Exhibition in Gallery XIV based in Boston, July 4 to Octobre 4, 2008.
A Politic showcases politically inspired artwork from 40 premiere US artists representing 16 states from across the country. The diverse subject matter in this juried exhibition conjures up themes relating to the economy, war, notions of liberty, the environment, media ethics, capitalism, terrorism and other topical issues, presented in a myriad of masterful art making traditions.
“Ron English is a pop pervert and prankster impresario, tweaking any nose that wanders within his grasp. His images are fun house mirror reflections of our increasingly bizarre popular culture, complete with weirdo lighting and acts of perplexing oddity. Due to their improbably bright palettes, Ron’s paintings almost give off their own light source. One wonders if radioactive isotopes might be employed to achieve this effect (Plutonium Yellow seems to be a favorite), as no other artist around seems to be able to “outshine” his work in quite the same way.”
English has also long used his work to comment upon American contemporary culture and its more egregious excesses and hypocrisies, all while delighting his audiences with his raucous, playful imagery. Most recently, Ron and his work appeared in the recent film Supersize Me, a film that skewers the fast food industry. -beinart.org
The works by Ron English, a prolific and contemporary art icon, can be seen worldwide – from museum and gallery walls to impromptu installations in the most unlikely of places.” Gallery XIV
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