March 9, 2010

100_1624


100_1624
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

Rachelle Diaz & Steve Soloway: 27-6

Oscured Figures: February 27
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxed27/4418399575/in/set-72157623458940997/

February 20, 2010

Saturday, February 27, 2010: You've seen 27 online, now it's time to see the show!















image by Jenny DuPont: Trophy


27-6

6-month anniversary art exhibition, reception and interactive art experience –
ONE WEEKEND ONLY!


Date:
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time:
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Candelabra Gallery
Street:
412 E. 7th Street
City/Town:
Tucson, AZ


You've seen 27 online, now it's time to see the show!


27 is how different artists approach the same theme.
27 is to be excited and inspired by photography.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxed27/collections/

***Come to the Saturday reception to take part in a surprise interactive photographic experiment!*** Music + refreshments

Work from MAXED ART members not limited to:
Rachelle Diaz, Alex Gonzalez, Christian Ramirez, Steven Soloway, Alex Von Bergen (Tucson, AZ)
Molly McClintock, Alex Nelson, Sylvia Sewell (Brooklyn, NY)
Jaxun Doten (Portland, OR)

Open Gallery: Sunday, February 28, 12-5pm

27 is an international group art project occurring on the 27th of every month. The project began in September 2009 as a collaborative photography experiment among mixed/multi-media artists and friends originally based in Tucson who, over the course of a few short months, found themselves living in different cities and missing the connection once accessible when it was easy to meet in person to share and talk about art.

Each month, we pick a different theme simple enough to shoot on a busy weekday, but one that also requires conceptual thinking and attention to detail. Past themes have included Place, Colors, Reflection, Transport, and Portraits. However, we’ve self-imposed a few technical limitations in order to make us stretch our imagination further within the given subject, leaving room for nuance and surprises. Images can only be taken within 24 hours on the 27th of the month, and only "lo-fi" cameras including disposable cameras, vintage cameras, toy cameras, cell phones, webcams and even scanners may be used.

But 27 is more than just a picture-taking/picture-looking/documentary project. We then share the resulting images online for commentary ranging from introspective aesthetic feedback to humorous quips. 27 has not only provided an outlet for communication within our collective, it has also made us grow as artists through examination of our personal thought processes and technical inventiveness.

maxedart@gmail.com

February 9, 2010

I asked for her hand: What more to say


I asked for her hand: What more to say
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

Image by Molly McClintock

January 25, 2010

27: January theme is: Portraits














image by Steve Soloway, 27: December: Transport



Dear 27,

We began this project to make ourselves grow as artists, and to see and interact with what other artists are doing.
Our hopes are that 27 is more than just a picture-taking / picture-looking project.

If you are involved in 27, we want to hear your thoughtful, introspective, aesthetic, and intelligent comments on everyone's set.
Consider 27 your new way of talking photography.
Take 27 as your own, and contribute to your own international group project!

27 is now 5 months old.
We work to pick themes that are strong in their simplicity.
Themes that you can shoot on a busy weekday, but that you can also put some thought into.

In our opinions, the best thing to come out of 27 is how differently each artist approaches the same theme. We are excited and inspired to see what new sets appear each month!
Continue to be inspired with us.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2009
This Month's Theme: Portraits

Shoot with any lo-fi camera such as:

Disposable camera

Digital point and shoot (less than 3 Megapixels!)

Plastic toy camera

Camera Phone
Web camera


please email us if you have any questions, or if you would like to contribute to the satellite / traveling exhibition by hosting a show in your hometown.

Visit HERE to see the full project.


team 27
Rachelle, Molly, Steve

January 18, 2010

Plume Zine, Issue 3: Criminality: update deux















The birthing process has begun.

Copies of Criminality are being made January 18th, 2010.

That's Today.


stay tuned.



Sincerely yours,

JMercury and Molly
editors in crime

December 30, 2009

27:Transportation:December 2009


truck with Gavin painting
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

Molly McClintock: "truck with Gavin painting" Gavin Hugh Troy's studio, inside and out.

27:Transportation:December 2009

December 23, 2009

27: December theme is Transport

Sunday, December 27th

This Month's Theme: Transport
Shoot with any lo-fi camera such as:
Disposable camera
Digital point and shoot (less than 3 Megapixels!)
Plastic toy camera
Camera phone
Web camera

27
International group art project
The 27th of every month. 2009.

We began this project to make ourselves grow as artists, and to see and interact with what other artists are doing.
27 is more than just a picture-taking/picture-looking project.

We pick themes that are strong in their simplicity. Themes that you can shoot on a busy weekday, but that you can also put some thought into.
We choose to use "lo-fi" cameras as a way of putting limits on our technical capabilities, thus making us stretch our imaginative capabilities.

