BGuthrie Photos: Artomatic 2008 @ 1200 First Street, NE (NoMa) -- Other

Artomatic 2008 @ 1200 First Street, NE (NoMa) -- Other:

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. ARTOO_080525_002.JPG: Artist: Jenny Wallace
2. ARTOO_080525_018.JPG: Artist: Michelle Marcoccia
3. ARTOO_080525_029.JPG: Artist: Carole Lyles Shaw
4. ARTOO_080525_044.JPG: They're doing a major redevelopment project in this area. It's called "noma" and it has its own web site of course -- http://www.nomabid.org. This chart explains the numbers you'll see on the next chart.
5. ARTOO_080525_048.JPG: (1) -- (where the McDonald's is now) Capitol Square I-IV -- office = 650,000 square feet, retail = 160,000 square feet, residential = 666 units (3) -- (including the building where Artomatic was held) Capital Plaza Phase I, II & III -- office = 871,000 square feet, retail = 230,000 square feet (18) -- US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Headquarters -- office = 422,000 square feet, retail = 8,000 square feet (19) -- (going up right at the New York Avenue Metro stop) Marriott Courtyard US Capitol -- retail = 10,000 square feet, hotel = 218 rooms (20) -- (the big pit) Constitution Square -- office = 1.4m square feet, retail = 86,500 square feet (22) -- (where Woodies is now) NoMa Station Phase I to IV -- office = 1.1 million square feet, retail = 58,000 square feet, residential = 700 units
6. ARTOO_080525_074.JPG: Artist: ???
7. ARTOO_080525_135.JPG: "python.Mosaic.py Self-Portrait.jpg" Artist: Jack Whitsitt
8. ARTOO_080525_138.JPG: Close up of the previous picture. Little bitty faces!
9. ARTOO_080525_154.JPG: Artist: Paul Ryan Seegars
10. ARTOO_080525_178.JPG: The band is On No Not Stereo -- I think!
11. ARTOO_080530_003.JPG: The Mesmers. http://www.mesmers.com/
12. ARTOO_080530_065.JPG: Brainfang. http://www.brainfang.com
13. ARTOO_080530_165.JPG: Artist: Paul Ryan Seegars
14. ARTOO_080530_181.JPG: Artist: Deirdre McGlynn
15. ARTOO_080530_198.JPG: Artist: Brad Taylor
16. ARTOO_080530_203.JPG: You are looking at a chaise lounge chair, designed and built by me (Brad Taylor). The frame was constructed of two pieces of �" plywood on each side, held together with 3/8" all thread steel rod. The seating surface is made of aluminum can tabs, 40,000+ of them, strung onto 1/16" galvanized steel cable. It took me about 3 years to design, collect tabs, and build the chair. The chair is for sale, but I have no idea how much. I am very interested in displaying it in galleries, museums, etc. Artist statement: While ‘The Can Tab Chair' does not represent all that I am capable of as an artist/designer, it is the only art that I have made in the last 3 years or so. I see myself as more of a 3D artist/designer then a 2D artist, although I have attempted to paint and draw (and I might actually be good at it). The Can Tab Chair is very good representation of my artistic philosophy. I'm all about visual impact. I'm not generally interested in trying to get a point across or make a statement with my art. When someone sees something that I have created, I want that person to say "wow". I think there is a lot of "wow" in the chair. Statement about The Can Tab Chair: Having been artistic all my life, I have always spent a lot of time observing things. At one point in my childhood, I noticed that my dad always took the tabs off of the top of his cans, so I did the same. Eventually, I started collecting them with the thought, "One day I'm going to make something out of these". Over the years my family started collecting them, and before I knew it, we had collected over three thousand. At this point I thought, "Okay, now I really have to do something with these". So I started experimenting, and ended up making the small square sample you see here. After the positive reaction I received from people, I decided to make something else, a chair. At first I was just going to make a normal chair, but that is boring. I saw the potential visual impact of a large sheet of can tabs. I thought a chaise lounge chair would be the perfect way to display it. So I started sketching, eventually making a full-scale drawing. The process of making the chair: After I had my full-scale drawing, it was time to start making the pieces. First, I made a full-scale pattern, in order to cut out the four pieces of �" plywood needed for the frame. I then assembled them using 3/8" all-thread steel rod. To attach the 1/16" galvanized steel cable to the frame, I drilled holes and cut out a channel. The ends of the cable were then stapled and epoxied into the channel, on one side. After this was done, it was time to put on the 40,000+ can tabs. After that process was completed, I put the other end of the cables through the other side of the frame. The last step was to finish the edges with Bondo, and paint. List of materials: Plywood, all thread steel rod, spicy red paint, 1/16" galvanized steel cable, lots of epoxy, 40,000+ aluminum can tabs (from soda cans, beer cans, etc.). Thanks to: My dad (Ken), my mom (Karen), my brother (Colin) and a hundred or more people who have collected can tabs for me. The above was from Brad Taylor's web site at http://www.myspace.com/thecantabchair
17. ARTOO_080530_217.JPG: Artist: Joe Cunningham
18. ARTOO_080530_224.JPG: Artist: Rania Hassan
19. ARTOO_080530_229.JPG: Artist: ???
20. ARTOO_080530_234.JPG: Artist: Jason Lope De Haro-Salleh -- Still Simian Arts
21. ARTOO_080530_257.JPG: Artist: Harlee Little (photographing someone)
22. ARTOO_080530_266.JPG: Artist: Joe Strummer
23. ARTOO_080530_279.JPG: Tattoo artist at work.... This was actually going on when I was there.
24. ARTOO_080530_282.JPG: Artist: Brian Lusher
25. ARTOO_080530_317.JPG: Artist: ??? -- probably Gina Tibbott
26. ARTOO_080530_350.JPG: Artist: Philip Kohn pkohn@mail.nih.gov MockTV: YOU control the horizontal When I was a kid, I watched well over 8 hours of TV a day. Some shows I loved and many more I hated, but I still watched them. At a deep and unconscious level I still live in these programs. It seemed natural, as someone who has become obsessed with video manipulation and interaction, to allow participants to place themselves in tiny slices of my core reality. We put our hands up into the projector's light to cast silly shadows on the screen, maybe even interacted with a character in the movie, hamming it up anonymously. We watch really bad TV with friends making our own humorous soundtracks. We want to "get back" at the TV, because we have little control over it's content that traps our eyes even when we don't particularly want to see what it is showing us. The installation Mocktv gives it's participants a chance to leave their mark on these old TV programs. It is also a contest where people can vote for MockTV's top clips. While clips are playing, simply clap to vote. To record, simply step on stage. The screen will go black and then a clip will come on that you will be able to step into. The clip will not be the same as the one you were watching. If you stand still, you will disappear. Movement makes whatever moves reappear. You can show just your hand, your head, or show your whole body depending on what you move. The clip will repeat several times allowing you to add multiple copies of yourself or your voice. To complete your recording, simply exit the stage area. Above all, have fun!! The above was from http://www.artomatic.org/catalog/artform/installation
27. ARTOO_080530_374.JPG: Artist: Jim Manning
28. ARTOO_080530_423.JPG: Artist: ???
Description of Subject Matter: About Artomatic
Artomatic is a month-long multimedia arts event that draws together visual artists, musicians and performers and brings their work to the community without charge.
It was originally conceived as a way to break down the geographical and social segmentation of the Washington arts scene, to bring art directly to the public and to build cohesion among artists. The city's ongoing development in recent years has diffused the arts community by breaking up pockets of artist studios. In addition, local artists are sometimes overshadowed by national blockbuster shows and federal landmarks. Artomatic provides a forum for all of our area's artists to convene, perform and exhibit, strengthening the visibility, cohesion, and marketplace of Washington's arts community.

