to 6pm

SLOAN FINE ART
128 RIVINGTON STREET
NYC, NY
212.477.1140
http://www.sloanfineart.com

Let’s face it. It’s been a tough year so far and we can all use a little levity. So with that in mind, Sloan Fine Art decided to make their summer group show fun – fun for the gallery, their artists and their collectors.

Sloan Fine Art invited two dozen artists who have shown there in group or solo shows and asked each of them to invite 2 of their choice. It could be someone they know or not, someone they owe a favor, someone they’d like to see get a break, someone they’ve always wanted an excuse to meet.

The only rules were it’s got to be work they were personally excited about and all of the work had to be 10” x 10” (small works = smaller prices = that’s where the fun for collectors part comes in).

On Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 6 pm welcome the summer season with an artist’s reception complete with lemonade, cookies and good vibes all around.

PETER DRAKE
(+ 2 )
JOHN BOWMAN & JOHN NICKLE

Artists include Eric Amouyal, NaNa An, Sarah Bedford, Bengala, Erik Benson, Chris Berens, Jud Bergeron, JOHN BOWMAN, Kris Chatterson, Vince Contarino, Orly Cogan, Dame Darcy, PETER DRAKE, Joel Dugan, Steve Ellis, Evah Fan, Chad Fay, Lori Field, Erik Foss, Lauren Gibbes, Frieda Gossett, Kady Grant, Seonna Hong, Greg Hopkins, Caroline Hwang, Jordin Isip, Jasmine Justice, David Kramer, Tasha Kusama, Michael L. Maes, Julia Marchand, Austin McCormick, Elizabeth McGrath, Adele Mildred, Benjamin Paul Morris, Linsday Mound, JOHN NICKLE, David O'Brien, Saejean Oh, Saelee Oh, Reba Pardieu, Marion Peck, Martha Rich, Jean-Pierre Roy, Rachel Salomon, Kristen Schiele, Brian T. Scott, Ryan Scully, Sueraya Shaheen, Jill Simonsen, Morgan Slade, Sally Sloan, Aaron Smith, Owen Smith, Nathan Spoor, Maki Tamura, The John Floyd, Mark Todd, Sarah Trigg, Hanna von Goeler, Esther Watson, Eric White, Justin White and Brad Woodfin.
Sloan Fine Art
128 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
www.sloanfineart.com
212.477.1140

Summer hours Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6

Friday, June 5, 2009

PARSONS PINK SLIPS @ George Adams Gallery_525 West 26th Street

PARSONS PINK SLIPS @ George Adams Gallery_525 West 26th Street

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Hired, fired, non-rehired and otherwise gainfully employed will be treated equally in a show that features installation, photography, painting, sculpture and new media as a community of artists and educators we choose this moment to stand together in a moment of guarded optimism.

George Adams Gallery
Exhibition June 4 – July 2, 2009
Opening reception Saturday June 6th, 4-6pm

Thursday, May 14, 2009

The New York Times - “spctclr vws”

Like Art? You’ll Love Our Condos

By ALISON GREGOR
Published: May 8, 2009

AN art show is about to transform the empty spaces of One Brooklyn Bridge Park, and if Mary Mihelic, a real estate agent and artist, has her way, some art lovers — and artworks — will find permanent homes there.

Part of the marketing plan at One Brooklyn Bridge Park is an art show opening on May 15. The show, in the lobby and four vacant apartments, will include paintings by Peter Drake and sculpture by Paige Pedri.

Ms. Mihelic, an agent at Stribling & Associates with a master of fine arts degree from Parsons the New School for Design, is the curator of the art show, cheekily called “spctclr vws.” ...more

The month long exhibition, begins with an opening on Friday, May 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the complex at 360 Furman Street.

“Spctclr vws” will be open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through June 7.

Source: NY Times 8 May 2009

Thursday, May 7, 2009

ARTnews May 2009 Review

Soldier Dogs

Lonely Dog, Loyal Dog, Hunting Dog, Curious Dog (clockwise)
2008
16 x 16” each
Acrylic on canvas

Parade
2008
58 x 77”
Acrylic on canvas

spctclr vws - Group show Opens May 15

BROOKLYN, NY.- Artists are collaborating, conceptualizing, performing, and much more in spctclr vws, a contemporary show featuring artists and the teachers, friends, students, and colleagues who inspire them.

This month-long exhibition starting May 15 will feature over fifty artists including Peter Drake, Tom Butter, Sara Sense, Stacy Seiler, Mary Mihelic, Joey Hauk Weiss, Natalia Zubko, Owen Mundy, Karen Santry, Janis Salek, Charles Seplowin, Stephen Davis, Frank Detrich, Elisa Jensen, Sandi Slone, Lori Nozick, Tom Lendvai, Luis da Cruz, and Karen McCoy to name a few.

Some highlights of the show include a padded cell, ear trumpets, kabuki theatre, steps to nowhere, a bridge to nowhere, hanging junipers, studio shoes, architectural space interruptions, and personality visualizations.

This is the third time artist/real estate professional Mary Mihelic has been given donated space for artists in New York. This time, Stribling Marketing Associates is working with Mihelic to provide space at One Brooklyn Bridge Park for spctclr vws. In addition to donating the space, Stribling Marketing Associates is giving artists 100% of the sales commission.

The show will be curated by Mihelic who holds an MFA from Parsons and her assistant curator Alma Gharib. Gharib will receive her Masters in Art History from Columbia in May.

Spctclr vws will run from May 15th until June 7th and be open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 pm. It can be seen on weekdays by appointment (call Mary Mihelic at 917-969-0222 to schedule one).

The opening is May 15th from 7 to 10 pm at One Brooklyn Bridge Park at 360 Furman Street.