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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by BROOKLYNITE on Jul 28, 2011 18:54:05 GMT 1,
Guy Denning "Purgatorio" September 8 - 25 Opening Night: Sept. 8th, 6-9PM New York City Pop-Up Location
Brooklynite & FB Gallery 368 Broadway, NYC BrooklyniteGallery.com ____________________________
On the heels of his highly successful "Inferno" exhibition in Italy earlier this year, Guy Denning presents the second of his three part series of oil paintings on Dante's Commedia in New York City for the aptly titled exhibition, "Purgatorio".
Originally drawing inspiration from Dante's writings, Guy's intention has not been to recreate the poem in a visual or literal sense, but instead let it act as a framework for his own personal interpretation. As with the writing of Shakespeare, Guy finds a perpetual relevance in Dante's work where the specifics of name, situation and place are easily adapted to the modern world; as if time moves on but the problems of humanity remain essentially the same.
The events of September 11th and the emotional toll it took on the American individual is final and critical element to this body of work. Guy suggests that the suffering of America is too often defined by the media in terms of the political rather than the personal, leaving the individual voice of ordinary people sometimes unspoken in the narrative of history. His work sets out to make a small and personal amendment to that omission. Poignantly enough, this exhibition will be held in a NYC 'Pop-Up' location just blocks from Ground Zero and on the 10 Year Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
The work, though tied to Danteโs writing will also feature elements of images found on the internet, particularly of people in New York City on that terrible day. Significant press images are also used as reference for Guy's work in hopes that they will be scrutinized that much more intensely than the photos we glance at far too quickly in newsprint. He has also constructed one large landscape painting, in the fashion of the traditional โhistoryโ genre, made from connected canvas panels. This oil painting, derived from studying still frame images from amateur video footage, aims to create an assumed and complete narrative of the major elements of the day from a New York perspective.
Guy states that this is a collection of work recognizing the suffering of the American people on September 11th and immediately thereafter - when the United States had the sympathy of the world. He wants it to be viewed as nothing short of respectful to the memories of all those that died and suffered as a result โ both in New York and beyond. Guy quotes another English artist William Blake who wrote โCan I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow, too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief?โ Despite the many cultural differences of the peoples of the world we are all essentially united by our humanity; our common desires, hopes and despairs. It is the ordinary people's common humanity that will take us forward and not politically inspired violence.
Guy Denning "Purgatorio"September 8 - 25 Opening Night: Sept. 8th, 6-9PM New York City Pop-Up LocationBrooklynite & FB Gallery 368 Broadway, NYC BrooklyniteGallery.com ____________________________ On the heels of his highly successful "Inferno" exhibition in Italy earlier this year, Guy Denning presents the second of his three part series of oil paintings on Dante's Commedia in New York City for the aptly titled exhibition, "Purgatorio". Originally drawing inspiration from Dante's writings, Guy's intention has not been to recreate the poem in a visual or literal sense, but instead let it act as a framework for his own personal interpretation. As with the writing of Shakespeare, Guy finds a perpetual relevance in Dante's work where the specifics of name, situation and place are easily adapted to the modern world; as if time moves on but the problems of humanity remain essentially the same. The events of September 11th and the emotional toll it took on the American individual is final and critical element to this body of work. Guy suggests that the suffering of America is too often defined by the media in terms of the political rather than the personal, leaving the individual voice of ordinary people sometimes unspoken in the narrative of history. His work sets out to make a small and personal amendment to that omission. Poignantly enough, this exhibition will be held in a NYC 'Pop-Up' location just blocks from Ground Zero and on the 10 Year Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The work, though tied to Danteโs writing will also feature elements of images found on the internet, particularly of people in New York City on that terrible day. Significant press images are also used as reference for Guy's work in hopes that they will be scrutinized that much more intensely than the photos we glance at far too quickly in newsprint. He has also constructed one large landscape painting, in the fashion of the traditional โhistoryโ genre, made from connected canvas panels. This oil painting, derived from studying still frame images from amateur video footage, aims to create an assumed and complete narrative of the major elements of the day from a New York perspective. Guy states that this is a collection of work recognizing the suffering of the American people on September 11th and immediately thereafter - when the United States had the sympathy of the world. He wants it to be viewed as nothing short of respectful to the memories of all those that died and suffered as a result โ both in New York and beyond. Guy quotes another English artist William Blake who wrote โCan I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow, too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief?โ Despite the many cultural differences of the peoples of the world we are all essentially united by our humanity; our common desires, hopes and despairs. It is the ordinary people's common humanity that will take us forward and not politically inspired violence.
