To celebrate the documentary
"The Treasures of Long Gone John" (MIFF) on uber collector Long Gone John, Outré Gallery (Melbourne) is curating and presenting an awe-inspiring international group exhibition showcasing some of Long Gone John’s favourite artists from the pop-surreal and lowbrow genre. The exhibition unearths some of the American underground art stars featured in the film including;
Mark Ryden, Todd Schorr, Shag, Robert Williams, Coop, Tim Biskup, Camille Rose Garcia, Anthony Austgang, Gary Baseman and Seonna Hong.
Expect dark dripping fairytales, twisted nostalgic trips, jazz inspired graphic madness, devil girls aplenty, cartoon aesthetic on acid and some of the original visions from hotrod and custom culture’s original Robert Williams.
Some of the works on show include: rare Mark Ryden prints (including his sought after
"Angel of Meat" in custom frame), brand new Camille Rose Garcia prints, impressive large scale giclee print by Todd Schorr
"Pirate's Treasure Dream".
"The Treasures of Long Gone John" is a feature-length documentary film by Gregg Gibbs to be screened at this year's Melbourne International Film Festival. A chronicle of the eccentric art and musical obsessions of indie record producer and self-described "anti-mogul," Long Gone John. The product of a troubled childhood, John found success through the establishment of the record label, "Sympathy for the Record Industry". He has also compulsively amassed a vast collection of art and pop ephemera. The film explores the work of several of the artists he collects and collaborates with, including Todd Schorr, Mark Ryden, Camille Rose Garcia and Robert Williams plus interviews with the artists. Featuring a wall-to-wall soundtrack of over 40 bands with artwork by 20 artists. "The Treasures of Long Gone John" is an enticing trip through the independent record industry and the Los Angeles "lowbrow" art scene.
Don't miss this one-off Melbourne premire screening - come eat some candy popcorn with the Outré Gang!
Great Union 7pm, Friday 11 August 2006 Introduction and post-screening Q & A with Gregg Gibbs (Director) and Greg Escalante (Executive Producer and Co-Founder & Curator of Juxtapoz Magazine) both out from LA for the events. Tickets for the film screening can be bought in advance now from the Film Festival website:
http://www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au/ Exhibition opens the same night at Outré (Melbourne) after the screening (9pm), Friday 11 August 2006
We are taking RSVPs for the exhibition opening from now. Exhibition runs until 29 August
"Rosie's Teaparty" by Mark Ryden (part of this exhibition and for sale)