We want to hear your thoughtful, introspective, aesthetic, and intelligent comments.

27 is how different artists approach the same theme.
27 is to be excited and inspired by photography.
Come be inspired with us.

email maxedart at gmail dot com with questions!

December 2, 2009

27: Reflections: November 27, 2009



Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

SSoloway: ...fairest of all?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxed27/sets/72157622769156771/

November 21, 2009

Friday, November 27


Alexgreen08
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

image: Alex Nelson Green!

27
International group art project
The 27th of every month. 2009.

We began this project to make ourselves grow as artists, and to see and interact with what other artists are doing.
27 is more than just a picture-taking/picture-looking project.

We pick themes that are strong in their simplicity. Themes that you can shoot on a busy weekday, but that you can also put some thought into.

We want to hear your thoughtful, introspective, aesthetic, and intelligent comments about our photographs.

27 is how different artists approach the same theme.
27 is to be excited and inspired by photography.
Come be inspired with us.

Friday, November 27, We shoot: Reflections
Shoot with any lo-fi camera such as:
Disposable camera
Digital point and shoot (less than 3 Megapixels!)
Your plastic toy camera
Camera Phone

November 11, 2009

Criminality: Plume Zine update


we're making Criminality guerrilla style. like in the '90's when DIY first began.

this zine is our blacksheep3rdchildangstlovecriminaldemonbaby.
this zine's taking some time to come about. he's a little troublemaker.

we're terribly excited by all the wonderful contributions from our talented writers (you!) and artists (you!), and we continue to feed our baby.

soon. Soon! you will have your issue!

we thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,
the editors

Untitled-19


Untitled-19
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

Jaxun Doten: Holga Fun in Portland
New 27 photo set from photographer in Portland, OR

Check-It-Out-&-Tell-Us-What-You-See

October 28, 2009

A Whiter Shade of Pale



Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

Newest 27 Shoot: Pick Your Color

27 is a nationwide group art project. The 27 of every month. 2009.
27 will soon materialize into a traveling exhibition and more.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxed27/

October 21, 2009

27. Image by Christian Ramirez


24
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

27
A nationwide group art project
The 27 of every month. 2009.

Sunday, September 27. Our debut month.
27 exposures on disposable cameras.
We shoot: Home/Place
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxed27/sets/

Monday, October 27
Shoot with any lo-fi camera such as:
Disposable camera
Digital point and shoot (less than 3 Megapixels!)
Your plastic toy camera
Camera Phone

We shoot: Pick Your Color

Interested? Ideas? Want to join?
Email maxedart@gmail.com

Organized by team 27
Brought to you by MAXED

*
Beware the Golden Fang.
We have now begun.

August 27, 2009

Plume Zine Issue 3, "Criminality"

Dear Writers and Artists,
Thank you for all your submissions.

The editing process for Plume Zine Issue 3, "Criminality" is finished, and production has now begun. You may expect a release date of late September. We will let you know where and how you may get a copy of the zine, once it is ready for reading.

Dear Readers,
Here follows, a teaser:

image by Christine Scheer


















"That there is such a reminiscence, and that is hillsides. In climbing, hiking alongside ridge or ravine, on such days that the placing of a foot one after the other may suffice to bring the memory back. In the spotless horizon, or the remembered and oft-treasured holding of the hands. I have been called out by spouse and co. for remembering only in stark light, as if in the past no suns set. That such might be a game of catch, or while tackling the beloved object of one’s affections between sheets, or wooly bushes. On nights minus sleep I count stars, and place numbers to the grains of sand. Such are nights when I roll from the duvet and stalk the hallways with a sunken roar."

Excerpt from "Brambles" by Max Paradise


June 23, 2009

Call for Submissions: Plume Zine 3

Jmercury and MAXED ART present
Plume Zine 3
Writers! Artists! Allonse!

We invite you to submit your work to the National Plume Zine, 3rd edition.
DUE: JULY 29, 2009, 5pm EST
Summer Theme: CRIMINALITY

Entries may consist of prose or poetry, political tract or essay, philosophical treatise or microfiction,chess diagram or miniature, photograph or drawing (hires JPEGs), but they must abide by the theme. You may take this in any direction you like. Entries may be no longer than two pages, 8½ x 11,double-spaced, no less than 10point font, to be considered. Name sources if necessary. Editors reserve the right to edit grammatical errors (and we will try to contact you about it). Unpolished work will not be accepted. We will contact you no later than August 10, 2009.