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BROOKLYNITE
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by BROOKLYNITE on Jul 28, 2011 19:05:22 GMT 1, ***We just want to make it clear that this exhibition will not be held at Brooklynite Gallery in Brooklyn. It will take place in a special location in lower Manhattan in NYC blocks from Ground Zero and days before the unveiling of the 9/11 Memorial.***
***We just want to make it clear that this exhibition will not be held at Brooklynite Gallery in Brooklyn. It will take place in a special location in lower Manhattan in NYC blocks from Ground Zero and days before the unveiling of the 9/11 Memorial.***
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by tobaum on Jul 28, 2011 19:15:01 GMT 1,
This is wonderful.
This is wonderful.
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by pcant on Jul 28, 2011 19:24:58 GMT 1, This is wonderful.
Quite stunning. Looking forward to seeing some more from this show.
This is wonderful. Quite stunning. Looking forward to seeing some more from this show.
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by BROOKLYNITE on Jul 28, 2011 19:57:46 GMT 1, To be added to the Preview List : info(at)brooklynitegallery.com
To be added to the Preview List : info(at)brooklynitegallery.com
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low3
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by low3 on Jul 28, 2011 21:08:36 GMT 1, Can we buy from the uk?? If so, can I have a list of works and prices please!!!
I feel an itch on the old trigger finger.
Can we buy from the uk?? If so, can I have a list of works and prices please!!!
I feel an itch on the old trigger finger.
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connecta1
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by connecta1 on Jul 28, 2011 21:23:45 GMT 1, This is wonderful.
...ooof, print please, I love this
This is wonderful. ...ooof, print please, I love this
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BROOKLYNITE
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by BROOKLYNITE on Jul 29, 2011 15:34:52 GMT 1, This is wonderful. ...ooof, print please, I love this
Not prints planned at this time but alot of smaller / affordable work in the show. Previews are going out today.
This is wonderful. ...ooof, print please, I love this Not prints planned at this time but alot of smaller / affordable work in the show. Previews are going out today.
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by Standard on Jul 29, 2011 15:59:53 GMT 1, some really nice small canvas works with very nice pricing - very tempting.
"Imaginary Construction Of A History Painting" is just so good - would love to see this in real, and more of the same. I really like what he's doing with these multi panel canvas pieces and have to agree that the image above would make a great print with that gold contrast.
*My new canvas form the Inferno show just arrived today too.
some really nice small canvas works with very nice pricing - very tempting.
"Imaginary Construction Of A History Painting" is just so good - would love to see this in real, and more of the same. I really like what he's doing with these multi panel canvas pieces and have to agree that the image above would make a great print with that gold contrast.
*My new canvas form the Inferno show just arrived today too.
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by Sacked... on Jul 30, 2011 10:59:36 GMT 1, I love Guys work,but the piece on the flyer is super stunning great.
I love Guys work,but the piece on the flyer is super stunning great.
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by BROOKLYNITE on Aug 8, 2011 16:15:01 GMT 1,
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by connecta1 on Aug 8, 2011 16:33:27 GMT 1, ...lovely
...lovely
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by sakyamuni on Aug 8, 2011 17:27:43 GMT 1, interesting to see the preparatory drawing, thanks
interesting to see the preparatory drawing, thanks
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by jeromeetjess on Aug 8, 2011 20:15:05 GMT 1, Great great great Rae! Merci!
