Black Book Gallery

Just one of a group of Shepard Fairey secondary market pieces we will have on view next week at CONTEXT Art Miami (Booth C207) during #artbasel week in Miami. Contact us for a preview of available artwork. Shepard Fairey “Duality of Humanity 1” - Rubylith and collaged paper - 2008 @obeygiant #obeygiant #shepardfairey #art #fineart #contemporaryart #artbaselmiami #abmb #artbasel2018 #streetart #arte #artwork #artgallery #denver #blackbookgallery #contextartmiami #artmiami (at CONTEXT Art Fair) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqz7KoEAY73/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dumo63yjr1xe

One of the three “Happy Accident” works currently on view by Joe Suzuki: “Balloon” Bunny (Gold) - Epoxy resin, enamel and paint can - 16 x 8 x 5.5 Inches - Part of our current group exhibit “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional info via link in our profile. @jsuzuki57 #joesuzuki #art #sculpture #trompeloeil #fakeviews #fineart #artexhibition #contemporaryart #koons #popart #artwork #arte #artoftheday #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqyTtmEgcoe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=s38h10yp39w4

: What is more important – Content, reaction or technique? Dylan Martinez: All of it, if any aspect falters the effect is lost. Visit our website for the full interview and accompanying text. You can also view artwork online - Follow link in our profile. “Seeing Struck” - Vintage binoculars with hand made glass “corrective lenses” created by the artist @_dylanmartinez #dylanmartinez #fakeviews #artexhibition #contemporaryart #fineart #sculpture #glass #artcollector #artwork #artsy #denver #blackbookgallery #binoculars #vintage #functionalsculpture #artoftheday (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqwDdTYgWkd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1897zgtybzwql

: Describe your work environment – Music, TV, Movies, things you
drink/smoke, time of day etc Ryan Monahan: Well I have two types of days now that I became a parent. When its just me in the studio… loud music, loud movies, smoking pot and drinking coffee all the live long day… these days I start work at 4am and work steady until 4pm this gives me some extra time to help my wife with our son and what not. I take great pride in my studio, its basically a huge version of my childhood bedroom, toys and posters and art. It is a pretty creative spot. “Wet Paint” - Board, paper, metal, wood, resin, plastic and solid wood frame/felt backing - 10” x 8” x 2”- Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery #minature #streetview (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqsKg_VAMcu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1non744nbu1nc

Tim Kowalczyk “Fragile” ceramic mugs are available now! Give a gift of functional art this upcoming holiday season! Tap the image for a direct link to our website to view and purchase! @timsceramics #timkowalczyk #art #ceramic #functionalart #sculpture #fuctionalsculpture #trompeloeil #artwork #artoftheday #artsy #denver #artcollector #cybermonday #blackbookgallery https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqF8HhActV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1awe9jgixigrj

: What are some of the responses you hear in regards to your work? Ryan Monahan: I typically hear good things! I think folks are really drawn to the authenticity of the work. I strive to add details that make you just look at it and think it feels right..even if it’s something odd. With this new body of work I’m excited for people to see everything out from behind glass. Getting as close as you can to the work to see the details “Red Gate” - Board, paper, metal, tissue and solid wood frame/felt backing - 14” x 17” x 5”- Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnFPWIBwRJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c9yz0ksvkit

This Joe Suzuki sculpture from his “Happy Accident” Series is a humorous take on the classic Jeff Koons “Balloon Dog” sculpture which is an infamous piece of art equally loved and hated among art admirers. If you have some extra time on your hands check out the HBO Documentary “The Price Of Everything” which is a fantastic adventure behind the scenes of collecting contemporary art. Visit our website for additional info about this piece and additional work by Joe Suzuki as part of our current group exhibit “Fake Views” @jsuzuki57 #joesuzuki #art #sculpture #happyaccident #fakeviews #trompeloeil #artexhibition #arte #artoftheday #artwork #artgallery #denver #blackbookgallery #balloondog #popart #artsy (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqjGw5JAZS3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xdfsahpha8um

: How many hours do your pieces generally take to complete/info about your process, etc Ryan Monahan: It depends on the piece, size and over all complexity really. They can get pretty extensive. The piece titled ‘Show World’ was a labor of love. To create the bulbs, I individually sanded each pearl pin to a dull finish to create the right bulb appearance. Details such as that add many hours to the process. Some highly involved pieces like Lincoln Hall can take up to 300 hours to create. “Show World” - Board, paper, metal, plexi and solid wood frame/felt backing - 18” x 26” x 6”- Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery #minature #trompeloeil (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcpB2nA0Qk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aygsfhkb0j6p