Artomatic began in 1999 in the historic Manhattan Laundry building. A dozen or so artists originally toured the empty building and within a month, three hundred and fifty artists had cleaned, lit, painted and colonized the 100,000 square feet. Over 20,000 visitors attended the first Artomatic over 6 weeks.
From there, it grew organically, as buildings were made available to Artomatic by community developers. Music and performance of all kinds were added. In 2000, 665 artists exhibited and 200 performed at the old Hechinger’s building; more than 1000 artists and performers took part in 2002 at the Southwest Waterfront and even more in 2004 at the old Capitol Children’s Museum in Northeast. The number of visitors has also more than doubled to over 40,000. Artomatic made a stop in Virginia for the first time in 2007, occupying a former Patent and Trademark space. It drew over 40,000 visitors.

By artists, for everyone
Artomatic is organic; there are no juries or curators. A Board of Directors comprised of local artists and supporters, and a steering committee comprised of local artists, arts administrators, and community activists develops outreach procedures and participation guidelines to ensure the broadest possible artistic representation from the DC metropolitan area.
Each participant pays a nominal fee and commits to volunteering a set number of shifts. Most participants, however, give much more of their time; volunteers execute every task, from hauling trash and building exhibit structures to maintaining the website. As a result, the show draws artists and visitors of different races, cultural backgrounds, ages and experience levels.
Emerging and established artists have the chance to work with and learn from one another. The diversity of artwork and performances attract the broadest range of people, providing a forum to build institutional connections; linking public and private schools, universities, community development organizations, human service organizations, corporations, foundations, and cultural organizations. Artists, organizations, and visitors come together and illustrate the energy, vitality and strength of the arts to impact the community.

What is Artomatic?
Artomatic is a month-long multimedia arts event that draws together visual artists, musicians and performers and brings their work to the community without charge.

How often is Artomatic held?
The first Artomatic was held in 1999. The next three events occurred at two year intervals (2000, 2002, 2004). In 2006, Artomatic elected a Board of Directors and, starting in 2007, the goal became to hold the event annually.
Artomatic 2008 opens Friday, May 9� and runs through Sunday, June 15, 2008, and is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. See below for hours.
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What will I see when I visit Artomatic?
The Artomatic experience is different for every visitor. Hundreds of Visual Artists will have their work displayed, and that work will remain for the duration of the event. It usually takes several visits to really experience it all.
Additionally, there are two music stages, a theatre space, dance space, a poetry room, a film room, and a classroom - all with busy schedules of events to engage, enchant or entertain visitors.
Open mics, performance art, fire dancing, burlesque, and much more also occur at Artomatic. Keep an eye on the schedule on our website and plan to visit more than once. You'll be glad you did!

Is there an entrance fee?
No. Artomatic is free to the public. Donations are, of course, always welcome.
The above was from the official web site at http://www.artomatic.org
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