Great great great Rae! Merci!
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BROOKLYNITE
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by BROOKLYNITE on Aug 10, 2011 16:54:18 GMT 1, Guy's handmade invite for the show---
Guy's handmade invite for the show---
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by .dappy on Aug 10, 2011 17:23:39 GMT 1, GOSH! Can I have one - pretty please (with bells on and bows and ribbons and glitter) ;D
(payment due of course )
GOSH! Can I have one - pretty please (with bells on and bows and ribbons and glitter) ;D (payment due of course )
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by Sundowner on Aug 10, 2011 17:48:26 GMT 1, Me too please - they are lovely!
Me too please - they are lovely!
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by fingerz on Aug 10, 2011 18:14:42 GMT 1, bang tidy
bang tidy
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by dani3orange on Aug 10, 2011 18:21:52 GMT 1, I would love to buy one of those handmade invites I really love that image!
I would love to buy one of those handmade invites I really love that image!
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by sneakerfreak on Aug 10, 2011 18:25:52 GMT 1, Wow - love the invite Brooklynite ... (pretty) please one for me as well??? Very happy to part with the hard earned!
Wow - love the invite Brooklynite ... (pretty) please one for me as well??? Very happy to part with the hard earned!
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by fingerz on Aug 10, 2011 18:55:20 GMT 1, are thay not going to be for sale on the site .... ?
are thay not going to be for sale on the site .... ?
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by maroom on Aug 10, 2011 19:34:55 GMT 1, Guy's handmade invite for the show--- Very nice
Guy's handmade invite for the show--- Very nice
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pcant
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by pcant on Aug 10, 2011 19:39:09 GMT 1, Rae, if you're taking requests, put me down for one of the Denning invites as well, if there are any left.
Rae, if you're taking requests, put me down for one of the Denning invites as well, if there are any left.
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BROOKLYNITE
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by BROOKLYNITE on Aug 10, 2011 21:00:55 GMT 1, They will be listed on our site in the SHOP/EXTRAS section in a week or so for just the cost of shipping. Only 88 are being made---
From Guy himself:
Photocopy and aerosol on card, 21 x 13 cm edition of 88 individually signed
Dante's Commedia does not only deal with an imagined journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. The importance of significant numbers plays a great part of Dante's narrative. Particularly in Purgatory Dante displays his awareness of the scientific, astronomical and astrological knowledge of the time.
88 is a number that is recognised as simultaneously representing the infinitely small and the infinitely large; it is also, currently, the number of officially recognised stellar constellations.
And there is also a direct relevance of the number 88 to the story of the World Trade Center on September 11. Construction manager Frank De Martini and construction inspector Pablo Ortiz worked with the Port Authority on the 88th floor. On that day these two men worked to rescue survivors from behind blocked doors on the upper floors of the North Tower. Sadly, both died in the attack, but their selfless courage saved the lives of 77 people.
They will be listed on our site in the SHOP/EXTRAS section in a week or so for just the cost of shipping. Only 88 are being made---
From Guy himself:
Photocopy and aerosol on card, 21 x 13 cm edition of 88 individually signed
Dante's Commedia does not only deal with an imagined journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. The importance of significant numbers plays a great part of Dante's narrative. Particularly in Purgatory Dante displays his awareness of the scientific, astronomical and astrological knowledge of the time.
88 is a number that is recognised as simultaneously representing the infinitely small and the infinitely large; it is also, currently, the number of officially recognised stellar constellations.
And there is also a direct relevance of the number 88 to the story of the World Trade Center on September 11. Construction manager Frank De Martini and construction inspector Pablo Ortiz worked with the Port Authority on the 88th floor. On that day these two men worked to rescue survivors from behind blocked doors on the upper floors of the North Tower. Sadly, both died in the attack, but their selfless courage saved the lives of 77 people.