If your work is accepted, we will then request a three-sentence bio, including your current city. We prefer your bio sentences to be more Hemingway than Foster Wallace when considering length. Thank you. Questions and submissions: madzetetic@gmail.com or maxedart@gmail.com

In honour of my Sweet Pit Bull Tyche’s Recent Passing

March 17, 2009

Sound Of Paint 2009 pix

Dear Friends, thank you for a great time. 

The Sound of Paint 2009 Live Paint & Music Sessions were "one of the most happening experiences going on in Tucson" according to a guest. Featured local music by Cathy Rivers, Leila Lopez, Steve Soloway, Sierra Norris and Helene, Sssss, Impossible Map, dj Critter, and Missing Parts. Participating Artists were the wonderful Ana-Elisa Arredondo, Megan Bailey, Carly Cutrone, Roberta Gentry, Jerry Jordan, Joe Marshall, Emily Phillips, and Donovan White, with many guests artists painting also! Please visit TuScene's Flickr and Steven Soloway's Flickr for pictures.

Creative directors Molly McClintock & Steve Soloway would like to Thank You for being there.
Please email MAXEDART@gmail.com with any inquiries about this project!
Many thanks to our host, Dinnerware Artspace.

Here are pix for you courtesy of some very awesome photographers.

images ©Andrew Brown
















































images ©MAXED ART











images ©Steve Soloway
















































images by Donovan White
























































images by MAXED ART



































































































































































images ©Rachelle Diaz






March 6, 2009

SOUND OF PAINT Back by Popular Demand!!

SOUND OF PAINT: Live Paint & Music Sessions
Hosted by
Dinnerware Artspace
264 E Congress St, 792-4503

Saturday-Sunday, March 14-15, 2009
Begins at 6:30pm
$3 Door



Local Artists and Musicians interact in Live Paint Sessions before your very eyes. Presented by MAXED ART, the Sound Of Paint combines the artistry of musicians and visual artists. Watch a synergistic force of creativity as Music and Paint combine. Experience the creation. All sessions are open to the public. All are ages welcome.

Featured Artists: Ana Elisa Arredondo, Megan Bailey, Adan Banuelos, Carly Cutrone, Roberta Gentry, Jerry Jordan, Shloka Mangharam, Joe Marshall, Emily Phillips, Donovan White.
Featured Musicians: Cathy Rivers, Sierra Norris, Musica Obscura, Missing Parts, Steven Soloway, DJ Critter, Leila Lopez, Impossible Map, Ssssss, and more.


The Sound Of Paint project debuted in the Summer of 2008. Over 20 artists and musicians performed for 5 nights in a row, with a variety of styles and sounds. Drawing crowds that filled the gallery space every evening, the Sound Of Paint was a magical, spontaneous event. MAXED ART once again brings you Sound Of Paint with new artists and even more gallery space to fill. We'll see you there!

March 3, 2009

Time is Money Art Exhibit, March 7-31, 2009

The artwork for "Time is Money" reflects the current economic woes of the country, either in concept or in use of "cheap" materials, or both. All artworks are $25 or less.

Join us in a little get together to celebrate. March 7th, shortly after the gloaming time (twilight), in concurrence with Tucson's Downtown Art Walk.

Shot in the Dark Cafe
121 E Broadway, just East of 6th Ave.
882-5544



















image ©Steven Soloway

February 27, 2009

Downtown Tucson Scavenger Hunt, March 1st, 2009

Discover Downtown Tucson’s Potential in Interactive Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Visit PopUpSpaces.org or email info@PopUpSpaces.com for more


Walk through the streets of downtown Tucson and you will find multiple FOR RENT signs on every block. While that may be discouraging to some Tucsonans, a group of artists sees these spaces as blank canvases. In the Downtown Scavenger Hunt on March 1, participants will be given clues to find 10 locations, each one with a short activity that will encourage them to engage with the current environment, reflect upon the historic record, and imagine future possibilities for the space. The resulting photography and writings will be displayed in the future at a time and venue TBA.

Clues and instructions can be picked up at Shot in the Dark Café, 121 East Broadway Blvd. between 12pm and 2pm. Downtown Scavenger Hunt is free and appropriate for all ages.

Complete the Hunt and Enter to Win a Prize about the History of Downtown Tucson!

Downtown Scavenger Hunt is the inaugural project of POP UP SPACES, a collaboration between artists Rachelle Diaz of Tu Scene, Molly McClintock of MAXED ART and Julie Ray of The Burrito Files. POP UP SPACES seeks to produce temporary, interactive, site-specific installations in empty spaces in which the visitors are not just expected to be passive viewers, but asked to be active participants. The goal of these art-based experiences is to enhance economic vitality and public engagement in downtown Tucson through promotion of the area’s culture, history, architecture and business community.

PLAYTIME Art Exhibit at Lulubells, February 2009

all images ©Christine Scheer