: What is currently influencing you that might surprise people? Ryan Monahan: Oh shit this is always so hard, I couldn’t even tell ya… I’ve always had a hard time determining where my influences come from. I’m just always running on full steam and I cant even slow down to notice where its coming from – ha. “Kitten Club” - Board, paper, plaster, foam and solid wood frame/felt backing - 15” x 18” - Hangs on the wall or sits on a flat surface - Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery #arte (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVdTy4h264/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r7kc8mm0z8qi

Joe Suzuki Happy Accident Series “Balloon Puppy” (Magenta) - Epoxy Resin, enamel and plastic - Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional info @jsuzuki57 #joesuzuki #happyaccident #fakeviews #sculpture #art #fineart #trompeloeil #contemporaryart #popart #denver #artsy #arte #blackbookgallery #artexhibition (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQp6TzgdqM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mabme8piq2so

“What I enjoy most about “tricking” the viewer is the moment they start to doubt their initial belief that the object is what they thought. Often a playful smirk will arise as they begin to really investigate the artwork differently. The “Corrective Lens” series plays with the idea that much of our perception comes from our past, both the forward leaps from generations past and the learned falsehoods that restrict us. Reconciliation of the past affects how we look to the future.” – Dylan Martinez Visit our website for the full interview and accompanying text. You can also view artwork online - Follow link in our profile. “Blurred Lines” Vintage binoculars with altered glass lenses created by the artist @_dylanmartinez #dylanmartinez #fakeviews #artexhibition #contemporaryart #fineart #sculpture #glass #artcollector #artwork #artsy #denver #blackbookgallery #binoculars (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqOCnDzhkFQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x93egj9cgq6b

: This show focuses on “tricking” the viewer, tells us what about that aspect you enjoy, hate, etc Ryan Monahan: I love working for that goal, having a viewer question what a item or area is made from. I use so many various materials you would often be surprised what some stuff is made out of. “Burnt” - Board, Paper, Plaster, Foam solid wood frame/felt backing - 14” x 17” - Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLVhmNBqy-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qotbn1l8jvo5

We have a series of works by Joe Suzuki for our current group exhibit “Fake Views” that are made entirely of canvas... Including this Starbucks “Cup & Polar Bear Cake Pop” Set - Visit our website for additional info and pictures of this work and additional pieces by Joe Suzuki. @jsuzuki57 #joesuzuki #art #fakeviews #sculpture #artrexhibition #arte #starbucks #trompeloeil #canvas #artoftheday #contemporaryart #fineart #denver #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJl93FAROo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hqfud7sapktk

Visit our website to see a new selection of functional and nonfunctional sculpture by Mitchell Spain as part of our current exhibit “Fake Views” The pieces above are made entirely of ceramic and glaze - The flasks will hold your favorite liquor - Visit our website to view and purchase! @mitchellspainceramics #art #fakeviews #sculpture #functionalsculpture #trompeloeil #artexhibition #arte #artoftheday #mitchellspain #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqIHA0hAd4j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qy844ofhhtxc

Many many thanks to everybody who joined us last night for the opening of “Fake Views” - We really appreciate your continued support of the artists we work with! Visit our website to view available artwork Next year marks 10 years in “The Game” - We have exciting stuff planned for 2019 to mark the occasion! @what_thehell @_dylanmartinez @jsuzuki57 @mitchellspainceramics #art #fakeviews #fineart #contemporaryart #sculpture #trompeloeil #ceramics #mixedmedia #arte #artwork #artoftheday #denver #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqDEYvXB6kk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tsxvn6np9v5i

TONIGHT! Join us from 7-9pm for “Fake Views” featuring Ryan Thomas Monahan (above), Dylan Martinez, Joe Suzuki and Mitchell Spain - You need to see this work in person to appreciate all the details! Contact us for an online preview via our website. Free & Open to the public - Ryan Monahan in attendance. #fakeviews #art #fineart #sculpture #trompeloeil #arte #artexhibition #artwork #ryanthomasmonahan #dylanmartinez #joesuzuki #mitchellspain #mixedmedia #denver #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqApyqTBBxT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bgqxzjhbp0op