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by Coach on Aug 10, 2011 21:23:01 GMT 1, Guy's handmade invite for the show--- Very nice
Right there is the invite I have most wanted. Hoping for quick fingers on release. Great work again Rae and Guy. c
Guy's handmade invite for the show--- Very nice Right there is the invite I have most wanted. Hoping for quick fingers on release. Great work again Rae and Guy. c
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by Coach on Aug 10, 2011 21:27:43 GMT 1, ...ooof, print please, I love this Not prints planned at this time but alot of smaller / affordable work in the show. Previews are going out today.
Wow, just seen this painting. Stunning imo. Just beautiful.
...ooof, print please, I love this Not prints planned at this time but alot of smaller / affordable work in the show. Previews are going out today. Wow, just seen this painting. Stunning imo. Just beautiful.
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by boatyb on Aug 10, 2011 23:39:01 GMT 1, wow! - a hard day that day!
strangely enough I was on the phone with a colleague in London about a matter - and he says to me a plane just went into one of the twin towers... and I said, "no way" - he said "really"
who knew... I'm right there and someone from across the pond - miles away, alerted me... the ashes coming down were like rain... mad loss...
They will be listed on our site in the SHOP/EXTRAS section in a week or so for just the cost of shipping. Only 88 are being made--- From Guy himself: Photocopy and aerosol on card, 21 x 13 cm edition of 88 individually signed Dante's Commedia does not only deal with an imagined journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. The importance of significant numbers plays a great part of Dante's narrative. Particularly in Purgatory Dante displays his awareness of the scientific, astronomical and astrological knowledge of the time. 88 is a number that is recognised as simultaneously representing the infinitely small and the infinitely large; it is also, currently, the number of officially recognised stellar constellations. And there is also a direct relevance of the number 88 to the story of the World Trade Center on September 11. Construction manager Frank De Martini and construction inspector Pablo Ortiz worked with the Port Authority on the 88th floor. On that day these two men worked to rescue survivors from behind blocked doors on the upper floors of the North Tower. Sadly, both died in the attack, but their selfless courage saved the lives of 77 people.
wow! - a hard day that day! strangely enough I was on the phone with a colleague in London about a matter - and he says to me a plane just went into one of the twin towers... and I said, "no way" - he said "really" who knew... I'm right there and someone from across the pond - miles away, alerted me... the ashes coming down were like rain... mad loss... They will be listed on our site in the SHOP/EXTRAS section in a week or so for just the cost of shipping. Only 88 are being made--- From Guy himself: Photocopy and aerosol on card, 21 x 13 cm edition of 88 individually signed Dante's Commedia does not only deal with an imagined journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. The importance of significant numbers plays a great part of Dante's narrative. Particularly in Purgatory Dante displays his awareness of the scientific, astronomical and astrological knowledge of the time. 88 is a number that is recognised as simultaneously representing the infinitely small and the infinitely large; it is also, currently, the number of officially recognised stellar constellations. And there is also a direct relevance of the number 88 to the story of the World Trade Center on September 11. Construction manager Frank De Martini and construction inspector Pablo Ortiz worked with the Port Authority on the 88th floor. On that day these two men worked to rescue survivors from behind blocked doors on the upper floors of the North Tower. Sadly, both died in the attack, but their selfless courage saved the lives of 77 people.
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by Martin DK on Aug 11, 2011 8:00:24 GMT 1, Thats some quality work from Denning - nice invite!
Thats some quality work from Denning - nice invite!
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by sakyamuni on Aug 11, 2011 9:25:05 GMT 1, one more time, hard to resist
one more time, hard to resist
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GUY DENNING - "PURGATORIO" - SEPT 8 - NYC 'POP-UP', by BROOKLYNITE on Aug 11, 2011 18:01:13 GMT 1, A few more peaks from "PURGATORIO"
A few more peaks from "PURGATORIO"
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